Chemin des Moines 74290 Talloires − France
L’Abbaye de Talloires, nested in the bay of Talloires on the Lake Annecy, is one of the most extraordinary hotels in Annecy.
It has everything: centuries of history, a long list of celebrities who have stayed there such as Mark Twain, Paul Cézanne and Jean Reno amongst many others. Fine dining is assured with the Aux Jardins des Délices gourmet restaurant and the light cuisine with the La Table de Cézanne brasserie-restaurant at lunch time during summer. The historical wine cellar is filled with hidden treasures. Rooms and suites, each one different from the other are offering breathtaking views. The cozy and welcoming Spa; the vaulted bar for romantic evenings; the pontoon equipped with beach beds to escape the world, a wide choice of cultural and sporting activities and so many more.
But, above all, it's the people who work here that make this hotel such a special place to stay, the Abbaye de Talloires is the only hotel in France to win twice ( 2009 and 2013 ) 4* et 5* Hotel Customers Trophy Award for its quality of service!!
L’Abbaye de Talloires is very proud to be awarded in January 2017 the 1st prize for the Best wine list in France in the category of Fine dining restaurants!
Our Rooms & Suites of Abbaye
Today the Abbey still remains a genuine haven of peace conducive to serenity, calm and rest.
The majority of the 36 suites and rooms are situated around the oaken Grand Gallery over two floors offering breathtaking views: certain with a direct view over the lake and others over the gardens. Each room has its own individual character: whether it’s size, decoration or location, its character has been preserved whilst succumbing to comfort and modernity.
The Fine Dining Restaurant & The Brasserie
Delights of senses are one of the highlights of an unforgettable day. This is why tempting a gourmet’s taste buds is one of the Abbaye de Talloires priorities. To satisfy the different tastes of the clientele, we propose a choice of two excellent restaurants.
The 16 rooms in this category are situated around the Grand Gallery or the cloister gallery on the 1st and 2nd floors. With surface areas of between 20 and 27m², these rooms, some with exposed beam ceilings, have private bathrooms with bathtubs.
Traditionally decorated, using fine materials, each one has its own balcony with views of the gardens, the village and the mountains. The 3 overlooking the cloister do not have a balcony.
Antique furnishings and precious fabrics combined with modern comforts transform these rooms into an invitation to true relaxation. Located along the facade of the Abbey, each offers a superlative view over the ever-changing waters of the lake. Covering a surface of between 20 and 29m², certain rooms have exposed wooden beams, bathrooms with baths and some with balneo therapy showers.
There is no doubt that the Prior’s Room is the most authentic in its category. A listed monument, it features exceptionally beautiful and original wall hangings, splendid paintings, original woodwork and parquet flooring dating back to 1681! After two years of restauration works it will be finally accessible to our clientele for a really authentic stay.
5 spacious rooms covering a surface of between 24 and 40m² offering views over the Abbey gardens and lateral views of the lake from their balconies (except two which offer views of the cloister and mountains).
Individually decorated, they are located around the Grand Gallery on the 1st and 2nd floors.
These rooms are ideal for three persons. One of them has two bedrooms and two bathrooms offering families a perfect place to make your stay one to remember.
Each of these 4 superb suites situated on the ground floor and 1st and 2nd floors and sized between 44 and 56 m², offer magnificent views of the lake. Decorated with the finest Rubelli and JAB fabrics, two of them can accommodate up to 4 persons.
-The Jean Reno suite: This is Jean Reno’s favorite room; it has exposed wooden beams and is very bright thanks to the two windows overlooking the lake and the two balconies offering views over the gardens. There is also a magnificent bathroom with original wood panelling and equipped with a bath and a shower. Colour pattern: blue and brown.
-The Impératrice Eugénie suite: a large room adorned with original woodwork around the windows dating from 1681 and antique furnishings. Bathroom with bathtub. Colour pattern: orange.
-Cézanne Suite: 360° views, lounge with two sofa beds, large bedroom with exposed beams, two dressing rooms, bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and separate shower. Colour pattern: golden beige.
