Palais de l'Isle, Annecy

Name: Palais de l'Isle
Address: Palais de l'Isle, Annecy, 74000, France

#10 among attractions in Annecy

History museum, Forts and castles, Historical place

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Annecy is the prefecture and largest city of the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of Southeastern France. It lies on the northern tip of Lake Annecy, 35 kilometres south of Geneva, Switzerland. Nicknamed the "Pearl of French Alps" in Raoul Blanchard's monograph describing its location between lake and mountains, the city controls the northern entrance to the lake gorge. Due to a lack of available building land between the lake and the protected Semnoz mountain, its population has remained stagnant, around 50,000 inhabitants, since 1950. However, the 2017 merger with several ex-communes extended the city population to 126,924 inhabitants and 170,753 for its urban area, placing Annecy seventh in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. ()

Alternative names: Area: 25.85 mi²Coordinates: 45°53'55"N, 6°7'37"E

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Palais de l'IsleAnnecy 74000 France

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Palais de l'Isle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Maurice Church, Château d'Annecy, Annecy Cathedral, Cran-Gevrier.

~340 ftNE
Church
St. Maurice Church, Annecy
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the enchanting city of Annecy, France, St. Maurice Church stands as a testament to the enduring beauty and rich history of Catholic architecture. This sacred site, with its serene atmosphere and awe-inspiring design, is a must-visit destination...
~430 ftSW
Modern art exhibits in a historic castle
Château d'Annecy, Annecy
3 min walk • The Château d'Annecy is a restored castle which dominates the old French town of Annecy in the Haute-Savoie département. It was bought by the town, restored and transformed into a museum, le musée-château d'Annecy. The castle is listed as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture since 1959.
~470 ftNW
16th-century church and former monastery
Annecy Cathedral, Annecy
3 min walk • Annecy Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in Annecy, France. The cathedral is a national monument. The church was erected at the beginning of the 16th century by Jacques Rossel as a chapel for a Franciscan priory.
1.2 miW
Area
Cran-Gevrier, Annecy
30 min walk • Cran-Grevier is a former commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. On 1 January 2017, it was merged into the commune Annecy.
~1600 ftNE
Park
Le Pâquier, Annecy
8 min walk • The Pâquier or Champ de Mars is a vast landscaped promenade of seven and a half hectares in the commune of Annecy located on the shores of Lake Annecy and offering one of the most beautiful perspectives on the lake and the surrounding mountains.
~1250 ftNE
Bridge
Pont des Amours, Annecy
7 min walk • The Pont des Amours is a footbridge located on the edge of Lake Annecy at the entrance of the Canal du Vassé; its official name is "Passerelle du Jardin Public" but the inhabitants of Annecy have long since renamed it "Pont des Amours".
~1000 ftE
Garden, Park
Les Jardins d'Europe, Annecy
5 min walk • The gardens of Europe, in Annecy, are a vast park intended for the walk. They are located on the banks of Lake Annecy. The garden is listed in the General Inventory of Cultural Heritage.
0.4 miN
Park
Haras national d'Annecy, Annecy
11 min walk • The National Stud of Annecy is a French national stud dedicated to the improvement of horse breeds and horse breeding in France. It is located in the town of Annecy.
0.7 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mandallaz Mountain, Annecy
18 min walk • Geographically, the Mandallaz mountain is a small pre-Alpine massif 8 kilometres long by 3–4 km wide, between 500 metres and 929 metres high, north-west of Annecy in the Haute-Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.
~850 ftW
45°53'54"N • 6°7'25"E
Place Sainte Claire, Annecy
5 min walk • Square
~260 ftS
Neighbourhood
Community of Greater Annecy, Annecy
2 min walk • The Community of Greater Annecy is a former intercommunality of the Haute-Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region of eastern France. It was formed in January 2001 by ten communes. In January 2002 a further three communes joined. In 2003 the name La Communauté de l'agglomération d'Annecy was adopted.

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Which popular attractions are close to Palais de l'Isle?

Nearby attractions include Community of Greater Annecy, Annecy (2 min walk), Le Pont Morens, Annecy (2 min walk), St. Maurice Church, Annecy (2 min walk), Château d'Annecy, Annecy (3 min walk).

How to get to Palais de l'Isle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palais de l'Isle:

Bus

Hôtel de Ville • Lines: 14, 15, 6, K, O (3 min walk)
Clinique Générale • Lines: 15 (4 min walk)

Train

Annecy (10 min walk)