Splurge on a stay at L’Auberge du Père Bise in the tranquil lakeside town of Talloires, an easy and scenic boat ride from Annecy. Rent a bike and hit the Lake Annecy Greenway, cycling through villages ...

If you're really into the Middle Ages, you'll like knowing that Castello Baradello is a real medieval castle. This isn't some cheesy chateau built by an eccentric dandy. You won't find decorative ...

There’s nothing more magical than witnessing the calm and quiet beauty of nature. These gorgeous lakes might make it seem like time is standing still. They’ll enchant you with their spectrum of ...

Tiny Slovenia, nestled where the Alps meet the Adriatic Sea, is one of Europe’s most unexpectedly charming destinations, with spectacular natural beauty and a fascinating recent history — yet much of ...

There's one spectacular vista and easy hike that can't be missed during a European getaway, with an emerald-green lake and ...

Not all lakes are created equal. Some are mere puddles with delusions of grandeur, while others—well, others are the kind of showstoppers that make you want to quit your job, buy a canoe, and send ...

Almost all architecture is enhanced by the landscape that it is set in. For proof, one only needs to look to the strickbau (log cabins) and contemporary holiday homes of Alpine Switzerland. Savvy ...

Cityscape of Annecy's old town. Annecy, the scenic mountain town near the Swiss border, has long been a favorite in France for its beautifully preserved medieval old town crisscrossed by canals and ...