-The Bruce Willis suite: our newest creation. Situated on the ground floor for our clients who have problems climbing the stairs or those who just want to enjoy the magnificent views of the water surface. Lounge with two sofa beds, large bedroom and magnificent bathroom with the lake view with bathtub and separate shower. Colour: golden blue.
The wellness centre is an integral part of the Abbey. Cozy and welcoming, it’s a great combination of professionalism and harmony.
As a complement to our wellness program, we suggest you try our Jacuzzi with its relaxation area and Sauna situated on the 3rd floor. Access is free for the hotel clients and is open between 8h30am and 8h00pm.
Upon appointment, a wide range of THALGO treatments are available (face, body, depilation, Californian massage, etc.). Helen, our experienced esthetician, will be happy to take care of.
Our golfcourse occupies a very privileged location. Overlooking the lake and at the foot of the mountains, it is in the heart of the Roc de Chère nature reserve. Golfers who would like to discover our golf course during their visit to our splendid region will be made most welcome.
Located in the heart of a region reputed for its all-year-round choice of activities, the Giez Golf Clubbenefits from an extraordinary location blessed with a wonderful panorama ofLake Annecyand Mont Blanc. This particular contrast between the mountains and lake confers a unique layout to the course itself. Both beginners and experienced golfers will be able to show their merits, either on the 18 hole Belvédère course or the 9 hole Castor course which also offers training facilities.
There is a large number of boat hirers along the lakeside offering a wide choice of crafts such as catamarans, pedal boats … for romantic trips or sporting excursions on the lake. Wakeboarding, water skiing, sailing, visiting or just simply relaxing… there is a vast choice of aquatic activities.
Try paragliding accompanied by free flight specialists who all have the experience of over 6,000 flights and who will be happy to share their passion with you on one of the most appreciated sites in Europe. You will take home with you an unforgettable experience offering a completely different view ofLake Annecyand the surrounding mountains..
Located in one of the region’s most attractive forests. Using ropes, cords, cable slides, zip lines, rope bridges… you will move through the trees from one platform to another… excitement and impressive views guaranteed!! Courses with different levels of difficulty, no specific physical fitness requirements are necessary.
For almost a thousand years, the Castle of Menthon-Saint-Bernardhas watched over a sumptuous landscape, overlooking Lake Annecy and the surrounding mountains. This impressive castle, with its unusually attractive and romantic appearance never fails to surprise seemingly defying time, possesses a rich history intimately associated with the history of Savoy.
Today, you can visit the castle which, since the time it was built, has been the home of the Menthon family. One of its outbuildings, the Créquier Sinople, whose vast terrace opens onto the surrounding landscape, can also be used for wedding receptions, group meals, corporate seminars, etc.
Your dream wedding at the Abbaye de Talloires
The patio-terrace, the ‘Aux Jardins des Délices’ dining rooms, the piano-bar and the Grand Gallery all play their part in ensuring a flawless and unforgettable reception for you and your guests.
We will help to make your dream come true!
Abbaye de Talloires is definitely one of the most extraordinary hotels of Annecy and Talloires and one of the most beautiful spots on the Lake of Annecy. Getting married in Abbaye de Talloires is choosing the perfect location, the quality of rewarded service and our long experience in organizing the weddings. Because each detail matters, our professional team accompanies you throughout your preparations and does everything so that your wedding remains in your memory as the most beautiful day ever.
To see and feel the magic of our venue, we suggest you to come and visit the Abbaye. It will be with great pleasure that we will welcome you in our beautiful house and give you all the information needed.
An unique day for an endless memory
The Abbaye lives through centuries; its warm atmosphere and bucolic gardens are the perfect settings for the organization of both, your religious and secular ceremony or commitment exchange.Our venue offers several unique locations; outdoor, in our gardens over the lake but also indoor, in our historical Grand Gallery, which will be at your exclusive use.
