Annecy or Lyon?

My mother and I are traveling to France this summer and are trying to decide between the two. We will either be taking a train to Geneva and driving to Annecy, or just a train to Lyon. It is only for one night, since we will then be traveling down to the coast.

Which do you prefer? Any pros or cons?

Thanks.

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For just one night I%26#39;d suggest Annecy, which is not far from Geneva. It is beautifully situated on the lake, and the old town would be perfect for one day and night. Lyon is a great city, too, but for the short time my vote is for Annecy.

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I agree - Lyon is a larger place, and you could spend 2 or 3 nights there.

Lyon is more urban, Roman sights, traboules, loads of restaurants. Annecy is extremely pictareque, with mountains and lake.

I suggest you book the hotel fairly soon, as the summer is very busy in Annecy.Perhaps get the bus from Geneva to Annecy ( timetable is http://www.frossard.eu/horaires.phtml?hashID=80337511f4a6d7b16baac9dea7e7a3ff) as it%26#39;s quite difficult with a car, and sometimes difficult to park. Then get the car from Annecy to travel to the coast, or the TGV.

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