The Old Town, Annecy
Annecy has a preserved medieval old town often known as the Venice of Alps. Built around a 14th Century Chateau the area is dissected by small canals and streams running out of Lac Annecy, which is clean, fresh and a wonderful azure colour. The Old Town, mostly free of cars, is full of bars, restaurants and shops. There is a wonderful market on a Sunday that spreads through the smallest streets.
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The Old Town on Map
Sight Name: The Old Town
Sight Location: Annecy, France (See walking tours in Annecy)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Annecy, France (See walking tours in Annecy)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Annecy, France
Create Your Own Walk in Annecy
Creating your own self-guided walk in Annecy is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Annecy's Historical Buildings Walking Tour
Annecy is a lovely historic town with narrow streets and numerous notable landmarks – decorated houses, old churches, and beautiful gardens, – each bearing witness to its cultural and religious heritage. The Medieval feel reflected in Annecy’s architecture attracts tourists year after year.
The Annecy Cathedral, originally built as a convent in the 16th century, has undergone various... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
The Annecy Cathedral, originally built as a convent in the 16th century, has undergone various... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Annecy Introduction Walking Tour
A Roman column in the Place des Romains in Annecy commemorates the founding of the Roman settlement of Boutae in 50 BC. When the Roman empire collapsed, Boutae was deserted. A new settlement formed in the 8th century called "Anniciaca". The name "Annecy" is derived from the name of the top man of the city, "Aniciacus".
In the middle ages Annecy and Savoy belonged... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
In the middle ages Annecy and Savoy belonged... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles