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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Annecy town hall lit up for Christmas
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays
The Venetian Carnival, hundreds of masks
The canal at night in front of the Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace), Annecy
The Venetian Carnival, February/March, Annecy
Renting a pedalo on Lake Annecy
Annecy beach in spring
The Venetian Carnival, Annecy (Venice of the Alps)
Tractor at Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Flowers in front of Annecy railway station
Restaurants along the canal, Annecy
View from the Pont des Amours, Annecy
Annual fireworks festival every August, Lake Annecy
Boats on the canal at Bonlieu, Annecy
Annecy old town open air market
Annecy old town at Christmas
Botanical gardens, Annecy
Retour des Alpages festival, every Autumn, Annecy