Le P芒quier (The Pasture), Annecy (must see)
Paquier is the Arpitan word for pasture. In Annecy the Paquier is a huge landscaped meadowland of 18.5 acres. It has an esplanade bordering Lake Annecy offering a stunning view of the lake and mountains. It is part of a network of parks and gardens including the Gardens of Europe, the Imperial Palace gardens and the beach of Old Annecy.
There is a legend, popularized by the writings of Canon Claude-Antoine Ducis. In 1892 he wrote in La Revue Savoisienne that the P芒quier was a land grant by the lady Mossiere for the "antics" of the children of Annecy. However, there is no official record of such a donation.
A more likely story is that of Count Bernard VI de Menthon. In 1613 it is recorded that he gave a large part of the Paquier to the children of the city "from a large meadow called Paquier." The count was a colonel of the Annecy regiment. The "children" were actually a "company of knights shooters" practicing archery in the field.
The Paquier included the Gardens of Europe peninsula. It is currently separated from the peninsula by the Vasse canal. The peninsula and the meadow are connected by the iron footbridge, Bridge of Love.
The Paquier stretches along the avenue du Petit-Port by the beach of Albigny with its tree-lined lawn, past the marina to the promenade to Veyrier-du-Lac. On the opposite side of the avenue are buildings and parking lots, shopping and a campsite.
A must attend event of the Paquier is the annual Lake Festival, featuring fireworks and music in august. There have been military olympic events, triathlons, marathons and Tour-de-France races.
There is a legend, popularized by the writings of Canon Claude-Antoine Ducis. In 1892 he wrote in La Revue Savoisienne that the P芒quier was a land grant by the lady Mossiere for the "antics" of the children of Annecy. However, there is no official record of such a donation.
A more likely story is that of Count Bernard VI de Menthon. In 1613 it is recorded that he gave a large part of the Paquier to the children of the city "from a large meadow called Paquier." The count was a colonel of the Annecy regiment. The "children" were actually a "company of knights shooters" practicing archery in the field.
The Paquier included the Gardens of Europe peninsula. It is currently separated from the peninsula by the Vasse canal. The peninsula and the meadow are connected by the iron footbridge, Bridge of Love.
The Paquier stretches along the avenue du Petit-Port by the beach of Albigny with its tree-lined lawn, past the marina to the promenade to Veyrier-du-Lac. On the opposite side of the avenue are buildings and parking lots, shopping and a campsite.
A must attend event of the Paquier is the annual Lake Festival, featuring fireworks and music in august. There have been military olympic events, triathlons, marathons and Tour-de-France races.
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Le P芒quier (The Pasture) on Map
Sight Name: Le P芒quier (The Pasture)
Sight Location: Annecy, France (See walking tours in Annecy)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
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Sight Location: Annecy, France (See walking tours in Annecy)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Annecy, France
Create Your Own Walk in Annecy
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Annecy's Historical Buildings Walking Tour
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The Annecy Cathedral, originally built as a convent in the 16th century, has undergone various... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
The Annecy Cathedral, originally built as a convent in the 16th century, has undergone various... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Annecy Introduction Walking Tour
A Roman column in the Place des Romains in Annecy commemorates the founding of the Roman settlement of Boutae in 50 BC. When the Roman empire collapsed, Boutae was deserted. A new settlement formed in the 8th century called "Anniciaca". The name "Annecy" is derived from the name of the top man of the city, "Aniciacus".
In the middle ages Annecy and Savoy belonged... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
In the middle ages Annecy and Savoy belonged... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles