Abbaye de Talloires

The Abbaye de Talloires is located within one kilometre of Talloires centre, in the Haute Savoie region of France. Annecy, home to the nearest TGV train station, is 15 kilometres away, and Les Aravis ski area is at a 32-kilometre distance.

A boutique hotel housed in a former 17th-century Benedictine monastery, the Abbaye de Talloires is set on the banks of the Lac d'Annecy and opens to cloisters surrounding an ancient well. Guests can relax in the sauna and jetted tub, and use a range of beauty treatments. They can also soak up the sun on the wooden terrace overlooking the water, and make use of the Leisure Card offering reduced rates for local sports and cultural activities. Complimentary parking is available on site, and further amenities include a multilingual concierge service and wireless Internet access.

The Abbaye de Talloires houses the traditional Restaurant Aux Jardins des Delices, finished with rich red and gold fabrics and antique furnishings. It serves a range of classic French dishes and wines. During the summer, guests can also enjoy bistro meals on the lakeside Terrace Cezanne, and the hotel has a piano bar. Breakfast and dinner are complimentary for guests on the half-board rate plan. The restaurants are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays except during August and July.

The 33 individually- decorated guestrooms offer panoramic lake and garden views, and feature antique-style wood furnishings and richly patterned fabrics. Amenities include wireless Internet access, satellite television, minibars, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers. The hotel offers a half-board rate.

Annecy, located 15 kilometres from the station, hosts the annual International Animated Film Festival. It is also home to the world-renowned Palais de l'Isle, dating from the 12th century, the 16th-century Cathedral of Saint Pierre, and the Rue Royale with its numerous shops, gardens and distinctive fountain.

Standard room
One double or two twin beds. Individually decorated and furnished. Satellite television, clock radio, desk, direct-dial phone, safe, wireless Internet access, and minibar. Bathroom with bathrobes and slippers, hair dryer, makeup mirror, and complimentary toiletries.

Classic room
One double or two twin beds. Individually decorated and furnished. Satellite television, clock radio, desk, direct-dial phone, safe, wireless Internet access, and minibar. Bathroom with bathrobes and slippers, hair dryer, makeup mirror, and complimentary toiletries.

Superior room
One queen or two twin beds. Individually decorated and furnished. Lake, garden or mountain views. Satellite television, clock radio, desk, direct-dial phone, safe, wireless Internet access, and minibar. Bathroom with bathrobes and slippers, hair dryer, makeup mirror, and complimentary toiletries.

Junior suite
One king or two twin beds. Individually decorated and furnished. Lake or mountain view. Satellite television, clock radio, desk, direct-dial phone, safe, wireless Internet access, and minibar. Bathroom with bathrobes and slippers, hair dryer, makeup mirror, and complimentary toiletries.