Novel neighbourhood in Annecy

Novel is a neighbourhood of Annecy built during the 1960’s and 1970’s on land previously occupied by farmland. It has many of the tallest buildings in the city, some designed by architect Maurice Novarina, as well as a church, the Castle of Novel and parks.

Below, Manoir de Novel (Castle of Novel) and its park (Jardin du Manoir de Novel).

Above, the park in winter.

Above, Place de l’Anapurna.

Above, Eglise Saint-Louis de Novel.

Below, rue Louis Armand, a pedestrian street.

Above, toro lantern in a Japanese garden.