Annecy Chateau

The parents have arrived!

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September 24th 2006
So the parents arrived last Thursday - great to see them when they finally made it to Annecy after a bad journey. Being the dutiful daughter I had booked a hotel right in the centre near the Chateau with views over the old town. Also not far from chez moi! That evening we went out for diner to a lovely restaurant overlooking the canal....have been wanting to go there since I arrived! Think the ... read more

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