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The Old Town

The guide was updated: 2022-12-09

Stroll around the Old Town's streets and you will discover a lot of small shops under the arcades and the gates, for any style and any budget. Mid-range and expensive designers gather there, as well as numerous artisan boutiques and workshops.

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Address: The Old Town, Annecy

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Galeries Lafayette

Galeries Lafayette

This iconic, luxury shopping brand, founded in Paris in the early 1920s, has now many locations worldwide and is also in Annecy. Here, you can find all the finest fashion brands, such as Ralph Lauren, Armani, Burberry, Hermès, Dolce & Gabbana and Valentino. It also houses decoration and jewellery stores.

The Old Town

The Old Town

Stroll around the Old Town's streets and you will discover a lot of small shops under the arcades and the gates, for any style and any budget. Mid-range and expensive designers gather there, as well as numerous artisan boutiques and workshops.

Chapellerie Pochat

Chapellerie Pochat

During their honeymoon, right after the end of WWII, Jean-Pierre and Renée Pochat learnt the art of hat manufacturing and took over a hat workshop in Annecy, their hometown, which the Burdin family had run for more than 40 years. Today, in this century-old shop, you can find the most exquisite hat you have ever dreamt. Its large choice and excellent quality make this traditional and authentic boutique a must-go.

Fromagerie Pierre Gay

Fromagerie Pierre Gay

Founded in 1935, the Fromagerie Gay has become an institution in Annecy and is the heaven of cheese-lovers. Pierre Gay, the cheese maker who has run his grandparents' store since 1982, was voted "Meilleur Ouvrier de France" (Best Worker in France) in 2011, and now selects and offers only the very best Savoyard cheeses, even the ones that are not the most popular: if you want to taste the exquisite flavours of Reblochon, Chevrotin, Beaufort, Bleu and all the different goat "tommes" (an Alpine cheese), you should definitely pay him a visit.

Le Tétras

Le Tétras

This lovely shop abounding of treasures is found in the heart of the city, in an old street full of fascinating artisan boutiques selling handicrafts. Here, traditional pottery is beautifully presented to form a colourful ambience, from mugs to pitchers, vases, pots and oven dishes.

Courier Shopping Centre

Courier Shopping Centre

This shopping mall includes around 50 shops, from fashion to food, through books and decoration. You will find both French brands and multinational stores, such as H&M or Sephora. Its innovative design and its open glass canopy are also the scene for art exhibitions.

Atelier du Fleuriste

Atelier du Fleuriste

Atelier du Floriste, an astonishing flower boutique in activity since 1996, talented designers will create the most creative and beautiful bouquets to satisfy every desire of yours. Whether you need a bouquet or another kind of creation, at the Atelier du Fleuriste you will get the highest quality work, always in the respect of the environment.

Bruno Meyer Chocolatier

Bruno Meyer Chocolatier

Founded in 1985 by Louis and Huguette Meyer, this "chocolaterie" is a heaven for all the chocolate-lovers. The homemade sweets you will find here are based on chocolate coming from all corners of the world and carefully selected by Bruno Meyer and his team.

La Procure

La Procure

This lovely old bookshop offers the best of French literature, as well as Savoyard humanities and religious books. The wise advice of the staff makes this bookshop a key boutique in Annecy. Moreover, the location of La Procure is interesting if you want to take charming photographs.

Trouble Obsessionnel Culinaire

Trouble Obsessionnel Culinaire

France is the country of love, wine and also food. TOC - or "Obsessive Culinary Disorder" - is the boutique where you can give free rein to your passion and find the best accessories to help you. From molecular cuisine to the very basics, the team will know to answer all of your questions.

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