This city by the lake is great for fun because it has mountain views, beautiful canals, a chateau that floats above the water, and a clear lake where you can swim, boat, or ride a bike. 

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The city of Annecy is like Switzerland’s Luzern: it’s smart, self-assured, and loves the outdoors and biking. It’s a picture-postcard mix of natural and man-made beauty. Even though you might not have glaciers right outside your door like in nearby Chamonix, the setting of Annecy on the lake with the faraway hills makes for a very pretty picture.