The 10
most expensive neighborhoods in Annecy

In 2026, Old Annecy remained the most expensive area of ​​the city. Nicknamed the "Venice of the Alps" for its canals and flower-adorned bridges, the medieval old town boasts the most sought-after renovated period apartments in the region, either in the immediate vicinity of the lake or in the iconic streets of the historic center.

Prices there range from €7,500 to €9,500 per square meter, and even higher for exceptional properties with direct lake views. Demand remains primarily driven by heritage buyers: high-end second homes, international buyers, or cross-border professionals with significant purchasing power. Sales volumes are low, but prices remain stable due to the limited supply. Poorly renovated or energy-inefficient properties (energy performance rating F or G) are now subject to significant price reductions.

Areas near Lake Annecy, with views or direct access, form one of the city's most competitive markets. Properties there are highly sought after and prices are high: villas with lake views can easily exceed €10,000/m², driven by demand that structurally exceeds the available supply on these shores, constrained by geography.

The Albigny area, within the Annecy-le-Vieux district, is highly sought after due to its immediate proximity to the lake and its amenities. Unlike the rest of Annecy-le-Vieux, which blends dense urban fabric with a residential setting, Albigny embodies the prestigious lakefront – a market apart, where prices rival those of the most desirable addresses on the lake shore.

The average price is around €7,900/m², with houses potentially exceeding €8,500/m² depending on the exact location and the view of the lake.

Annecy-le-Vieux will maintain its upscale residential positioning in 2026, but with a more balanced appeal than the historic center or the lakefront. This area is particularly attractive to families and professionals working in Geneva, thanks to its quality of life, renowned schools, and excellent transport links.

Prices generally range from €5,800 to €7,200 per square meter, depending on the micro-location, the floor, and the presence of outdoor space. Detached houses retain a high value, but sales times have lengthened when asking prices exceed the actual market value.

The Semnoz area, on the hillsides overlooking Annecy towards the mountain of the same name, offers highly sought-after unobstructed views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Detached houses are particularly valued there, with a significant price difference compared to apartments.

Pringy, a delegated municipality integrated into Annecy, is highly sought after thanks to its train station and direct access to the A41 motorway towards Geneva. Its property values ​​are steadily increasing, driven by demand from cross-border workers seeking a good balance between transport links, budget, and quality of life.

Meythet, north of Annecy, combines economic dynamism with high-quality housing: business parks, shops, and good road connections coexist with modern housing developments. The housing stock consists mainly of recently built apartments, with a few detached houses on the outskirts, popular with families due to their schools and stable demand.

Cran-Gevrier is a residential and family-friendly neighborhood, prized for its schools, green spaces, and sports facilities. It features a mix of newer developments and buildings dating from the 1960s to 1980s, primarily apartments but also some detached houses. Long considered affordable, the area is now benefiting from urban development projects and growing demand, with prices rising by approximately 8% since 2023.

Novel is a neighborhood near the Annecy University Institute of Technology (IUT), highly sought after for student rental investments and shared accommodation. Apartments are the majority, with an average price of around €4,975/m², and houses are less common, priced around €6,401/m². It is one of the areas identified as having the best rental yield potential in the greater Annecy area.

Seynod, a delegated municipality south of Annecy, offers comfortable, modern residences and all the essential services for families. It's the most affordable area in the Annecy basin, with a pleasant residential setting highly sought after by families on a budget.