To go shopping in Annecy, you need to know the shops offering the best prices. The pedestrian cross, also called the pedestrian zone, includes most national brands between rue Royale and rue Carnot, as well as quality independent stores like cheesemongers and quality caterers.
The pedestrian city center
In the heart of the city center, going down rue Carnot, next to the Pathé Gaumont multiplex, you will discover the Courier shopping center. This center includes major brands like FNAC, H&M, Zara, Monoprix, and Body Shop. In bad weather, the public parking under this center will allow you to shop or enjoy a good movie. We also recommend shopping on Rue Royale, where beautiful clothing and shoe boutiques are present. Annecy is fortunate to have a few independent bookstores located near the Post Office. They will provide you with valuable reading advice and even offer you a good coffee.
Galeries Lafayette
Galeries Lafayette, close to the center, offers most clothing brands over two levels. It is advisable to take advantage of sale periods, especially during the 3 days of Galeries to buy at the best prices. In 2022, the Galeries Lafayette in Annecy underwent a complete renovation and significant expansion. Many quality and original brands have taken place in the new commercial structure.
The markets of Annecy
Annecy is a city that offers a large number of markets where you can do your shopping and thus enjoy fresh products or buy clothes, accessories, and everything you can find at a market.
- Tuesday market at Romains and in the old town
- Thursday market at Novel
- Friday market in the old town of Annecy
- Saturday markets in Annecy
- Sunday markets in Annecy
- Local specialties at the markets
- Locations and times of food markets
- Art markets and flea markets
Learn more: The Markets of Annecy
Gallery and shopping centers
As you move away from the city center of Annecy, you will find the commercial area of Grand Épagny, that of Arcaloz in Seynod, and the Carrefour shopping center Brogny in Annecy. These sites offer the brands typically found in urban peripheries such as Decathlon, Cultura, Boulanger, Darty, Auchan, and Géant Casino.
Access can be made by bus on a dedicated lane (meaning no risk of traffic jams) in 25 minutes. It is the best option for vacationers in rentals, lodges, or camping. For DIY, you can go to Castorama in Annecy, Bricorama in Sillingy, and Leroy Merlin in Épagny-Metz-Tessy.
To facilitate your shopping, we indicate where the shopping centers are in Annecy
Practical advice
For grocery shopping of fresh products, our tourist guide recommends the many markets of Annecy. You can also take the opportunity to give a beautiful bouquet of flowers arranged by the talented florists of the city.
Annecy, a very touristy city, has a population of over 130,000 inhabitants, so the prices are generally quite high, so it is important to compare. Many national brands are present (Zara, H&M, Undiz, Calzedonia, Tommy Hilfiger) but there are also small independent shops offering various products: cutlery, bookstores, tableware, caterers and florists.
Finally, since public parking is quite expensive, we recommend using the good quality public transport. Check the Bus line map in Annecy.