Seminairs on the banks of lake Annecy
-Ever-present convivial welcome and high quality personalized services
-Meeting rooms prepared and equipped according to your requirements
-Simple or more elaborated coffee breaks according to defined formula
-Short (45 minutes) gourmet lunches upon request
-Standard accommodation or at reduced prices
-Buffet breakfast
-Free conference rooms (according to availability)
-Possibility of reserving Junior Suites or Suites for your VIP’s
-A single multi-lingual interlocutor for the whole of your program
-Organized transfers to railway stations, airports, etc
-Permanent availability of the hotel minibus
-Diverse secretarial services: fax, copie machine, etc.
Meeting rooms facilities
Rooms are equipped with video and overhead projectors, screen, telephone, Wi-Fi, computer network connections and modem, paperboard, notepads and pens. On request, you can have the use of: video recorders, microphones, computers and other equipment according to your requirements.
The Abbaye de Talloires brings together all the elements that are required to make any event a spectacular success: hospitality, flawless organization.
Christennings
Celebrating a christening in Abbaye de Talloires is to choose one of the most beautiful spot of the Lake ’Annecy. We contribute all our know-how: a festive cuisine, delicious christening cake, an attentive service.
Business meals and events
Would you like to celebrate a success or an important anniversary of your company?
Abbaye de Talloires is an ideal place for it: cocktail on our terrace overlooking the Lake Annecy or in majestic Grand Gallery if the weather does not permit to stay outside, a gala diner under the marquee or in the huge room of Dukes of Savoie and perhaps an after drink in our vouted bar? A special moment that will remain in the memories of your participants.
An extraordinary venue with its centenary vaulted ceilings, completely refurbished in 2018, special ambience, music and the wide choice of surprising cocktails and high quality strong spirits along with a warm welcome from our barman.
Or profit from the calm and the serenity of the sunset on the patio in front of the hotel whilst enjoying your preferred drink.
La Table de Cézanne brasserie opens from mid-June to mid-September with its tasty menus and reasonable prices. In summer, with a magnificent view over Lake Annecy, majestic lime trees and hundred-years-old plane trees provide comforting shade on the lakeside terrace, where a light summer cuisine is prepared in front of your eyes.
Revealing the oenological heritage of all the regions of France and its renowned wines, the historic Abbey wine cellar conceals unsuspected treasures. Under the direction of Charly, the sommelier-alchemist, a historian and geographer of the wine-producing regions, select your wine: a vintage or a more modest bottle, a small price or big budget -you have the choice. The region of the Two Savoys is naturally well represented with more than 65 references!
L’Abbaye de Talloires is a unique site where the perfumes of the lake, the mountains and the herbs from our garden leave place to a sublime inspiration of a Chef. It is here that our Head chef Christophe Le Digol composes for you a culinary promenade of sensuality and flavours, colours and scents, all cooked with perfect precision, the quality of the products, beautiful presentation and a large spectrum of seasonings to better develop the flavours.
Wine is a question of excellence in the Aux Jardins des Délices! Charly, our Head Sommelier, has nurtured both a judicious and endearing wine cellar; he conducts a tour through all the different regions of France where the most easily drinkable wines are aligned with the most prestigious vintages.
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Hotel: L'Abbaye de Talloires
Address: Chemin des Moines 74290 Talloires
Region: Rhone-Alpes / Auvergne
Country: France
Official website: http://www.abbaye-talloires.com/#3
Telephone: 33 (0) 450 60 77 33
Fax: 33 (0) 450 60 78 81
Hotel email: abbaye@abbaye-talloires.com
Reaching Annecy nearest major city, then Talloires:
From Paris: take A6 southeast to Beaune, connect with A6/N6 south to Mâcon-Nord. Then follow A40 southeast to Seyssel, connecting with N508 going southeast to Annecy.
From Geneva: follow A40W to St. Julien, to the N201 south toward Annecy.
Once in Annecy: you can reach Talloires by driving south along N508 for 13 Kms.