last edited May 18, 2020
What to see in Annecy
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Sites, monuments and architectural ensembles
Religious buildings
Museums
Parks, gardens and natural spaces
In the surrounding area
The main sites to see within a fifty-kilometre radius of Annecy:
plus on the Swiss side...
- Geneva :
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Recommended
Escape Mont-Blanc
★★★ Six areas in Savoie and Haute-Savoie (including Megève) combined to offer over 200 slopes across more than 500 km, making it one of the…
Lake Annecy
★★★ This large lake, with its stunning setting, is highly popular among residents of Annecy and the surrounding area. It offers a wide range of…
Old Annecy
★★★ With its canals earning it the nickname "Venice of the Alps", its fountains, passages, and pedestrian arcaded streets (including Rue…
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Basilica of the Visitation (Annecy)
★★ Built in the early 20th century, it overlooks the city with a beautiful panorama. Home to the relics of Saint Francis de Sales, it is also…
Miolans Castle
★★ An old medieval fortress perched on the commune of Saint-Pierre d'Albigny.
Montrottier Castle
★★ Not far from Annecy, in Lovagny, this is a charming 13th-century fortified castle. In the same municipality, the Fier Gorges are narrow and…
Espace Diamant
★★ A grouping of 5 ski resorts in Savoie and Haute-Savoie, offering over 300 km of slopes for skiers.
Fort l'Ecluse
★★ A striking military fort built into the mountainside facing the "Gorge of l'Ecluse". Via ferrata is practiced in the surrounding area.
Geneva
★★ With its iconic Jet d'Eau and old town, the city on Lake Geneva attracts tourists, business travelers, and representatives of international…
Gardens of Europe (Annecy)
★★ A 3-hectare landscaped arboretum popular with walkers. It sits by the lakeside and extends into the Pâquier, another large landscaped…
La Clusaz
★★ This is a winter sports resort located a few kilometres east of Annecy.
Lake Geneva
★★ Between France and Switzerland, Lake Geneva is one of Europe's largest lakes. It’s also a tourist destination with renowned cities…
Palais de l'Isle
★★ On an islet in the old town, between two canals, this fortified house, once a prison, dates from the 12th century and is highly photogenic…
Charles Bosson Park
★★ It is located not far from the Gardens of Europe. A park with beautiful trees, an aviary, and a beach (Imperial Beach) overlooking the lake.
Regional Nature Park of the Bauges Massif
★★ Straddling Savoie and Haute Savoie, this park primarily offers a "cultural" appeal with a distinct rural heritage.
Aix-les-Bains
★ On the shores of Lake Bourget, Aix-les-Bains is one of France’s leading spa towns. It still boasts a significant architectural…
Saint-Pierre Cathedral (Annecy)
★ It dates from the 16th century with a Renaissance façade and a Gothic interior.
Annecy Castle-Museums
★ Overlooking the old town, this medieval building now houses the Regional Observatory of Alpine Lakes as well as various collections related…
Saint-François Church (Annecy)
★ It’s a charming little Baroque church by the canal, in the old town, opposite the Palais de l'Isle. It’s also known as the…