
The River Thiou is one of the shortest rivers in Europe. It is just 3.5km long most of which is in the canals running through Annecy making it such a beautiful city.
The Island Palace also called the “old prison”, was built in the 12th century. The Palais de l’Ile was a court house and a prison and inside you can see the former prison cells and visit an exhibitition on the architecure and heritage. It is the symbol of the town and is among the most photographed monuments in all of France.
St François ‘s Church from the 17th century, with a white baroque façade (statues were stolen).
It was before a woman congregation to help the poor and sick people. It is now used by the Italian community for Sunday mass and called the “Italian Church”.
St. Peter’s Cathedral (1535), with a high Renaissance and Gothique façade, the inside is quite dark but has a few paintings.
Rue Filaterie, the most beautiful street with lots of archways. From there go to Notre Dame’s square to find a strange fountain (with an obelisk hold by tortoises). Notre Dame’s Church (15th century) has an old square leaning tower and a neoclassic Sardinian façade.
Rue du Pâquier, with a few arches, the “Puits St Jean” from the 15th century, 12 rue du Pâquier the “Hotel de Sales” with its elegant pink façade with busts showing the different seasons.
Annecy Old Town can be very busy in the summer, try to discover it early morning (on a non market day) to enjoy the calm of it and take lovely photos souvenirs.
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