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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The old prison at night, River Thiou, Annecy
The Basilica of the Visitation, Annecy
The Venetian Carnival, hundreds of masks
The canal at night in front of the Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace), Annecy
The botanical gardens, Annecy
Traditional costumes and music, Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Animals and costumes, Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
The Venetian Carnival, Annecy (Venice of the Alps)
Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace) by night, Annecy
The Venetian Carnival, February/March, Annecy
Restaurants along the canal, Annecy
Flowers in front of Annecy railway station
Tractor at Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Annecy old town
Taxi boat in Annecy, Lake Annecy
La fête du lac, Annecy, August each year
Botanical gardens, Annecy
The Venetian Carnival, the start of the parade