As the year draws to a close, Annecy puts on its festive best for visitors.
HIGHLIGHTS :
Christmas Markets: these bucolic little wooden chalets offering traditional and local crafts, typical Savoyard dishes and mulled wine, will be back on the banks of the Thiou and in front of the town hall from November 25, 2023. A walk with a foretaste of the festive season, to the sound of Christmas carols, not to be missed!
Enchanted illuminations: From December 2023 to the very beginning of January 2024, visitors will be able to admire an exceptional illumination of 3 emblematic buildings in Annecy's historic city center:
- Palais de l'Isle
- Notre Dame de Liesse
- the clock tower and the Faubourg Sainte-Claire passageway.
Don't miss the inauguration on Friday, December 1 at 5.30pm!
Cultural and festive activities: Santa's house, storytelling, circus performances, the enigma game at the chalet - everything is on offer to plunge you into the magic of Christmas, with something to please both young and old. Don't hesitate to pick up a copy of the full program of events in Annecy's various districts!
International Christmas at Bonlieu: because Christmas rhymes with solidarity, sharing and fraternity, the city of Annecy supports its cultural associations through this forum designed to showcase their cultural traditions and gastronomy, and to offer the chance to celebrate Christmas with products from elsewhere - a guaranteed change of scenery and a welcome good deed!