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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Spring at Annecy railway station
The Venetian Carnival, hundreds of masks
Annecy old town by night
The narrow streets of Annecy old town
Restaurants along the canal, Annecy
The Venetian Carnival, Annecy (Venice of the Alps)
Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace) by night, Annecy
Tractor at Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays
Annecy's annual fireworks display - la Fête du Lac
Animals and costumes, Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy