The photos in this section are taken from various locations near Lake Annecy. Choose one of the sub-menu items under the Gallery -> Places menu to see pictures from a specific location, or just browse through the random selection shown here. Click on any photo to open a slideshow.
The narrow streets of Annecy old town
Discover paragliding over Lake Annecy with an instructor
Saint-Jorioz esplanade
The Tournette summit, Lake Annecy
Tour de France (Contador), Saint-Jorioz 2009
Flowers in front of Annecy railway station
Autumn view of Lake Annecy near Duingt
Hang-gliding launch ramp, Col de la Forclaz
Three hours to reach the Tournette summit, Lake Annecy
Gorge du fier, Annecy
Ruphy Castle, Duingt, Lake Annecy
View of Lake Annecy from the hill above Saint-Jorioz
The Venetian Carnival, hundreds of masks
Lake Geneva, port, Yvoire, medieval village
Donkeys outside chez42, Saint-Jorioz
Marais de l'Enfer and reedbeds, Saint-Jorioz, Lake Annecy
View of Talloires Bay from the Roc de Chère
Tractor at Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Lake Annecy in spring, Sevrier
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, costumes and masks
Close to nature, walking near Col de La Forclaz
Annual fireworks festival every August, Lake Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, costumes and masks
Tour de France (Cavendish), Saint-Jorioz 2009
Lake Geneva, Yvoire, medieval village
Early morrning swim in Lake Annecy, Annecy-le-Vieux
The canal at night in front of the Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace), Annecy
A gate to nowhere, Angon, Lake Annecy
A lakeside park for children, Saint-Jorioz beach
Annecy old town
Saint-Jorioz beach in winter, Lake Annecy
The Semnoz in winter, Mont Blanc in the distance
Annecy beach slide
Souvenir of the Annecy to Albertville railway line
View of the Tournette from the Semnoz
View of the Dents de Lanfon in winter from chez42
Paragliding, landing at Doussard, Lake Annecy
Paragliding take-off point, Lake Annecy
Water skiing on Lake Annecy
Busy launch day at Col de la Forclaz
Lake shore, Saint-Jorioz
The shore at Duingt, Lake Annecy
Nairo Quintana, Annecy to the top of the Semnoz 2013
Boat pontoon at Angon, Lake Annecy
The Basilica of the Visitation, Annecy
Walking at the Col de la Frasse, close to Lake Annecy
Skiing on the Semnoz, Annecy
Chamonix valley, Lac Blanc, hiking in the mountains
Talloires beach restaurant
Boats on the canal at Bonlieu, Annecy
Tree-lined path leading away from Saint-Jorioz beach
Tour de France, Saint-Jorioz 2009
Magnificent view over Lac Blanc in the Alps near Chamonix
Restaurants along the canal, Annecy
View of Lake Annecy, Col de la Forclaz
View of Lake Annecy from Mont Veyrier
Barrage de Roselend, Savoie, view west
Diving platform at Saint-Jorioz, Lake Annecy
The esplanade at Veyrier
Gorge du fier, Annecy
En route for the Semnoz ski area, Annecy
Menthon-Saint-Bernard boat stop
Sevrier boat stop
Annecy old town open air market
The cycle track, Annecy to Ugine
View of Roc des Boeufs from Angon, Lake Annecy
View of Mont Blanc from the Semnoz
Rowing boat on Lake Annecy
A waterfront property, Veyrier, Lake Annecy
View from the Tournette, showing the track to the Chalet de l'Aulp
Waves on a windy day, Lake Annecy
Paragliging at Talloires, Lake Annecy
View of Annecy from Mont Veyrier
Annecy old town at Christmas
View of Pont des Amours, Annecy
Sailing on Lake Annecy
Lake Annecy from Angon Beach
The Venetian Carnival, the start of the parade
View of the lake and Semnoz, Annecy-le-Vieux
View of Lake Annecy, large and small sections
Lake Annecy cycle track, Duingt tunnel
View of Lake Annecy from Talloires
Walking in the Bauges mountains
Paragliders take-off point, Col de la Forclaz, Lake Annecy
Duingt boat stop, left bank, Lake Annecy
Hang-gliding launch ramp, Col de la Forclaz
Reed beds in the lake, Annecy-le-Vieux
Talloires, Lake Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays
Climbing the Tournette, Lake Annecy
Preparing for take-off, paragliding, Lake Annecy
Menthon-Saint-Bernard boat stop, La Tournette behind
Ruphy Castle, Duingt, Lake Annecy
Spring at Annecy railway station
Summer hiking, La Sambuy, near Lake Annecy
Half rainbow over Lake Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, procession
A duck on Lake Annecy, Sevrier
Paragliding over Lake Annecy
Boats moored at Saint-Jorioz marina
Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy old town
Aeriel view of the hang-glider take off point, Col de la Forclaz
Sunlight and clear air above a blanket of mist, Semnoz, near Annecy
The old prison at night, River Thiou, Annecy
Annecy beach in spring
Sevrier harbour
Annecy town hall lit up for Christmas
Botanical gardens, Annecy
Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace) by night, Annecy
View of Lake Annecy from Saint-Jorioz
View of the Taillefer from the Roc de Chère
La fête du lac, Annecy, August each year
The botanical gardens, Annecy
Lake Geneva, Yvoire, medieval village
Walking in the Bauges mountains
Menthon-Saint-Bernard esplanade, Lake Annecy
The cycle track, Duingt tunnel
The cycle track, Bredannaz, Lake Annecy
Joaquim Rodriguez, Chris Froome, Annecy to the top of the Semnoz 2013
Early morning flights, hot air balloon and microlight
The golf course at Talloires, castle in the background
Bout du Lac boat stop, Lake Annecy
Menthon-Saint-Bernard castle, Lake Annecy
Amazing views at Lac Blanc near Chamonix
Hang-gliding over Lake Annecy, the ultimate view
Tandem paragliding over Lake Annecy
The Venetian Carnival, old town Annecy
The cycle track, left bank, Lake Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, costumes and masks
Sunlight shining through the mist at Christmas, Semnoz, near Annecy
Ruphy Castle, Duingt, Lake Annecy
Lake Geneva, Yvoire, medieval village, long lunch in a picturesque setting
Talloires beach
Kayaking on Lake Annecy, Sevrier
River Thiou, Annecy
Paragliders over the Roc de Boeufs mountain, Lake Annecy
Discover the villages of Lake Annecy by boat
The Semnoz in winter
View of Doussard from a paraglider, Lake Annecy
Annecy town hall lit up for Christmas
Paragliging over Lake Annecy
View of Ruphy castle from Duingt beach
Cycling to the top of the Semnoz, Annecy
The cycle track, Annecy to Ugine, Duingt tunnel
Alpine ibex, near Lac Blanc, Chamonix
View across Saint-Jorioz to the lake and mountains beyond
Lake Annecy seen from the walk from Verthier up to Col de la Forclaz
View of chez42 from the cycle track, Saint-Jorioz
Goats near the top of the Lanfonnet mountain, Lake Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays
Botanical gardens, Annecy
Fresh produce market, Annecy
Botanical gardens, Annecy
Hiking to the top of the Lanfonnet mountain, Lake Annecy
Annecy castle overlooking bars and bistrots
Annecy's annual fireworks display - la Fête du Lac