Prepare your trip

• 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, justPopular

• What 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

• How do I find accommodation in Annecy or in its surrounding area?

  There are several useful contacts to help you find accommodation. You can contact the Lac d'Annecy Tourist Information Office: Office de tourisme du lac d'Annecy https://www.lac-annecy.com/ Tel: 04 50 45 00 33 1 rue Jean Jaurès Centre Bonlieu 74000 Annecy To find lakeside accommodation ( on the outskirts of the city centre but accessible by public transport), you can also contact the Sources du lac d'Annecy Tourist Information Office: Office de toFew readers

• How do I find last-minute accommodation?

  On-site last-minute accommodation bookings: the team at the Lac d'Annecy Tourist Information Office at the Centre Bonlieu is ready to help: Sunday 9th June, 9 am to 12:30 am and 1:45 pm to 6 pm from Monday 10th to Saturday 15th June, 9 am to 6 pm non-stop.Few readers

Getting to Annecy

• Getting 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 Connections to AnnecyPopular

• Getting 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) ( The link is coming soon) Direct link to Annecy by trainPopular

• Getting 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 km All you need to know about parking on site here (https://helpdesk.annecyfestival.com/en/article/where-are-the-car-parks-in-aSome readers

• Getting 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

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• Where 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 readers

• How 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

• Consult the map of all the venues.

  The site map will be available at the end of May. Find the addresses of the various venues: Festival welcome area and Bonlieu screening room: Square des Martyrs et le de la déportation, 74000 ANNECY - MIFA: Impérial Palace, Allée de l'Impérial, 74000 ANNECY - MIFA Campus: Parking Belle-Etoile, 74940 ANNECYFew readers