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 in the summer […]
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. We were welcomed by the Jacquot family, the summer farm is between the top of Semnoz (combe du Villard) and Leschaux (their winter home). The visit of the farm
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Glacier des Alpes is probably making the best ice creams in Annecy! With the summer nothing better than a really nice ice cream! It is in the top 10 in France! Number 9 according to Trip advisor! The only problem is that sometimes, the queue there is very long so sometimes I treat myself with
Learn more about the different delicious Cheeses of Savoie. Here are the most important local cheeses: * Abondance A 10 kg round of cheese from a Haute-Savoie valley of the same name, also with some local breed of cows. A little taste of hazelnut and pineapple. * Beaufort A 40 kg round of cheese made
Here is a post about the different wines from Savoie. Savoie is renowned for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, but it is equally celebrated for its unique wines. The region’s diverse terroir, characterized by steep slopes and varying microclimates, fosters the growth of a variety of grape varieties. Savoie is predominantly known for
