Podcast Tour Annecy The Rome of the Alps

Annecy, France
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Duration1h 18m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Discover the hidden battle for the soul of Annecy. Beyond its fairy-tale canals and alpine charm lies a gripping saga of brutal secular lords and radical spiritual revolutionaries. Trace the dramatic shift from the iron-fisted Dukes of Savoy to the gentle yet politically brilliant Saint Francis de Sales. This immersive journey reveals how a catastrophic defeat transformed a quiet town into the 'Rome of the Alps'.

- A 1.6 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 78 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Spirituality, Myth & Nature
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

What's included

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What to expect

  1. 10m
    The ultimate symbol of secular political power, setting the stage for understanding who controlled the region before the religious shift.
  2. 10m
    This iconic island fortress served as a prison, courthouse, and mint, illustrating the administrative grip of secular rulers.
  3. Cathedrale Saint-Pierre
    10m
    The 16th-century cathedral that became the spiritual headquarters for St. Francis de Sales after the Catholic bishopric fled Geneva.
  4. 10m
    The administrative nerve center of the bishopric, representing the institutionalization of the power established by St. Francis de Sales.
  5. 10m
    Built on the site of the first monastery of the Order of the Visitation, founded by St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane Frances de Chantal.
  6. Basilique de la Visitation
    10m
    The grand finale of the tour, housing the tombs of St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane Frances de Chantal.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Annecy's main station, take local public transport toward Château d'Annecy. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Château d'Annecy, Annecy, France. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

End point

From Basilique de la Visitation, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Annecy's main station. The departure point is Basilique de la Visitation, Annecy, France. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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