In the heart of the Old Town, the Palais de l’Isle is one of the most photographed monuments in the Alps. Built in the 12th century on a rocky islet in the middle of the Thiou, it has served variously as a mint, a courthouse, a prison, and an asylum. Classified as a historical monument since 1900, it was fully restored between 1983 and 2018.
The Palais de l’Isle features exhibitions on the history of Annecy and Haute-Savoie. It is jointly managed with the Musée-Château d’Annecy.
Opening hours
- From June 1 to September 30: every day from 10:30 AM to 6 PM
- From January 2 to May 31 and from October 1 to December 31: every day except Tuesday, from 10 AM to 12 PM and from 2 PM to 5 PM
Closed on Easter Sundays and Mondays, May 1, May 8, November 1, November 2, November 11, December 25, and January 1. Tickets are no longer issued 45 minutes before closing.
First Sunday of each month (October to May): free entry.
Rates (since January 1, 2025)
September to June
- Full price: €4.00
- Group rate (from 5 people): €3.00 per person
- Reduced rate: €2.00
- Combined ticket Palais de l’Isle / Musée Château: €8.00
- Speaking right (guided tour): €15.00
July-August
- Full price: €5.00
- Group rate (from 10 people): €4.00 per person
- Reduced rate: €2.50
- Combined ticket Palais de l’Isle / Musée Château: €9.00
Address and contact
- 3 passage de l’Isle, 74000 Annecy
- Phone: 04 85 46 76 70
- Email: musees@annecy.fr
Exceptional closure: November 1 and 2.
