Place Sainte Claire, Annecy

#22 among attractions in Annecy

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Place Sainte Claire is a place located in Annecy (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region) and belongs to the category of square.

It is situated at an altitude of 1463 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 45°53'54"N latitude and 6°7'25"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Place Sainte Claire is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Lycée Gabriel Fauré (bus, 5 min walk), Annecy (train, 8 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Le Pont Morens (bridge, 3 min walk), Annecy Cathedral (church, 3 min walk), Château d'Annecy (forts and castles, 4 min walk).

Coordinates: 45°53'54"N, 6°7'25"E

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Annecy France

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Place Sainte Claire – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Maurice Church, Château d'Annecy, Annecy Cathedral, Palais de l'Isle.

~1130 ftE
Church
St. Maurice Church, Annecy
6 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...
~660 ftE
Modern art exhibits in a historic castle
Château d'Annecy, Annecy
4 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.
~580 ftNE
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.
~850 ftE
History museum, Forts and castles, Historical place
Palais de l'Isle, Annecy
5 min walk • 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.
1 miW
Area
Cran-Gevrier, Annecy
26 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.
1.6 miSW
Area
Seynod, Annecy
40 min walk • Seynod 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. The inhabitants of Seynod are called Seynodiens.
0.4 miNE
Park
Le Pâquier, Annecy
12 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.
0.4 miE
Bridge
Pont des Amours, Annecy
10 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".
~1850 ftE
Garden, Park
Les Jardins d'Europe, Annecy
9 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.
0.5 miN
Park
Haras national d'Annecy, Annecy
13 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.
0.5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mandallaz Mountain, Annecy
14 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Place Sainte Claire?

Nearby attractions include Le Pont Morens, Annecy (3 min walk), Annecy Cathedral, Annecy (3 min walk), Château d'Annecy, Annecy (4 min walk), Palais de l'Isle, Annecy (5 min walk).

How to get to Place Sainte Claire by public transport?

The nearest stations to Place Sainte Claire:

Bus

Lycée Gabriel Fauré • Lines: 15, 4, N (5 min walk)
Clinique Générale • Lines: 15 (5 min walk)

Train

Annecy (8 min walk)