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Jean Sulpice at Auberge du Père Bise, Annecy – Two Michelin Star Alpine Cuisine

Jean Sulpice at Auberge du Père Bise, Annecy

On the shores of Lake Annecy, at the foot of the Alps, the Auberge du Père Bise is a legendary address. Here, chef Jean Sulpice runs a two Michelin-starred restaurant that redefines high-altitude cuisine. The setting is spectacular: wide bay windows and a terrace offer a panoramic view of the lake ringed by mountains. This landscape anchors the chef’s cooking.

A Savoyard and a keen mountaineer, Jean Sulpice draws his inspiration directly from the terrain. He describes his cuisine as instinctive, audacious, and in balance, without pretence. It is a cuisine that brings together the fera from Lake Annecy, game from the surrounding forests, aromatics from the garden, and wild herbs. The menus, offered in 6 or 8 explorations, are a celebration of the Alpine terroir in all its diversity.

The chef’s commitment to the land is reflected in the network of producers he works with—a goatherd, a fisherman, a baker, a market gardener—who shape the biodiversity of the region. This sustainable approach has earned the establishment a Michelin Green Star.

The wine list is equally impressive. With 30,000 bottles and 5,000 references, it is a deep dive into the vineyards of the former Duchy of Savoy and beyond. Sommelier Maéva Rougeoreille, who received the 2025 Michelin Sommelier Prize, guides guests through this collection.

For a more relaxed experience, the restaurant Le 1903, named after the year the Auberge was founded, offers a different perspective. Housed under a panoramic glass roof overlooking the old port of Talloires, it serves a cuisine that is instinctive, generous, and rooted in tradition, revisiting French classics with the chef’s signature touch. This is a more accessible yet equally inspired expression of Jean Sulpice’s culinary vision.