We would call it the prettiest concept store in town. Sitting on Rue de la Poste, come to Biutiful for its curated selection of beauty, home decor, and lovely jewellery – think of Aesop and Astier de Villatte – from all around the world.

Five minutes from Annecy station on Rue de la Gare, Dip is the all-day hangout that works as a Lebanese-leaning small-plates restaurant and a serious coffee shop. The cult order is the purple yam latte, but the kitchen is the real draw: vegetable-forward shared plates that feel fresh and generous, built for long tables and longer evenings. The mocktails are properly considered, the wine list short and sensibly priced. 

Small, stylish and brilliantly located, La Cour du 6 sits just minutes from the lake, the old town and the station. Its 21 thoughtfully designed rooms showcase the work of local artisans through marble, ceramics and handcrafted ironwork, while the lively brasserie downstairs is reason enough to drop by, whether you're staying overnight or not.

We believe that Annecy is at it most charming in the early morning, as the sun rises over the lake and the surrounding Alps. Better still, when the Vieille Ville comes alive with its bustling market stalls. Come hungry and leave with a tote bag full of local cheeses, cured meats, fresh produce and whatever else catches your eye.