Inspiration

Annecy Plays Monopoly

Nov. 2025

3 min.

One of the area’s best-kept secrets has just been revealed: Annecy finally has its very own version of Monopoly!

Annecy now joins such prestigious cities as Le Havre, Rouen, Mulhouse, Angers, Limoges, Marseille, and Toulouse that already have their very own Monopoly edition.

Kept under wraps until November 13, the now official announcement has generated a lot of buzz. The legendary board game, created in 1935, has become a genuine institution. Today, the newly released, completely local Lake Annecy version celebrates the destination’s iconic people and places.

A top-secret sneak preview

Following the media release on November 13, the general public will have the chance to learn all about Monopoly Annecy from November 20-22 at the Annecy Nouvelles Galeries Mall, the Lake Annecy Tourism Office’s official partner for the project.

The scheduled program includes a giant Monopoly board, games, special gifts, and a whole host of fun entertainment to fully immerse visitors in the game’s world, all while showcasing the area’s notable local figures.

Julien Audigier, a content creator and the project’s major photographer, expressed his pride in being a part of this project:

“Thanks to my body of work in photography, I am now working alongside the world’s most well-known board game, and I’m so proud. After being named one of Lake Annecy’s emblematic local personalities, the destination has once again put its trust in me by involving me in this amazing project. Through the Tourism Office’s continued enthusiasm for my work and Alpine Editions’ professionalism, my photos will soon be on the box cover and inside one of my favorite games when I was a kid. What an honor to see my photos included in this iconic game from childhood. I am beyond words.”

Photos by Julien Audigier in the 2025 edition of Monopoly Annecy: Palais de l’Ile on the box – View of Col de la Forclaz on the board – Palais de l’Ile, Pont des Amours, Carnaval Vénitien, Impérial Palace, Le Pélican, Pâtisserie Rigolot, La Fermette squares. Other photos provided by participating partners.

The Lake Annecy Tourism Office shares Julien’s enthusiasm, “We are proud to showcase the destination in such an original, distinctive, and enterprising way that highlights Lake Annecy and the surrounding area in its entirety.”

A local edition with an all-new design

Working closely together, the Tourism Office and Alpine Editions (which specializes in personalizing board games), created an all-new design that makes this special edition stand out. Annecy will be the first city in France to adopt the new board design, an exclusive that highlights the incredibly dynamic nature of Lake Annecy and the surrounding area.

Paying homage to the destination and its locals

This special edition of Monopoly contains such classic well-known icons as the “Start” and “Go to Jail” (feared by some, loved by others) squares, as well as the “Chance” card.

In addition, the classic street names have been changed to better reflect Annecy’s unique heritage and identity. Local neighborhoods have replaced certain avenues, showcasing iconic locations, marquee events, and local figures who contribute to the Lake Annecy Basin’s unique energy.

Among them, several local institutions are truly delighted to appear on the board.

Thomas Lorival and Franck Derouet, from the three-star restaurant Le Clos des Sens, admit that:

“Monopoly brings back fond childhood memories for so many of us. The simple pleasures, spending time with family and friends, laughing all night: all cherished moments that we will never forget. It was an obvious choice to participate when we were contacted for the Annecy edition. We were moved to be able to appear as a culinary and hospitality institution and to participate in highlighting local products and Lake Annecy in a game that brings people together. We love working with others day-in and day-out and can’t wait to roll the dice.”

At Menthon Castle, estate manager Dorian Anthoine highlights the heritage component of the project.

Whether touring Menthon Castle or playing a round of Monopoly, heritage has a way of bringing us all together to enjoy those simple yet unforgettable moments. What fun it is to play the game for the first time or after a long hiatus, whatever the weather outside. These shared often emotional moments create long-lasting memories. With family or friends, keeping this unique heritage alive helps to strengthen the bonds between us.

The same rings true for the Annecy Hockey Club, which also figures among the area’s stakeholders in the spotlight:

The ‘Chevaliers du Lac’ are proud to be a part of the Monopoly’s special Annecy edition. Our presence perfectly reflects our ambition to make the club an integral part of life in Annecy, whether for kids who put on their skates and grab a stick for the first time, or adults who participate in the team’s big wins at Jean Régis ice rink, explains Thomas Spalanzani, the club’s president.

A worldwide phenomenon celebrating its 90^th anniversary

To mark Monopoly’s ninetieth anniversary in 2025, Hasbro celebrates the heritage of its most legendary game played by more than one billion people across 114 countries. By becoming a part of the local editions collection, Annecy joins this worldwide celebration.

A limited edition

The first printing is limited to 3000 copies, which will be available starting on November 20, 2025, on sale at the Lake Annecy Tourism Office and through several local partners for €39.90. A second printing is already in the works to cater to the expected enthusiasm of locals, visitors, and collectors.

Purchase your copy of the Annecy Edition of Monopoly