About the hotel

Set on the banks of one of the most picturesque lakes in the French Alps, Abbaye de Talloires has maintained a fairytale atmosphere throughout the centuries, with its 17th century stones reflected on the lake's clear waters. More than just a hotel, Abbaye de Talloires is a charming haven of serenity and refinement.

Spend time on the private pontoon by the lakeside while sipping delicious cocktails and listening to the sounds of the piano, or take a ride in the hotel's motorboat and admire the surroundings of the lake from the waterside.

Sample original, inventive gourmet cuisine, accompanied by exceptional wines from the abbey's historical cellar. Served in the perfect settings of dining rooms or sun-dappled terraces, the culinary and regional specialities promise to enchant the senses at the best gourmet hotel in the French Alps, absolutely perfect for a romantic spot! 

Hotel Facilities

Talloires is known as the 'Pearl of the Lake' because of its breathtaking location which lends itself to a host of sporting options.

The hotel offers the following features:

• Watersports
• Tennis courts
• Golf nearby
• Piano bar
• Restaurant
• Terrace
• Event space
• Wellness centre & spa
• Jacuzzi & sauna

Room options

All the rooms offer breathtaking views of the peaceful lake, stunning mountains or historical gardens. Combining old-style architecture with modern facilities, each room is individually decorated. Suite Jean Reno is often used as a wedding suite while the Prior's Room is a classified monument that charms guests with its mystical atmosphere.

Rooms also boast the following amenities:

• Satellite TV
• Minibar
• Private in-room safe
• Telephone

Dining

Sample original, inventive gourmet cuisine, accompanied by exceptional wines from the abbey’s historical cellar. Served in the perfect settings of dining rooms or sun-dappled terraces, the culinary and regional specialities promise to enchant the senses.

• Aux Jardins des Delices main restaurant – excellent haute cuisine with a menu that changes every two months
• Cezanne Terrace – brasserie menu during the summer, light meals on the terrace
• The Piano Bar – in the vaults of the ancient abbey, this romantic setting is perfect for sampling fine wines and sophisticated cocktails

Things to Do & Local Attractions

• Talloires is known as the 'Pearl of the Lake' as a result of its breathtaking location that allows visitors to enjoy many sports activities. A long list of water sports is available such as hiking, mountain climbing, biking and tennis. Two 18-hole golf courses are nearby.
• During the winter, the region of Savoie offers an abundance of winter sports and there are several ski centres located within an hour's journey. Annecy, only a short distance from the hotel, is a beautiful old town with historical and cultural attractions and a daily market.
• Staying at l'Abbaye de Talloires does not mean you'll just enjoy the pleasures of a magic, natural site, but you will also take part in its long history and make the most of being surrounded by a wealth of cultural attractions and events.
• For several years now, l'Abbaye regularly welcomes different artists, musicians, painters or sculptors who add to the hotel's and area's cultural heritage.
• There are concerts throughout the year, including classical music and jazz, as well as regular painting and sculpture exhibitions in the Grand Gallery, which change every month.

Insider tips

• To gain the best view book the Jean Reno suite
• Room 23 and suite 55 are the best available
• Try the veal sweetbreads, crayfish and crisp white sandwich loaf and emulsified bisque infused with tarragon – they’re the best in the restaurant
• Ask the hotel about their wine tastings
• Sit back and relax with a chilled bottle of wine on the private pontoon
• Try one of the sporting activities available (most are included in the room price

Business Facilities

• WiFi access throughout hotel
• Phone, fax, photocopier available
• Meeting, conference space

Romance at Abbaye de Talloires

• Romantic canals
• Menthon st Bernard Castle
• Private pontoon
• Sauna and jacuzzi
• Beauty treatments
• Horse-riding
• Walks
• Boat trips
• Cookery courses
• Picnics
• Swimming in the lake
• Hot-air balloon flights