Tourism
Many activities are available in Annecy. The Hôtel Palais de l’Isle will be the ideal starting point. Our staff are on hand to advise you!
Excursions and visits
- Lake Annecy
- Jardins de l’Europe
- The lakeside
- The “lovers’ bridge”
- The old canals
- The old town of Annecy
- The old prisons
- The castle of Annecy
Activities
- Swimming in Lake Annecy
- A cycle ride around Lake Annecy
- Summer hiking: Mont Baron, La Tournette and the summit of Semnoz
- Winter activities: luge, skiing and show-shoeing
- Bout du Lac Nature reserve
- Cruises offered by the Compagnie des bateaux
- Nautical activities: pedaloes, sailing, water-skiing, diving, canoeing
Key events
- The Venetian carnival (February – March in Annecy)
- Annecy marathon (April)
- The cartoon festival (May)
- The Technica Maxi Race (May, on Lake Annecy)
- “Les Pontons Flingueurs” festival (June on Lake Annecy)
- The animated film festival and showing of films on a giant screen (free – June)
- Lake Annecy Festival (paying) in August with a firework show
- Annecy Classic Festival (late August)
- The “descente des alpages” celebration (early October)
- Alpine Christmas (December)
