We love
In the heart of the Massif des Bauges
- A five-minute drive to the Lac d'Annecy
- Indoor and outdoor pool (from mid-June weather permitting)
- Sauna
- Tennis court
- Playground
- 27-hole golf course nearby
If you’re on the hunt for relaxing or intense holidays, look no further than the Résidence Le Birdie in Giez. Nestled in this medieval village at the foot of the Massif des Bauges, enjoy a residence steeped in all the Haute-Savoie region’s cultural and natural heritage.
The residence is a mere five-minute drive away from the Lac d’Annecy lake and 25 km away from Annecy itself!
The Résidence Le Birdie gives you access to an indoor and outdoor pool, sauna, tennis court and playground for kids. Relax in the warm apartments here decorated in classic Savoie chalet style.
Rest, doze and picnic on the shores of the lakes, hire bikes and set off for a day out in the mountains, explore the towns of Annecy and Aix-les-Bains, and try out Giez’s international golf course (27-hole).
Snap up incredible deals and special offers throughout the year when you book early or last minute! In need of something even more restful? Check out our special offers on two- to three-week stays, too.
Accommodation
Comfy studio - Sleeps 4 - (35 m²)
Studio - Sleeps 5 - (40 m²)
Living room with a sofa bed (140 x 190 cm), TV, and Internet access. Kitchen corner with fridge, microwave oven, ceramic hobs and extractor hood, dishwasher. A sleeping area closed off with a curtain, containing a double bed and a single bed. One bathroom with toilet. Balcony or terrace.
Studio - Sleeps 2 - (23 m²)
Studio - Sleeps 4 - (25 m²)
Four-room duplex apartment - Sleeps 6 - (225 m²)
Living room with television and kitchenette with electric hobs, microwave oven, small fridge, dishwasher, and extractor hood. Three bedrooms with double bed. Bathroom with separate toilets on the upper floor and ground floor. Sauna and jacuzzi, three balconies and terrace or balcony.
Three-room apartment - Sleeps 8 - (65 m²)
Four-room duplex apartment - Sleeps 12 - (225 m²)
with tub and separate toilet on the upper floor and ground floor. Balcony.
Rental package
This formula will be perfect for you if you wish to keep some independence and autonomy during your stay. Benefit from our best price for your stay including the rental of your accommodation and access to the residence's facilities. You will then be able to compose your stay according to your desires by reserving the additional services at the next step of your order, or on the spot at the reception.
- Television
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the residence
- Free outdoor parking (subject to availability)
- Unlimited access to the indoor and outdoor pools (from mid-June weather permitting)
- Kids’ playground
- Pétanque ground
- Ping pong table
- Tennis court
- Board games, snooker, pinball machine, table football
- Cleaning kit
- Bedding
- Beds made upon arrival
- Towel kit
- Checkout cleaning (excluding kitchen and washing up)
- Sauna
- Early check-in
- Pets permitted
Giez & its surroundings
Annecy : Annecy, capital of Haute-Savoie, is a city of art with a great architectural unity. A walk in the old Annecy is a real pleasure. With its charming canals, its flowery banks, its pretty little bridges and its beautiful houses with colorful facades, Annecy lives up to its nickname of Savoyard Venice. What a pleasure to walk along the canals or in the pedestrian streets. Admire also the crystalline waters of Lake Annecy and its panoramic views!
The Regional Natural Park of the Massif des Bauges : This park, which covers 81 000 hectares, protects impressive limestone cliffs. It offers walkers beautiful landscapes of forests and mountain pastures, it is the perfect place for hiking and nature lovers!
Chambéry : Visit the historical capital of Savoie, which is a city of Art and History with many assets. For water sports enthusiasts, Chambéry benefits from the proximity of two natural lakes: the large Lac du Bourget and the emerald colored Lac d'Aiguebelette.
Food & drink in Giez
Savoie cake, bugne, dried and cured meats, cheeses, Savoyard raclette and fondue, génépi liqueur, and more.
Getting moving in Giez
Hiking, bike rides, horse-back trekking, tree-top trails, diving, swimming, water-skiing, wakeboarding, stand-up paddle-boarding, sailing, golf course, hang-gliding, rock climbing, and more.
Giez skiing area
La Sambuy-Seythenex skiing area: Elevation of 1,150-1,850 m • 1 green run • 2 blue runs • 3 red runs • 4 black runs • 1 kids’ tobogganing run • 1 extreme tobogganing run • 1 chair lift • 3 ski lifts • 40 km of ski runs
A 20-minute drive from the residence.
Montmin skiing area: Elevation of 1,050-1,180 m • 2 green runs • 2 blue runs • 1 red run • 1 boarder cross • 3 button lifts • 2.9 km of runs
A 12-minute drive from the residence.
Val Tamié-Les Combes skiing area: Elevation of 800-900 m • 2 green runs • 2 blue runs • 1 red run • 1 black run • 1 tobogganing run • 27 km of runs
A 16-minute drive from the residence.
More information:
Giez - AnnecyHighlights
Getting there
Le Birdie ***1 Chemin des Coves 74210 GIEZ
from Paris: Motorway A6/A40
from Bordeaux: Motorway A89/A43
from Toulouse: Motorway A62/A9
from Lyon: Motorway A43/A41
from Marseille: Motorway A7/A49
Lyon or Geneva airport
Annecy train station (20 km).
Check-in & Checkout
Check-in: 4:00pm to 5:00pmCheckout: Before 10:00am
Reception
In high season (French school vacations and from May 1st to September 15th):
Sunday to Friday: 9:00am to noon and 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
Saturday: 8:00am to noon and 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
Rest of the season:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 9:00am to noon and 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
Wednesday: 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Closed on Wednesday morning and Sunday.
For arrivals outside of reception opening hours: please contact reception beforehand
Pool
Outdoor pool, only in high season from mid-June from 9am to 7pm (depending on weather)
Indoor pool, closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Bathing attire required: swimsuit or swimming trunks (shorts prohibited). Swimming under the responsibility of the parents.
Payable on site
Tourist tax (subject to change): €1.10/day/per person over 18.
Deposit: €300 per apartment.
