A French town nicknamed "the Venice of the Alps" could be Europe's best-kept secret

A French town nicknamed "the Venice of the Alps" could be Europe's best-kept secret

Canals wind through Annecy's pastel-painted medieval old town.Alexis Machet for BIAnnecy, a town in the French Alps, offers year-round cultural events and activities.Visitors can enjoy skiing and exploring historic sites like Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard.This article is part of "Undiscovered Europe," a series exploring overlooked travel gems.Set at the foot of the French Alps beside a storybook village, Lake Annecy's crystalline color seems …