Rose des Neiges Philippe Rigollot, the local famous Pastry Chef (Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2007 and World Champion Pastry Chef 2005) has 2 tea rooms in Annecy (one Place Volland and one Rue Jean Jacques Rousseau). Rose des Neiges is perfect during winter time with its chic pink cosy atmosphere, cakes, nice hot chocolate or […]
Chez Mamie Lise Chez Mamie Lise is probably one of the best restaurant for cheese specialities or lake fish in Annecy Old Town. It is set in a typical chalet it has a warm local atmosphere. You have 3 rooms: “le Sarto” the place where the vineyard staff used to meet, “La Cosena” the Savoyarde
Chez Ingalls Chez Ingalls is a lovely restaurant, a bit hidden in the city center of Annecy, not far from the train station, it offers fresh dishes according to the seasons. They serve traditional French cuisine made with local products with a touch a world cuisine and spices. They are opened since 2004 and you
Maison Cailler/Chocolate factory Maison Cailler/Chocolate factory is located in Broc, Switzerland, approximately 2 hours drive from Annecy, you can visit the oldest Swiss chocolate factory. There is a big free parking but it can be very busy during the holidays. As soon as you step out of the car, you will smell chocolate in the
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Gruyère City Gruyère City is a charming small medieval town in Switzerland, approximately 2 hours drive from Annecy. It is a nice drive along lake Leman first then in the Swiss country side. The Gruyère Castle surmonting the medieval town is remarkable for its imposing architecture and its historical collections. The town itself has so
Bistrot 1903 Talloires is my favorite village by the lake, it has also a few lovely hotels and restaurants there. Auberge du Père Bise is probably one of the best table of the area, but for most people, it is very expensive, next to it, you will find the Bistrot 1903 which offers excellent
St Gervais les Bains St Gervais les Bains is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department. The village is best known for tourism, and has been a popular holiday destination because of its beauty and location since the early 1900s. It has 450 km of ski pistes, reputed to be the third largest domain exclusively in
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La Ferme Charbonnière Restaurant I enjoyed diner at La Ferme Charbonnière Restaurant with my favorite American Monchus (thanks Karen for the lovely photos!) and a friend and his mum. The farm is in Menthon St Bernard, aprroximately 15 min drive from Annecy center, after Veyrier du lac, on the way to Thônes, in front of
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Visit of a cheese farm in Semnoz Here is a post about my visit of a Cheese farm in Semnoz. I visited the lovely GAEC Les Noisetiers (making AOP Abondance cheese) with cows milk. We were welcomed by the Jacquot family, the summer farm is between the top of Semnoz (combe du Villard) and
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