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Poisy
ℹ️Practical info — Poisy
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
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💡 Tips
- Park in Poisy and take the bus to Annecy to avoid heavy traffic and parking fees near the lake.
- The Montagne d'Âge has great local hiking without the massive crowds of the higher Alps.
- Visit the local agricultural school's shop (Lycée Agricole) for fantastic farm-fresh products.
- The Marais de Poisy is a protected wetland area; stick to the marked paths.
🍽 Food
The famous local cheese, essential for tartiflette. Buy it directly from local farms.
A delicate fish from Lake Annecy. Enjoy it at fish restaurants along the nearby lake shore.
A convivial melted cheese dish, excellent in local mountain-style restaurants during winter.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Purchase local cheeses, honey, and charcuterie straight from the producers in the area.
Pick up traditional wooden crafts in nearby alpine shops.
A calm natural wetland well-suited for birdwatching and gentle walks.
Enjoy shaded forest paths and occasional views of the Annecy basin.
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Poisy is a thriving commune in the Haute-Savoie department, located just a few kilometers west of Annecy. Perched on a plateau beneath the Montagne d'Age, the town provides dramatic views of the French Alps and, on clear days, the majestic Mont Blanc. Poisy is widely recognized for its strong ties to agriculture and environmental science, largely due to the ISETA institute, which makes the town a regional hub for vocational training in nature and farming. In recent decades, Poisy has transitioned into a popular residential area for professionals working in Annecy or commuting to nearby Geneva. Despite this urban expansion, the town has preserved its natural heritage, most notably the Marais de Poisy, a protected wetland area with diverse flora and fauna. The commune is well-integrated into the Greater Annecy transport network and features numerous hiking and mountain biking trails that weave through the surrounding forests and agricultural fields, maintaining a high quality of life for its residents.
- Location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
- Top sights: Marais de Poisy · Château de Vernod · Montagne d'Âge
- Nearby: Seynod (4 km)
- Population: ~9.291
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Rain mm | 98 | 73 | 90 | 75 | 111 | 100 | 93 | 99 | 76 | 92 | 96 | 106 |
Geography
Facts
- Elevation: 384 to 675 m
- Area: 11.33 km²
- Distance to Annecy: 6 km
- Key nature site: Marais de Poisy (Wetlands)
- Education: Home of ISETA institute
- Region: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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Sights in the town Poisy (5)
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