Le Pâquier, Promenade in central Annecy, France.
Le Pâquier extends over seven hectares along the northern shore of Lake Annecy, featuring a vast green esplanade lined with century-old plane trees and paved pathways suitable for walking and cycling.
Originally serving as pastureland for cattle during the Middle Ages, this terrain belonged to various families before being gradually acquired by the city of Annecy from the 17th century onwards.
The promenade regularly hosts the famous Lake Annecy Festival in August with its spectacular fireworks display, along with open-air concerts, markets, and various sporting events throughout the year.
Access is free and available year-round, with multiple entry points from Bonlieu center or Pont des Amours, wheelchair-accessible paths, and pedal boat rentals available on-site for lake activities.
A local legend tells that an elderly woman bequeathed part of the land to the city of Annecy on the condition that it remain a playground for children without urban development.
Location: Annecy
Address: Av. d'Albigny, 74000 Annecy, France 74000 Annecy
Phone: +33450450033
Website: https://lac-annecy.com
GPS coordinates: 45.90130,6.13183
Latest update: August 28, 2025 11:39
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.
Pont des Amours
126 m
Palais de l'Isle
492 m
Château d'Annecy
613 m
Jardins de l'Europe d'Annecy
311 m
St. Peter's Cathedral
538 m
Église Notre-Dame-de-Liesse d'Annecy
512 m
Saint-François-de-Sales church
401 m
Église Saint-Maurice
394 m
Annecy Town Hall
302 m
Office de Tourisme d'Annecy
340 m
Haras national d'Annecy
531 m
Hôtel de préfecture de la Haute-Savoie, Annecy
180 m
Museum-Castle of Annecy
604 m
Statue of Claude Louis Berthollet in Annecy
229 m
Pathé Annecy
674 m
Gnomon du Frère Arsène
233 m
Annecy war memorial
217 m
Magasin, 1 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Annecy
495 m
Ancien Hôtel de Ville d'Annecy
512 m
Hôtel de Sales d'Annecy
409 m
Pipe organ by Nicolas-Antoine Lété
541 m
Maison Lambert
570 m
Magasin, 19 rue du Pâquier
429 m
Quai Madame de Warens
618 m
Perrière bridge
440 m
Fontaine de la rue de l'Île
551 m
Escalier du Château
618 m
Hôtel Favre
651 mReviews
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