The Cité internationale du cinéma d'animation is coming to Annecy
Where do we start?
Since the creation of the International Animation Film Festival in 1960, Annecy has steadily become the world capital of animation. It is a story spanning several decades, which finds its most fitting expression in the Cité internationale du cinéma d'animation, where heritage and innovation converge in the heart of an everyday urban setting nestled in the mountains.
"The creation of La Cité will not only be key for Annecy, but also for the world. Annecy stands as a beacon for animation and La Cité will become a center of excellence and learning." Guillermo del Toro
See you in June 2026!
Photo : ANNECY-FESTIVAL/G. Piel
Cinema
Exposition Arcane / Arcane Exhibition – Photo : ANNECY-FESTIVAL/G. Piel
Museum & Temporary Exhibitions
Photo : ANNECY-FESTIVAL/B. Aguirre
Workshops
Exhibitions
All year round, the Cité presents a host of exhibitions exploring all aspects of animation film: the Musée du cinéma d'animation with its permanent exhibition, an annual exhibition in the Manège and shorter temporary exhibitions in the Galerie.
Photo : CITIA/ S. Matter
Musée du cinéma d'animation
Photo : ANNECY-FESTIVAL/Q. Trillot
Annual Exhibition
A spectacular new exhibition every year, celebrating the popular art of animation film.
Photo : ANNECY-FESTIVAL/G. Piel
Temporary exhibitions
A more intimate setting for exploring animation in all its forms and hosting a variety of cultural events.
Workshops
Reflecting cinema, museum and exhibition programmes, the Grenier à images is a space entirely dedicated to discovering and raising awareness of animation film through hands-on activities.
Photo : ANNECY FESTIVAL/B. Aguirre
Photo : ANNECY FESTIVAL/Q. Trillot
A place to unwind, indulge, have fun and recharge your batteries
Set within a magnificent 2.6-hectare landscaped park, the Cité internationale du cinéma d'animation will be housed alongside the Halle du Haras and the Villa du Haras.
A haven of peace right in the centre of Annecy, the 2.6-hectare landscaped public park, with its hundreds of trees and plants and fountain square, connects all the various sites and is the perfect place to relax and explore.
La Halle du Haras welcomes local producers in a 1,300 m² space, which includes tasting stalls, a shared dining area and a café.
La Villa du Haras: a venue where people can meet and exchange ideas, promoting social ties and supporting community involvement.
The Cité Endowment Fund
CITIA set up an endowment fund to support its public interest project.
Résidence – Photo : CITÉ ANIMATION/A. Trichet-Laurier
By joining this fund, our patrons contribute to the conception, organisation, and running of the Annual Exhibitions. They participate to the implementation of artistic and cultural education initiatives and programmes. Finally, they take part in the creation, through organising artists residencies at the Cité, up to the presentation of their artistic work during the Annecy Festival.
Recruitment
Would you like to contribute to a major international cultural project dedicated to the heritage of animated images?
Photo : VILLE ANNECY/ Q. Trillot
Check our recruitment page on the CITIA website regularly for all the job offers posted online in connection with the upcoming opening of the Cité internationale du cinéma d'animation.
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