Community of Greater Annecy, Annecy

#24 among attractions in Annecy

Neighbourhood

Map

Facts and practical information

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. On 1 January 2017, the Community of Greater Annecy merged with four others intercommunalities becoming Communauté d'agglomération du Grand Annecy. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°53'52"N, 6°7'38"E

Address

Annecy France

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Annecy

Day trips

Community of Greater Annecy – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~550 ftN
Church
St. Maurice Church, Annecy
3 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...
~280 ftSW
Modern art exhibits in a historic castle
Château d'Annecy, Annecy
2 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.
~660 ftNW
16th-century church and former monastery
Annecy Cathedral, Annecy
4 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.
~260 ftN
History museum, Forts and castles, Historical place
Palais de l'Isle, Annecy
2 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.
1.2 miW
Area
Cran-Gevrier, Annecy
31 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.
~1770 ftNE
Park
Le Pâquier, Annecy
9 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.
~1370 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".
~1050 ftNE
Garden, Park
Les Jardins d'Europe, Annecy
6 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.
0.7 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.
~880 ftW
45°53'54"N • 6°7'25"E
Place Sainte Claire, Annecy
5 min walk • Square

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Community of Greater Annecy?

Nearby attractions include Palais de l'Isle, Annecy (2 min walk), Château d'Annecy, Annecy (2 min walk), Le Pont Morens, Annecy (3 min walk), St. Maurice Church, Annecy (3 min walk).

How to get to Community of Greater Annecy by public transport?

The nearest stations to Community of Greater Annecy:

Bus

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

Train

Annecy (11 min walk)