Heart of the Lake – 1h15 Big Lake

Visit Lake Annecy’s Big Lake while learning its history
Are you visiting Annecy and want to discover its superb lake? Hop aboard our boats for a 1 hour 15 minute Heart of the Lake cruise!
Departing only from Annecy and with no stopovers, this narrated cruise lets you explore the Big Lake area. This boat trip is ideal for admiring Talloires Bay and Duingt Castle, two of the lake’s jewels. Available from December 1 to February 28.
Professional commentary will introduce you to all the main points of interest around Lake Annecy and share its history.
Book the Heart of the Lake cruise
Duration
The narrated Heart of the Lake cruise lasts 1 hour 15 minutes, with no stopover.
Boarding
Boarding takes place up to 15 minutes before departure, at Quai Bayreuth.
Fares
- Adults: €20.50
- Children (ages 4–12): €14
- Children (ages 0–3): €2
- Pets: €5
Ticketing
Tickets can be purchased at the physical ticket office in front of the boats, at the souvenir shop, or directly online.
Book your Heart of the Lake cruise
Practical information
Tickets can be purchased:
- online via our booking system,
- directly on site at 2 Place aux Bois, Annecy at the souvenir shop,
- at the blue ticket offices on the Bayreuth or Napoléon quays.
For children aged 0–3, the fare is €2.
For children aged 4–12, the fare is €14.
Boarding takes place 15 minutes before departure. We recommend arriving early.
We have regular schedules during the summer season; however, they are subject to change. We recommend checking the booking calendar.
The route in detail
