I looovvveeed this market so much! After deboarding the train and walking through some cute shops…read morein downtown Annecy, emerging into the old town area with all the vibrant sounds, smells, sights, free tastes, variety and colors was such a delight. I tried some of the best salami I've ever had in my life and all the cheeses and everything was divine. I could not get over how much variety there was and I really wish I took more photos of the stand standouts but really the experience as a whole was one of my favorite memories of exploring this beautiful area. Would 100% recommend and return again!

Spectacular market offered each Tuesday and Sunday (I think other days too but I'm not sure when)…read more Upon seeing this fantastic market overflowing with only the freshest of fruits, vegetables, olives, meats, cheeses, gelatos, and much, much more makes me want to move to this beautiful city of Annecy. Well done Annecy!! I will be back.

I was looking for a fromagerie on Bd Helvetique that I had found online. When I found that the…read morefromagerie had turned into a brasserie, I was at a loss as to where I was going to get local cheese without a Globus, Manor, Coop or Migros sticker on it. Then, I turned my head, and there was Halle de Rive. Halle the Rive is an indoor market that has a little bit of everything, including cheese, meat, fish wine, bakery, flowers, middle eastern food, and chocolate. There is also a little restaurant and bar attached. The problem is, it really only has a little bit of the everything it has. There were some empty counters, and others that only had a handful of items displayed. The market itself wasn't very big, and most of the shoppers seemed like tourists who had somehow found themselves there. I imagine it's much easier for people to get their cheese and meat at the local grocery store, as grocery stores in Geneva do seem to have a good cheese selection and deli. Perhaps that was why the market was so empty on a Saturday afternoon. But I had purchased cheese that I'd actually seen the guy cutting off of the huge wheel, and that was enough to make me happy.

We were looking for Migros and stumbled across Halle De Rive. It was a warm afternoon so this…read moreindoor market was a welcome refuge. Finding only expensive places to eat in Geneva, I actually liked this place because you can select and pay for the portion(s) you want. ** Magne Traiteur - bites of chicken breasts in light olive oil and tomato/cucumber salad (great for a picnic), plus the lady who helped me was polite and friendly. ** Charcuterie Bulliard - great selection of terrines and foie gras. Good service too. He was precise to cut just the portions we wanted, weighed the items then quoted the price. ** Delicious, fresh marinated octopus from a vendor a few steps from Charcuterie Bulliard and near the Asian food counter. ** On our way out, we passed a counter with a variety of sweets and baklava; I wish I took some home.

Yummy local veggies & fruits unfit for supermarkets are not thrown away but sold here at budget…read morefriendly prizes eating local & saving money is the way to go! :)