Cran-Gevrier Travel Guide

Annecy
Cran-Gevrier
Stay in this quiet neighborhood of Annecy to get away from the bustle of the town center while still being within walking distance of major sites.

Enjoy a peaceful side of the lovely Alpine town of Annecy by basing yourself in the Cran-Gevrier district. When you feel like seeing some beautiful historic sites, walk to the busier Old Town within 30 minutes.

The hill that hosts Cran-Gevrier has been occupied for many centuries. Try to imagine what this place must have looked like well over a thousand years ago, when the Romans were the very first to build a settlement here. Visit today and you will find that Cran-Gevrier now consists of two tiny former villages: Cran and Gevrier. Over time, these two hamlets were combined with one another and were eventually incorporated into the wider town of Annecy.

Spend some time enjoying a walk along the banks of the beautiful Thiou, the river that runs through the neighbourhood. Follow the river southeast all the way to the scenic old town of Annecy.

Bring kids to the La Turbine science centre, a fantastic attraction located in Cran-Gevrier and easily accessible from anywhere in the neighbourhood. This modern facility aims to promote science through events and exhibits, and even has its own movie theatre.

Make the short journey into the heart of the town to visit attractions such as Annecy Castle, which is hundreds of years old and houses a wonderful museum, as well as a range of beautiful and historic churches. The old town is also located right next to sparkling Lake Annecy. Rent a kayak or boat and head out on the bright blue lake, or spend a sunny day lounging on its banks and cooling down in its waters.

Arrive at Annecy’s train station and you will be able to walk to Cran-Gevrier in just over 20 minutes. Spend some time exploring the old town before making your way to this lovely neighbourhood. Choose from a range of different accommodation offered in the area.


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Top hotels in Cran-Gevrier

Ibis Annecy Cran Gevrier Hotel
Ibis Annecy Cran Gevrier Hotel
3 out of 5
38 Avenue De La Republique, Annecy, Haute-Savoie
The price is £66 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
£66
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Annecy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (298 reviews)
"Don’t listen to the bad reviews. We stayed here thinking this would be one of the lower end hotels visited during our trip to Europe and honestly we liked it as one of the best. Our room was very clean and tidy, smelled fresh, view was nice, area was easy to catch the bus into town, the staff were ..."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2024

Ibis Annecy Cran Gevrier Hotel
Sure Hotel by Best Western Annecy
Sure Hotel by Best Western Annecy
3 out of 5
138 Rue Des Pâquerettes, Annecy, Haute-Savoie
The price is £61 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
£61
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Annecy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Lake Annecy and Thiou are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (596 reviews)
"Surprised nothing else around."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2024

Sure Hotel by Best Western Annecy
Campanile Annecy Cran Gevrier
Campanile Annecy Cran Gevrier
3 out of 5
4 Impasse Des Crets, Annecy, Haute-Savoie
The price is £60 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
£60
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Annecy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lake Annecy and Thiou are ...
7.6/10 Good! (465 reviews)
"Stayed one night. Conveniently located when in transit in Annecy Rooms dont look as good as in the photos"

Reviewed on 13 Sep 2024

Campanile Annecy Cran Gevrier
Greet hotel Annecy Cran Gevrier By Accor
Greet hotel Annecy Cran Gevrier By Accor
3 out of 5
19, route de Nanfray, ZA Le Levray, Annecy, Rhône-Alpes
The price is £57 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
£57
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Annecy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lake Annecy and Thiou are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (68 reviews)
"Good breakfast"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2024

Greet hotel Annecy Cran Gevrier By Accor
Premiere Classe Annecy Sud - Cran Gevrier
Premiere Classe Annecy Sud - Cran Gevrier
1 out of 5
8 bis, Route des Creuses, Annecy
Stay at this hotel in Annecy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lake Annecy and Thiou are located nearby.
6.4/10 (406 reviews)
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Reviewed on 1 Sep 2024

Premiere Classe Annecy Sud - Cran Gevrier
L'Impérial Palace
L'Impérial Palace
4 out of 5
Allée de L'Impérial, Annecy, Haute-Savoie
The price is £147 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
£147
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Annecy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (944 reviews)
"Service was excellent"

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2024

L'Impérial Palace
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Other neighbourhoods around Cran-Gevrier

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Annecy Old Town

5/5(24 area reviews)

Travellers come to Annecy Old Town for its lake views, and you can see top attractions like Lake Annecy and Church of St. Maurice while you're in town.

Annecy Old Town
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Novel

Though Novel may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Annecy Aventure and Centre Commercial Courier.

Novel
Annecy which includes a marina, a bay or harbour and general coastal views

Vieille Ville & Lakefront

Vieille Ville & Lakefront is beloved for its panoramic lake views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Lake Annecy and Jardins de I'Europe.

Vieille Ville & Lakefront

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