Guide to Haute-Savoie and Properties in Department 74

The Alpine mountain department of Haute-Savoie (number 74) is home to scenic lakes and the magnificent Mont Blanc mountain range. The French entrance to the famous Mont Blanc Tunnel near the resort of Chamonix links Haute Savoie with Italy and the department also borders Switzerland.  Set within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in southeast France, a key feature of Haute Savoie is its lakes and waterways which include Lake Annecy and the shore of Lake Geneva. Although Winter sports are popular here, this is a year-round destination with residents and visitors keen to make the most of the fresh Alpine air to enjoy climbing, hiking, cycling and water sports. Haute Savoie is the perfect location for anyone who enjoys the great outdoors thanks to its nature reserves, forests and the cable cars that run throughout the seasons offering breathtaking views of the surrounding lakes and mountains.

Like the rest of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, this is a sophisticated part of France where you will discover fairytale castles, cobbled streets, museums, art galleries and even outdoor sculptures by Picasso and Dubuffet.

Add to this the unique gastronomy, which is heavily influenced by the proximity to Italy and Switzerland, and accessibility to Europe via the Mont Blanc tunnel and nearby Geneva airport and it is easy to see why this is such a popular location for expats from all corners of the globe.

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