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L’Esquisse
Fabulous gourmet
dining in the centre
ofAnnecy. Dishes are
based on local, seasonal
products and include
super-fresh lake fish.
! F5 ⌂ 21 rue Royale,
74000 Annecy
∑ esquisse-annecy.fr
¡¡¡
La Calèche
complete with its supporting was once the centrepiece Alpine cuisine,
Corinthian columns. Not far of the chariot racetrack. The including fondue,
raclette and tartiflette,
away, off place de Miremont, Musée des Beaux-Arts et served amid warm, cosy
are the remains of the Jardin d’Archéologie also has an chalet décor.
Archéologique de Cybèle, a interesting collection of Gallo­
temple dedicated to the Roman artifacts, as well as ! G4 ⌂ 18 rue du
goddess Cybele. 18th­century French faïence. Docteur Paccard,
7440 Chamonix
The Théâtre Romain, at the The city’s most important ∑ restaurant-
foot of Mont Pipet off rue du medieval monument is the caleche.com
Cirque, was one of the largest Cathédrale de St­Maurice,
amphitheatres built in Roman which was built between the ¡¡¡
France, capable of accommo­ 12th and 16th centuries and
dating in excess of 13,000 represents an unusual hybrid Le Restique
spectators. It was restored of Romanesque and Gothic Tucked away on a
in 1938, and is now used for architectural styles. narrow street, this
a variety of events, including Two of Vienne’s earliest restaurant is a local
an international jazz festival. Christian churches are the favourite in Vienne.
From the very top seats the 12th­century Église St­André­ The passion ate chef
view across the town and river le­Bas, which has richly carved serves up exquisite
is spectacular. For an even capitals in its nave and in the regional cuisine in
loftier view, head up to the cloister, and the even older a family-friendly
top of Mont Pipet, where Église St­Pierre, with parts atmosphere.
you'll find a chapel dedicated dating from the 5th and 6th ! F5 ⌂ 16 rue
to the Virgin. centuries. The latter houses Boson, Vienne
Other interesting Roman the Musée Lapidaire ∑ le-restique.fr
vestiges include a fragment St-Pierre, a museum of stone­ ¡¡¡
of Roman road in the public carving, with Gallo­Roman
gardens and, on the southern bas­reliefs and stat ues.
edge of town, the Pyramide La Pyramide
du Cirque, a curious structure Musée des Beaux-Arts Gorgeously presented
about 20 m (65 ft) high that et d’Archéologie gastronomic creations
" ⌂ Place de Miremont based on regional
# Apr–Oct: 9:30am–6pm Tue– produce, with an
Sun; Nov–Mar: 1pm–5:30pm excellent wine list.
Did You Know? Tue–Sun ¢ Public hols A classic establishment,
with two Michelin stars.
∑ musees-vienne.fr
! F5 ⌂ 14 boulevard
Beaujolais Nouveau Fernand Point, Vienne
Day, when the French Musée Lapidaire St-Pierre ∑ lapyramide.com
wine hits the market "' ⌂ Place St-Pierre
shelves, is celebrated § 04 74 85 20 35 # Apr–Oct: ¡¡¡
in November. 9:30am–6pm Tue–Sun; Nov–
Mar: 1pm–5:30pm Tue–Sun
¢ Some public hols
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