Pont des Amours, Annecy

Name: Pont des Amours
Address: Pont des Amours, Annecy, 74000, France

#17 among attractions in Annecy

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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". It connects the Pâquier to the Jardins de l'Europe where lovers used to go to find refuge and tranquility. The urban legend about this bridge says that two lovers kissing in the middle of it will be united for life. Another source mentions that the Bridge of Lovers owes its name to its former use as a meeting place for the prostitutes' love affairs. This bridge remains today a very frequented passage in an absolutely romantic setting with magnificent views of the city, the canals and the lake.

This pedestrian bridge marks one of the two entrances, along with the Thiou, of the lake waters into the city.

Coordinates: 45°54'1"N, 6°7'53"E

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Pont des AmoursAnnecy 74000 France

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Pont des Amours – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~940 ftW
Church
St. Maurice Church, Annecy
5 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...
~1640 ftSW
Modern art exhibits in a historic castle
Château d'Annecy, Annecy
8 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.
~1530 ftW
16th-century church and former monastery
Annecy Cathedral, Annecy
8 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.
~1250 ftSW
History museum, Forts and castles, Historical place
Palais de l'Isle, Annecy
7 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.
~490 ftN
Park
Le Pâquier, Annecy
3 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.
~420 ftS
Garden, Park
Les Jardins d'Europe, Annecy
3 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.
~1960 ftNW
Park
Haras national d'Annecy, Annecy
10 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.
0.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mandallaz Mountain, Annecy
23 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.
0.4 miW
45°53'54"N • 6°7'25"E
Place Sainte Claire, Annecy
10 min walk • Square
~1370 ftSW
Neighbourhood
Community of Greater Annecy, Annecy
7 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.
~1510 ftW
45°53'55"N • 6°7'33"E
Le Pont Morens, Annecy
8 min walk • Bridge

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pont des Amours?

Nearby attractions include Les Jardins d'Europe, Annecy (3 min walk), Le Pâquier, Annecy (3 min walk), St. Maurice Church, Annecy (5 min walk), Palais de l'Isle, Annecy (7 min walk).

How to get to Pont des Amours by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pont des Amours:

Bus

Hôtel de Ville • Lines: 14, 15, 6, K, O (4 min walk)
Palais de Justice • Lines: 1, 14, 3, 4, 5, 7, i, L, M, N (6 min walk)

Train

Annecy (14 min walk)