The history of the Annecy shopping centre dates back to 2001. Built near the lake, in the heart of the town and its iconic activities. Since its construction, the Courier shopping centre has established itself as the favourite meeting point of residents and visitors to the area. Built on the former horticultural greenhouses of Émile Courier, from whom it takes its name, it has over the years become an essential focus of the town of Annecy and the Savoie.
For valued visitors who come to enjoy tourism in the town of Annecy and its lake, for long holidays or short stays, there are over 40 shops , and the extensive Courier municipal car park with 785 parking places. To make your visit easier!
Annecy is considered THE ultimate town for sport. Make the most of your stay by taking a short brisk walk from your hotel to the Courier shopping centre. Along the way, explore the old town of Annecy and its historic sites : the Palais de l'Île, Château d’Annecy, museum of animated films, art exhibitions...
On reaching Courier, why not have lunch in one of the shopping centre restaurants, followed by a shopping spree before catching a film in the cinema?
Courier is the point of both departure and arrival for all tourist visits from your hotel.
As mentioned above, whether by bus, on foot or by bike, you’re never very far from the Courier centre when staying in Annecy!
There are good transport links between the town of Annecy and its lake and the main winter and summer sports resorts. To fully enjoy your favourite activities in the Savoie Alps: hiking, trekking, skiing, Nordic walking, etc.
Annecy has an extensive network of cycle tracks, enabling cyclists to ride easily and safely through the town and its surroundings. Among the main ones:
Please note that some of these cycle routes may be closed in winter due to snow and harsh weather conditions. You are therefore advised to enquire before setting out.
If, during your stay, you have the time and opportunity to visit the towns and villages around Annecy you can explore the cultural and historic heritage of the Savoie and enjoy some equally amazing activities.
The town of Menthon-Saint-Bernard, a municipality in France, is only 30 minutes by bike, 15 minutes by car or two hours on foot from Annecy. The pursuits offered are more or less the same as those around Lake Annecy: boat rental, sailing courses, supervised beach with paddling pool… But the strong point of this town is the medieval castle where Saint-Bernard, founder of the Petit and Grand Saint-Bernard hospices, was born. It’s the ideal visit for rainy days. From your hotel in Annecy, walk in the footsteps of André Gide and Hippolyte Taine. You can also take a lunch break away from the crowds, in this small village in the heart of Savoie
For adventurers: climbers can scale the Dents de Lanfon on class 5c and 8c routes above Talloires. For traversing, it’s a good course halfway between hiking and climbing, with a view of the lake.
The most wonderful nature reserves in the Savoie are to be found around the town of Annecy.
It’s time to escape the town and spend a day by the lake and mountains.