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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Flowers in front of Annecy railway station
The Venetian Carnival, the start of the parade
Annecy beach in spring
Annecy's annual fireworks display - la Fête du Lac
Fresh produce market, Annecy
Annual fireworks festival every August, Lake Annecy
Boats on the canal at Bonlieu, Annecy
Animals and costumes, Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Annecy town hall lit up for Christmas
The canal at night in front of the Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace), Annecy
The Venetian Carnival, Annecy (Venice of the Alps)
Restaurants along the canal, Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays
Annecy town hall lit up for Christmas
Annecy old town by night
View of Pont des Amours, Annecy
River Thiou, Annecy
The Venetian Carnival, hundreds of masks