# Things to see in Annecy (France): 123 places and when to go

> Annecy is a city in France with around 106,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 123 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (71), Nature (68), History (20). The best known are Hautecombe Abbey, Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard and Arcalod. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/annecy/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** France · 45.9, 6.1167
- **Population:** About 106,000
- **Places:** 123 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/montana/) (71) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/naturaleza/) (68) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/historia/) (20) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/senderismo/) (18) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/fauna/) (8) · [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/arquitectura/) (4)
- **Best time:** April to October.
- **Also possible:** November to March.
- **Nearest airport:** LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 82 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Arcalod, at 2,217 m.

## What to see in Annecy

The places in and around Annecy, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Hautecombe Abbey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/abbaye-de-hautecombe/): Abbey located in Savoie, in France · 27 km
- [Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-menthon-saint-bernard/): French historic castle · 7.8 km
- [Arcalod](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pointe-d-arcalod/): Nature · Mountains · 26 km
- [Château d'Annecy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-d-annecy/): Castle in Annecy, France · 784 m
- [Tamié Abbey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/abbatiale-notre-dame-de-tamie/): Abbey located in Savoie, in France · 28 km
- [Dents de Lanfon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/dents-de-lanfon/): Mountain in France · 11 km
- [Vuache](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/mont-vuache/): Mountain in France · 23 km
- [Palais de l'Isle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/palais-de-l-isle/): Fortified house · 815 m
- [Basilica of the Visitation](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/basilique-de-la-visitation/): Annecy · 1.2 km
- [Mont Lachat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/mont-lachat/): Mountain in France, part of Bornes Massif · 18 km
- [Pont de la Caille](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pont-de-la-caille/): Bridge in Haute-Savoie, France · 12 km
- [Château de Thorens](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-thorens/): Castle in Thorens-Glières, Haute-Savoie, France · 15 km
- [Mandallaz Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/montagne-de-la-mandallaz/): Mountain in France · 9.0 km
- [Pont de Chancy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pont-de-chancy/): Bridge in Switzerland · 30 km
- [GR 9](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/du-jura-a-la-mediterranee/): Long distance hiking route in France · 28 km
- [La Sambuy-Seythenex](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/la-sambuy-seythenex/): Ski resort in the French Alps · 25 km
- [Mont Veyrier](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/mont-veyrier/): Mountain in France · 5.1 km
- [Glières plateau](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/plateau-des-glieres/): French plateau in the Alps · 19 km
- [Refuge du Parmelan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/refuge-du-parmelan-camille-dunant/): Mountain hut in France · 11 km
- [Château de Châteauvieux](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-duingt/): Castle · 10 km
- [Maison forte de Novéry](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-novery/): Castle · 20 km
- [Château de Sallenôves](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-sallenoves/): Castle · 16 km
- [Lanfonnet](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/lanfonnet/): Summit in France · 12 km
- [Les Tampes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/les-tampes/): Mountain in France · 22 km

And the other 99, by what you come to do:

