Annecy France

Located 101 km NE of Lyon and 51 km south of Geneva (Switzerland), the charming town of Annecy lies at the northern tip of Lac dAnnecy. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains with a network of canals crisscrossing its center, Annecy is one of the most popular resort towns in the French Alps. Places of interest include the Palais de lIsle, a 12th-century prison situated between two branches of the Thiou Canal, and the hilltop Chateau dAnnecy, which affords impressive views over the town and the lake beyond.

Tourist OfficeBonlieu, 1 rue Jean Jaures74000 AnnecyPhone: 33 4 50 45 00 33Fax: 33 4 50 51 87 20