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I need a VISA to come to Annecy, how do I get one?
All foreign nationals (non-EU) wishing to come to France, even for professional reasons, need to be able to present regulatory documents at the border indicating the purpose of stay, means of subsistence and accommodation conditions. Generally, unless exempted, a visa is necessary, which must be requested prior to departure from the French Embassy or Consulate in the applicant's country of residence. If you are a citizen of the European Union (EU) You don't need a visa, justPopularWhat measures have been put in place to enter onto French territory?
The measures put in place for entering French territory are indicated on the Ministry of the Interior and Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs websites. For people in transit in Switzerland, the measures applied are communicated on the France Diplomatie website.Few readers
Getting to Annecy
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Annecy 2025 infos to comeFew readersGetting to Annecy by airplane
International airports • Geneva International Airport (45 km) www.gva.ch 2 options for getting to Annecy: Transfer by shuttles (shared or private) By bus via ALPBUS (line 272) • Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (125 km) www.lyon.aeroport.com (https://www.lyonaeroports.cPopularGetting to Annecy by train
• TGV www.sncf.com 5 direct TGVs (high-speed trains) per day from Paris (Gare de Lyon) to Annecy about a 4-hour train ride • TER Numerous Regional Express Trains (TERs) link Annecy with Lyon, Valence, Grenoble, Chambéry and Chamonix. www.ter.sncf.com • Geneva train station Getting to Annecy: Transfer by shuttles (shared or private) (https://helpdesk.annecyfestival.com/en/article/getting-to-annecy-by-shuPopularGetting to Annecy by car
• By toll highway From Marseille, Lyon or Chambéry: A41 exit Annecy Centre From Paris, Geneva, Bourg-en-Bresse, Chamonix or Italy via the Mont-Blanc tunnel: A41 exit Annecy Nord. • By road From Geneva or Chambéry: D 1201 (or RN 201) From Chamonix or Italy: RN 203 • Distance from Annecy to: Geneva: 50 km Grenoble : 100 km Lyon : 140 km Paris : 545 kmSome readersGetting to Annecy by bus from Geneva Airport
Get to Annecy from Geneva airport by bus via ALPBUS (line 272) or Check My Bus.Some readers
How to get around during the Festival
How to get around during the Festival - Annecy 2025 infos
Annecy 2025 infos to comeFew readersHow do I travel around Annecy and the lake?
During the Festival, move around the Annecy agglomeration by using the shuttles, buses, bicycles, etc. For badgeholders, the Festival has set up a free express shuttle service, PRM-accessible buses and E-Rickshaws for travelling between the Festival (Bonlieu), the Mifa (Impérial Palace) and the Chambre de Métiers et de l'Artisanat (XR&Games Area): read all about the free shuttles Use theSome readersHow do I get around the city centre using the buses?
Move around the town centre and reach all the Festival venues by using the Annecy city bus service and the special offers during the Festival! As of this year, there will be more Rythmo buses 1, 2 & 3 on Sundays, and all year round! During the Festival, the 15A/B and 20 lakeside buses will be reinforced! The last departure will be at 00:45 at the Annecy Station Interchange Hub. Badgeholders Benefit from special rates on all passes by presentinPopularWhat taxi and private driver car companies are there in Annecy?
TAXIS Annecy Go – www.annecygo.fr Short trips (Annecy Station-hotels, lakeside, agglomeration, etc.) Transfers Geneva Airport/Genève Cornavin Station <Annecy Transfers Lyon Airport/Lyon Part Dieu Station <Annecy Reservations before the Festival and last-minute. Service 6:00 am to 11:00 pm. Contact by e-mail: taxi@annecygo.fr or by telephone: +33 (0)6 27 23 80 51 color ad0000 (Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM) Access) GIE TAXI ANNECY –PopularWhere can I rent a bike?
Sort-term rentals To get around the Annecy area by bike, the City of Annecy has its Vélonecy 60 minutes urban bike hire service for short-term rentals between different sites: Annecy Albigny Esplanade Paul Grimaud (Pathé) Annecy SNCF Station Annecy Quai de la Tournette Annecy Novel – Place Annapurna (Cinéma Le Mikado) Cran-Gevrier – Town Hall (La Turbine) L'Auditorium Seynod Bonlieu rue du Président Favre And even more around the lake: Vélonecy 60 minutes (http://wwFew readersWhere are the car parks in Annecy? Do you have to pay?
Find all of Annecy's car parking information (site map, prices, etc.) on the Ville d'Annecy website. During the Festival, and throughout the year, the ville d’Annecy suggests downloading the Flowbird application. This application is used in 150 French towns and allows you to pay for your car parking by telephone, and you can also extend your stay if needed. There are free relay car parks on the outskirts of AnnecyFew readersHow long does it take to travel between each different Festival site?
Please note: during the Festival week, there is a lot more traffic, travel times by car and buses may take longer than usual. It is advisable to walk or cycle. Bonlieu Annecy Station On foot: 6 min By bike: 3 min By bus: 4 min By car: 10 min Bonlieu Pathé Annecy/Centre Courier On foot: 6 min By bike: 2 min By bus: 10 min By car: 10 min Bonlieu Mifa/Impérial Palace On foot: 19 min By bike: 6 min By bus: 15 min By car: 10 min By express shuttle (Few readers