- **Nature**: [Mont de la Charvaz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/mont-charvaz/), [Mont Teret](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/mont-teret/), [Montagne de Lachat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/montagne-de-lachat/), [Montagne de Sous-Dine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/montagne-de-sous-dine/), [Montagne des Auges](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/montagne-des-auges/), [Pointe de la Queblette](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pointe-de-queblette/), [Roche Parnal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/roche-parnal/), [Roche de Roux](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/rocher-du-roux/), [montagne de Cou](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/sur-cou/), [vieille église](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/abri-sous-roche-de-la-balme-de-thuy/), [Crêt de Châtillon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/cret-de-chatillon/), [Crêt à la Dame](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/cret-de-la-dame/), [Crêt de Tertère](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/cret-de-tertere/), [Dent du Cruet](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/dent-du-cruet/), [Le Suet](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/le-suet/), [Mont Baret](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/mont-baret/), [Mont Baron](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/mont-baron/), [Mont de la Coche](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/mont-de-la-coche/), [Mont Rampignon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/mont-rampignon/), [Montagne du Gros Foug](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/montagne-du-gros-foug/), [Plan de l'Aigle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/plan-de-l-aigle/), [Pointe de Chaurionde](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pointe-de-chaurionde/), [Pointe de la Dent](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pointe-de-la-dent/), [pointe de la Sambuy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pointe-de-la-sambuy/), [Pointe de Puvat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pointe-de-puvat/), [Pointe de Talamarche](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pointe-de-talamarche/), [Pointe de Velan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pointe-de-velan/), [Montagne Des Frêtes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/reserve-biologique-dirigee-de-la-montagne-des-fretes/), [Haut Chéran](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/reserve-biologique-dirigee-du-haut-cheran/), [Réserve nationale de chasse et de faune sauvage des Bauges](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/reserve-nationale-de-chasse-et-de-faune-sauvage-des-bauges/), [Réserve naturelle nationale du Bout du lac d'Annecy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/reserve-naturelle-du-bout-du-lac-d-annecy/), [Bloc de Charmieux](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/roc-de-charmieux/), [Roc Lancrenaz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/roc-lancrenaz/), [Roche Murraz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/roche-murraz/), [Tête à Turpin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/tete-a-turpin/), [Tête de Bunant](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/tete-de-bunant/), [Banc Ferrand](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/banc-ferrand/), [Chapeau de Napoléon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chapeau-de-napoleon/), [Crêt Couturier](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/cret-couturier/), [Crêt de Pézollet](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/cret-de-pezollet/), [Crêt des Outalays](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/cret-des-outalays/), [Crêt des Tervelles](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/cret-des-tervelles/), [Grotte du Curé](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/grotte-du-cure/), [La Tête](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/la-tete/), [Parc du Mouton](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/le-parc-du-mouton/), [Mont Laval](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/mont-laval/), [Mont Rampon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/mont-rampon/), [Montagne d'Entrevernes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/montagne-d-entrevernes/), [Montriond](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/montriond/), [Petite Sambuy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/petite-sambuy/), [Pointe de Dran](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pointe-de-dran/), [Pointe de l'Ovine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pointe-de-l-ovine/), [Pointe de la Rochette](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pointe-de-la-rochette/), [Pointe de Sous-Dîne](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pointe-de-sous-dine/), [Pointe des Auges](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pointe-des-auges/), [Roc de Chère National Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/reserve-naturelle-du-roc-de-chere/), [Tête d'Usillon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/tete-d-usillon/), [Tête de l'Arpettaz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/tete-de-l-arpettaz/), [Tête du Parmelan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/tete-du-parmelan/), [Tête du Pas de l'Ours](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/tete-du-pas-de-l-ours/)
- **History**: [Château de La Roche-sur-Foron](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/tour-des-comtes-de-geneve/), [Presbytère du Petit-Bornand-les-Glières](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/ancien-presbytere/), [Château de Dorches](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-dorches/), [Maison forte du Grand Mercoras](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-mecoras/), [Couvent des Bernardins de La Roche-sur-Foron](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/couvent-des-bernardins-ancien/), [Maison du patrimoine bornandin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/maison-du-patrimoine-bornandin/), [Maison Gallet](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/maison-gallet/), [Tours de Mons](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/tours-de-mons/), [Château de Chitry](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-chitry/)
- **With kids**: [Le Grand Parc d'Andilly](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/le-grand-parc-d-andilly/), [Academy des perroquets](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/academy-des-perroquets/), [La volière de l'Impérial](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/la-voliere-de-l-imperial/), [Parc Animalier de la Grande Jeanne](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/parc-animalier-de-la-grande-jeanne/)
- **Museums and art**: [Former town hall of Seyssel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/musee-du-bois/)
- **Beaches**: [Albigny beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/albigny-beach/), [Plage d'Angon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/plage-d-angon/), [Impérial beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/plage-de-l-imperial/)
- **Hiking**: [Cabane de Bonverdan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/cabane-de-bonverdan/), [Chalet de l'Aulp de Seythenex](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chalet-de-l-aulp-de-seythenex/), [Chalet du Plan du Tour](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chalet-du-plan-du-tour/), [Chemin d'Assise, Cluny - Montcenis](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chemin-d-assise-cluny-montcenis/), [Gîte d'étape l'Esperance](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/gite-d-etape-l-esperance/), [Sur les pas des Huguenots en France](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/sur-les-pas-des-huguenots-en-france/), [Tour du Lac d'Annecy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/tour-du-lac-d-annecy/)
- **Mountains**: [Chalet de l'Eau Froide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chalet-de-l-eau-froide/), [Chalet de la Servaz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chalet-de-la-servaz/), [Chalet du Drizon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chalet-du-drizon/), [Gîte Notre Dame des Neiges](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/gite-notre-dame-des-neiges/), [La-Haut](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/la-haut/), [Les Mangeurs de Lune](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/les-mangeurs-de-lune/), [Maison forestière de Coutarse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/maison-forestiere-de-coutarse/), [Refuge de la Combe (non gardé)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/refuge-de-la-combe-non-garde/), [Refuge de Spée](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/refuge-de-spee/)
- **Hot springs**: [L’Edelweiss spa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/l-edelweiss-spa/), [Plage municipale de Talloires](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/plage-municipale-de-talloires/)
- **Food and drink**: [La petite fabrique](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/la-petite-fabrique/), [Les Brasseurs Savoyards](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/les-brasseurs-savoyards/)
- **Diving**: [France](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/le-france/)
- **Snow**: [Le Semnoz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/le-semnoz/)

## When to go to Annecy

The best time to visit Annecy is **April to October**; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 51 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 07 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 37 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 19 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 44 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 31 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 12 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 57 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 18 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 40 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 12 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 29 |

In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. In July, 120 of the 123 places are at their best.

When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Annecy

The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 82 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=45.9%2C6.1167)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.9%2C6.1167)

## Other towns nearby

- [Saint-François-de-Sales](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/saint-francois-de-sales/): 77 places · 26 km
- [Ugine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/ugine/): 95 places · 27 km
- [Annemasse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/annemasse/): 35 places · 34 km
- [VALROMEY SUR SERAN](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/valromey-sur-seran/): 25 places · 38 km
- [Cluses](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/cluses/): 97 places · 40 km
- [Saint-Gervais-les-Bains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/saint-gervais-les-bains/): 153 places · 46 km

And all of France, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Annecy?

The best known: [Hautecombe Abbey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/abbaye-de-hautecombe/), [Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-menthon-saint-bernard/), [Arcalod](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pointe-d-arcalod/), [Château d'Annecy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-d-annecy/), [Tamié Abbey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/abbatiale-notre-dame-de-tamie/). In all, 123 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Annecy?

April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29.

### How do you get to Annecy?

The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 82 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.9%2C6.1167) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Annecy as the destination and these 123 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).