Auberge du Père Bise, Talloires, France : Jean Sulpice, a chef in touch with his roots

"Steeped in French gastronomic history, this unique lakeside restaurant—completely refurbished by Magali and Jean Sulpice—sits on the shore of Lake Annecy in Talloires Bay, a near-Eden with a Corsican feel, with views that take in the Château de Duingt and the Roc du Chère. The house’s pastoral dishes reflect an herbalist chef’s contemplative nature and a deep connection to the surrounding elements. Sulpice works only with enthusiasts—artisans he also considers artists—embracing a sustainable, local philosophy grounded in respect for the living world, and he actively combats waste and overconsumption in daily practice." - Georges Rouzeau