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Forclaz Pass (1 147m) is not just a paradise for paragliders, but also for fine food lovers, thanks to this restaurant, which has been refurbished and extended without losing its snug Alpine appeal. Chef Florian Favario adds an increasingly creative spin to cuisine based on the best of local produce (eg lamb and piglets, home-grown vegetables, seasonal fruit). He masterfully combines wildflowers, plants and herbs, such as thyme, sage, oregano, agastache, hyssop, mint flower etc. The resulting feast of extraordinary scents elevates dishes that are already at the apex of culinary technique and k

From Lamartine to Stendhal and Maupassant, many a French author has waxed lyrical about the atmosphere of Lac du Bourget and the view over Mt Revard. For his part, Chef Alain Perrillat-Mercerot has made the lake and mountains the splendid backdrop against which he serves his delicate, creative cuisine that fervently champions the Savoie terroir. Classically trained, his high-precision preparation of freshwater fish, local cheeses and wild blueberries is second to none – choose between two carefully composed single-choice set menus. The fantastic wine list fetes local grape varieties (among oth

In a peaceful hamlet at an altitude of 600m and occupying a former 15C stronghold, the cosy, warm interior is depicted by stone walls and picture windows overlooking the Belledonne mountains. You are greeted by five immaculately laid round tables in a room bathed in light, ready for an encounter between nature and good food. Pierre Troccaz signs a carefully curated, inventive score, mingling local produce, aromatic herbs from the garden and a few well-chosen exotic notes, embodied by blue lobster flanked by a frothy espuma of Beaufort cheese and fragrant confit tomatoes. Regional specialties s

Facing the lake that was so dear to French author Lamartine, this restaurant has been setting the standard in the region since 1964. Valentin Marin anchors his cooking in this mountain and lake terrain, preparing lake fish with a particular sense of precision: Arctic char with celery and beurre blanc with pike eggs; Savoie lamb with artichoke flowers; strawberry croustillant with tarragon. The elegant contemporary decor and attentive service guarantee a romantic atmosphere.

The Auberge du Père Bise is buzzier than ever under the impetus of Jean Sulpice and his wife, Magali, who have recently masterminded a top-to-toe makeover of the premises! A keen sportsman, the chef serves delicate food that is healthy and light in a single set menu. Wild herbs, flowers and plants add contrast and colour to his creative, incisive dishes, which star a delicious roll call of fish from the lake. Served in beautiful ceramic tableware, this poetic experience unfolds in an elegant contemporary dining space overlooking the terrace and the crystal-clear waters of Lake Annecy in a sett

Michaël Arnoult has transformed Auberge des Morainières into a charming, intimate restaurant with minimalist decor overlooking the undulating vineyards and the Rhône Valley. His modus operandi revolves around fresh ingredients and respect for those who cultivated them, so choosing local producers, getting to know them and working alongside them is a priority… and that is evident in the food, from game, asparagus, suckling lamb to trout or whitefish. To cite one iconic dish: the jellied crayfish tartare served with a foamy mandarin and marigold butter and paired with cooked crayfish is elevated

Breton chef Yoann Conte discovered the meaning of brotherhood and the importance of food on the high seas. He is committed to creating "unpolished" and sincere dishes within the fine dining context. An extreme hiker in his spare time, his lakeside garden benefits from his herbalist know-how. His cooking is in his likeness: physical, down-to-earth, adventurous and with a wry sense of humour. Supported by a highly motivated team, he tirelessly refines two set menus with distinct themes: "Adopted Land" which highlights the Alpine terroir, "Native Brittany" which celebrates his homeland with preci