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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Traditional costumes and music, Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Annecy town hall lit up for Christmas
The Venetian Carnival, the start of the parade
Annecy beach slide
View of the lake and Semnoz, Annecy-le-Vieux
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, costumes and masks
The Venetian Carnival, Annecy (Venice of the Alps)
Annecy old town open air market
The canal at night in front of the Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace), Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, procession
Fresh produce market, Annecy
The Basilica of the Visitation, Annecy
The botanical gardens, Annecy
Tractor at Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Animals and costumes, Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
La fête du lac, Annecy, August each year
Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy old town
The Venetian Carnival, hundreds of masks