Overrun with tourists, Annecy attempts to steer visitors away from its overcrowded lake and old town

Overrun with tourists, Annecy attempts to steer visitors away from its overcrowded lake and old town
While the city near the border with Switzerland draws a significant part of its income from tourism, the excesses of the industry, including packed beaches, long lines and a surge in Airbnb rentals, have increasingly frustrated residents.