Auberge du Père Bise – Jean Sulpice

In Talloires, on the shores of Lake Annecy at the foot of the Alps—where water lines meet mountain ridges—stands the Auberge du Père Bise: a two-Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant and a five-star hotel & spa. An exceptional setting between the Bauges Massif and the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley, for an equally exceptional destination.

Between Lake and Mountain, a Legendary House in the Heart of the Alps

Surrounded by water and mountains, the Auberge du Père Bise is a timeless retreat and a legendary address. Nestled at the edge of Lake Annecy, it opens a new path into the Alps—one of emotion, elegance, and authenticity.

From the alpine haute cuisine of chef Jean Sulpice’s two-star restaurant, to the Relais & Châteaux rooms and suites, and the hotel’s wellness & spa area, the sensory experience crafted by Magali Sulpice is more than an invitation to reconnect with nature—it’s full immersion in a state of serenity.

Alpine Haute Cuisine

Jean Sulpice’s Two-Starred Restaurant

Whether seated behind the wide bay windows or out on the terrace, everything at Auberge du Père Bise draws your attention to the grand and hypnotic view of the lake encircled by mountains. This extraordinary setting anchors the bold, high-altitude cuisine of chef Jean Sulpice.

Offered in 6- or 8-step tasting menus, his cuisine brings together the diverse landscapes and elevations of the Alpine region: féra from Lake Annecy, game from nearby forests, garden herbs and wild plants, local chocolate, and saffron from Savoie.

More than just a taste-based journey through the surroundings, it’s a committed gastronomic exploration that celebrates—with rare sincerity—the strength and sensitivity of this one-of-a-kind region. A mountain path of flavor and feeling.

The Restaurant of Jean Sulpice

Cuisine Rooted in Terroir and Tradition

Le 1903 Restaurant

Located in Talloires, the restaurant Le 1903 takes its name from the founding year of the Auberge du Père Bise. Here, chef Jean Sulpice pays tribute to the century-old history of the house and its traditions, while offering a cuisine that is generous, instinctive, and firmly rooted in the present. Dining here reveals another side of Jean Sulpice’s emotional cooking—more accessible, yet just as inspired.

Set like a winter garden behind a beautiful glass canopy, Le 1903 overlooks the small port of the Bay of Talloires and its charming old pier, facing the towering limestone cliffs of the Roc de Chère’s southern slope.

Unlike the view from the two-starred restaurant, this outlook feels more intimate. The setting is contemporary and elegant, with a serene and harmonious atmosphere. It’s the perfect place to discover chef Jean Sulpice’s heartfelt, product-driven cuisine—built on tradition, reimagined classics, and childhood memories from Savoie. A delicious and surprising culinary walk that’s worth the stop.

Le 1903

Local lake fish baked in a bread crust

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A Charming Retreat with Breathtaking Views

Auberge du Père Bise’s Five-Star Hotel

A Relais & Châteaux member since 1973, the five-star hotel at Auberge du Père Bise isn’t just a legendary address. With its exceptional location in the heart of Savoy, it offers a timeless destination to reconnect in every season.

Decorated with care in a calming palette inspired by the surrounding nature (celadon, forest green, lichen, deep blue…), its 22 rooms and suites are spread between the main building and the garden house. Each one offers peace, tranquility, and stunning views of the lake, the Bay of Talloires, the Roc de Chère, and the Montagne d’Entrevernes.

The ambiance is authentic, intimate, and warm, shaped by Magali Sulpice, who imagined this place as a family home, welcoming guests with refined details and thoughtful touches. A different way to experience hospitality, and celebrate life between lake and mountain.

The hotel

A Wellness Break on Lake Annecy

The Auberge Spa

On the shores of Lake Annecy, at the edge of the wooded park, the Auberge du Père Bise spa offers a peaceful, lakeside escape—open to both five-star hotel guests and outside visitors.

On the ground and garden levels are three cozy treatment rooms, combining wood, concrete, and natural tones. Upstairs, a spectacular 13-meter indoor panoramic pool overlooks Lake Annecy. Under a magnificent cathedral-style ceiling, its exposed wooden beams echo the hull of a boat.

The wellness experience continues with a hammam, sauna, sensory shower, cold plunge, and a Nordic bath on the terrace with full lake views. A boutique, immersive spa—suspended between lake and mountain.

The spa

A Sporty Chef, Son of Savoy

The Chef, Jean Sulpice

A true Savoyard, chef Jean Sulpice grew up among lakes, snow, and forests. A man of wide open spaces, challenges, and steep climbs. An accomplished athlete—cyclist, skier, and hiker—he values the truth of effort and the demands of the mountains. A mountain man and grandson of hoteliers and restaurateurs, he was raised with rural good sense, in respect for ecosystems and living things. Always on the move, this explorer of alpine terroirs lives and works with intensity. He observes nature closely and gives pride of place to its products: wild herbs, game from deep forests, lake fish and crayfish.

This connection defines his strength. It’s his alpine chef identity. It takes that kind of sensitivity to translate into taste the mossy scent of undergrowth, the softness of wind on flower petals, the magic of sunrise with the lake’s fisherman, or the quiet of sunset on a bivouac.

At his table, each day and each dish is a new stage in the journey. An exploration. A suspended moment in the heights. One bite is all it takes. Let yourself be guided. Awarded two Michelin stars since 2018, and a Michelin Green Star for sustainable gastronomy. Named “Chef of the Year” by Gault&Millau in 2018. Knighted in France’s National Order of Merit in 2019.

Jean Sulpice