La Venise des Alpes

Discover Annecy, the Venice of the Alps and its waterways, its background and monuments.

It is nicknamed the "Venice of the Alps" because of its aquamarine lake and the canals which run through the old town.

The city, with its beautiful mountains and peaceful life attracts tourists from all over the world. Annecy is a tourist city which has managed to stay the same and keep its appeal, for the enjoyment of both locals and holiday-makers.