Annonay (Ardèche)

Annonay lies a few kilometres from the river Rhône, 75 km south of Lyon and 40 from Saint-Étienne.

Annonay (Ardèche) mini guide

Annonay overlooks the deep gorges of the Deûme and the Cance, which supply hydro electric power to the the town.

The town and its surroundings offer visitors many great activities and places to see. If you love nature, you will enjoy the beautiful landscapes and wildlife that this area has to offer.

Annonay was the location of the Montgolfier brothers first public unmanned hot air balloon flight. The baloon was made of paper and cloth that drifted for more than a mile and landed after 10 minutes. The event is celebrated annually each June, on the site of the flight in the place des Cordeliers.

The Montgolfier brothers were natives of the town, and there is an statue in honour of them.

Annonay had many sporting facilities including:

Swimming
Tennis
Tree Climbing
Bowling
Football
Gymnasium
Boules

The town is also host to an annual film festival called the "Festival du Premier Film.”

Guide point	Details
Department:	The Rhone Alps (SE France) > Rhone Alps > Ardèche >
Location:	Located in eastern France in the Rhone Alpes between Lyon and Saint-Étienne
Public Transport:
Tourist information website:	www.mairie-annonay.fr
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