Annecy is a city in the Rhône-Alpes region of east central France, on the shores of Lake Annecy, 22 miles south of Geneva.

FACTS AND FIGURES

• Population: 50,500
• Is located between Geneva and Chambéry. Thus its history was strongly influenced by these two towns between the 10th and the 19th century.
• Is situated at the northern end of the lake of Annecy, and is 25 miles NE of Aix les Bains. It occupies a strategic location on routes between Italy, Switzerland and France.
• Annecy hosts two annual film festivals: Annecy Italian Film Festival in October and International Animated Film Festival in June

SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS

• Chateaus: de Montrottier and d'Annecy
• Churches: of St. Maurice and of St. Francis
• The Palais de l'Isle also called the 'old prison', was built in the 12th century
• The European Gardens made just after the annexing of Savoie in 1863 where one can admire the very rich and diverse vegetation