For a taste of the region to take home, head to Les Halles de Menthon. This curated village grocer champions local producers, stocking everything from exceptional cheeses and charcuterie to freshly caught perch, féra and omble chevalier straight from Lake Annecy's fishermen. There's a great selection of local wines, too, and even raclette sets available to borrow.

A fixture on Lake Annecy since the Belle Époque, Palace de Menthon is set within six hectares of lakeside gardens in Menthon-Saint-Bernard, including a private beach, marina, spa, and sweeping views across the lake towards the Alps. Come for a lunch on the terrace or check into one of the 66 rooms and suites and make a weekend of it.

On the white shores of Lake Annecy, Abbaye de Talloires occupies a former Benedictine abbey with a history that stretches back nearly a thousand years. Today, the landmark building houses 37 rooms and suites, many overlooking the lake, the cloister, or the gardens. Even if you're not staying overnight, it's worth stopping by for lunch on the lakeside terrace, a glass of wine from its award-winning cellar, or simply to soak up the atmosphere of one of Annecy's most storied addresses. 

An hour away from Megève, tucked away on the shores of Lake Annecy is the Auberge du Père Bise. Charming and ever-so idyllic; sleep, dine and relax at this dreamy spot. To say the setting is incomparable is an understatement...