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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Tractor at Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Restaurants along the canal, Annecy
The Venetian Carnival, old town Annecy
Annecy old town open air market
Retour des Alpages festival, every Autumn, Annecy
Traditional costumes and music, Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Animals and costumes, Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, costumes and masks
The old prison at night, River Thiou, Annecy
Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace) by night, Annecy
Fresh produce market, Annecy
Taxi boat in Annecy, Lake Annecy
The canal at night in front of the Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace), Annecy
Annecy beach in spring
View of the lake and Semnoz, Annecy-le-Vieux
Botanical gardens, Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, costumes and masks
La fête du lac, Annecy, August each year