ANNECY, FRANCE: EXPECTATION VS REALITY

[@RubmaLione]

I was here in the summer and yes the crowds in the old town are extremely annoying and take away from the experience. Annecy is very beautiful but it’s better to go during less busy times of the year to really appreciate the scenery and town.

[@Vikramt21]

Which is best time?

[@gtd4225]

@@Vikramt21 ​ As an Annecy resident since birth, i would say that it depends on what you prefer, but for a normal visits where you can walk on the streets, explore moutains arounds and stuff, second half of May/first of June is really nice, nature is green, long daytime, mostly sunny, average temperatures, you should be able to swim but lake will still be a bit cold, depends on your tastes.

[@lostfound4330]

​@@gtd4225Is November 2nd week good to visit? Weather and crowd wise? Thanks!!

[@gtd4225]

@@lostfound4330 November is "cold", especially if it rains or snows and day time is short (about 9AM to 5PM). When i say its cold, its about 8-12°c on the daytime, we are not in Alaska :p You still can have some great time visiting in the end of fall or winter but it is more dedicated to snow activities. There are also a lot of places to visit on this period, like Chamonix, Yvoire, la Clusaz, Samoens and stuff... wich are all about 1h away in car, there are also trains to Chambery, Lyon or Geneva (in Switzerland wich is not in UE so check ID needs). It should not be to crowded, there is no major event on this period, and its still a bit early for main winter activities period. You will just have a random weather. I hope i answered to your questions. Have a good day :)

[@TravelingisFREEDOM]

This seems to be a very interesting place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!

[@natiashavladze3634]

France is amazing and so are your videos ❤🙏

[@BurlingameAdventures]

Is annecy really as busy as Venice in summer? What would be a good relaxing town to visit for a couple days in Europe that isn’t so busy in august?

[@RPeterF]

I live in Annecy and this video does not do it justice. You probably went to the Old Town on a weekend during the high season. Of course there will be crowds. It's a place where people want to be. It is among the most popular cities/communes to visit in France. People do swim in Lac D'Annecy all the time. In fact, you can rent paddle boats with slides. And . . . of course food and drinks may be a bit more expensive in towns where folks like to visit. But . . . 3.50E for un boule of glaces is pretty reasonable. If you would like to experience "sticker shock," go to Copenhagen.

[@leighevans1489]

I enjoyed our stay in Annecy to see a stage of the Tour de france

[@walterborg85]

4 € is cheap!! In denmark it can easily be 6-7 € 😮

[@DramaticallyExpatic]

In Italy it is now around 3€ after the rise in prices 😅

[@firstandlastname2390]

Спасибо за видео!

[@rjh2772]

affordable to retire?

[@autobahn_SL]

Thank you for the clip. I personally think that you are focused on the crowds too much. It's nice to have people around - especially after a long time of lockdowns.

[@SuWoopSparrow]

Too many people make it nearly impossible to actually enjoy what there is around you. Having people around is very different from hordes of people that you can barely squeeze through.

[@FrankVaessen-j8o]

@@SuWoopSparrow But she's one of the crowd? kinda hypocritical ngl, if you don't want people, go to other places

[@SuWoopSparrow]

@@FrankVaessen-j8o Yea, she may be part of the crowd, but there are different levels to the people that make up the crowd. Visited the Sistine Chapel once and it was completely packed. Hordes of people filled the every room and hall. You couldnt stop to focus on any single piece of artwork or read any plaque contextualizing history. Most people were there to simply say theyve been there, not to actually expand their perspectives or learn anything or even stop and simply enjoy. That devalues the experience. Go other places? Sure, but that doesnt change the fact that it is a shame and overtourism is a problem worth noting and fixing.

[@manmoron82]

No, it's not nice

[@reubenatlantis5338]

Beautiful video

[@DramaticallyExpatic]

Thank you ❤️

[@ShivalikaKoul]

I wanna spend my honeymoon here with my husband

[@briantravelman]

Having been to Italy, I think 4 Euros for ice cream is reasonable 😂

[@DramaticallyExpatic]

Where have you seen a 4 euros ice cream in Italy?😱

[@marcusburrell8023]

I paid that same amount in Warsaw too. I think love is getting more expensive

[@Luke-tq8de]

By far the most beautiful place in France

[@theUnusualMomma]

We are going soon so thanks... suggestions for you, don't turn so much as the begging during filming because it makes the audience dizzy

[@palomitix]

At what moment of the year did you visit annecy? I'm guessing it was summer...

[@DramaticallyExpatic]

Exactly :D

[@n.s3667]

Month?

[@jayhache5609]

@@n.s3667 She says what month in the video.

[@donaarosaa]

@@jayhache5609 she doesn’t although it looks like summer. She only said that she had been in Venice in August

[@thierryguerin1977]

June and September are the best ( outside w end )

[@relaxingtravel-LosAngeles]

great video

[@DramaticallyExpatic]

Thank you!

[@relaxingtravel-LosAngeles]

@@DramaticallyExpatic 🙏

[@andressafrota4457]

do people get in the water?

[@ricorock6762]

Yes.

[@RPeterF]

Yes - of course. The water is the cleanest in France. The plage (beach) water is very shallow.

[@antmsurvivorpokemon1]

I didn't expect you to be whining about the crowd throughout the entire video while you are travelling in mid august in France LMAO

[@cameronpickard7456]

the 1 and only tony ferrari passed away here

[@valentinaodesskaya4186]

👍👍👍❤❤❤

[@sugarpopent]

Had to turn the video off after the millionth time complaining of crowds…in a touristy destination in peak season 🙄. The ‘crowds’ you show are nothing. Definitely nothing compared to Venice in summer.

[@jessi330]

I don't think lots of people around makes things that much less enjoyable. I would prefer crowds to emptiness. Especially if you're used to large cities, they are always full of people.

[@sultanbacha3918]

I like you!!!!!

[@aks1008]

you look nice..keep maintaining yourself..love from bombay..

[@jeanettejeffcott4518]

Boring video.