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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Retour des Alpages festival, every Autumn, Annecy

View of Pont des Amours, Annecy

Renting a pedalo on Lake Annecy

Spring at Annecy railway station

Traditional costumes and music, Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy

The Venetian Carnival, hundreds of masks

Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace) by night, Annecy

Annecy old town at Christmas

View of the lake and Semnoz, Annecy-le-Vieux

Tractor at Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy

Annecy old town

Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays

Fresh produce market, Annecy

Annecy's annual fireworks display - la Fête du Lac

Retour des Alpages festival, every Autumn, Annecy

Annecy beach slide

Boats on the canal at Bonlieu, Annecy

Flowers in front of Annecy railway station