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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View of the lake and Semnoz, Annecy-le-Vieux
Traditional costumes and music, Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Taxi boat in Annecy, Lake Annecy
Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace) by night, Annecy
Annecy old town at Christmas
Retour des Alpages festival, every Autumn, Annecy
Renting a pedalo on Lake Annecy
River Thiou, Annecy
Annecy town hall lit up for Christmas
The botanical gardens, Annecy
Annecy beach slide
Annecy old town by night
Restaurants along the canal, Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, procession
The old prison at night, River Thiou, Annecy
Flowers in front of Annecy railway station
Animals and costumes, Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Annecy's annual fireworks display - la Fête du Lac