Draped along the shores of its turquoise lake, Annecy is one of the French Alps' most celebrated destinations. The old town, a charming network of pastel arcades and flower-lined canal bridges, has long earned the city its reputation as the Venice of the Alps. At its heart, the medieval Palais de l'Isle rises directly from the water, one of the most iconic landmarks in southeastern France. Beyond the historic centre, Lac d'Annecy draws visitors with its exceptional clarity and outstanding mountain backdrop, offering swimming, kayaking and scenic cycling trails along the shoreline. The surrounding peaks provide world-class skiing and hiking depending on the season. Refined, unspoilt and consistently breathtaking, Annecy delivers an Alpine experience that is as effortless as it is memorable.