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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Restaurants along the canal, Annecy
Traditional costumes and music, Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, costumes and masks
Annecy town hall lit up for Christmas
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays
Annecy castle overlooking bars and bistrots
Fresh produce market, Annecy
Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace) by night, Annecy
Botanical gardens, Annecy
Animals and costumes, Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Annecy beach slide
The Venetian Carnival, Annecy (Venice of the Alps)
Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy old town
Renting a pedalo on Lake Annecy
The Venetian Carnival, the start of the parade
Boats on the canal at Bonlieu, Annecy
Annecy old town open air market
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, costumes and masks