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Discover Annecy
with your family, friends,
or loved one.

Discover Annecy and its region and be charmed by the wide variety of activities to do with family, friends, or your loved one. A stay in Annecy will be enjoyed by all and will leave no one indifferent: Superb landscapes between lake and mountain, a charming town otherwise known as the Venice of the Alps, a lively city in all seasons, a great offer of restaurants and shops--in short, you will feel great here, and we know it!
Here are a few recommendations to help you organise your stay while waiting to read our recommendations book containing advice and promotions for an unforgettable stay.

where to eat
Restaurants in Annecy

Brasserie des européens

Brasserie des Européens

Since 1990, the Brasserie des Européens has been an integral part of the Annecy landscape. Located opposite Annecy Town Hall, in the heart of Annecy's old town, the restaurant is a must for locals and tourists alike. In a relaxed and modern atmosphere, enjoy the Brasserie's iconic dishes: Café de Paris, seafood bar, mussels and chips, and more.

Ô Savoyard restaurant

Ô Savoyard

Taste a local Savoyard speciality such as fondue, raclette, tartiflette with cheese from the Tamié Monastery, fish from our Alpine lakes--in an authentic setting in Annecy's old town, on the banks of the Thiou River.

Le Sarto restaurant

La Taverne Fischer

La Taverne Fischer welcomes you on the banks of the Thiou River in the heart of Annecy's old town surrounded by wood and period decorations, to savour typical Alsatian dishes such as the famous sauerkraut.

Bakhchich baba Annecy

Bakhchich Baba !

Chef Momo concocts delicious Mediterranean and Berber dishes for his guests that awaken their senses in an original and entertaining setting. Feast under the Berber tent with lanterns, carpets, and other North African decorations straight from Marrakesh and admire the moves of the belly dancer.

Le chalet des glaces

Le Chalet des glaces

Why not try a delicious ice cream made from a local farmer’s milk? Le Chalet des Glaces in the heart of the old town is open all year round!

Pita bowl Annecy

Le Pita Bowl

A emporter ou en livraison.

Falafel, kefta au bœuf français ou poulet français et boulettes au poisson frais. En Pita ou en box salade.
Desserts et glaces artisanales.

visit
Discover Annecy

Château d'Annecy

The Château d'Annecy

This 12th-century fortified castle is open to visitors and overlooks the town of Annecy. All year round, it hosts exhibitions and events for guests of all ages.

Vieille ville d'annecy

Annecy Old town

Visit the Venice of the Alps by strolling through the historic old town where small shops, restaurants, old prisons, and other monuments can be visited along the Thiou, a magnificent canal running through the city.

Pont des Amours à Annecy

The Pont des Amours

In the middle of the grassy area in the heart of the centre of Annecy, on the shores of Lake Annecy, you can admire the superb lake and mountain panorama from the Pont des Amours (Lover’s Bridge).

exercise
Discover the lake

Tour du lac à vélo

Tour of lake Annecy

Considered to be one of the most beautiful cycling circuits in France, the tour of Lake Annecy offers cycle paths, most of which have a breathtaking view of the lake and its surrounding mountains. The icing on the cake? Take a break at one of the lakeside beaches for a dip in the water.

Pédalo, bateau ou paddle sur le lac

Pedal boats, motorised boats and paddles

To make the most of Lake Annecy on sunny days, there are several pontoons where you can hire pedal boats, paddles, motorised boats with or without a licence, canoes, kayaks, and more.

ENTERTAINMENT
Going out in Annecy

Le vénitien

Le Vénitien

Take a break from visiting the city by enjoying a cocktail or coffee on the shady terrace at Le Vénitien on the banks of the Thiou River.

Le Garage à annecy

Le Garage club

For groups of friends who want to discover Annecy's nightlife, head to Le Garage Club in Annecy’s city centre, where DJs will have you dancing from Thursday to Sunday until dawn.