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
