The Venice of the Alps has everything for a great holiday: a turquoise lake, a picturesque old town and the mountains as a backdrop. It is also an increasingly popular workation destination, and rightly so: there is a real offer of coworking spaces and cafes, and a setting that makes you want to wrap up your work fast and dive into the lake. Here are our addresses for working remotely a few hours before enjoying Annecy.
One thing to plan for: in peak summer season, Annecy is very popular and the centre fills up fast. Booking your work slot in the morning spares you the afternoon crush around the Pâquier and the canals. The other asset is flexibility: you can just as easily work facing the lake as at the foot of the mountains, and fit in a hike or a paddle session as soon as the laptop is closed. It is hard to find a more motivating setting for getting through your to-do list quickly.
Work in the morning, enjoy the lake in the afternoon
In Annecy, the morning is ideal for working: cafes are quiet, the air is cool, and you free up your afternoon for the lake, cycling along the shores or a hike. The lake and the altitude bring welcome coolness in summer, but still schedule your important tasks in the morning so you can enjoy the good weather afterwards with a clear mind.
Our cafes to work from
For a focused morning, Slake Annecy is a coffee shop and brunch spot open 7 days a week a stone's throw from the lake: come at the very start of the morning, before the brunch rush. Drip Social Coffee Club, a coffee shop that doubles as a coworking space, has a friendly atmosphere with outlets and good coffee, perfect for getting things done without breaking the bank. These are pleasant spots for handling your emails and light tasks before heading to the lake shore.
Coworking spaces, Annecy's big asset
Annecy has a real density of coworking spaces, which makes it a solid base for remote work on holiday. The 7th Element offers calm, large tables and all the comfort for a serious day, and La Jardinerie Coworking, a stone's throw from the station, can be booked by the day for visiting holidaymakers. The full overview is in our guide where to work in Annecy.
Annecy in summer: the lake's coolness
Annecy stays milder than the south thanks to the lake and the altitude, but terraces in full sun still heat up in the middle of the day. In the morning, enjoy the coolness on a shaded terrace; in the hot hours, a cafe or coworking space indoors is more comfortable. For heat peaks, our tips are in working in the cool.
Plan your workation
Spot your places on the Deskover map, set your time slots and let your team know you are offline in the afternoon. The complete workation guide is waiting for you here: remote work on holiday this summer.
Frequently asked questions
Is Annecy suited to remote work on holiday?
Yes, very much: a density of coworking spaces, quality cafes and a lake-and-mountain setting that makes breaks irresistible. It is one of the best workation destinations in summer.
Where can I take a video call in peace in Annecy?
In a coworking space like The 7th Element rather than a cafe in high season. You get the silence and the outlets. Check day access with the venue.
Can I work facing the lake?
On some shaded terraces in the morning, yes. But for a real session, a calm cafe or a coworking space is better, then enjoy the lake once the laptop is closed.
