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Château d'Annecy
The castle of the counts of Geneva above the old town, now a museum with a view over roofs and lake.
- Open
- Closed Tuesdays outside summer
- Price
- Paid
- Time Needed
- 1 hour
- Address
- Place du Château, 74000 AnnecyDirections
- Getting There
- Up the steps from the old town.
Why Go
The castle was built from the 12th to the 16th centuries and later served as barracks. Its museum shows regional art and the natural history of the Alpine lakes.
Nearby in Annecy
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