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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 readersHow 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 toSome readers
Getting to Annecy
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) (Link coming in 2026) Direct link to Annecy by train ( wPopularGetting 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 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 Connections to Annecy by train or bus: SNCF / Blablacar / Flixbus (https:PopularGetting to Annecy by bus from Geneva Airport
Get to Annecy from Geneva airport by bus via ALPBUS (line 272) or Check My Bus. You will find bus offers with other companies: Blablacar FlixbusPopular