Tourism Annecy : The Savoy venice

Annecy is also called the "Savoy Venice" because of the mixture of old buildings, canals and clrystal clear water. Annecy was built at the edge of a magnificient lake, next to snowy mountains. This magical setting has also attracted Rousseaun who worked part of his life.

In the city of Annecy, there are several castles, including Castle Ruphy Duingt on an island in Lake Annecy, but also the castle of Annecy, which now houses a museum.

During walks, visitors can discover the Pasquier, vast plain along Lake Annecy and the Bridge of Love and the Imperial Palace which hosted Frank Sinatra, Charlie Chaplin ...

Day Lake

Every first Saturday of August, this great show of fireworks over an hour is taken over the lake that turns into a magnifying mirror. Each year the theme is different for a festival of lights and music. The first Lake Festival was held in 1860 in the presence of Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie. Since then, the tradition was perpetuated.

Attractions in Annecy

• Annecy's castle
• Saint-François de Sales' church
• Basilique de la visitation
• Pasquier, bridge of love
• Ruphy's Castle 
• Montrottier's castle