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    Annecy

    Commune in Haute-Savoie, France
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    Annecy is the prefecture and largest city of the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of Southeastern France. It lies on the northern tip of Lake Annecy, 35 kilometres south of Geneva, Switzerland. Nicknamed the "Pearl of the French Alps" in Raoul Blanchard's monograph describing its location between lake and mountains, the town controls the northern entrance to the lake gorge. Due to a lack of available building land between the lake and the protected Semnoz mountain, its population has remained stable, around 50,000 inhabitants, since 1950. However, the 2017 merger with several ex-communes extended the population of the city to 128,199 inhabitants and that of the urban area to 177,622, placing Annecy seventh in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Switching from the counts of Geneva's dwelling in the 13th century, to the counts of Savoy's in the 14th century, the city became Savoy's capital in 1434 during the Genevois-Nemours prerogative until 1659. Wikipedia

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  2. en.wikipedia.org

    Annecy (US: / ˌ æ n ə ˈ s iː, ɑː n ˈ s iː / AN-ə-SEE, ahn-SEE, [3] [4] French: ⓘ; Arpitan: Èneci, also Ènneci) is the prefecture and largest city of the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of Southeastern France. It lies on the northern tip of Lake Annecy, 35 kilometres (22 mi) south of Geneva, Switzerland.. Nicknamed the "Pearl of the French Alps" in ...
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  4. thecrazytourist.com

    Annecy is close enough to resorts like Manigod, La Clusaz, Le Grand Bornand and Saint Jean de Sixt to make it a ski destination. If you want a more cultured base than a typical village, Annecy is a beautiful place to return to after a day on the slopes and isn't more than 45 minutes from any of the local ski areas.
  5. lonelyplanet.com

    From its crowning Château d'Annecy down to its gurgling canals, Annecy's Vieille Ville (Old Town) is infused with antique charm. Made great by the medieval Counts of Geneva and augmented by the Dukes of Savoy, Annecy still has numerous 16th- and 17th-century buildings, now painted in shades of peach and rose and housing restaurants ...
  6. en.lac-annecy.com

    Lake Annecy Tourist Office

    https://en.lac-annecy.com

    The Annecy International Animation Film Festival Since 1960, Annecy has been the world capital of animated film. In the last days of spring, thousands of festival-goers gather in a warm and friendly atmosphere to celebrate this art. It is a unique opportunity to attend previews, open-air screenings and to meet film enthusiasts.
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  8. frenchmoments.eu

    Jul 30, 2024Annecy's coat of arms (a trout) can be seen along the front of the central balcony. The Lion fountain in the centre of the square consists of an obelisk, four lions, and turtles. The lions symbolize power, and the turtles symbolize longevity. The fountain was installed in 1859 to mark the completion of the works for the supply of drinking ...
  9. annecy-town.com

    To contemplate Lake Annecy and the surrounding mountains from a green lawn, head for the Pâquier, picnic and pedal boat recommended!. There are several ways to discover the little Venice of the Alps, depending on your interests: guided tours or self-guided tours of the Palais de l'île, the Château d'Annecy Museum, the Museum of Animated Film or the Basilica of the Visitation.
  10. themediterraneantraveller.com

    Annecy is an Alpine jewel sometimes referred to as the Venice of the French Alps due to its dense winding streets and canals built surrounding the 13th century Château d'Annecy. It's located on the banks of the spectacularly clear-watered Lake Annecy. A charming canal cuts through the heart of the lively old town which is popular with ...
  11. theculturetrip.com

    Oct 2, 2024The Sunday Annecy market is one of the finest markets in France, with its colourful stalls lining the old town's streets and canals. Pont des Amours . The Pont des Amours (Lovers' Bridge) is a beautiful iron bridge by the Lac d'Annecy, which joins the Jardins de l'Europe and Pâquier Esplanade - two open gardens on the shores of the ...

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