What to see in Annecy: the essentials
The top 3 according to 8 votes from people: Gorges du Fier · The old town and its canals · Annecy Castle. (Updated Mar 20, 2021.)
Canals, old town and a turquoise lake: the Annecy sights recommended by the city, the tourist office and travellers.
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Top 10
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Gorges du Fier
Walkways deep inside a spectacular canyon.
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The old town and its canals
Cobbled lanes and arcades along the Thiou.
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Annecy Castle
Former residence of the Counts of Geneva, now a museum.
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Basilica of the Visitation
Hilltop basilica with views over the town.
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Cycling round the lake
Cycle path around the lake to Talloires.
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Pont des Amours
Romantic bridge between the Pâquier and the Jardins de l'Europe.
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Palais de l'Isle
12th-century former prison in the middle of the Thiou canal.
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Lake Annecy
One of Europe's purest lakes, for swimming and paddleboarding.
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Jardins de l'Europe
Tree-filled park on the lakeshore.
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Lake cruise
Boat trip from the town centre.
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Le Semnoz
Nearby mountain with views of the Alps and Mont Blanc.
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Comments (2)
Les gorges du Fier valent vraiment le détour, très peu de monde en semaine.
Le tour du lac à vélo, à faire absolument par beau temps.