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Haute-Savoie (pronounced [ot savwa] ⓘ) is a department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of Southeastern France, bordering both Switzerland and Italy. Its prefecture is Annecy . To the north is Lake Geneva ; to the south and southeast are Mont Blanc and the Aravis mountain range .
Discover the stunning mountain scenery of Haute-Savoie, the most stunning department in France, with Annecy as its capital town. Explore the stunning Alpine scenery of Lake Geneva, Mont Blanc and the Savoy Alps. Find hotels, activities, attractions and more in this comprehensive travel guide.
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Haute-Savoie ( Upper Savoie) consists of the small nook of France, bordering Switzerland, across Lake Geneva to the north, and Italy to the east. It is a department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes . Cities. Map of Haute-Savoie.
La Haute-Savoie ( /otsa.vwa/ 2) est un département français faisant partie de la région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. L' Insee et la Poste lui attribuent le code 74. Les habitants de la Haute-Savoie sont les Hautes-Savoyardes et les Haut-Savoyards. Le département comprend le nord de la région historique de la Savoie. Sa préfecture est Annecy .
- 14 juin 1860 (163 ans)
- France
Haute-Savoie ( pronounced [ot savwa] ⓘ) is a department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of Southeastern France, bordering both Switzerland and Italy. Its prefecture is Annecy. To the north is Lake Geneva; to the south and southeast are Mont Blanc and the Aravis mountain range.
Nestled by the northwestern shore of its namesake lake, Annecy is the jewel of the Haute-Savoie. From its crowning Château d’Annecy down to its gurgling canals, Annecy’s Vieille Ville (Old Town) is infused with antique charm.
