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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Fresh produce market, Annecy
The canal at night in front of the Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace), Annecy
The Venetian Carnival, old town Annecy
The botanical gardens, Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, procession
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays
Annecy castle overlooking bars and bistrots
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, costumes and masks
Spring at Annecy railway station
Renting a pedalo on Lake Annecy
Tractor at Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Annecy old town by night
The Basilica of the Visitation, Annecy
Annecy beach in spring
Animals and costumes, Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace) by night, Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, costumes and masks