The photos in this section are taken from various locations near Lake Annecy. Choose one of the sub-menu items under the Gallery -> Places menu to see pictures from a specific location, or just browse through the random selection shown here. Click on any photo to open a slideshow.
Lake Geneva, Yvoire, medieval village, long lunch in a picturesque setting
Cycling to the top of the Semnoz, Annecy
Restaurants along the canal, Annecy
View of Doussard from a paraglider, Lake Annecy
The Semnoz in winter, Mont Blanc in the distance
Botanical gardens, Annecy
The Tournette summit, Lake Annecy
Tree-lined path leading away from Saint-Jorioz beach
Half rainbow over Lake Annecy
Tour de France, Saint-Jorioz 2009
The cycle track, left bank, Lake Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays
The old prison at night, River Thiou, Annecy
Menthon-Saint-Bernard castle, Lake Annecy
Stand up paddle, Bout du Lac, Lacke Annecy
Tour de France (Contador), Saint-Jorioz 2009
View of the Taillefer from the Roc de Chère
Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace) by night, Annecy
View of Lake Annecy from Mont Veyrier
The esplanade at Veyrier
Paragliders take-off point, Col de la Forclaz, Lake Annecy
Boats on the canal at Bonlieu, Annecy
Taxi boat in Annecy, Lake Annecy
Saint-Jorioz beach in winter, Lake Annecy
The botanical gardens, Annecy
Annecy's annual fireworks display - la Fête du Lac
Summer hiking in the Alps, La Tournette, Lake Annecy
Annual fireworks festival every August, Lake Annecy
View of Roc des Boeufs from Angon, Lake Annecy
Walking in the Bauges mountains
View of Lake Annecy from the hill above Saint-Jorioz
View of the lake and Semnoz, Annecy-le-Vieux
View across Saint-Jorioz to the lake and mountains beyond
Annecy beach in spring
Relaxing and paddling on the beach at Saint-Jorioz, Lake Annecy
Donkeys outside chez42, Saint-Jorioz
A waterfront property, Veyrier, Lake Annecy
Annecy old town open air market
Annecy old town by night
Looking towards Annecy from Taillefer mountain, above Duingt
Magnificent view over Lac Blanc in the Alps near Chamonix
Marais de l'Enfer and reedbeds, Saint-Jorioz, Lake Annecy
Reed beds in the lake, Annecy-le-Vieux
Talloires beach restaurant
Hang-gliding launch ramp, Col de la Forclaz
The Venetian Carnival, old town Annecy
Duingt boat stop, left bank, Lake Annecy
View of Lake Annecy from Saint-Jorioz
Climbing the Tournette, Lake Annecy
Fishing boat at Saint-Jorioz, Lake Annecy
River Thiou, Annecy
The Venetian Carnival, February/March, Annecy
Lake Geneva, Yvoire, medieval village, picturesque street
The narrow streets of Annecy old town
Alpine ibex, near Lac Blanc, Chamonix
Annecy beach slide
Boats moored at Saint-Jorioz marina
Botanical gardens, Annecy
Ruphy Castle, Duingt, Lake Annecy
Rowing boat at Angon, Lake Annecy
Walking at the Col de la Frasse, close to Lake Annecy
Talloires, Lake Annecy
Aeriel view of the hang-glider take off point, Col de la Forclaz
A lakeside park for children, Saint-Jorioz beach
Amazing views at Lac Blanc near Chamonix
Annecy town hall lit up for Christmas
Sunlight and clear air above a blanket of mist, Semnoz, near Annecy
The canal at night in front of the Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace), Annecy
Annecy town hall lit up for Christmas
Hang-gliding launch ramp, Col de la Forclaz
Paragliging over Lake Annecy
View from the Pont des Amours, Annecy
Menthon-Saint-Bernard boat stop
Spring at Annecy railway station
The cycle track, Duingt tunnel
Animals and costumes, Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays
View of the Dents de Lanfon in winter from chez42
Hang-gliding over Lake Annecy, the ultimate view
The Venetian Carnival, hundreds of masks
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, costumes and masks
The golf course at Talloires
Lake Annecy cycle track, Duingt tunnel
The cycle track, Annecy to Ugine
Preparing for take-off, paragliding, Lake Annecy
Retour des Alpages festival, every Autumn, Annecy
Menthon-Saint-Bernard esplanade, Lake Annecy
Paragliding, landing at Doussard, Lake Annecy
Paragliding over Lake Annecy
Hang-gliding over Lake Annecy
Lake shore, Saint-Jorioz
View from the Tournette, showing the track to the Chalet de l'Aulp
Discover the villages of Lake Annecy by boat
Close to nature, walking near Col de La Forclaz
Lake Annecy seen from the walk from Verthier up to Col de la Forclaz
Hardy donkeys in a snowstorm, in a field close to chez42 apartment
View of Annecy from Mont Veyrier
Talloires beach
Restaurants along the canal, Annecy
Ruphy Castle, Duingt, Lake Annecy
Paragliging over Lake Annecy
The Basilica of the Visitation, Annecy
Lake Geneva, Yvoire, medieval village
Duingt boat stop
Joaquim Rodriguez, Chris Froome, Annecy to the top of the Semnoz 2013
View of Lake Annecy, large and small sections
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, costumes and masks
Water skiing on Lake Annecy
Ruphy Castle, Duingt, Lake Annecy
A duck on Lake Annecy, Sevrier
Sailing on Lake Annecy
Lake Annecy in spring, Sevrier
Fresh produce market, Annecy
Early morrning swim in Lake Annecy, Annecy-le-Vieux
Walking in the Bauges mountains
Busy launch day at Col de la Forclaz
Early morning flights, hot air balloon and microlight
Autumn view of Lake Annecy near Duingt
Paragliging at Talloires, Lake Annecy
Hiking to the top of the Lanfonnet mountain, Lake Annecy
Discover paragliding over Lake Annecy with an instructor
Flowers in front of Annecy railway station
View of chez42 from the cycle track, Saint-Jorioz
The Venetian Carnival, the start of the parade
The Semnoz in winter
Lake Geneva, port, Yvoire, medieval village
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays
Lake Geneva, Yvoire, medieval village
Sevrier harbour
Boat pontoon at Angon, Lake Annecy
Rowing boat on Lake Annecy
Sevrier boat stop
Menthon-Saint-Bernard boat stop, La Tournette behind
View of Lake Annecy, Col de la Forclaz
View of Mont Blanc from the Semnoz
Waves on a windy day, Lake Annecy
Barrage de Roselend, Savoie, view west
Gorge du fier, Annecy
The cycle track, Saint-Jorioz
Tractor at Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Barrage de Roselend, Savoie, view east
A gate to nowhere, Angon, Lake Annecy
Tandem paragliding over Lake Annecy, chateau de Ruphy
Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy old town
Annecy castle overlooking bars and bistrots
Retour des Alpages festival, every Autumn, Annecy
Traditional costumes and music, Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Summer hiking, La Sambuy, near Lake Annecy
View of the Tournette from the Semnoz
Tour de France (Cavendish), Saint-Jorioz 2009
View of Pont des Amours, Annecy
Goats near the top of the Lanfonnet mountain, Lake Annecy
Veyrier boat stop, Lake Annecy
View of Lake Annecy from Talloires
Botanical gardens, Annecy
Kayaking on Lake Annecy, Sevrier
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays