Surrounded by protective mountains, the water of Lake Annecy is reputed to be the purest in the world, inspiring Paul Cézanne’s splendid painting of the same name. It’s hard to imagine a more perfect place. The restaurant and terrace of Auberge du Père Bise are beautifully located in the bay of Talloires, facing this pristine lake, which reflects the restaurant’s glimmering lights. The comfortable and stylish rooms all have a view of the lake. Chef Sophie Bise handles her products with an artistic touch creating dishes that are as lovely to look at as they are to taste, based, more particularly, on fish from Lake Annecy.