Plage de la Brune at Veyrier-du-Lac: practical information
Plage de la Brune, at Veyrier-du-Lac on the eastern shore of Lake Annecy, is not the most well-known of Annecy’s beaches, but it is among the highest-rated. It displays the Blue Flag, an international environmental label awarded each year to beaches whose bathing water, cleanliness and facilities meet strict criteria, regularly monitored. The beach features in the official label directory, and remains relatively sheltered from the heavy tourist flow of Annecy-le-Vieux.
The setting: eastern shore, facing the town
The beach sits on the eastern shore of the lake, at the foot of the Veyrier heights (Mont Veyrier at 1291m just behind), with an unobstructed westward panorama across the town of Annecy. It is this orientation that makes all the difference: you have afternoon sun, the lake taking on the colours of the sky, and the dramatic backdrop of the peaks opposite.
The main arc comprises a grassy beach interspersed with a sandy bank at the water’s edge. The lake bed descends on a gentle slope, making it a beach suited to children and occasional swimmers, unlike other beaches with abrupt entry points.
Access: bicycle, bus or car
Three arrival options:
Bicycle from central Annecy via the eastern shore cycle path, in 20 to 25 minutes. This is the most agreeable option in summer for avoiding the car (the green way in its own right-of-way follows the western shore of the lake).
Bus operated by Sibra serving the eastern shore from central Annecy, with frequent services in summer.
Car, paid parking from 1 May to 15 September (€2 per hour), quickly at capacity in peak season.
Facilities and services
Beach access is free and unrestricted, open year-round. Lifeguard supervision operates in July, August, from 11am to 7pm.
On site:
Children’s play area, showers and facilities.
Snack bar and restaurant, open in season, with light refreshments available on site.
Free floating armchair for people with reduced mobility, facilitating access to the water.
In practice, the Blue Flag guarantees excellent bathing water quality (regular analysis during the season), proper waste management, maintained facilities, bathing supervision and facilitated access for all. The label is reviewed for reawarding each year.
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Travel Book AEC CollectionWhen to visit
July, August remains high season: water temperature 22-24°C, high visitor numbers.
For those wishing to avoid crowds, June and the first half of September are the best periods: the water is still swimmable (around 20°C), the beach less crowded, and parking accessible without difficulty.
In winter, the beach remains open, favoured by walkers and cyclists for contemplative breaks. Swimming becomes impossible, of course, but Lake Annecy partially frozen (rare but possible some years) presents the site in a different light.
Three nearby beaches
Plage de la Brune lends itself to a walking or cycling route combining several bathing spots:
On the opposite shore of the lake, Plage des Marquisats, at the edge of Annecy, more urban and lively.
On the opposite shore, Sévrier municipal beach, accessible via the lakeside tour.
Further south on the same shore, Plage de Talloires, more secluded, favoured for its intimate setting.
Planning a stay in Annecy
AEC Collection selects and represents fine villas and apartments on the shores of Lake Annecy. To plan the remainder of your stay, our guide What to do in Annecy in summer brings together beaches, the green way and the heights. Plage de la Brune is accessible on foot or by bicycle from any property on the eastern shore, and by bus from Annecy. Water quality and lifeguard hours are available from the lake’s tourist information office.
By the AEC Collection team
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