Lac d'Annecy
Annecy, France
A clear Alpine lake ringed by mountains, with a cycle path along most of the shore.
Lake Annecy lies in the French Alps in the Haute-Savoie department. On its northwestern shore sits the town of Annecy, whose old town is nicknamed the “Venice of the Alps” for its canals. The Château d'Annecy crowns the old town; its origins go back to the Counts of Geneva, and the Dukes of Savoy later expanded it.
The old town has many houses from the 16th and 17th centuries, often painted in peach and rose tones, with restaurants, bakeries and boutiques. The Palais de l'Isle, a medieval palace in the middle of the River Thiou, is a landmark. Other sights include the Cathédrale St-Pierre and the Église Notre Dame de Liesse.
Pedal boats can be rented on the waterfront, and Lonely Planet points to bike trips around the lake. We have no confirmed details on swimming spots, cycle path length, pitches and motorhome rules; please check with the tourist office beforehand.
- Nearest town
- Annecy, France
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 45.8590, 6.1720
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
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Campsites nearby
- Le Solitaire du LacCampsite2 km from Lac d'AnnecyTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping Le Clos Don JeanCampsite2 km from Lac d'AnnecyTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping au Coeur du LacCampsite2 km from Lac d'AnnecyTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Le VergerCampsite3 km from Lac d'AnnecyTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Camping municipal les Champs FleurisCampsite4 km from Lac d'AnnecyTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Le BelvédèreCampsite5 km from Lac d'AnnecyTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Lac d'Annecy?
Lac d'Annecy is in Annecy, France, at GPS 45.8590, 6.1720. It is about 4 km from Talloires.
Can you camp near Lac d'Annecy?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Les Rives du Lac, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 81 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Lac d'Annecy?
Places worth a stop nearby: Hautecombe Abbey (28 km), Col du Granier (48 km), Aiguille du Midi (55 km) and Mer de Glace (59 km).
When is the best time to visit Lac d'Annecy?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)