It is easy to amass a huge collection of photos of Annecy. Known as The "Venice of the Alps", with its eye-catching canals and historic buildings, there are many sights to enjoy. Numerous events throughout the year provide additional photo opportunities, such as the "Venetian Carnival" before Easter, the "Annecy International Animation Film Festival" in June, fireworks displays of the 14th July and the "Fête du Lac" in August, the "Retour des Alpages" in October and the Christmas market in December!
Here are some of our favourite photos of Annecy from our own collection, including some of those events, but also some sights that just caught our eye whilst wandering through the town on a normal day.
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Annecy castle overlooking bars and bistrots
Botanical gardens, Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays
Spring at Annecy railway station
Renting a pedalo on Lake Annecy
The narrow streets of Annecy old town
Annecy beach slide
Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy old town
Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace) by night, Annecy
River Thiou, Annecy
The old prison at night, River Thiou, Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, costumes and masks
The Venetian Carnival, old town Annecy
Fresh produce market, Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, costumes and masks
The Basilica of the Visitation, Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays