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L'Ecrin des vieilles prisons - Canal Annecy

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L'Ecrin des vieilles prisons - Canal Annecy provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Water view

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About this property

L'Ecrin des vieilles prisons - Canal Annecy

  • Our O'Prison apartment is ideally located along the canal and across from the old prisons. It’s just 50 metres from the lake, 500 metres from the nearest beach, and right in the heart of the Old Town’s liveliest area, with entertainment, restaurants, ice cream shops, stores, and more... In short, it’s a prime location that’s extremely popular in Annecy.
    The 36 m² apartment, freshly renovated in January 2018, is very bright and fully equipped to comfortably accommodate 4 people.
    Exceptional, highly sought-after view!!

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About the area

Located on a lake, this apartment is in Annecy Old Town, a neighbourhood in Annecy. Centre Bonlieu and Annecy Aventure are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Centre Commercial Courier and Aushopping Grand Epagny. Travelling with kids? Consider Les Passagers du Vent and La Fromagerie du Cruet. Visit our Annecy travel guide
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Annecy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

What's nearby

  • A riverside cafe with outdoor seating, a stone tower, and historic buildings.
    Palais de l Ile
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A historic square with a church, a fountain, and surrounding buildings.
    Notre-Dame-de-Liesse Church
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A riverside promenade with a clear turquoise river, a bridge with a flower-adorned railing, and historic buildings in the background.
    Jardins de I'Europe
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A riverside town with historic buildings, a castle, and a boat docked by the water.
    Annecy Castle
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A riverside scene with boats docked, a bridge, and trees.
    Amours Bridge
    5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Annecy Station
    9 min walk
  • Chambery (CMF-Chambery - Savoie)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Café des Arts
    1 min walk
  • La Galéjade
    1 min walk
  • Les Caprices D'Émilie
    2 min walk
  • Brasserie des Européens
    2 min walk
  • Créperie Bretonne
    1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is L'Ecrin des vieilles prisons - Canal Annecy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at L'Ecrin des vieilles prisons - Canal Annecy?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at L'Ecrin des vieilles prisons - Canal Annecy?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is L'Ecrin des vieilles prisons - Canal Annecy located?

This family-friendly Annecy apartment building is located on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Palais de l Ile and Lake Annecy. Church of St. Francis and Annecy Castle are just steps away. Annecy Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

L'Ecrin des vieilles prisons - Canal Annecy Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, friendly support from the owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Two weeks in Annecy --- heaven

Lake Annecy is an outdoorsperson's dream. Hiking, swimming, boating, hiking, skiing, etc...and so beautiful! This apartment is located in the old city, a five minute walk from the lake. It is also in the thick of the action---restaurants, shops, etc.---which is good at times and a little annoying when the revelers get rowdy at 3 a.m. In my mind, this is a very small price to pay for the vicinity to the lake. Tastefully renovated apartment with all the necessities. (I would recommend a fold-down shelf in the living room for folks who live out of a suitcase and a clothes drying rack.) Thank you!
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of this accommodation was amazing. We were able to enjoy the old heart of Annecy right at our doorstep and even from our windows! The apartment was perfect for us. We enjoyed restaurants just feet from our door. I would recommend this to any couple or solo travellers.
Queue for restaurant below.
Night view of prison
Night view of prison
View of Thiou River just meters from our door.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little gem in Old Town

I was contacted by the host before arrival and he was very friendly and helpful with check-in and also some restaurant recommendations. The apartment is ideally located in Old Town, nestled between and above restaurants. It is small but has everything you need and has been furnished nicely and to a good standard. I really enjoyed my stay and would not hesitate in returning or recommending.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice apartment in a very central location

Communication with the owners was efficient and clear. Apartment was clean and in a very central location. Only negative feedback is :- bedroom is very small (no space to move around the bed) and the double bed is a small double and not much use to anyone over 170cm tall- the bedding is not new. We were very hot in the small bedroom so removed the quilt/duvet from the cover and although the cover was clean the duvet was clearly stained and old- sofa bed mattress extremely uncomfortable and very worn in the middle to a point where you end up rolling from the edge to the middle. Also it slopes down from the foot to the head- no plugs in the sink in either the bathroom or the kitchen- there can often be unpleasant smells from the entrance hallway to the apartment door from the restaurant on the ground floor below, although this was not noticeable inside the apartment
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Magical view.

Great location in old city. Close to everything. Good for those travelling on foot. View out the window is a winner. The owner has supplied an effective cooling system so even in the heat it is a comfortable space (maybe one more fan for the bedroom would be good). The owner lost their property manager in the days preceding our visit so communication leading up to our stay was stressful - as no one was answering us until I called VRBO. Once that issue was sorted - the new property manager was great. Problem of note: the bathroom shower drain is clogged so even the shortest shower at the lowest pressure was impossible. This NEEDS to be addressed. Small unavoidable issue: The hall leading to the suite smells of restaurant activity but there is no smell in the suite itself. Very fresh and clean and well appointed. Diana
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super logement!

Pour découvrir le vieux Annecy vous êtes clairement situé à un emplacement idéal!!Belle expérience
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super appartement très bien situé

Marathon
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideales Appartement um Anncy kennen zu lernen

Wir haben Wohnung und Umgebung genossen. Inmitten des schönen Zentrums, direkt mit Sicht auf Kanal usw. : topp. Und trotz des Restaurants im Haus war's abends angenehm ruhig. Die gut eingerichtete Küchenzeile animiert zum selber Kochen - nach Einkauf auf dem tollen Markt. Marktes
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025