Annecy Carnival

Annecy, with the canals running through its historic heart, is nicknamed the Venice of the Alps. This name is reinforced when the end of winter arrives and with it the Venetian Carnival weekend…

Several hundred masks wander slowly and freely through the streets of Old Annecy, posing, parading, and gathering on the carnival podiums.

Nobody knows who is behind these masks and these sumptuous and strange costumes, so well highlighted by the colours of the walls of the old quarters.

Hundreds of photographers gather to take the most artistic picture and to highlight the colorful palettes of the costumes.

Parents and children alike are amazed by the beauty of this carnival and the curiosity of the masks and costumes!

The Italian atmosphere is not far away!