Abbaye de Talloires

This place has views unlike any other hotel! It was one of the most lovely and whimsical places I’ve ever stayed. Behind the hotel is a beautiful mountain which seems to always have paragliding happening. The other side is the beautiful lake where you can sit on chairs right next to the water while you eat and drink wine. The character and history of the building was beautiful. The staff was excellent, especially the waiters and waitresses. I am vegan and my boyfriend vegetarian, they were more than happy to make us amazing meals! There is a plant based menu for dinner as well which we were so happy to see. The food is wonderful and beautifully presented. They have a nice parking lot for people who drive there and have bikes you can rent which I highly recommend. We will definitely try to return soon!

The Abbaye was a delightful and memorable place to stay right on the lake in one of the most beautiful parts, with wonderful walks and an idyllic location. The character was superbly preserved, we arrived for just a night to break up a road trip from Italy to the UK and it made a magical stopover which my 7 year old also loved. I can imagine it is glorious in blue skies, we had rain and mist which was also scenic and poetic and it was easy to see why so many poets and artists had been inspired here, including Cezanne who spent a whole summer at the Abbaye. Our room was peaceful and beautifully appointed with antique furniture and overlooked the lake. The staff at the front desk were absolutely lovely and my son will always remember Manon who gave him some colouring pencils for his birthday. The restaurant is excellent but after a long drive my husband and I preferred to have a glass of wine in the historic bar downstairs rather than formal dining, and Manon did lots of lovely little touches of hospitality such as bringing his kids menu of steak and spaghetti for him which made us feel really at home. I also left something in my room which they kindly posted the very same day, altogether such sweet and lovely hospitality the kind of which it is rare to find. The building itself was sensitively restored and not over-done, reminding me of the Landmark Trust properties which you can find in the UK as part of the King’s commitment to national heritage, local materials and spirit of place. A real gem and definitely bookmarked on our map for future journeys.

My wife and I were there twice this month. This time, the staff very kindly upgraded us to an amazing suite, with a stunning view both on the lake and the beautiful gardens. The room was ready slightly in advance vs. standard check-in time. The suite was beautiful and had a fantastic charm. We enjoyed reading about the history of Talloires and the Abbaye in a booklet in the room. The staff also kindly showed us around and made us appreciate the beauty of the building. We had a lovely breakfast outside with the incredible view on the lake. Resting and swimming at the lake and at the spa was perfect. Thank you Abbaye staff. We will be back again and recommend your hotel!

The hotel is located near the lake Annecy and it is very pictureque. It is very quiet and serene. Breakfast has high quality. The male staff at breakfast hall was attentive and very friendly. The hotel building is very interesting. We felt like living in the mansion in the old days. However, facilities inside hotel and the room are convenient and comfortable. The valet parking guy was very friendly and helpful.

The setting is very pleasant