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
Annecy town hall lit up for Christmas
Annecy old town open air market
The canal at night in front of the Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace), Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays
Retour des Alpages festival, every Autumn, Annecy
The narrow streets of Annecy old town
Annecy old town
The Venetian Carnival, the start of the parade
Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace) by night, Annecy
Botanical gardens, Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, costumes and masks
The Basilica of the Visitation, Annecy
Annual fireworks festival every August, Lake Annecy
Tractor at Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, costumes and masks
Annecy town hall lit up for Christmas
The Venetian Carnival, hundreds of masks