Église Notre-Dame-de-Liesse d'Annecy
Église Notre-Dame-de-Liesse d'Annecy, Neoclassical church in Vieille Ville, Annecy, France
Église Notre-Dame-de-Liesse d'Annecy is a neoclassical church with a symmetrical stone facade, a central dome, and large rose windows. The interior is illuminated by these windows and displays classical Roman architectural elements throughout.
The building was founded in the 14th century by the Counts of Geneva as a major religious center. Following damage during the French Revolution, it was substantially rebuilt in 1846.
The church serves as a spiritual center for Catholics and has shaped religious life in the old town for centuries. Its role as a gathering space reflects how communities maintain traditions in the heart of their neighborhoods.
The building is open daily for visitors and offers guided tours throughout the year. Those using wheelchairs should be aware that the interior is not accessible from the main entrance.
The bell tower houses the Salésienne, a five-ton bell cast by the renowned Paccard Foundry in 1878. Its ringing regularly echoes across the old town and shapes the acoustic character of the neighborhood.
Location: Annecy
Creator: Fonderie Paccard, Fonderie Paccard
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Address: Passage Notre Dame, 74000 Annecy, France
Phone: +33450523700
Website: http://diocese-annecy.fr
GPS coordinates: 45.90006,6.12546
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43
Annecy is found between the lake water and the mountains. The old town can be explored on foot, along the Thiou and its canals lined with colorful buildings. You can see the Isle Palace, an old jail from the 12th century on a small island, and the Annecy Castle, sitting above the roofs from its medieval walls. The Pont des Amours gives a clear view of the lake, while the Gardens of Europe invite walks. Around the city, the lake is good for swimming and water sports. There is a bike trail, about 42 km long, that circles the lake. It passes by beaches and small ports. Further up, Parmelan and the Glières Plateau offer forest and mountain meadow trips, with views of the Alps. The area also has some castles like Montrottier with its octagonal tower, and Clermont with Renaissance galleries. In summer, markets fill the squares, and the terraces near the water become busy. In winter, the first snows fall on the Aravis mountains. Every season changes the look of the place and gives a new reason to visit again.
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Château d'Annecy
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Jardins de l'Europe d'Annecy
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Annecy Town Hall
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Office de Tourisme d'Annecy
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Museum-Castle of Annecy
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Musée-Château d'Annecy
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Pathé Annecy
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Pipe organ by Nicolas-Antoine Lété
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Maison Lambert
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Quai Madame de Warens
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Magasin, 13 rue Royale, Annecy
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Perrière bridge
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Fontaine de la rue de l'Île
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Maison Gallo
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Escalier du Château
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Hôtel Favre
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Fontaine Quiberet
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