Lake Annecy
Horizon villa 180
Villa Horizon 180 – 10 minutes from Lake Annecy
Lake and mountain
Lake Annecy
Our homes in Lake Annecy
Lake Annecy
Apartment with garden and lake view in Talloires
Apartment with garden and lake view in Talloires, 15 minutes from Annecy
6 guests · 2 bedrooms
Lake Annecy
Duplex apartment with lake and mountain views in Talloires
Duplex apartment with lake and mountain views in Talloires
8 guests · 3 bedrooms
Where our homes are
Lake & mountains · Haute-Savoie
Discover Lake Annecy
Between turquoise waters, Alpine peaks and an old town laced with canals, Lake Annecy is a joy in every season. Everything you need to know, in seven steps.
01
Where we are
An Alpine lake between Geneva and Chambéry
In the heart of Haute-Savoie, Lake Annecy stretches for almost 15 km between the Bornes and Bauges mountain ranges. Renowned for the purity of its water, it is lined with villages such as Talloires, Menthon-Saint-Bernard and Duingt. Our homes are in Talloires, on the eastern shore, and in Argonay, on the edge of Annecy.
- 9 mi (14.6 km) long, from north to south
- 20 min Annecy → Talloires (8 mi)
- 45 min Annecy → Geneva
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A Savoyard heritage
From the Counts of Geneva to French Savoy
Annecy was the capital of the County of Genevois, whose counts lived in the castle overlooking the old town. In the 17th century, Bishop Francis de Sales settled here and the town became a religious centre. Savoy became part of France in 1860; it keeps a strong Alpine identity, between traditions, heritage and a gentle way of life.
- 12th century, the Palais de l’Île
- 1728 Rousseau meets Madame de Warens in Annecy
- 1860 Savoy becomes part of France
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Areas of the region
Three sides to explore
The lake and its shores, with beaches, harbours and villages. The peaks around it: La Tournette, Le Semnoz and the Dents de Lanfon. And, less than an hour away, the Aravis and Bauges ranges, with their mountain pastures and ski resorts.
- Lake 10 sq mi of clear water
- 7,713 ft La Tournette, the lake’s summit
- Mountains Aravis and Bauges
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Culture and landmarks
Canals, a castle and animated film
Annecy’s old town, crossed by the canals of the Thiou, has earned the city its nickname, the “Venice of the Alps”. The Palais de l’Île and the castle are its landmarks. Every summer, the Lake Festival ends with a grand fireworks display, and the Annecy International Animation Film Festival brings together studios from all over the world.
- 1960 Annecy International Animation Film Festival
- August Lake Festival and its fireworks
- Thiou the canals of the old town
05
Food and wine
Reblochon, lake fish and Savoy wines
In Reblochon country, tartiflette, fondue and raclette warm up winter evenings. The lake provides féra (whitefish) and perch, served on lakeside terraces. To go with it all, Savoy wines: crisp whites from Apremont or Chignin, and Mondeuse for red.
- PDO Reblochon, from the Aravis
- Féra and perch from the lake
- Savoy Apremont, Chignin, Mondeuse
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Sports and outdoors
From the lake to the peaks, in every season
Swimming, paddleboarding, sailing and rowing on the lake; cycling around it on the greenway; hiking up La Tournette or Le Semnoz. The Col de la Forclaz, above Talloires, is one of Europe’s top paragliding spots. In winter, the Aravis ski resorts are about 45 minutes away.
- Lake swimming, paddle, sailing
- Forclaz paragliding above the lake
- ~45 min La Clusaz and Le Grand-Bornand
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Within a day
Geneva, Chamonix and Mont Blanc
Geneva and its famous fountain are 45 minutes away. Chamonix and the Mont Blanc massif can be reached in just over an hour, and Lyon in under two. Plenty of choice to alternate lakeside days with city breaks or high-mountain outings.
- 45 min Annecy → Geneva
- 1 h 15 Annecy → Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- 1 h 40 Annecy → Lyon
Ready to experience Lake Annecy? Choose your home between lake and mountains.
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