Visit Annecy in 1 day is a real pleasure! Indeed, Annecy is a small town which can be visited very easily in 1 day and which allows you to alternate between cultural visits, gastronomic pleasures and seaside leisure activities. This is the perfect timing to do a little walking tour which allows you to visit theessential of the city of Annecy while taking advantage of the strengths of its famous lake !

Visit Annecy in 1 day - Program of the day

Here is my detailed itinerary to do in a day for visit Annecy on foot. This circuit starts from one side of the lake, passes through the medieval alleys of old Annecy and ends on a pretty beach to enjoy the end of the day in the sun ...

Visit Annecy in 1 day - Map of my walking route

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Annecy in 1 day - Morning itinerary

It is Quai de la Tournette that starts my little circuit. So you will have a 1^er glimpse of Lake Annecy with the beautiful light of the morning.

You will go up the Rue des Marquisats then on the left, you will follow the Quai Perrière to join the Palace of the Island. You will discover an old building from the XNUMXth century which proudly sits on an islet formed by the Thiou. This neighborhood is picturesque and very photogenic. It is one of the most photographed places in Annecy.

Then you will turn and join Rue de l'Ile to take Rue de la Rampe du Château. You will arrive at Annecy castle.

After having visited the place, it will be necessary to return Rue de l'Ile and take the passage de l'Ile to the right. From there you can walk through the Annecy old town through rue Sainte-Claire, passage des Clerc, rue de la Gare and finally follow the promenade du Saint Sépulcre which runs along the Thiou.

You will be in the Annecy historic center where you can stroll along the small streets ...

You will then have to cross the canal to take the other direction Louis Lachenal promenade which is one of the must-see places in the city of Annecy.

It is in this district that the souvenir shops and restaurants are concentrated. small restaurants. Besides, it's time to take a little lunch break ...

Annecy in 1 day - Afternoon itinerary

To resume my tour of Annecy, it will be necessary to reach theChurch of Notre Dame de Liesse which deserves a little visit.

The route continues following the rue du lac then the Jules Philippe quays which will take you to the famous Love Bridge. Mandatory photo stop because the view of the city, the canals and the lake is superb! In addition, the place is romantic ...

Legend has it that if 2 lovers kiss each other in the middle of this bridge, they will be united for life!

Then you will enjoy a magnificent view of the lake taking the Jacquet promenade that you will continue with the pwalk Doctor Paul Louis Servettaz.

The next stop on this short walking tour will be the Imperial Palace with its majestic “Belle Epoque” facade and its enchanting setting between woods, lake and mountains! If you don't live there, you should still take a tour to admire the elegance of its architecture and its magnificent park.

You will then take the Avenue du petit port to join the beautiful Albigny beach where you can rest while admiring the sublime landscape ... Many bars, snacks and restaurants will welcome you for an evening of relaxation or celebration! If you arrive early enough, you can also rent a pedal boat ...

Visit Annecy in 1 day - Recommended hotels

If you want to live the experience of a 4-star hotel ideally located on the shores of Lake Annecy, of course you will have to choose the Imperial Palace presented above. This is surely the best option if you want to spend more than one night there. This superb hotel is indeed perfect for a vacation.

But if you want to be at heart of the old town of Annecy to do tourism only and enjoy good restaurants, shops and entertainment, the ideal will be to stay at theIbis Center Vieille Ville. It is a very well located hotel, with parking, restaurant and very good value for money (61 € per night).

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