Annecy
Lake Annecy defines the setting of Annecy — its long, narrow waters meet a compact town framed by the wooded foothills of the French Alps. Along the northern shore, the broad lawns of Le Pâquier and the Jardins de l’Europe form the city’s principal lakeside promenade, used for walks, boating and public gatherings. The Thiou carries water from the lake through the old town, where canals pass arcaded streets and tightly packed buildings. Annecy developed around the medieval Château d’Annecy, which rises above the historic centre, while its Savoyard heritage remains an important part of local identity. Beyond the water, the Bauges massif shapes the wider Alpine setting.
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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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