Tourism and culture on Sunday

In the Annecy region, Sundays are ideal for visits and discoveries thanks to the many places and monuments. You can take advantage of this to visit museums, castles and other wonders of our towns. Here is the list of places open and accepting visitors on Sundays. If you know of any cultural places open to the public that can be visited on Sundays and you would like to share them, please contact us.

Basilica of the Visitation

The Basilica of the Visitation in Annecy is open on Sundays all year round to visitors from 7am to 12pm and 2pm to 7pm, 6pm in winter. Information on 04 50 45 22 76.

Further information: basilique de la visitation

Convent of Saint Joseph

The convent of Saint Joseph in Annecy (10 place aux Bois) is open every Sunday from 10 am to 11.30 am and from 2 pm to 5.30 pm. If you wish to visit it, you will have to call 04 50 45 03 30 beforehand.

Palais de l’Isle

The Palais de l’Isle in Annecy is an exhibition and interpretation centre located in the old prison district. It is open on Sundays from October 1st to May 31st from 10 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm.

More info: palais de l’Isle

Lake Annecy Ecomuseum

A museum of the history of Haute-Savoie and of daily life in the past, the ecomuseum is located in Sévrier (Place de l’Église). It is open on Sundays from1 May to 14 September from 2pm to 6pm.

For more information call 04 50 52 41 05.

Castle of Montrottier

The Château de Montrottier is located in the commune of Lovagny and can be visited on Sundays from 15 March to 15 October from 2pm to 6pm.More information: Château de Montrottier

Castle of Menthon Saint Bernard

The castle is open to the public from May to September, from 2pm to 6pm and from 12pm to 6pm in July and August. You can consult the castle’s website for more information: www.chateau-de-menthon.com