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Annecy in bloom. Pic: Mny-Jhee/Getty
Annecy, Haute-Savoie
On the shores of Lake Annecy is a medieval town brimming with Alpine charm. The so-called Venice of the Alps (Venise des Alpes), Annecy is a patchwork of quaint, shuttered townhouses towering over azure canals. You can while away hours strolling around the cobbled Old Town admiring the beautiful flowers or hire a boat to explore the lake.
The colourful Petite Venise district of Colmar. Pic: carmengabriela/Getty
Colmar, Haut-Rhin
The Little Venice (Petite Venise) district of Colmar is the sort of place that adorns the covers of travel magazines and guidebooks. The Lauch river flowing through the quarter is lined by half-timbered houses, many of which are souvenir shops and restaurants perfect for a waterside table with a view.