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 old town
Retour des Alpages festival, every Autumn, Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, procession
Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace) by night, Annecy
Restaurants along the canal, Annecy
The narrow streets of Annecy old town
The Venetian Carnival, Annecy (Venice of the Alps)
View of Pont des Amours, Annecy
Annecy's annual fireworks display - la Fête du Lac
Spring at Annecy railway station
Boats on the canal at Bonlieu, Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, costumes and masks
Annecy beach in spring
Annecy town hall lit up for Christmas
Retour des Alpages festival, every Autumn, Annecy
La fête du lac, Annecy, August each year
The Venetian Carnival, the start of the parade
The canal at night in front of the Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace), Annecy