Charvonnex, a small village about ten kilometres north of Annecy, is located in the canton of Annecy-le-Vieux and is part of the arrondissement of Annecy, Prefecture of Haute-Savoie. With a surface area of 471 hectares, Charvonnex varies from 500 to 741 metres in altitude, passing through the main town at 580 m.
Geographical location
Cultural facilities
The library is located in the town hall at 585 route du chef-lieu.
Schools in Charvonnex
The commune has 3 separate school buildings for primary education, located in the main town, with a current population of 94 pupils. Address: 663 Route de l’Église, 74370 Charvonnex.
Shops and boutiques
- The bar-restaurant “Le Clémone” at 945 route d’Annecy, 74370 Charvonnex.
- The Pays de Fillières bakery at 1009 Route d’Annecy, 74370 Charvonnex.
- Numerous construction, transport and public works companies are based in this commune.
- A fruit and vegetable sale is offered on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9am to 12pm in the bakery car park in Charvonnex.
Monuments and natural or historical places
Charvonnex has a number of historical and natural sites that you can visit:
The Parmelan mountain
The Sous-Dine summit
The Fillière
The Maginot Line of the Alps in Charvonnex
The Saint-Jean Baptiste church in Charvonnex
Top rated hotels
Depending on your budget, we have selected five hotels near Charvonnex that offer excellent value for money. They have very good customer reviews:
Logis hotel Annecy nord – Argonay
Hotel F1 Annecy Argonay
La Grange des Pères
B&B Hotel Annecy
Hotel de Novel

Located in the north of Annecy, close to the motorway exits, this beautiful hotel offers well-equipped rooms, free underground parking and a restaurant serving quality home cooking. It is a convenient starting point for sightseeing in the region and costsfrom €95 per night.
Services & Administration
Waste disposal centres
Les Ollières waste collection centre:
- Open from 1 November to 31 March: Mondays from 1.30 to 4.30 pm, Tuesdays to Fridays from 9 am to 12 pm and from 1.30 to 4.30 pm. Saturday from 9 am to 12.30 pm and from 1.30 pm to 5 pm.
- Open from 1 April to 31 October: Mondays from 2pm to 6pm, Tuesdays to Fridays from 9am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm.
Villaz waste collection centre:
- Open from 1 November to 31 March: Saturdays from 9am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm.
- Open from 1 April to 31 October: Wednesdays from 9am to 12pm and Saturdays from 9am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm.
Charvonnex Town Hall
The town hall is located at 585 Route du Chef-lieu – 74370 Charvonnex.Opening hours: Mondays and Thursdays from 4 to 5.30 p.m., Tuesdays from 4 to 8 p.m. and Fridays from 2 to 4 p.m. Official website of the town hall: www.mairie-charvonnex.com