Passionate about our beautiful region of Lake Annecy,
Savoie Mont Blanc and the
Rhone Alps Region, the Annecy International team will be keen to make you discover the beauties and curiosities of
our territory! Our multilingual tour guides and tour leaders will be enchanted to make our playground popular with professionalism and enthusiasm. You can trust them for enchanting your clients !
Patricia Meilleray - Manager
I worked for 20 years at Lake Annecy Tourist Office, including 12 years as promotion manager. Then I decided to share my expertise and knowledge of local & regional providers with Tour operators, travel agents and coach operators, wishing to offer their customers personalized « out of the beaten tracks » programs. Trusting a qualified provider is a guarantee of success. I select carefully passionate and rigorous partners to make your customers' stay unforgettable!
Emmanuelle Roch (FR-GB-D) - CERTIFIED GUIDE
After
graduating with a bilingual English and German Master’s degree in tourism, I
became a certified tour guide in 2006 and would be delighted to share my
passion with you; an invitation to discover the rich cultural and historical
heritage of my region and the countless treasures of nearby Italy and
Switzerland. Come along and enjoy unforgettable moments during our enchanting
visits and be amazed by the history, landscapes, gastronomy, anecdotes and hidden
secrets of our region!
Catherine Mercier Guyon (FR GB IT) – Certified guide
Native from Annecy and holder of an historian master, it was out of love for my city that I joined the team of certified tour guides. I lead guided tours of the Savoys to discover our cities, our lakes and our mountains, in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. I guide in English and Italian.
Emilie Bissardon (FR GB D ES) – Certified guide
Holder of the certified guide licence since 2006, I share my passion for the Savoys and Switzerland as well with tourists as locals. In French, English, German or Spanish, whether you are passionate about history, curious about life here or fond of anecdotes, the region will have no secrets for you.
Karine Payraud (FR GB) – Certified guide
Your Savoie Mont Blanc specialist guide.
Native of the Pays du Mont Blanc, I welcome you for a visit, a day or a stay, in order to share with you my territory of Savoie Mont Blanc. I advise you for your excursion, in order to best meet your desires.
I can also accompany your groups for other French destinations (Puy du Fou, Futuroscope, Burgundy, Christmas markets in Alsace…)
Pierre Philippe Brai (FR-GB-JP) - TOUR LEADER
As a
tour organizer for Japanese visitors and chauffeur for transfers within the
Rhône-Alpes region, I provide a safe, high-quality service with a brand-new,
luxury 7-passenger-seater vehicle.
I am
delighted to propose my experience and expertise to Annecy International and
look forward to welcoming you soon to help you discover Annecy and the
Rhône-Alpes region, in French, English or Japanese.
Elena Mermillod Anselme (FR-GB-RU) - TOUR LEADER
I was born in
Ukraine, then moved to Russia where I completed my studies. I started learning
French when I was 7, then English and then Italian. I graduated from university
in Russia with a PhD but have always worked in France - where I also got
married - as a sworn translator/interpreter. I have worked in several Savoie
and Haute Savoie ski resorts and teamed with the Lake Annecy Tourist Office
which awarded me their Tourist Guide certification in 2007.
Tourism plays a fundamental role in my everyday life. Life here holds no
secrets for me and I
will be more than delighted to share my “best picks” with you!
Transport & transfer service
Departing from an airport (Geneva, Lyon), a train station, or at the place of residence, we organize on request transport and transfers for your customers. With Tesla electric cars, minivans or coaches, our partners, selected for their thoroughness and professionalism, will facilitate your customers' journeys in complete safety. Do not hesitate to ask us !