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A historic castle, a river, and boats. 1
A building with a tower, trees, and a clear sky. 2
A historic stone tower, a narrow canal, and colorful buildings along the water's edge. 3
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The previous price was AU$10 and current price is AU$8 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 18m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the hidden battle for the soul of Annecy. Beyond its fairy-tale canals and alpine charm lies a gripping saga of brutal secular lords and radical spiritual revolutionaries. Trace the dramatic shift from the iron-fisted Dukes of Savoy to the gentle yet politically brilliant Saint Francis de Sales. This immersive journey reveals how a catastrophic defeat transformed a quiet town into the 'Rome of the Alps'.

    • A 1.6 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 78 min
    • Ideal for travellers interested in History & Memory and Spirituality, Myth & Nature
    • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Activity location

  • Musée-Château d'Annecy
    • Place du Château
    • 74000, Annecy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Musée-Château d'Annecy
    • Place du Château
    • 74000, Annecy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

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Podcast Tour Annecy The Rome of the Alps in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 18 minutes1h 18m
    1h 18m
  • Opening hours: Tue 12:00 am-11:59 pm
  • English
Price details
AU$9.64
AU$7.71 x 1 AdultAU$7.71
Total
The previous price was AU$9.64 and current price is AU$7.71
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging storey
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the storey and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Musée-Château d'Annecy

  • 10m
The ultimate symbol of secular political power, setting the stage for understanding who controlled the region before the religious shift.

Palais de I'Île

  • 10m
This iconic island fortress served as a prison, courthouse, and mint, illustrating the administrative grip of secular rulers.

Cathedrale Saint-Pierre

  • 10m
The 16th-century cathedral that became the spiritual headquarters for St. Francis de Sales after the Catholic bishopric fled Geneva.

10 Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau

  • 10m
The administrative nerve centre of the bishopric, representing the institutionalization of the power established by St. Francis de Sales.

Église Saint-François de Sales

  • 10m
Built on the site of the first monastery of the Order of the Visitation, founded by St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane Frances de Chantal.

Basilique de la Visitation

  • 10m
The grand finale of the tour, housing the tombs of St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane Frances de Chantal.

Location

Activity location

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    Musée-Château d'Annecy
    • Place du Château
    • 74000, Annecy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Musée-Château d'Annecy
    • Place du Château
    • 74000, Annecy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

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