Annecy

Annecy is a commune. It is the prefecture of the Haute-Savoie department.
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.
On 1 January 2017, the former communes of Annecy-le-Vieux, Cran-Gevrier, Meythet, Pringy and Seynod were merged into the commune of Annecy.
Sister cities.
Annecy is a twin town with: