Palais de l’Île
A fortified palace in the shape of a ship on the Thiou river in Annecy, France.

📜 Historic fortified palace resembling a stone ship on the Thiou river in Annecy, France. It dates back to the 1100s and was listed as a historic monument in 1900. 🔍 Originally a residence, it later served as a prison, minting workshop, and courthouse.

Why Go

🏰 Explore a unique fortified palace.
🏛️ Contains exhibitions on Annecy’s architecture and heritage.
🚶 Explore old courtroom, dungeon, cells, and chapel.
📸 Picturesque views from the bridge.

Tips

💡 Best view of the building is from the bridge.

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