Auberge du Père Bise, Talloires-Montmin, Haute Savoie, France
Located in the picture-perfect port of Talloires, on the shores of sapphire-coloured Lake Annency, L'Auberge du Père Bise is a lovely inn and a legendary landmark with elegant waterfront gardens and a strong focus on creature comforts and outstanding gastronomy.
Days here are all about R&R, with activities based on dipping your toes in the water, stretching your legs on the mountains, or diving into the area's cultural sites; then indulging in the rustic, traditional, almost peasant-like cuisine at the lakeside Le Bistrot 1903, or authentic regional delicacies at Restaurant Jean Sulpice.