Le Clos des Sens

The reference table in Annecy and one of the finest gastronomic experiences in the French Alps. Chef Laurent Petit has built at Le Clos des Sens a unique philosophy: lake cuisine. Féra, perch, arctic char — exceptional fish from Lake Annecy — meet wild mushrooms, alpine herbs and local producer vegetables in plates of rare poetry. Set in a villa in the quiet heights of Annecy-le-Vieux, the restaurant strikes a perfect balance between intimacy and grandeur. The bright, pared-back dining room invites nature through its large picture windows. In the kitchen, Laurent Petit and his team work with goldsmith precision, carrying the seasons into every service. Le Clos des Sens earned its third Michelin star in 2019, joining a very restricted circle of French restaurants capable of achieving three stars outside major cities. The wine list, carefully composed by the in-house sommelier, highlights the often-overlooked wines of Savoie alongside great Burgundy and Champagne references. For OWNYTE, this is a first-tier address: the setting allows partial privatisation for tables of 2 to 4 covers under the best conditions of intimacy. The service, led with quiet grace, knows how to transform a dinner into a memorable conversation. TripAdvisor: 4.7/5 — TheFork: 9.5/10 — 3 Michelin stars