France is full of aquatic wonders. Surrounded by verdant mountains, rugged rocks, hilltop villages, populated by boats, or left untouched, the lakes that color France all possess a unique charm.

Get to know Annecy, an enchanting French town framed by the Alps with a medieval, canal-filled village and a glittering lake.

Think of the south of France and postcard images of the lavender fields of Provence and tony spots with yachts – Nice, Cannes and St. Tropez – likely spring to mind. But look at a map of France and ...