The Fête du Lac in Annecy is one of Europe’s most breathtaking pyrotechnic shows, drawing over 200,000 spectators to the shores of Lake Annecy each August. What began in 1860 as a celebration honoring Napoleon III has evolved into a mesmerizing night of fireworks, music, water effects, and light choreography reflected across the lake’s pristine surface. Set against the backdrop of the Alps, the spectacle lasts over an hour and transforms the lakefront into a magical amphitheater of sound and color, making it a must-see summer event in the French Alps.