If you want to shop in Annecy, you need to know which shops offer the best prices. The pedestrian cross, also known as the pedestrian zone, between rue Royale and rue Carnot, contains most of the national brands, but also quality independent shops such as cheese shops and quality caterers.
The pedestrianised city centre
The Galeries Lafayette
Annecy’s markets
- Tuesday market at Les Romains and in the old town
- Thursday market in Novel
- Friday market in the old town of Annecy
- Saturday markets in Annecy
- Sunday markets in Annecy
- Local specialities on the markets
- Places and times of the food markets
- Art markets and second-hand goods
For more information : Annecy’s markets
Galleries and shopping centres
Access can be made by bus in a dedicated area (i.e. without the risk of traffic jams) in 25 minutes. This is the best deal for holidaymakers renting, staying in a gîte 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 you where are the shopping centres on Annecy
Practical advice
For fresh food shopping, our tourist guide recommends the many markets in Annecy. You can also take the opportunity to offer a pretty bouquet of flowers composed by the city’s talented florists.
Annecy is a very touristy town with a population of over 130,000, so prices are quite high, so compare carefully . Many national brands are present (Zara, H&M, Undiz, Calzedonia, Tommy Hilfiger) but there are also small independent shops offering various products: cutlery, bookshops, tableware, caterers and florists.
Finally, as public parking is quite expensive, we recommend good quality public transport. Consult the map of bus routes in Annecy.