Le Clos Des Sens

Essential Guide to Annecy, the 'Venice of the Alps'

"Tucked away in leafy Annecy‑le‑Vieux, this historic manor‑turned‑hotel is an intimate, rustic‑chic retreat of just 11 rooms circling an infinity pool overlooking Lake Annecy, and its eponymous three‑Michelin‑starred restaurant helmed by Chef Franck Derouet is a destination in itself, paying homage to the natural surroundings with a meat‑free menu heavy on fish from local lakes; it’s one of the reasons the Lake Annecy area boasts such a high concentration of Michelin stars." - Lane Nieset Lane Nieset Lane Nieset is a travel writer from Miami who has lived in France for the past decade. From Paris, she covers a mix of lifestyle, wine, food, and design for publications including Food & Wine, Condé Nast Traveler, Vogue, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"This spruce establishment in the upper reaches of Annecy is home to Franck Derouet and his associate Thomas Lorival. Together they craft a culinary repertory whose veggie and lake-focused slant is clearly founded on a locavore philosophy as everything comes from their own garden or within a 100km radius. Each dish is sprinkled with seasonal fruit, vegetables, flowers and herbs, adding a poetic and modern art flourish. Their work with fish from the lake involves in-depth reflection about texture and cooking methods, resulting in dishes like raw fera (lake fish) enhanced by a powerful garum, fermented over several weeks, or aged pike grilled like red meat. In a bid to respect the seasons, the chef may introduce the odd carnivorous note into his menu, particularly during the angling close season. As well as a wine list exclusively from local wineries, the establishment offers “food and jus” pairings of vegetable stocks, broths and herbal teas with different dishes that explore new tasting and aromatic horizons, while celebrating the manifest camaraderie and common ethos that motivate the kitchen and front of house teams. A genuine banquet for the senses." - Michelin Inspector

One, Two and Three MICHELIN Keys

"As rooms developed by a MICHELIN Starred restaurant within the One Key selection, it rounds off and extends the gastronomic experience." - The MICHELIN Guide

One, Two and Three MICHELIN Keys

"Le Clos des Sens (Annecy) is another property honored in the One Key selection." - The MICHELIN Guide

Foreign Chefs Make Waves in the France 2019 Selection

"The 2019 MICHELIN Guide France award ceremony culminated in true Hollywood style, with a drum roll buildup to the announcement of the newest recipients of the guide’s highest rating of three stars. This year there were two additions: Laurent Petit of Le Clos des Sens in Annecy and Mauro Colagreco of Mirazur on the Cote d’Azur." - Stephanie Curtis