FRANCE - Alps - Annecy
Annecy is the largest city of the Haute-Savoie department and a famous tourist destination. It lies on the northern tip of Lake Annecy, 35 kilometers (22 mi) south of Geneva, Switzerland.
The Palais de l'Isle is a 12th-century castle on an island in the river Thiou in the old city. It mostly served as a prison and courthouse until the French Revolution. It again was a prison during World War II. The Palais de l'Ile was classified as a Historical Monument in 1900, and today houses a local history museum.
The Château d'Annecy (Annecy Castle) was the home of the Counts of Geneva.
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From June to September
Old house
The castle is overlooking the old city
The Castle of the Dukes of Savoie
old house overlooking the old city
old house
The Castle of the Dukes of Savoie
The Castle of the Dukes of Savoie - Courtyard
The Castle of the Dukes of Savoie
Old city - Colorful Houses along the river
Old city - Colorful Houses along the river
Old city - Colorful Houses along the river
Old city - Colorful Houses along the river and the Palais de l'Isle on the river
Old city - Colorful Houses along the river
Old city - Colorful Houses along the river
Old city - Church
Old city - restaurant on a bridge
Old city - Church
Old city - Local goods shop
Old city - restaurant on a bridge
Old city - colorful houses
Old city - street view
Old palace
Old city - street view
Old city - street view
Old city - Restaurant with a "Savoie" cow
Col des Aravis between Annecy and Mégève - Typical Chalet
Col des Aravis between Annecy and Mégève - Typical Chalets
Col des Aravis between Annecy and Mégève - Typical Chalet
Col des Aravis between Annecy and Mégève
Col des Aravis between Annecy and Mégève - Restaurant
Annecy lake - beach in summer
Annecy lake - sailing
Annecy lake - overview
Old city - The Palais de l'Isle is a 12th-century castle on an island in the river Thiou - Here the wall of the old jail.
Old city - River and old houses
Old city - Narrow street on the island
Old city - River and old houses
Old city - street view
Old city - fountain
Old city - River and old building
Old city - old houses