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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Botanical gardens, Annecy
Retour des Alpages festival, every Autumn, Annecy
Annecy old town
Annecy old town by night
Traditional costumes and music, Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Restaurants along the canal, Annecy
Annual fireworks festival every August, Lake Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays
The Venetian Carnival, old town Annecy
Renting a pedalo on Lake Annecy
Boats on the canal at Bonlieu, Annecy
The Venetian Carnival, the start of the parade
La fête du lac, Annecy, August each year
Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy old town
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, costumes and masks