Getting to Know Annecy

We’re excited for you to discover the enchanting beauty of Annecy, France, where the crystal-clear lake and stunning Alpine views create the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable experience.

Lodging

Annecy’s La Vielle Ville (known as Old Town Annecy) is where we’d recommend staying if you would like to remain within walking distance of shops, restaurants, the lake and our celebration activities.

Hotels we’d recommend are:

L’Imperial Palace Annecy

All. de l'Impérial, 74000 Annecy, France

This is where we will be staying.

Hotel Rîvage & Spa

33 Av. du Petit Port, 74940 Annecy, France

Hotel du Palais de L’Isle Annecy

Ilôt De La Manufacture, 12 Rue de la Gare, 74000 Annecy, France

ibis Annecy Centre Vieille Ville

Ilôt De La Manufacture, 12 Rue de la Gare, 74000 Annecy, France

Best Western Plus Hôtel Carlton

5 Rue des Glières, 74000 Annecy, France

Getting to Annecy

To get to Annecy, you can take a train from major cities like Paris or Lyon or fly into one of its nearby airports — such as…

Gare d’Annecy

Pl. de la Gare, 74000 Annecy, France

To buy train tickets into Annecy, click here. The station is just a couple blocks away from Old Town Annecy (so no need to arrange any transportation into town if you’re booking a hotel close by!)

Geneva Airport (GVA)

Rte de l'Aéroport 21, 1215 Genève, Switzerland

This is located one hour outside of Annecy. To get to Annecy you will either need to take a direct shuttle bus (click here for FlixBus), reserve a cab ride, or rent-a-car.

Day Trips

If you plan to stay in Annecy for an extended period of time, here are some day trips and activities that we’d recommend:

Chamonix, France

An alpine-town that offers views of Mont Blanc (the highest peak in the Alps) and is known for its skiing, mountaineering and hiking.

Geneva, Switzerland

A Swiss city situated on Lake Geneva (Lac de Genève) and speckled with luxury shops — as it’s also one of the fifth richest cities in the world!

What French phrases do I need to know?

Brushing up on some key French phrases is highly recommended. Here are a few we’d suggest getting familiar with: