Palais de l'Ile
Palais de l'Ile
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10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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- Diego G1 contributionA timeless placeThe Palais de l'Ile is certainly one of the most beautiful places in Annecy. This historic monument dates back to the Middle Ages and can be seen free of charge from the banks of the river that surrounds it in the middle of the city. It's a must-see on any visit to Annecy. However, you need to be careful about the time of year you visit, as it can be very touristy and therefore quickly suffocating with people.Visited September 2023Written 18 October 2023
- permia65,644 contributionsWalking through timeIt’s a marvellously atmospheric and evocative space. On the Thiou, it was great to see its majestic profile as we strolled towards and around it. Its past role predominantly as a prison is highly evident. Cells and dungeons are redolent of the tough past. This function was again implemented during the dreadful years of WW II. Today it provides a fabulous home for a museum of the architecture and heritage of the city and region. And it wonderfully exhibits and describes these.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 8 November 2023
- Patricia DAmherst, Massachusetts1,897 contributionsBeautiful AreaBeautiful area to walk around and Ed’s ducks in the water as you then encounter this impressive structure. Artists were sitting on the bridge as we crossed over to enter. Self guided tour. You can scan the QR code and read about the structure in English. Old prison from the past that was reused by the Germans in WW2. Interesting to see where the prisoners carved names in the walls. Other architectural exhibits mainly in French.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 18 May 2024
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Régis1972
Lancy, Switzerland19,275 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
The Palais de l'Ile is a historic monument located in the old prison district. There are temporary exhibitions on various thematic artists throughout the year. This building, also called Les Vieilles Prisons, is built on a rocky island in Thiou. A fortified house type, it was mentioned for the first time in 1325 as being a Middle Ages prison. I don't know if you can visit it but I definitely think it's one of the most visited buildings in Annecy. Beautiful and well maintained, it is worth the detour.
Written 4 August 2023
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MItravelwriter
Detroit, MI45 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
This iconic structure is seen throughout Annency. The museum has interesting exhibits that detail the background of the building. It’s interesting to travel from room to room and take in the various displays. The museum is the perfect size for an hour’s visit. It is well worth the entry fee.
Written 14 June 2023
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Mehmet C
Ankara, Türkiye26,259 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
On December 16, we visited this beautiful and charming city. The most beautiful place is after the bridge. This historical building on the islet on the river was originally used as a customs building and has been used by different units over time. It is a very beautiful building. It is the most beautiful structure of the city. Everyone takes a photo here. We could not visit the inside.
Written 6 April 2024
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johnhouston2
Knaresborough, UK5,369 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
The Palais de l’Isle is the iconic wedge-shaped building that can no doubt be seen on most photos of Annecy.
The building is actually a museum now and well worth a look round.
Alternatively, just be like most tourists and get your camera out.
The building is actually a museum now and well worth a look round.
Alternatively, just be like most tourists and get your camera out.
Written 3 September 2023
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permia
Ireland65,644 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
It’s a marvellously atmospheric and evocative space. On the Thiou, it was great to see its majestic profile as we strolled towards and around it.
Its past role predominantly as a prison is highly evident. Cells and dungeons are redolent of the tough past. This function was again implemented during the dreadful years of WW II.
Today it provides a fabulous home for a museum of the architecture and heritage of the city and region. And it wonderfully exhibits and describes these.
Its past role predominantly as a prison is highly evident. Cells and dungeons are redolent of the tough past. This function was again implemented during the dreadful years of WW II.
Today it provides a fabulous home for a museum of the architecture and heritage of the city and region. And it wonderfully exhibits and describes these.
Written 8 November 2023
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Soyer et R
Chartres, France394 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Hotel in the city center. The entrance is original, you have to take an elevator, the reception is upstairs. We took the “Ducs” suite room, very bright and large. The only thing to review is the furniture on the living room side (sofa and armchairs, aging).
The welcome is pleasant and information is easily given to us.
A nice plus: parking is not possible on site, but the hotel supports overnight parking in the two main locations (public basement).
Breakfast is sufficient and rather varied. Perhaps it would be good to review the (low-end) charcuterie
Overall, we had a very good stay at this hotel.
The welcome is pleasant and information is easily given to us.
A nice plus: parking is not possible on site, but the hotel supports overnight parking in the two main locations (public basement).
Breakfast is sufficient and rather varied. Perhaps it would be good to review the (low-end) charcuterie
Overall, we had a very good stay at this hotel.
Written 22 September 2023
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19,788 contributions
Mar 2022
This is the most iconic edifice and symbol of this cute small town. It's set at the old town entrance right on the river.
The castle dates back to 12 c, and served as a prison for many years. Today it's a small interesting museum with a low entry fee.
The castle dates back to 12 c, and served as a prison for many years. Today it's a small interesting museum with a low entry fee.
Written 14 April 2022
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Patricia D
Amherst, MA1,897 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Beautiful area to walk around and Ed’s ducks in the water as you then encounter this impressive structure. Artists were sitting on the bridge as we crossed over to enter. Self guided tour. You can scan the QR code and read about the structure in English.
Old prison from the past that was reused by the Germans in WW2. Interesting to see where the prisoners carved names in the walls. Other architectural exhibits mainly in French.
Old prison from the past that was reused by the Germans in WW2. Interesting to see where the prisoners carved names in the walls. Other architectural exhibits mainly in French.
Written 18 May 2024
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Edith B
Creteil, France145 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
This building really has an incredible history
Prison originally, then courthouse, then administrative center
We find all these traces during the visit
We also discover the history of Annecy and its surroundings and its evolution until today
Really interesting!
Must do
Prison originally, then courthouse, then administrative center
We find all these traces during the visit
We also discover the history of Annecy and its surroundings and its evolution until today
Really interesting!
Must do
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Written 17 August 2024
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Ali921
Edinburgh, UK1,541 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Probably the most iconic building in the town. Shaped like the front of a boat and never a palace. Very cheap to visit and ticket can be combined with the Chateau. Probably need less than an hour. If you use the QR code there is a lot of historical information to read.
Written 20 September 2023
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bjr, ns visitons Annecy pour les vacances de février 2018 j'ai lu sur le site de l'office du tourisme qu'il est en Strauss pourriez vs me dire si toujours possible de le visiter convenablement et si tjrs les échafaudages de l'extérieur????par avance merci.
Written 11 February 2018
Bonjour et merci pour votre message.
Le Palais de l'Île n'est plus en travaux depuis l'été dernier. Vous pouvez donc le visiter, et admirer les façades rénovées de ce monument historique. Tarifs et horaires : site web des musées d'Annecy, rubrique Informations-pratiques
Je vous invite également à visiter le Château d'Annecy (billet jumelé possible avec le Palais de l'Île) qui présente, outre la collection permanente, une exposition sur les paysages du peintre Paul Cabaud. Enfin, n'hésitez pas à visiter le Musée du film d'animation, à 5 minutes à pied, gratuit.
Bon séjour !
Written 12 February 2018
Is the Palais de I'lle still under construction? We were there in May 2017 and it was all behind scaffolding then.
Written 4 February 2018
Thank you for your message. The works have been completed. You can discover de Palais de l'Île restored on the VilleAnnecy's Facebook (post october 31st).
Best regards.
Written 5 February 2018
Where is a good place to park when visiting the old town?
Written 21 June 2015
Recommend Parking de Marie, by the Hotel de Ville.
Written 25 August 2018
Quiero saber cuanntos dias es para estar,y cuales son lo que se puede hacer,???
Written 21 January 2015
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