Annecy

The City of Annecy, nicknamed The Venice of the Alps, has been elected for the second consecutive year "number 1 city where it feels best to live in France" in 2021. Annecy seduces with its waterfront lifestyle, located between the Lake and the Mountains.

The charm of the city, between lake and mountains

Did someone say "idyllic setting"? Located in Haute-Savoie, a few minutes away from Geneva, between Aix-les-Bains and the surrounding ski resorts, at the bottom of Mont-Veyrier and the on the shore on the Annecy Lake, the city offers a unique living environment.
Let yourself be seduced by the limpid blue waters of Annecy Lake and all the available aquatic activities: boating, wakeboarding, water skiing, paddle boarding, kitesurfing, pedal boats, sailing, diving; as well as relaxing by the water on one of the many beaches around the lake.

For altitude enthusiasts, the first ski resorts are 45 minutes from Annecy and offer very pleasant Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and ski touring areas, as well as snowshoeing, sledging... a multitude of activities to discover in the Aravis range in La Clusaz, in Le Grand Bornand or higher in the Alps, in Megève or Chamonix.

On the cultural side, Annecy displays its authenticity and its charm of the past, while highlighting the richness of its history and heritage. The old town of Annecy, entirely pedestrianized, is an invitation to travel into the past while visiting the Castle, the alleys and canals throughout the city. This is where its nickname, The Venice of the Alps, comes from.
Annecy hosts many events each year including the International Animation Festival, the Venetian Carnival, the Descent of the Alpages, and the unforgettable Fête du Lac in August.

Ideally located by the lake, the city centre has a charming historical touch with its arcades, covered passages that open onto interior courtyards, old stables, workshops transformed into trendy shops, flowered terraces where you can meet to have a drink or taste the local cuisine.

A typical day in Annecy

Morning: walk through the Old Town of Annecy, enjoy the pedestrian streets and surrounding stores, walk along the canals and old buildings, discover the local market of the old town, on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Noon ; Enjoy the sunshine and have a gastronomic meal on a terrace.

Afternoon ; Ready to embark? A cruise on Lake Annecy will let you admire the beauty of the landscape. From the lake, mountains and villages of the East and West shores will enchant your journey, allowing you to discover the lakeside.
You can also enjoy the air and discover the landscapes by experiencing a baptism of paragliding, plane or hot air balloon.

Evening ; Cross the Vassé canal on the Pont des Amours for a romantic moment by the water facing the mountains, and enjoy a stroll along the Pâquier, by the lake.

Annecy is a dynamic sector focused on sport (hiking, swimming, sailing, boats, bicycles, running), gastronomy (many starred restaurants), fashion (clothing shops and jewelers) and culture (theater, cinema, library).

Real estate side

Annecy offers a wide selection of properties (apartments, houses and villas) with quality services, offering panoramic views of the lake and the mountains, as well as a city center animated by its restaurants, its stores and its cultural life.

Prices per sqm vary according to the sector; Avenue d'Albigny, the Golden Triangle and Annecy le Vieux are the most popular areas. Prices have increased by 7% over one year in general in the Annecy basin. Many buildings of character are present in the heart of the city; the charm of the old (high ceilings, moldings, etc.) combines perfectly with the contemporary aspect of the apartments renovated with quality materials and refined taste.

Living in Annecy is perfect if... 

The "buzz" of large cities is something you run away from.

You are loonking to enjoy all the assets of a city (transport, amenities, shops, proximity to international airports) as well as those of the countryside (lake, mountains, fresh air, calm and sporting activities). 

You like to feel on vacation all year round, in a city as charming as it is dynamic. The old town of Annecy Annecy lets admire its treasures between the beauty of unspoiled nature and the authenticity of a historic city. 

Renowned for its old town with its cobbled streets, romantic canals and pastel-colored houses, the Pearl of the Alps captivates with its quality of life. Heritage lovers choose to live in the heart of the old town in charming, updated apartments to soak up this magical atmosphere. The view and again the view One of the major advantages of Annecy is its view. Do you prefer a lake view, a mountain view, or maybe both? Some residents of the Pearl of the Alps clearly prefer to live around the city and enjoy magnificent homes with extraordinary panoramas. The East and West Banks allow you to live with your feet in the water, in Annecy-le-Vieux, Veyrier du Lac and Talloires on the East Bank or Sevrier, Saint-Jorioz and Duingt on the West Bank (to name only a few).