Annecy

commune in Haute-Savoie, France

Annecy is a commune. It is the prefecture of the Haute-Savoie department.

Annecy
Panoramic sight of Annecy and Lake Annecy.
Panoramic sight of Annecy and Lake Annecy.
Flag of Annecy
Coat of arms of Annecy
Location of Annecy
Map
Annecy is located in France
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Annecy
Annecy is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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Annecy
Coordinates: 45°54′58″N 6°07′59″E / 45.916°N 6.133°E / 45.916; 6.133
CountryFrance
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes
DepartmentHaute-Savoie
ArrondissementAnnecy
CantonAnnecy-1, Annecy-2, Annecy-le-Vieux and Seynod
IntercommunalityCA Grand Annecy
Government
 • Mayor (2014-2020) Jean-Luc Rigaut (UDI)
Area
1
66.94 km2 (25.85 sq mi)
Population
 (2014)
124,401
 • Density1,900/km2 (4,800/sq mi)
DemonymAnnécien/Annécienne
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
74010 /74000
Dialling codes0450
Elevation396–1,153 m (1,299–3,783 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

It is on the northern tip of Lake Annecy. It is 35 kilometres south of Geneva.

It is often known as "la Venise des Alpes" or "the Venice of the Alps".

Annecy has hosted the Annecy International Animated Film Festival since 1960.

Annecy bid to host the 2018 Winter Olympic Games but lost to Pyeongchang.[1]

On 1 January 2017, the former communes of Annecy-le-Vieux, Cran-Gevrier, Meythet, Pringy and Seynod were merged into the commune of Annecy.[2]

Sister cities change

Annecy is a twin town with:

References change

  1. "South Korean city to host 2018 Winter Olympics". edition.cnn.com.
  2. "Arrêté du 14 juillet 2016 portant création d'une commune nouvelle" (in French).