Hotel Les Grillons

Not only is it one of the prettiest lakes around, but Lake Annecy is also “Europe’s cleanest lake” due to the very early introduction of environmental regulations in the 1960s. Famously painted in oil on canvas by Cézanne in 1896, the lake lies at the foothills of the French Alps and has a rich local history from both before and after the unification of the local region of Savoy with France in 1860. As well as the spectacular lakes and mountains scenery, the area is well known for its local cuisine including its cheeses, its fish such as Omble Chevalier and Féra, and its chocolate, especially the mountain liqueur-based Roseau.

With a relaxing lakeside setting on the eastern shores of Lake Annecy, Talloires and its medieval architecture became increasingly popular with well-known artists and writers and is now a lovely, laid-back village resort and an ideal base form which to explore the area.

Getting around the lake is also a relaxing experience with the local boat calling at the lakeside villages. Further afield we offer a collection of guided excursions including a weekly (numbers permitting) visit to Chamonix, which boasts the highest mountains in Western Europe accessible on foot- including the Aiguille du Midi (3,842 metres), giving an amazing view of Mont Blanc and the surrounding glaciated valleys.

Chamonix €54, Monday, full day
The home of Alpine tourism. Take a cable-car trip up the Aiguille du Midi or the train up to the Mer de Glace (payable locally), or simply enjoy the stunning vistas of Mont Blanc and its dramatic glaciers. Depart at 8:30am and return to Talloires by 5:30pm.

Local Area Tour €25, Tuesday, 10:30am-4pm
Join your rep for an informative and scenic tour of the local area, including a walk around the Bout du Lac Nature Reserve, a drive to visit the Col de Forclaz and Eglise Saint Germain (this tour is weather dependent).

Chateau de Menthon & Resistance Museum €32, Friday, 11am-4:30pm
Experience a guided visit of the 11th century Chateau de Menthon. Then visit the museum and learn about the French Resistance in the area including their fight for survival and the liberation of Annecy.

All excursions above will be available to book locally, depending on availability. All excursions are subject to minimum numbers.

• Attractive restaurant
• Beautiful large garden
• Sun terrace
• Superb outdoor swimming pool (unheated) and whirlpool (Free)
• Boat stop in Angon where the hotel is located (high season only)
• WiFi (Free)
• Easy access to local cycle track around the Lake and Nature Reserve (suitable for all abilities)
• Bikes available to hire from the hotel (electric) just 30 Euros per day
• Free shuttle to Annecy, alternatively, there is a quick and easy local bus service (bus stop located outside hotel)
• Free shuttle to the Col de Forclaz every day in July and August

Hotel Les Grillons is on a half board basis with daily breakfast and evening meals

• Continental buffet breakfast with local home made produce including jam and honey and hot options including pancakes and eggs
• Enjoy evening meals in the elegant restaurant with the locally sourced and freshly made four course menu.

Please advise us of and special dietary requirements when booking so we can inform the hotel.

The restaurant is also open for lunch including snacks, salads and full meals served outside in the garden (weather permitting) and afternoon tea and snacks are served at the bar or on the terrace all day. Pay locally for these.

• No of restaurants: 1

Board basis options available

• Half Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

• Gluten Free
• Vegans
• Vegetarians