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 Venetian Carnival, February/March, Annecy
View of the lake and Semnoz, Annecy-le-Vieux
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays
Annecy old town
Annecy town hall lit up for Christmas
View of Pont des Amours, Annecy
The canal at night in front of the Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace), Annecy
Annecy's annual fireworks display - la Fête du Lac
The Venetian Carnival, Annecy (Venice of the Alps)
Restaurants along the canal, Annecy
Annecy castle overlooking bars and bistrots
Renting a pedalo on Lake Annecy
Taxi boat in Annecy, Lake Annecy
Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy old town
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, procession
View from the Pont des Amours, Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays