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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Boats on the canal at Bonlieu, Annecy
Traditional costumes and music, Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
The Venetian Carnival, hundreds of masks
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays
Fresh produce market, Annecy
Annecy old town by night
Annecy castle overlooking bars and bistrots
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, costumes and masks
Annual fireworks festival every August, Lake Annecy
Annecy town hall lit up for Christmas
View from the Pont des Amours, Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays
The Basilica of the Visitation, Annecy
Annecy town hall lit up for Christmas
View of Pont des Amours, Annecy
Retour des Alpages festival, every Autumn, Annecy
Taxi boat in Annecy, Lake Annecy
Restaurants along the canal, Annecy