Sandra Serpero
Weekend in Annecy: Plume Travels' 7 best addresses
Annecy, the capital of Haute-Savoie, is a well-loved destination that's well worth the trip! Sheltered by mountains, Lake Annecy is one of the most beautiful places in the world, where contemplation and gastronomy are the main activities. Annecy offers a multitude of pleasures for gourmets, with its legion of fine restaurants, and is the starting point for numerous hikes for avid walkers and nature lovers, with an embarrassment of riches for sports enthusiasts. There's no need to go far - just a few hours by train from Paris, the gentle way of life is right on the lakeside. Here are our 7 addresses, chosen with the help of the Annecy Tourist Office.
Hotel
Le Palace de Menthon is ideal for a romantic weekend. A 5-star member of Relais & Châteaux, this historic luxury establishment, built in 1906, boasts 6 hectares of private parkland, a restaurant with a unique view of Lake Annecy, one of Europe's finest spas and rooms renovated in 2018 that earned it the privilege of 5 stars.
Our favorite: the suite in the private villa Lili's House right on the lake for a romantic weekend away.
Restaurants
Bon pain Bon vin: a refreshment bar, restaurant and grocery store offering pretty little plates to share in a friendly atmosphere, with well-sourced skittles to add to the fun!
17 rue Filaterie, Annecy
www.bonpainbonvin.fr
Brasserie Brunet: a charming brasserie all decked out in wood, where you can delight in the finest Savoy cuisine. Reopening for dinner on January 10, 2024.
10 rue de la Poste, Annecy
www.brasseriebrunet.com
La Ginguette des Cassines: a terrace with its feet in the water, surrounded by the mountains, where you can enjoy the sunset over a plank of charcuterie and a glass of wine.
228 route du Ponton, Talloires Montmin
www.les-cassines.com
The Philippe Rigollot chocolate factory
MOF and French pastry champion, the virtuoso Philippe Rigollot delivers high-flying chocolate creations and delicate pastries with intoxicating flavours.
1, place Georges Volland, Annecy.
www.philipperigollot.com
Places to visit
Château de Menthon: set in a breathtakingly beautiful park, this architectural gem is a source of great emotion and promises memorable walks.
www.chateau-de-menthon.com
Les Jardins Secrets: between Annecy and Aix-les-Bains, these gardens, covering over 7,000 m2, offer a highly refreshing break along flowered paths, fountains, patios and lounges. A marvel to be discovered this spring from April 7, 2024
www.jardins-secrets.com
MUST TO DO: Cycle around the lake to enjoy the beautiful scenery
