Philippe Rigollot Pastry/Coffee shop in Annecy center is perfect for little break after touring or shopping in town. Philippe Rigollot was “Meilleur Ouvrier de France” in 2007 and World Champion Pastry Chef in 2005. He has a Coffee shop/Pastry/Chocolate in the Old Town (not far from Ibis Hotel and Place Ste Claire). The desserts are […]
Gruyère Cheese Factory, at the bottom of the lovely village of Gruyères, you can discover the secrets of the making of the famous Gruyère cheese. There is also a restaurant and a shop there, you can buy Gruyère AOP, Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP, fondue, Gruyère cream, butter, local and swiss cheeses, bakery and regional products as
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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
Gâteau de Savoie is a local cake quite easy to make, a bit like a sponge cake I guess… It was created by the Pastry Chef of Amédée VI (1334 – 1383), Comte de Savoie, Aosta and Maurienne who invited the Emperor Charles IV for diner. The cake had the shape of Savoie, the
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! 35 home made different flavors! 4.5€ for one scoop, 7.5€ for 2 scoops and 10.5€ for 3!
