Annecy

Annecy straddles the Thiou at Lake Annecy’s northern outlet in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, and this waterside position has shaped its canals, quays and historic commercial centre. Lake Annecy lies between the Bauges and Bornes massifs, giving the city a firmly pre-Alpine setting. In the old town, the Palais de l’Île occupies a small island in the Thiou; dating from the 12th century, it has served as a residence, prison and courthouse. Above it rises Château d’Annecy, once home to the Counts of Geneva and later the Dukes of Savoy. Arcaded streets, food markets and the lakefront connect the compact centre with the surrounding mountain country. See how Annecy belongs to the wider Lake Annecy and Alpine region by browsing webcams nearby.

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