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Lake Annecy

Clear alpine lake ringed by mountains.

Free to enter about 4 h

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Why Lake Annecy matters

Lake Annecy is often named one of the cleanest lakes in Europe, ringed by mountains. You can swim from public beaches, hire paddleboats or cycle the lakeshore. It looks beautiful at any time of day.

Talking points

  • The water is exceptionally clean.
  • A cycle path circles most of the lake.
  • Swimming is popular in summer.

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More in Annecy

Historic site

Palais de l'Île

Annecy, France

Medieval island fortress shaped like a ship in the canal.

Also nearby

Within about 40 km, closest first.

Jardins de l'Europe and Pont des Amours 5.1 km Palais de l'Île 5.4 km Annecy 5.4 km Château d'Annecy 5.7 km Reformation Wall 38 km St. Pierre Cathedral 38 km

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