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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The Venetian Carnival, hundreds of masks
Traditional costumes and music, Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy old town
View of the lake and Semnoz, Annecy-le-Vieux
Annecy old town at Christmas
Annecy's annual fireworks display - la Fête du Lac
Restaurants along the canal, Annecy
The old prison at night, River Thiou, Annecy
The Basilica of the Visitation, Annecy
Annecy town hall lit up for Christmas
La fête du lac, Annecy, August each year
The botanical gardens, Annecy
Boats on the canal at Bonlieu, Annecy
Annecy beach slide
Botanical gardens, Annecy
Spring at Annecy railway station
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, costumes and masks