Annecy
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The Rhone Alps (SE France) (Find accommodation)
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Rhone Alps (Find accommodation)
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Haute-Savoie (Find accommodation)
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Sitting on the northern shore of the lake of Annecy with a picturesque backdrop of mountains, the town is probably best known for hosting festivals, especially the International Festival of Animated Films each June.
Situated on the lake of Annecy, in the Aravis mountain range, the location is picturesque and breathtaking. Known as the Venice of Savoie due to the medieval town centre which is built around a 14th Century Chateau being dissected by canals and streams from the fresh water lake.
Annecy meets a number of differing needs. It is ideal for those seeking peace and tranquility but is also a hive of activity for those who require sporting activities and festivals. It has a number of historical monuments, including the Palais de l'Isle - the "old prison".
There is a full calendar of events scheduled each year with the best known probably being the International Festival of Animated Films held annually in June. Films in the competition are shown in various theatres in the town with free giant-screen showings every evening on the Paquier.
East of central France on the northern shore of Lac Annecy between Geneva and Grenoble
Annecy is easy to reach by air with direct flights from all major cities in Europe to Lyon Saint-Exupéry or Geneva, where a train connection to Annecy is available several times a day.
There are direct TGV services from Paris, Geneva, or Lyon.
http://www.lac-annecy.com/index_gb.php
info@annecytourisme.com
+33 (0)4 50 45 00 33
1, rue Jean Jaurès, 74000 Annecy
Palais de l'Isle was built in the 12th century and was once a prison, but is now home to local-history displays. read more...
The Château d'Annecy is a castle dominating the old French town of Annecy. It was bought by the town, restored and transformed into a museum, Musée Château d''Annecy, a fine museum that explores traditional Savoyard art and crafts and has a display on Alpine-related furnishings and fine artwork. read more...
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