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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Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, costumes and masks
Tractor at Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays
Annecy old town open air market
Annecy beach slide
Annecy town hall lit up for Christmas
Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace) by night, Annecy
La fête du lac, Annecy, August each year
Annecy old town
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays
View from the Pont des Amours, Annecy
The Venetian Carnival, the start of the parade
Renting a pedalo on Lake Annecy
Fresh produce market, Annecy
Spring at Annecy railway station
The Venetian Carnival, hundreds of masks
The canal at night in front of the Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace), Annecy
Annecy's annual fireworks display - la Fête du Lac