Murray Foubister · CC BY-SA 2.0 Why visit
Annecy Old Town is a historic townscape in or near Annecy, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Annecy Old Town, focus on street pattern and historic buildings, principal civic or religious landmarks, public squares and viewpoints.
What you will see
- street pattern and historic buildings.
- principal civic or religious landmarks.
- public squares and viewpoints.
History
Annecy Old Town preserves layers of French architectural and social history. Its surviving fabric reflects successive periods of building, adaptation, conservation and public use.
Visitor tips
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Confirm the current public entrance or trailhead before departure.
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Allow extra time for security, parking, steep approaches, queues or weather where relevant.
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Respect worship, conservation, protected-landscape and photography rules shown on site.
About Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Alpine landscapes, volcanic highlands, historic Lyon and the limestone scenery of the Ardèche form a varied south-eastern region.
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