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 Basilica of the Visitation, Annecy
Retour des Alpages festival, every Autumn, Annecy
The canal at night in front of the Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace), Annecy
Renting a pedalo on Lake Annecy
Traditional costumes and music, Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy old town
The Venetian Carnival, February/March, Annecy
Taxi boat in Annecy, Lake Annecy
Retour des Alpages festival, every Autumn, Annecy
Annecy's annual fireworks display - la Fête du Lac
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays
Botanical gardens, Annecy
The Venetian Carnival, old town Annecy
View of Pont des Amours, Annecy
La fête du lac, Annecy, August each year
The Venetian Carnival, Annecy (Venice of the Alps)
Animals and costumes, Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy