Looking for a beautiful city in France or a stopover during your road trip through Europe? In the middle of the French Alps, lies the beautiful city of Annecy. The city is an ideal destination for a city break, road trip or a summer holiday. Annecy lies on a beautiful lake and its narrow canals connect everything. This is why it is also called the Venice of the Alps. Read all about the most beautiful sights in Annecy, its beautiful nature and more!
How to get to Annecy?
Annecy is located in south-eastern France close to the border of Switzerland and Italy. This makes it ideal to combine with a road trip through France or Italy. With the car it is about a 10-hour drive (1,000 km).
Would you rather go with the plane? Then opt for a flight to Chambéry-Savoie Airport. This small international airport is used by Transavia, among others, for holiday flights to the region.
Tip: Don't have your own transport? Opt for renting a motorhome or a car! Keep in mind that you should always use a well-known rental company such as Sunnycars.co.uk, Wildcampers.co.uk or Camptoo.co.uk. Read more in our blog by motorhome through Europe.
Read also: Europe's most colourful road trip: France, Italy & Austria.
What sights are there in Annecy?
During our road trip, we ended up in Annecy. A beautiful city in France with cool sights. The city is ideal for a short holiday or stopover but also for several days. We have listed a number of sights for you.
Lake Annecy
You absolutely cannot miss this lake and it is undoubtedly the highlight of Annecy. Surrounded by high mountains with white peaks, the lake has something magical about it. In summer, you can choose from various water sports activities here.
Annecy castle - Palais de I'Isle
This castle comes from the 12th century and is one of the city's most famous buildings with an impressive history. The castle now houses a museum where you can learn all about Annecy.
Bridge - Pont d'Amour
Close to Palais de I'Isle is the Pont d'Amour, a unique and beautiful spot in Annecy. It is also called the bridge of love. From the bridge you have a beautiful view over the lake.
Castle - Château d'Annecy.
Another historical landmark is the Château d'Annecy. This castle is located on a hill giving you great views over the city. You will find various exhibitions inside the castle. Do you have more time? Then check out the Cathedral Saint Pierre and the Église Saint Maurice or the beautiful park Le Jardin d'Europe.
Wandering around Annecy city
Finally, we recommend just wandering around the city. Annecy has colourful waterfront houses, small streets and historic buildings. So it is great to get lost or enjoy a drink on the terrace. In the city centre, you will find cute boutiques and shops everywhere. You will also find a market in Annecy's old town on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday mornings.
What is there to do in the Annecy area?
Besides the beautiful city, there is much more to experience in the Annecy area. For instance, you will find several beaches, hike routes and have a choice of many water sports activities. In the winter months, it is also a popular winter sports area and offers good skiing.
We hope this information helps you plan your trip to France. Do you still have questions about these attractions in Annecy? Then feel free to send us a message via Instagram.
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