Gîte Les Mésanges

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

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

The terrace overlooking the Aravis range is so mesmerising, it is difficult to tear oneself away. Marie-Ange aims to serve fine regional dishes oozing with authentic flavour: pan-seared cèpes, fillets of wild perch from Lake Geneva, fillet of beef simmered in mushrooms and grandma’s potato gratin, without forgetting the wickedly lavish dessert trolley. The interior sports old wood and farming tools – charming welcome.

This restaurant – one of many (including some real juggernauts!) surrounding the lake – proves that good things come in small packages. In a compact dining area, you can enjoy dish after dish that is absolutely on point with its bold flavours, such as low-temperature egg, celery and pear, or hake, vegetable noodles and ginger-lemongrass broth. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed. It really is love at first bite... Now that you're in on the secret, you know what to do!

On the road to the mountain resorts of the Aravis range, between La Clusaz and Le Grand Bornand, this small mountain chalet needs to be marked with a pile of stones, like a cairn! In the small, inviting space done out in mountain style, there is no doubt about it: chef Adrien and maître d' Charline (all smiles) know how to delight their faithful guests. Adrien creates astonishing dishes that are full of flavour and beautifully fresh: the cold lettuce soup with cream of country bacon is a tasty sensation; tender medallions of farm-reared lamb served rare...

A luxurious and smart restaurant, a lovely terrace shaded by chestnut trees with the lake as its horizon, and modern cooking seasoned to a T mean you will enjoy your dining experience here. The chef prepares trout gravlax with asparagus, monkfish glazed with carrot and turmeric jus, and picanha of Black Angus beef with crunchy vegetables.

At the 1903 (the year the Auberge du Père Bise was established), Jean Sulpice rolls out the house signature dishes and new takes on regional classics, like this gratin of crayfish tails "new style". The particularly attentive waiting staff will guide you through the treasures of the cheese cellar. The superb rotunda with floor to ceiling windows overlooks the mythical bay of Talloires.