Annecy / 8 photo spots
8 Instagram spots around Annecy
Annecy’s old town connects the Thiou canals with a lakeside park and mountain views. These eight stops pair waterside scenes with architecture.
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Palais de l’Île
The stone building sits on an island in the Thiou. From a nearby bridge, use the two channels and the façades behind it to give the composition depth.
Search Google MapsChâteau d’Annecy
The castle rises above the old town. Compose an exterior view from the approach and compare the large tower with the scale of the surrounding roofs.
Search Google MapsThiou canals
Along the Thiou, use the water as a line leading through the old quarter. Try a second frame focused on the colourful façades beside the canal.
Search Google MapsPont des Amours
The footbridge connects Le Pâquier with the Jardins de l’Europe. Look one way towards the lake and mountains and the other along the Canal du Vassé.
Search Google MapsLe Pâquier
This open space beside the lake is useful for a wide landscape with water and mountains. Keep some of the grassy foreground to show where the picture was taken.
Search Google MapsJardins de l’Europe
Walk through the lakeside gardens and use the trees to frame the water. Changing your position can open up a wider view towards the lake.
Search Google MapsRue Sainte-Claire
In this old-town street, photograph along the arcades rather than straight at a single building. Their repeated openings give a frame a strong rhythm.
Search Google MapsBasilique de la Visitation
The basilica stands above Annecy and overlooks the town and lake. Photograph the exterior, then look out towards the surrounding landscape from the area by the church.
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