we had no real idea what to expect of Nantua

and had not allowed any time to spend there. Just passing through on the way to Lake Annecy. The Rough Guide to France doesn’t even mention Nantua



...not its carnival...





... nor even its Lac...



the Lac de Nantua, cradled in its limestone cliffs, 1500 ft above sea level





Nice place. We will return!

And funny books those Rough Guides! More Nantua info here

Tags: France, Alps, Lac de Nantua