All about Annemasse

Annemasse is situated in the Rhône-Alpes region of France, in the heart of Haute-Savoie. Its central location lies between the Mont Blanc and Lake Léman.

At the doorstep of Switzerland, between Mont Salève (1,375 m) and Voirons (1,400 m), Annemasse and its suburbs have a privileged geographical situation with natural acces to the mountain valleys of northern Haute-Savoie.

6 dynamic communities:

Ambilly, Annemasse, Etrembières, Gaillard, Vétraz-Monthoux, Ville-la-Grand, more than 60, 000 inhabitants provide a modern and friendly character.

Thanks to well-known international firms, the Annemasse region generates considerable business due to a large hotel capacity (1,400 rooms). In immediate proximity to Geneva.

French railway SNCF, aviation, and general public transport network, an international airport (Genève-Cointrin) at no more than 30 minutes away and a new highway network, Annemasse and is highly accessible.

Annemasse is an ideal place : A party with friends? Slot machines, discotheques and restaurants are waiting for you in the casino; for artistic, sport, or cultural activities, the 3 M.J.C. (youth and culture); to hold a dance, for theater or concers, the Château Rouge Cultural Centre is perfect.

Over 1,000 commerces and open markets make shopping easy and allow you to discover local products.

Annemasse is a modern town where you will discover contemporary art at La Villa du Parc. If you are more attracted by history, we invite you to visit the historical towns of la Roche-sur-Foron (15 min) and Annecy (30 min). Don’t miss Geneva Old Town, and Geneva musems and historical monuments.

For a winter holiday, downhill or cross-country skiing, or snowshoes - just 25 minutes to the closest ski resort.

During the summer holidays, numerous parks and gardens, feature many different varieties of trees, plants and flowers, and playground facilities. For fun you can go canoeing on the nearby Arve River.If you like swimming, Lake Leman is only 15 minutes away by car.
All year round: traditional leisure activities such as an Olympic indoor swimming pool, tennis, golf (3 rounds less than 10 minutes away), squash - or bowling and laser game and, why not a helicopter or plane ride to discover Annemasse’s magnificent landscape. How about paragliding?! Don’t miss the cable car up to Mont Salève!

Taste a regional specialty called “tartiflette” or even a Chinese menu? Over 500 restaurants suggest regional and foreign specialities.