Château d'Annecy
The Counts of Geneva's castle on the hill of the old town, now a museum. The walls offer views over the old town's red roofs and the lake.
The castle was first built in the 12th century. From the 13th to the 16th century it was the residence of the Counts of Geneva and later the Dukes of Savoy-Nemours. It was once used as barracks, and in 1953 the city council bought it and restored it as a museum. The exhibits cover the art, folk traditions and contemporary art of the Savoy region, along with a lake observatory that explains the ecology of Alpine lakes. A 5-minute climb up stone steps from the old town brings you to the castle terrace, a good spot for views over the old town's red-tiled roofs. Admission costs a few euros.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:30–18:00 (closed Tuesdays outside summer)
Nearby sights
- Palais de l'Isle
- Annecy Old Town
- Annecy Cathedral (Saint-Pierre)
- Jardins de l'Europe
- Basilica of the Visitation
- Pont des Amours
- Le Pâquier
- Lake Annecy Greenway (Voie Verte)