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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Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays
The Venetian Carnival, February/March, Annecy
Annecy town hall lit up for Christmas
Retour des Alpages festival, every Autumn, Annecy
Fresh produce market, Annecy
River Thiou, Annecy
The Venetian Carnival, hundreds of masks
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, costumes and masks
Restaurants along the canal, Annecy
Tractor at Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays
Annecy town hall lit up for Christmas
Annecy old town at Christmas
Annecy's annual fireworks display - la Fête du Lac
The old prison at night, River Thiou, Annecy
Annecy old town by night
Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy old town
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, costumes and masks