Perched high above Talloires, the Col de la Forclaz is one of the most beautiful viewpoints around Lake Annecy. The panorama is remarkable, with the lake stretching below and the surrounding Alpine peaks rising in every direction. It’s also one of Europe’s most famous paragliding spots, so chances are you’ll see colourful wings floating overhead while you take it all in. Come for the view, stay for a leisurely lunch on a terrace or linger until sunset, when the mountains catch the last of the light.

Petit Paradis serves dinner right on the shore of Lake Annecy at Angon beach, mountains rising straight across the water. Claire and Xavier took over the address at the end of 2025, continuing exactly what Xavier built here over the past decade: veal chop roasted over the outdoor fire, market vegetables, the lake's own féra and arctic char. Ask for the table at the end of the private pontoon, set right over the water among the swans, though it can't be booked and goes to whoever arrives first after 7pm. 

One of our favourite lunch spots around Lake Annecy, Aquarama sits right on the water in Angon, complete with its own pontoon for those arriving by boat. Expect a crowd-pleasing menu of sea bream ceviche, vitello tonnato, truffle pizzas, and generous plates made for sharing. 

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...