Château d'Annecy, Medieval castle and museum in Annecy, France.
The castle stands on a hilltop with thick stone walls, multiple towers, and architectural elements from different construction periods spanning several centuries.
Built in the 12th century as a residence for the Counts of Geneva, the structure later housed the Dukes of Genevois-Nemours until its conversion to military barracks.
The castle museum presents exhibitions about regional art, displaying collections of Alpine furniture, religious sculptures, and landscape paintings from local artists.
Visitors can access the castle daily except Tuesdays, with summer hours from 10:30 AM to 6 PM and winter hours from 10 AM to noon and 2 PM to 5 PM.
The Tour de la Reine watchtower rises 30 meters high, featuring medieval defensive elements and providing views across Lake Annecy and the surrounding Alps.
Location: Annecy
Inception: 12 century
GPS coordinates: 45.89750,6.12611
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
Annecy attracts equally with its lake and its preserved Alpine village ambiance. Between nature, gastronomy, and heritage, the town stretches between the mountains and the clear water of the lake, lined with canals and colorful facades. Strolling along the Thiou, climbing up to the castle, or taking boat trips to Talloires and Veyrier are popular activities. The surroundings are filled with easily accessible peaks, scenic trails, and starred restaurants. Each season offers a reason to return, whether for markets, beaches, or the first snow on the Aravis.
Palais de l'Isle
133 m
Jardins de l'Europe d'Annecy
385 m
St. Peter's Cathedral
212 m
Église Notre-Dame-de-Liesse d'Annecy
290 m
Saint-François-de-Sales church
215 m
Église Saint-Maurice
223 m
Annecy Town Hall
312 m
Grand séminaire d'Annecy
349 m
Musée du Film d'animation
373 m
Museum-Castle of Annecy
18 m
Musée-Château d'Annecy
96 m
Quai des Clarisses
265 m
Statue of Joan of Arc
342 m
Magasin, 1 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Annecy
161 m
Magasin, 35 rue Sainte-Claire, Annecy
203 m
Ancien Hôtel de Ville d'Annecy
266 m
Hôtel de Sales d'Annecy
398 m
Maison Lambert
182 m
Pipe organ by Nicolas-Antoine Lété
190 m
Magasin, 13 rue Royale, Annecy
363 m
Quai Madame de Warens
267 m
Magasin, 19 rue du Pâquier
370 m
Perrière bridge
173 m
Fontaine de la rue de l'Île
86 m
Maison Gallo
215 m
Escalier du Château
86 m
Hôtel Favre
194 m
Fontaine Quiberet
192 mReviews
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