Annecy, France

Looking over the lake

Lac d'Anncey

Map of Auvergne Rhône-Alpes in France

Annecy is in the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region.

Map of Rhone-Alpes, France

Annecy is in the (74) Haute Savoie departement

Annecy in Haute Savoie

Map of Annecy in the Haute Savoie

About Annecy

Annecy is in the Haute Savoie department of the Rhone-Alpes region.

Lying beneath the snow topped mountains of the the Savoie, the town looks over the lake.

With the Alps in the background and the lake in the foreground, Annecy is a well know destination. There are many festivals and traditional events throughout the year, such as the Transhumance, which is a colourful parade with the cows, sheep and goats returning from their summer pastures.

Lac Annecy

Annecy is also home to the International Animation Film Festival.

Bridges and canals of Anncey

Events, expos, festivals

International Animation Film Festival

This the home to the International Animation Film Festival for almost 50 years.

Tourism, travel, information

Tourisme office

The local tourism office, information, tours and reservations for cruises on the lake, dates for the the local festivals.