The Pont des Amours

The Lovers' Bridge, in Annecy

The Lovers' Bridge is the famous romantic bridge of Annecy, which spans the Vassé canal by the lake. The Annecy audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this emblematic place, one of the most photographed and prized of the town.

The romantic bridge of the Vassé canal

The Lovers' Bridge is one of the most emblematic and romantic places of Annecy. This elegant metal footbridge spans the Vassé canal, linking the Pâquier to the Jardins de l'Europe, near the lake. Lined by a path of trees whose foliage is reflected in the water, it offers a magnificent perspective over the canal and its boats. Its poetic name, the Lovers' Bridge, and the legend that surrounds it, according to which the lovers who kiss there would remain united for life, make it a very prized place of couples and a must-see passage. Charming and photogenic, the Lovers' Bridge embodies all the romanticism of Annecy, the Venice of the Alps.

What to see

You admire the elegant metal footbridge that spans the Vassé canal, linking the Pâquier to the Jardins de l'Europe, lined with trees reflected in the water, with its magnificent perspective and its romantic legend. The Lovers' Bridge embodies the romanticism of Annecy. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Lovers' Bridge spans the Vassé canal, between the Pâquier and the Jardins de l'Europe, in Annecy, reachable on foot. It is a public passage freely accessible. It is particularly beautiful and photogenic in fine weather and in the evening light.

Why does the Lovers' Bridge of Annecy bear this name?

According to the legend that surrounds it, the lovers who kiss there would remain united for life; this romantic bridge spans the Vassé canal, linking the Pâquier to the Jardins de l'Europe, near the lake.

Where is the Lovers' Bridge?

Between the Pâquier and the Jardins de l'Europe, by Lake Annecy, in France.