Annecy

Parks and views in Annecy

Annecy’s lakeside landscape is defined by its expansive green spaces and historical monuments. This collection includes the 7.5-hectare Le Pâquier lawn, the century-old trees of the Gardens of Europe, and the Haras National, a former horse-breeding estate. Visitors can find architectural details like the Fontaine Quiberet and panoramic viewpoints from the Visitation hill. These sites offer a mix of open promenades, memorial squares, and public beaches along the shores of Lake Annecy.

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Gardens of Europe

A lakeside park featuring over 600 trees, including giant sequoias and ginkgo bilobas planted in the 19th century.

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Haras national d'Annecy

A 19th-century national stud farm formerly used for horse breeding and training, now preserved as a regional heritage site.

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Le Pâquier

A 7.5-hectare open green space on the lakefront, originally gifted to the city by the Count of Geneva in the 17th century.

Square des Martyrs de la Déportation

A public square and memorial park dedicated to the victims of deportation during World War II.

Fontaine

Public fountain located near the historic center.

Fontaine Quiberet

Historic public fountain.

Plage des Marquisats

A free public grassy beach located on the western shore of the lake, adjacent to the municipal nautical center.

Champ de Mars

An expansive lakeside promenade and lawn area used for large public events and festivals.

Rose des vents

A scenic viewpoint featuring a compass rose design on the pavement overlooking Lake Annecy.

Visitation

An elevated viewpoint near the Basilica of the Visitation offering panoramic views of the city rooftops and the lake.

Promenade Cheltenham

A lakeside walking path named in honor of Annecy's twin city, Cheltenham, in England.

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