Annecy Castle

Annecy Castle was the residence of the Counts of Geneva and the Dukes of Genevois-Nemours, andit's also listed as a historic monument by the French Ministry of Culture. Today, its walls contain the Regional Observatory of the Alpine Lakes and the museum of modern art.You can enjoy a great view of both the city and the lake from the terrace.

• Web:

  www.musees.agglo-annecy.fr/eng/Annecy-Castle

• Address:

  Place du Château, Annecy

Annecy Cathedral

The Cathédrale Saint-Pierre is a Roman Catholic cathedral also listed as a national monument by the French government. It houses an organ that was built between 1840 and 1842 by Nicolas-Antoine Lété, an organ builder of the French king. A lot of concerts are organised there, especially in summer.

• Address:

  8 Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Annecy

Basilica of the Visitation

Dominating the city, this cathedral symbolises the rich religious past of the city and gives an indirect insight of the muted power struggle between Calvinism and Catholism. The Visitation Basilica protects the bodies of Saint Joan of Chantal and Saint Francis of Sales, as well as a 38-ton chime, named Marie-Francoise.

• Address:

  11 Avenue de la Visitation, Annecy

Conservatoire for Art and History

This museum presents a wide collection of documents concerning the history of animation: it includes drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs, videos and several cinematographic artefacts. The entry to the permanent exhibition is free and the the collection is very interactive, in order to attract children too.

• Web:

  www.musees.agglo-annecy.fr/Patrimoines/Decouvrez-nos-patrimoines/Annecy/Conservatoire-d-Art-et-d-Histoire

• Address:

  18, Avenue du Tresum, Annecy

Eglise Saint-François de Sales

The Saint-Francis of Sales Church, listed as a historical monument, is located near the Palais de l'Île, across the Thiou river. Even if the facade seems a bit austere, the interior of the church is luxurious: the baroque style is expressed through an organ, paintings and a magnificent altar. This church used to host religious relics, such as the graves of Saint Francis and Saint Joan of Chantal, which were there before being transported to the Visitation Basilica.

• Address:

  1 Place Saint-François de Sales, Annecy

International Animation Film Festival

Every year, in June, several countries compete to elect the best animation film, in several categories. At this festival, which often paves the way to the Oscars and the Palms for animated movies, you can enjoy premieres and benefit from open air showings on the Pâquier lawn.

• Web:

  www.annecy.org

• Address:

  Annecy