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Impérial beach beside Lake AnnecyGuilhem Vellut from Annecy, France · CC BY 2.0

What to do · Annecy

Impérial Beach

A supervised grass beach on the north shore of the lake, within walking distance of the centre along the promenade · €4 in July and August.

InformationFrom €4 per person in season
From
€4 per person in season
Duration
3 h
Season
Supervised July – August
Who it's for
Families

What it is

A grass beach beside the lake, at 30 avenue d'Albigny, at the end of the promenade leaving from the Jardins de l'Europe. It has lifeguards and play equipment, and you get there on foot, by bus or on the cycle path.

Price and hours

From 4 July to 31 August 2026 entry is charged from 10:00 to 19:00: €4 at the standard rate. Outside those hours and dates, access is free, without supervision.

Keep in mind

Animals are not admitted. For safety, the trampolines and the slide beside the beach are prohibited. The lake water is cold outside July and August.

Tips

  • Go in the morning In the afternoon it fills up; at ten there is room on the grass and the water is still.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Impérial beach cost?

€4 in July and August, from 10:00 to 19:00. The rest of the time it is free and unsupervised.

Can you go with a dog?

No, the beach does not admit animals.

As a family

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

A fondue served on bread with potatoes, cold meats and salad© Le FrétiFondue and raclette

Le Fréti

Restaurant · Annecy · €€€€

What to order: a fondue or the wheel raclette; at lunchtime, the dish of the day.

Cheap eats

Old Town Market

Market · Annecy · €€€€

What to order: Savoy cheese, bread and fruit for a picnic at the Pâquier.

The restaurant's dining room© Le Clos des SensSpecial meal

Le Clos des Sens

Restaurant · Annecy-le-Vieux · €€€€

What to order: the tasting menu; in summer, dinner on the terrace under the chestnut trees.

To stay nearby

The hotel facade among gardens, with the lake and mountains behind© Les TrésomsSpa hotel

Les Trésoms

Lake view · Spa with indoor and outdoor pool · La Rotonde restaurant, starred · Clef verte label

Dogs welcome

Why we like it: A hotel with a spa and a starred restaurant on the slope of the Semnoz, above the lake and a few minutes from the centre of Annecy, with pools and a garden.

Campsite

Le Belvédère Municipal Campsite

3 wooded hectares · 90 pitches with electricity, water and drain · Chalets · Open March to October

Dogs welcome

Why we like it: A municipal campsite at the foot of the Semnoz, among trees and above the lake, 15 minutes' walk from the old town; pitches with electricity, chalets and a motorhome area.

From €18 / pitch View details
The hostel's wooden buildings among trees, with tables outside© HI FranceHostel

HI Annecy Youth Hostel

117 beds · Rooms of 1 to 5 · Open all year · Bus 15 at the door

Why we like it: A youth hostel open all year at the foot of the Semnoz, with 117 beds in rooms of one to five beds, meals and a bike garage.