KnowraAnnecyAnnecyAnnecy is a city in southeastern France and the capital of Haute-Savoie, set on the northern shore of Lake Annecy.BriefConnectVieille Ville d’Annecy: The historic center of Annecy, known for canals, arcaded streets, and medieval buildings. Its canals and preserved streets give the city center its characteristic appearance.County of Geneva: A medieval county centered on Geneva that included territories around Lake Annecy. Annecy became a prominent town within the county’s political and religious landscape.Francis de Sales: A Savoyard Catholic bishop and writer, canonized as a saint in 1665. He served as bishop of Geneva from Annecy and helped make the city a center of Catholic reform.Semnoz: A mountain southwest of Annecy with hiking, cycling, and winter recreation areas. Its nearby trails and viewpoints extend the city’s outdoor recreation into the surrounding Alps.Geneva: A Swiss city near the French border and the western end of Lake Geneva. Geneva is a major nearby urban center with longstanding regional ties to Annecy.Palais de l’Isle: A medieval building on an island in the Thiou River, now a local history museum. This landmark in the old town is among Annecy’s most recognizable historic buildings.House of Savoy: A European dynasty that ruled Savoy and later established a kingdom in Italy. Annecy’s history is closely tied to the dynasty that governed the region for centuries.Jane Frances de Chantal: A French Catholic religious founder who established the Order of the Visitation with Francis de Sales. The order’s first convent was founded in Annecy in 1610.Thiou: A short river that flows from Lake Annecy through the city toward the Fier River. Its canals and riverbanks are central to Annecy’s historic scenery and visitor routes.Chambéry: A city in southeastern France and the capital of Savoie department. It is a neighboring historic Savoyard city and a regional counterpart to Annecy.Show all 26Linked from 1 pageGrenobleCompared with: Its tourism-centered identity contrasts with Grenoble’s concentration of research and technology.