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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Spring at Annecy railway station
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, procession
The Venetian Carnival, the start of the parade
Annecy beach slide
Retour des Alpages festival, every Autumn, Annecy
Fresh produce market, Annecy
The Basilica of the Visitation, Annecy
Animals and costumes, Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Botanical gardens, Annecy
Restaurants along the canal, Annecy
Annecy old town open air market
The Venetian Carnival, hundreds of masks
Flowers in front of Annecy railway station
Annecy's annual fireworks display - la Fête du Lac
Traditional costumes and music, Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
View from the Pont des Amours, Annecy
Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace) by night, Annecy
Annecy beach in spring