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The waterfalls of Balme de Thuy near Annecy

By: Gaelle 20th May 20206th April 2025

Annecy, France, Savoie Mont Blanc regionhike, waterfallLeave a Comment

17 km from Annecy, a path leads to the Balme de Thuy waterfalls, which served as the setting for several confrontations during WW2.

The rocher du vent hike

By: Gaelle 20th May 202012th April 2025

France, Savoie Mont Blanc regionhikeLeave a Comment

Located in the Beaufortain massif in Savoie, the Rocher du vent hike has a beautiful setting with breathtaking views.

Annecy: the Gorges du Fier

By: Gaelle 20th May 202012th April 2025

Annecy, France, Savoie Mont Blanc region

The Gorges du Fier is a natural site near Annecy: the erosion of water has dug a narrow canyon that can be visited from March to October.

The promenade plantée: an oasis in Paris

By: Gaelle 15th May 202012th April 2025

France, ParisLeave a Comment

The promenade plantée is a bucolic walk along the old railway line. With its plants and trees, this scenic walk is a small oasis in Paris

Paris: the Palace of Fontainebleau

By: Gaelle 13th March 20205th April 2025

FranceCastle, palaceLeave a Comment

A royal residence, the Palace of Fontainebleau is an ideal day trip from Paris but also a perfect alternative to Versailles.

Paris: Champs-sur-Marne castle

By: Gaelle 23rd February 202012th April 2025

France, ParisCastle, palaceLeave a Comment

Close to Paris, the castle of Champs-sur-Marne is relatively unknown. Built in 1703, it is a fine example of the pleasure house.

ABOUT ME

Hi, there! I’m Gaelle and while visiting many of the 70+ countries I've travelled to, I have tried to avoid the crowds of tourists, handrail-flanked walkways and the 'stand here to take your selfie'. From solo travelling in Uzbekistan and marvelling at its intricate Islamic architecture to hiking through the jungle in Panama and enjoying stunning waterfall amphitheatres, all to oneself. I walk that extra mile and seek out the guidebook-alternative, yet never one bit less beautiful. Through this website I endeavour to share this experience and show you another path, the one less travelled—Welcome to my travel diaries, welcome to TheOtherPaths.com