Annecy-le-Vieux is a delegated commune of the new commune of Annecy in the agglomeration of Annecy in Haute-Savoie in the region Auvergne Rhône Alpes. It is known throughout the world thanks to the Paccard bell foundry and is located to the east ofAnnecy on more than 1700 hectares.
Geography
Some people call it “the 16th arrondissement of Annecy”. The Parc des Glaisins is home to many major companies such as Sopra Steria and Mécalac.
Natural areas
Mont Veyrier
Lake Annecy
The Fier
This river crosses Annecy-le-Vieux for more than 12 km. It is possible to swim in the Fier in July and August (June and September for the more courageous) and to go canoeing. Fishermen can also go and try to catch some nice trout.
Communal forest
The reed bed
The promenade of the pontoons
Top rated hotels
Depending on your budget, we have selected five hotels in Annecy-le-Vieux that offer excellent value for money and have very good customer reviews:
Rivage Hotel & Spa Annecy
Impérial Palace
Centre Jean XXIII
Hotel des Marquisats
Hébé Hotel
Heritage
The town of Annecy-le-Vieux has a rich history from the Gallo-Roman period to the present day. Its remarkable location on the sunny slopes of Lake Annecy makes it very attractive. In the Middle Ages, large agricultural estates were established. Later, human activity developed and large residential areas were built.
The Abbey’s contemporary art space
Located at 15 chemin de l’Abbaye, it offers temporary exhibitions throughout the year. Admission is free. Previously, it was a large farm that was transformed into the Paccard foundry. It produced bells during the 19th century. The contemporary art space of the Abbey offered to the public from 21 May to 22 August 2021 a very beautiful exhibition of works by Shepard Fairey, known as “Obey”, an American artist from the street art scene. He has made a name for himself as a silkscreen artist, muralist and illustrator. He uses visual codes borrowed from political propaganda to advocate world peace. He made a famous poster during Barack Obama’s campaign called “Hope”.

The Romanesque bell tower
The Chapel of Our Lady of Pity
The town hall
The Town Hall of the delegated commune of Annecy-le-Vieux is located at Plage Gabriel Fauré 74 940 Annecy-le-Vieux. It is open from Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 12pm and from 1.30pm to 5.30pm and on Saturday morning from 9am to 12pm. Tel: 04 50 23 86 00.
The university campus of Annecy-le-Vieux
Located on the heights of the town, the university campus is home to the Savoie Mont-Blanc University, the IUT and an engineering school. You can consult our Higher Education file in Annecy to find details of these courses.
The libraries and MJC
Annecy-le-Vieux has two libraries and a Youth and Culture Centre:
- The Pommaries library: 13 Avenue des Pommaries.
- The Tilleuls library: 12 Allée des Tilleuls.
- The MJC des Carrés : Avenue des Carrés : Official website.
Sports facilities and clubs
If you want to practice or learn a sport, Annecy-le-Vieux is the ideal town for it. There are many clubs, fields and gymnasiums and you can practice a lot of sports: rugby, sailing, football, tennis, rowing or baseball.
More information on the sports facilities and clubs in Annecy le Vieux.
L’Ancileviennerie: a beautiful popular festival
The programme for these two days is based on numerous activities:
- Concerts of traditional music with lunch and dances in the evening. A big meal will be held on Saturday evening and Sunday lunchtime with all the actors and the public.
- Musical strolls with a folkloric repertoire reminiscent of Savoyard traditions.
- Farm animals will be honoured with a parade of cows, chickens, geese, sheep, goats, pigs and horses. Sheep shearing and gardening lessons for children and cowbell ringing are also on the programme.
- Demonstrations of agricultural activities and food preparation: bread baking, wheat threshing, tasting of regional cheeses: tome, raclette and reblochon.
Practical info: In the Albigny district on Saturday from 7 pm, and on Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm. Meals are not free.
The festival attracts more than 20,000 spectators, it is advisable to park in the car park of the church of St. Bernadette and on the park Charles Bosson.
The market of Annecy-le-Vieux
Car parks near the lake
The following free car parks are available to access the lakefront in Annecy-le-Vieux:
- Along the Albigny beach (there are spaces for campervans).
- The stadium car park, next to the tennis courts.
- Along the road to Veyrier-du-Lac (some spaces are in the blue zone).
- The underground car park near the post office in Annecy-le-Vieux.