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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.

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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 (71) · Nature (68) · History (20) · Hiking (18) · Wildlife (8) · Architecture (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.

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

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.

  1. JanPossible8:51
  2. FebPossible10:07
  3. MarPossible11:37
  4. AprBest time13:19
  5. MayBest time14:44
  6. JunBest time15:31
  7. JulBest time15:12
  8. AugBest time13:57
  9. SepBest time12:18
  10. OctBest time10:40
  11. NovPossible9:12
  12. DecPossible8:29

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

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.

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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of France, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Annecy?

The best known: Hautecombe Abbey, Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Arcalod, Château d'Annecy, Tamié Abbey. 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 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.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.