Tourism in My Home In Annecy

Annecy, the city of all desires! Whether you are nature lovers or passionate about sports, history lovers, fun of folklore or simply in search of tranquility, Annecy and its surroundings will seduce you. A wide range of activities are offered, on summer and winter alike.

Lying at the bottom of the mountain, Lake Annecy, the purest of Europe, offers wonderful views to walkers. Go to discover it by bicycle, thanks to the 40 km of bike paths which border it by the West. Annecy and the surrounding municipalities have set up a convenient and inexpensive bike rental service.

Lover of nautical sports can also throw themselves wholeheartedly into :water -skiing, sailing, canoeing, paddle, diving, etc. You can also rent a boat with a pilot to travel along the lake. What's better than a holiday in Annecy?

Hikers, over 7000 km of marked trails are waiting for you.Set off on an adventure by discovering the industrial and urban Thiou, discover the plain of Dran, the waterfall of Talloires, the breathtaking panoramas of Mount Semnoz, Mount Veyrier and the thousand other treasures of the region.

Cross-country skiers or alpine skiers, choose your ideal trail among the many ski resorts that await you close to Annecy, from November to April.

For lovers of heritage, Annecy offers its historic center, with its pedestrian medieval alleys, canals, churches, but also its former prisons - the Palais de l'Isle, especially, the fortified manor house located on a small island of Thiou. Do not forget to climb up to the castle, which offers a magnificent view of the city. The surrounding municipalities (Talloires, Sévrier, Annecy-le-Vieux, Menthon-Saint-Bernard, etc ...) also holds many heritage treasures, not to be missed.

Cinéphiles, Annecy is for you! Capital of animation, it organizes every year in June its International Cartoons Festival, which get together with all the actors of the sector. Come and meet them and discover the latest releases at a preview showing. If you prefer the transalpine cinema, the Italian Film Festival is held every year at the end of October and beginning of November.

Must-see: the Fête du Lac in early August, a unique show which gather a large crowd for more than an hour of fireworks, water games and music.