Things to do in Annecy when it rains: indoor picks

Casino Impérial Palace at 32 avenue d'Albigny in Annecy, on the lakeside: slot machines, roulette, blackjack and poker, 5-star hotel and gourmet restaurant.

Castle of the Counts of Geneva on a rocky spur: alpine art, UNESCO lake archaeology, Alpine Lakes Observatory. Adult 6.50-7 EUR.

New Animated Film Museum at the Haras d'Annecy, opening 19 June 2026: 'Musées de France' collection, 450 sqm permanent exhibition, 332-seat cinema.

Medieval prison-courthouse on an islet in the Thiou, symbol of Annecy since the 12th century. CIAP, exhibitions. Adult 4-5 EUR, joint Château ticket 8-9 EUR.

Scientific, Technical & Industrial Culture Centre in Cran-Gevrier (Annecy): interactive exhibitions, workshops and events. Adult €5.50, under 18 €3.

16 lanes + restaurant + nightclub – evening leisure complex in central Annecy. Combined night out: bowling, dinner and club in one venue.

Patinoire Jean-Régis in Annecy, 58x28 m indoor rink: public sessions, Friday night disco, figure skating and hockey lessons. Municipal facility.

Indoor municipal pool in north Annecy: 25 m pool, 15 m pool, paddling pool. Adult €4.60, reduced €3.50. Open 7 days a week.

Centre with 8 racing simulators (Rally, GT, F1) and paddock area in Annecy. Race seat, force feedback, 180° screen. 15 min to 1 h sessions.

Chez El' workshop in Annecy: pottery & ceramics clinics for kids and adults, intro sessions, birthdays, gear and firing included.

Atypical games bar in Cran-Gevrier (Annecy) with 100+ board games, craft beers and Savoie meat & cheese boards. €1-drink/h or €3/person/h.

Les 4 Nemours is a classified art-house cinema in central Annecy, with 4 screens dedicated to a curated programme: art-house features, documentaries, restored clas

Megarama Annecy: multiplex in Annecy, multiplexe Megarama à Annecy, online ticketing, OV/dubbed shows. Evergreen — programme refreshed weekly.

Pathé Annecy: multiplex in Annecy, multiplexe au centre d'Annecy (environ 8 salles), online ticketing, OV/dubbed shows. Evergreen — programme refreshed weekly.

Atome Annecy: indoor climbing gym with route wall (15m+) and bouldering area, gear rental, lessons and clinics, open year-round.

Climb Up Annecy: large indoor climbing gym with routes up to 18 m, bouldering, training board, rentals, coaching and birthdays. Open daily.

L'Atelier des Énigmes Annecy: escape game in the heart of Annecy, themed 60 min rooms, 2-6 players, from age 10. Online booking.

Escape game in Sévrier on Lake Annecy: 3 themed rooms, teams of 2 to 6, board-game bar and axe throwing. From €24 per person.