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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View of the lake and Semnoz, Annecy-le-Vieux
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, procession
Annecy town hall lit up for Christmas
Annecy old town
The narrow streets of Annecy old town
The botanical gardens, Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, costumes and masks
Annual fireworks festival every August, Lake Annecy
The Venetian Carnival, old town Annecy
The Venetian Carnival, hundreds of masks
Boats on the canal at Bonlieu, Annecy
The Venetian Carnival, the start of the parade
Restaurants along the canal, Annecy
View from the Pont des Amours, Annecy
Annecy beach in spring
Animals and costumes, Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Traditional costumes and music, Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy