Auvérnia-Ródano-Alpes · France
In the destination French Alps.
In the photo: Canal du Thiou · Annecy
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The city
Annecy sits at the outlet of Lac d'Annecy, a glacial lake surrounded by mountains, in the department of Haute-Savoie. The vieille ville has canals from the Thiou river, colorful houses and the Palais de l'Isle, a former prison on a small island. Above are the Château d'Annecy and the Basilique de la Visitation; on the lakeside are the Jardins de l'Europe and the Pont des Amours. Nearby are the Gorges du Fier, Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard and the Semnoz.
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The local experience
Annecy's historic centre, with arcaded streets, colourful houses and the canals of the Thiou and the Vassé. It's the starting point for the castle, the Palais de l'Isle and the lakeside.
A 12th-century fortified house on an islet in the Thiou River, which has served as a prison and a courthouse. Today it houses an exhibition space about the history and architecture of Annecy.
Glacial lake about 14 km long, surrounded by mountains. You can take boat trips, walk along the shore and visit villages like Talloires.
Castle from the 12th to 16th centuries, former residence of the counts of Genebra and of the dukes of Savoie-Nemours, now a municipal museum with views over the town and the lake.
Tree-lined park on the lakeside, next to the Pont des Amours and the Pâquier lawn, with views of the water and the mountains.
20th-century basilica on the crest of the Crêt du Maure above Annecy, associated with São Francisco de Sales and Santa Joana de Chantal, with views over the town and the lake.
Narrow canyon carved by the river Fier, about 10 km from Annecy, traversed by a footbridge fixed to the rock about 25 metres above the water.
Castle with pointed towers on a rocky spur above the Lac d'Annecy, inhabited by the same family for centuries and furnished with period pieces.
Mountain of about 1,700 metres south of Annecy, with a road to the summit and views of the lake, the Alps and, on a clear day, Mont Blanc.
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