Basilica of the Visitation
Basilique de la Visitation d'Annecy
A 20th-century basilica on the hillside south of the city, housing the relics of Saint Francis de Sales and Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, with a forecourt overlooking the town and the lake.
The basilica was completed in 1930 and belongs to the Order of the Visitation, founded by Saint Francis de Sales and Saint Jane Frances de Chantal. The relics of both saints are placed on either side of the altar. The church contains a lot of stained glass and mosaic, and its bell tower houses a large set of bells. It stands on the hillside south of the old town. From the railway station it is about a 20-minute uphill walk. From the forecourt terrace you can look over Annecy and the lake, and the site is usually quiet. Free admission.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Château d'Annecy
- Palais de l'Isle
- Jardins de l'Europe
- Lake Annecy Greenway (Voie Verte)
- Annecy Old Town
- Annecy Cathedral (Saint-Pierre)
- Pont des Amours
- Le Pâquier