The Island Palace

The undisputed emblem of Annecy, proudly displayed in every tourist brochure, the Palais de l'Île manages the rare feat of being far more impressive as a photo than as an actual place you can visit. If you walk past it, admire the exterior, and keep going - you’ve already seen everything that really matters Stepping inside, any expectation of a medieval atmosphere is effectively crushed. The interior resembles everything except a medieval building. Apart from the stone walls and a few stubborn wooden doors that clearly survived by accident, almost nothing inside shows the slightest interest in the castle's actual past. The exhibition is a thrilling collection of pictures and documents about the city's recent evolution — because, apparently, that's exactly why people pay to visit a medieval monument. The single room containing something vaguely historic is the kitchen, which naturally becomes a human traffic jam, as all visitors eventually realize that this is the only place where there is anything remotely worth seeing. Taking photos here is an excellent exercise in patience (and disappointment). Navigation is another challenge. The signage is so unclear that you might skip rooms entirely (not that you'd notice) and then, without any warning, you open a door and find yourself back on the street, standing exactly where you started. This is usually the moment when tourists stop, look around in confusion, and ask the inevitable questions: "Wait... that's it? Did I miss something? Or was the visit really over before it began?" So, in conclusion, this is a perfect example of how a postcard can promise a medieval experience and deliver a (really short) walk through the Land of Boredom.

This the most iconic spot of the city. You will wait to take a photo and selfie bcz of the other tourists. One thing that I liked herez the water, very clean and they make this water running not still that's why there is no smell and clean. Must visit and see the place and surrounding

This is Annecy `s most popular place. It is beautiful during the day as well as in the evening when it is lighted. We also visited it inside. Entrance fee is Euro 6. However we did not find anything interesting - rooms with information and that`s all. During the years the house has had various functions: it has served as prison, court and administrative building. If you take a look at the opposite direction from the bridge in front of it the view it is even more beautiful - there is a small waterfall and nice colorful buildings.

Fabulous Historical Palace This is Annecy's most famous building. It is beautiful and very scenic. Highly recommend coming here to visit. Note I personally feel it is nicer in the evening once lit than

Such a beautiful spot in Annecy! We didn't go inside, but the outside area is stunning on its own. Absolutely worth visiting!

Former prison, it's a museum now and yhe entrance is free. Not so interesting but the castle itself is very cool

A castle around beautiful and clean canal, creating absolutely lovely and romantic atmosphere. Many cafes and restaurants around, you can just sit one of them and see fellow tourists go by, or go into this small museum. On Saturday when we visited, it was closed for some reason, but it opened on Sunday.

I really enjoyed the visit, and the English pamphlet was helpful. Would be nice if there was an audio-tour option. If you can only visit this or the castle, this was more interesting. It would be nice to see more artifacts in the place, maybe an old blanket and slop bucket in one of the cells? You can get a ticket that also includes the castle. Note they both close between noon and 2 pm.