MSFS Annecy Photogrammetry Scenery

Delve into the heart of the French Alps with the MSFS Annecy Photogrammetry Scenery add-on, a meticulously crafted representation of Annecy, the "Pearl of the French Alps." This freeware mod enhances the realism of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, inviting pilots to explore the dynamic landscape ...

A dense urban area with red-roofed buildings surrounds a central train station, with a curved modern structure and a large park near a lake.

A sprawling cityscape with dense urban areas, a visible airport runway, and a large lake is surrounded by green hills and distant mountains.

A large city with dense residential buildings surrounds a stadium complex, with a lake and mountains visible in the background.

A dense European cityscape with red-tiled roofs and several prominent churches is surrounded by green hills and distant mountains.

5/5 (1) 213 downloads Flight Simulator 2020

Flight Simulator 2024

France

File: msfs-annecy-photo.zip
Size:2.15 GB
Scan: Clean (29d)
Access:Freeware
Content:Everyone

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Annecy Photogrammetry Scenery

5/5 • 213 downloads • 2.15 GB • Clean (29d)

Expert Overview

In my decades of flight simulation work, I’ve rarely encountered a freeware mod that captures Alpine charm as precisely as this Annecy photogrammetry scenery. It seamlessly recreates the French Alps' signature landmarks, from the dramatic mountain contours to the shimmering expanse of Lake Annecy, delivering a photoreal environment enriched by detailed buildings and meticulous terrain rendering.

During my test flights, I found the dynamic LOD management and improved colorimetry enhance performance without sacrificing quality. Points of Interest like the Menthon-Saint-Bernard castle and Annecy’s notable basilica add extra immersion, while smooth day-to-night transitions round out this mod’s polished feel. For simulator enthusiasts seeking a high-fidelity Alpine journey, this add-on provides both impressive visuals and steady framerates, making it a must-try expansion for virtual pilots.

This mod was installed, tested and reviewed by Adam McEnroe for Fly Away Simulation. Adam is an FS mod expert. Read his bio here.

Key Features

High-resolution photogrammetry captures the essence of Annecy, showcasing detailed models of the basilica, the palace, and the vibrant cityscape.
Optimized package for enhanced performance, including a significant reduction in texture files and CPU load, ensuring smoother flights.
Dynamic LOD (Level of Detail) management for consistent framerate across varying altitudes and viewing distances.
Integration of POIs (Points of Interest) such as Menthon-Saint-Bernard castle, enriching the flight experience with recognizable landmarks.
Improved colorimetry and lighting, delivering realistic day-to-night transitions and reducing visual artifacts.

Photogrammetry, a process of scanning real-world objects and environments to create 3D models, breathes life into the simulator. This technology ensures that the Annecy scenery mod not only enhances visual fidelity but also accurately reflects the urban and natural landscape, allowing pilots to experience the city's unique charm from the skies.

Nearby Airports

To fully experience the scenic beauty of Annecy and its surroundings, consider taking off or landing at these nearby airports:

Annecy Mont-Blanc Airport (LFLP): Located just a short flight from the city center, this airport offers a challenging approach with breathtaking views of Lake Annecy.
Chambéry Airport (LFLB): Nestled in the heart of the Alps, Chambéry serves as a gateway to the region's ski resorts and offers pilots a picturesque route to Annecy.
Geneva Airport (LSGG): Offering international connections, Geneva Airport lies in proximity to Annecy, providing an ideal starting or ending point for international flights exploring the French Alps.

Installation: Download the archive and extract it; copy both thalixte-annecy and thalixte-menthon folders into the MSFS Community folder.

Images & Screenshots

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Aerial view shows a densely built city surrounding a large lake, with scattered clouds casting shadows over urban and green areas.

A small single-engine aircraft flies over a historic European city center with red-roofed buildings, a castle, and a winding canal.

A sprawling city with a large airport sits beside a lake, surrounded by green fields, forests, and scattered clouds overhead.

A large lake with calm water reflects sunlight, bordered by a densely built town with red-roofed houses and tree-lined streets.

A small high-wing aircraft flies above a lakeside city with red-roofed buildings, green parks, and surrounding forested hills.

A city with red-roofed buildings sits beside a green park and a lake, with forested hills rising in the background.

A coastal cityscape features a large waterfront building surrounded by trees, with sunlight reflecting off the water and hills in the background.

Aerial view shows a sprawling city bordered by a reflective lake, with industrial buildings, residential areas, and dense patches of forest.

A densely built city stretches along the edge of a large lake, surrounded by forested hills and distant snow-capped mountains at sunset.

A cityscape with dense buildings and red rooftops stretches toward a large reflective lake, surrounded by hills and scattered clouds.

A calm lake reflects scattered clouds and a golden sunset, with a forested hillside and distant village along the shoreline.

A cockpit view shows an aircraft banking over a European town with red-roofed buildings, a church, and a large lake bordered by mountains.

A castle stands among dense green trees in the foreground, overlooking a lake with distant hills and scattered villages under a blue sky.

A sprawling town or city is seen at night from above, with winding roads and dense clusters of glowing streetlights.

About the Developer: Thalixte

This mod was developed by Thalixte.

Thalixte is a developer that has focused on creating photogrammetry and scenery packs for the latest Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2020 release. All of this developer's releases have received fantastic feedback from many users on various flight sim websites including Fly Away Simulation.

Based in France, the developer tends to focus on creation of European packs however some "further afield" packs have also been created.

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The developer of this mod/add-on (Thalixte) has worked hard in order to produce this freeware creation. If you enjoy and make use of this release, why not donate to the developer to help support their projects?

Installation Instructions

Most of the freeware add-on aircraft and scenery packages in our file library come with easy installation instructions which you can read above in the file description. For further installation help, please see our Flight School for our full range of tutorials or view the README file contained within the download. If in doubt, you may also ask a question or view existing answers in our dedicated Q&A forum.