Car Hire in Annonay Downtown - Mini guide to Annonay Downtown

Annonay is a small town and commune located in the Rhone-Alpes region of France. It is the largest town in the region, however, not the capital, losing that title to the smaller town of Privas. While largely an industrial town, there are still restaurants, hotels and bed and breakfast establishments for travellers to enjoy. Annonay also has a castle and is home to an annual event celebrating the Montgolfier brothers’ first public unmanned balloon flight. An obelisk was erected in the town to honour the two brothers’ achievements. The town also hosts an annual international film festival. Situated close to the Rhone River, the nearby Pugneux castle was victim to a number of devastating attacks during the middle ages.

Annonay offers three charming historical bed and breakfast establishments, each modelled after a certain period in French history. Whether it is medieval or 18th century style, these bed and breakfast establishments are designed for maximum authenticity. Annonay also offers two restaurants, the Brasserie de Vivarais which offers traditional French dining and the Auberge du lac which serves gastronomic cuisine. The town has two campsites as well as three hotels, one situated inside an actual castle. Chateau de Fontager offers real medieval authenticity as well as its own restaurant. It also has a 24-hour swimming pool to add to its authentic medieval charm.

Despite being small Annonay was built on industry and this allowed the town to expand and become the largest town and commune in the region. In the past Annonay was an important centre for the manufacture of leather goods and today industries in or close to the town include plastics, textiles, paper, vehicles and pharmaceuticals. Industry continues to help Annonay grow and change to become an authentic tourist destination.

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