Whether it is about leaving a big city, wanting to find yourself in the mountains to practice sports activities, and thus Moving to Annecy to take a new job or to retire, this is an important decision and that is why we provide you with useful advice for practical life, job search, housing, as well as for your children’s education. And you will understand why more and more people are making the choice to settle in Annecy.
Finding housing in Annecy
Annecy is a city where housing for purchase or rent is highly sought after. Therefore, price levels are high and the supply is quite limited, especially for rentals. However, there are possibilities to pay a lower rent. If you wish to buy your housing, depending on the neighborhoods of Annecy, prices vary greatly. Areas close to the lake or the Old Town are very popular. Near the Place des Romains or in the municipalities of Seynod or Cran-Gevrier, prices per m² are more affordable. We present our advice for buying a home.
But before anything else, you need to plan your move, by anticipating the steps to take, those to do on the day itself, and those after your move-in.
By analyzing the real estate market for purchase or rent, you will be able to know how to find housing in Annecy while taking advantage of opportunities and our advice.
School education: a wide choice
Nurseries, kindergartens, schools, colleges, high schools, higher education: the educational structure offer is significant in the Annecy basin. However, the attractiveness of the area requires anticipating registrations for your children. We offer files to help you choose according to the school level:
- Nurseries and childminders: the allocation of places and registration in nurseries follows a schedule proposed by municipal services. You may benefit from financial aid under certain conditions. For finding childminders, you need to contact the Childminder Relays. There are also other structures for the care of young children.
- Primary and secondary education: with more than 30 schools and 29 kindergartens, Annecy can accommodate nearly 10,000 students. Registration for the small section of kindergarten and CP must be done at the Annecy town hall during the month of April. For secondary education, you can choose between public and private education. Registration for college and high school also follows a specific schedule.
- Higher education in Annecy: 8,000 students are present in the three poles of higher education through the University Savoie Mont Blanc, public higher education institutions, and private institutions. Highly selective schools like Les Gobelins and Science Po Grenoble offer highly sought-after training.
We advise you to anticipate your children’s school registrations well in advance of your move by consulting our file on education in Annecy.
Job search
The job market is very active in Annecy. It is easier to get hired than in other cities. Industry, tourism, and digital companies are very present and experiencing strong economic growth. Annecy has large companies and public administrations that are constantly hiring, such as: the city of Annecy, the Grand Annecy agglomeration, the industrial company NTN-SNR, the Entremont group, and the IT services company SOPRA.
The temporary work sector is also very dynamic. There are also associations to help young people and vulnerable populations in their job search. Find our file to find a job in Annecy.
The Annecy region has a specificity in the form of specialization in two sectors: animated image and outdoor sports industry. By relying on the International Animation Film Festival, many start-ups and larger companies have specialized in video games, cartoons, communication, web and mobile agencies. You can find great opportunities in animated image.
The outdoor sports industry includes major sports brands: Salomon, Oakley, Millet, Patagonia, Impex, SNC, Rollerblade, Eider, Fusalp, The North Face, which have structures in Annecy. This concerns more than 2,200 jobs.
Before finding a job, it is advisable to do internships to enhance your CV and gain initial experiences in the workplace. Once settled in Annecy, there are also many opportunities to change jobs.
Practical life advice
Your decision is made, you have chosen to live in Annecy. This city offers multiple services to the population to meet your needs.
- Are you looking for a taxi or a VTC?
- Do you want to know where to throw your waste?
- Do you need a crisis card, a passport, an identity card, or to go to the SPA if you have lost your pet? You need to know where to do your administrative procedures.
- Enjoy the cultural facilities, it is the assurance of having fun and spending good times.
- Do you need a good plumber due to water damage?
- Summer is coming, you are determined, you want to build your pool.
- Is your internet connection not fast enough? You need to connect to fiber optic.
- Need to read a good book without buying it? Head to the libraries of Annecy.
- Your new home cannot accommodate all your belongings. The storage unit is a practical solution to help you out.
Discover all our advice in the file Practical Life in Annecy.
We hope that your move to Annecy goes as smoothly as possible. And that you can enjoy the many sports activities available in this area.
