About Annecy

Annecy, in the north of the French Alps, is called "the Venice of Savoie" — a well-deserved title. The medieval town centre built around a 14th-century chateau is dissected by small canals and streams running out of Lac Annecy, which is clean, fresh and a wonderful azure colour. Annecy is the prefecture of the département of Haute-Savoie.

Source: Wikipedia

Essential Information

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Symbol: €

Language

French

Phone Code

+33

International dialing code for France

Driving

Drive on the right

Standard for France

Region

Europe

Western Europe

How to Get to Annecy

Transportation options and arrival information

Genevais the nearest major international airport and is well served from across Europe and beyond. On the motorway, it is just over 35 min away. A little further away is Lyon, a full international airport, andGrenoble, which is focused on low-cost and winter flights. Both are about a one-hour drive by car or bus. Annecy's own airport has no commercial flights.

Safety in Annecy

High Safety (Global Peace Index: 1.895)

About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)

Source: Institute for Economics & Peace (2022)

Where to Stay in Annecy

Accommodation tips and recommendations

There are Bed & breakfasts, and a youth hostel. Surrounding mountains and lake activities are draining a large number of tourist during the summer and more and more during the winter season. Several winter sport resorts are within a 30-minute drive.