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About This Venue

A millennium-old abbey wedding venue on the shores of Lake Annecy.

A 4-star wedding venue set in a 1,000-year-old abbey on the eastern shore of Lake Annecy, with 37 individually decorated rooms, in-house gastronomic catering, a 200 m² spa, and historic ceremony spaces overlooking the bay.

Languages: FrenchEnglish

The Venue History

Over 1,000 years ago (millennium celebrated in 2018) · historic abbey with Grand Gallery, cloister, vaulted cellars, and Prior's Room

Listed historical monument (Monument Historique)

The Abbaye de Talloires dates back over 1,000 years, with a millennium celebrated in 2018. The property is a listed historical monument on the shores of Lake Annecy. Mark Twain stayed here in 1891 and wrote of wishing he could have remained for a true rest. The Prior's Room features original woodwork and parquet flooring dating to 1681, restored over two years before being reopened to guests.

Notable Features

  • Grand Gallery In Oak Over Two Floors
  • Historic Cloister Gallery
  • Vaulted Piano Bar
  • Historic Wine Cellar
  • Prior's Room With Original 1681 Woodwork And Parquet
  • Private Pontoon On The Lake

Spaces & Capacity

Grand Gallery

Indoor
ceremony reception exhibition
  • Historic Oak Gallery Over Two Floors
  • Reserved Exclusively For Wedding Party

Gardens

Outdoor
200
Cocktail
200
Ceremony
ceremony cocktail photos
  • Views Over Lake Annecy
  • Century-old Trees

Patio-Terrace

Outdoor
200
Cocktail
ceremony cocktail reception
  • Lakeside Setting

Accommodation

Bedrooms
37
Sleeps
90
Bridal Suite
Yes
air conditioning en-suite bathroom

Abbaye de Talloires Main Building

chateau (Castle)
37 bedrooms

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Pricing & Packages

Pricing available on request

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Packages

Moment de Sérénité

From €648

Menu Découverte

From €273

Expérience Bar & Fromages

From €70

Moment Spa & Gastronomie

From €528

What’s included

  • Up to 5 baby cots complimentary (low season)
  • Complimentary bridal room (low season)
  • Tailor-made service

Features & Amenities

Venue Features

On-site Accommodation
Exclusive Use
Outdoor Ceremony
Plan B Options
Eco-Friendly
Child Friendly
In-House Chef

Amenities & Activities

Spa
Library
Fountain/Water Feature
Wine Tasting
Brunch Available
Lake/Pond
Grand Piano

French gardens with century-old trees, shaded terraces, private pontoon on Lake Annecy, own apple orchard, own herb garden

Getting There

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By Air

  • Geneva International Airport (GVA) approximately 1 hour (60 km)

By Train

  • Annecy SNCF approximately 15 km from Talloires

By Road

A40/A41 from Geneva; A41 from Lyon

Key Distances

  • Annecy 15 minutes (14 km)
  • Geneva 1 hour (60 km)
  • Lyon 2 hours (140 km)

Talloires, Haute-Savoie, France

On the eastern shore of Lake Annecy in the bay of Talloires, surrounded by the Annecy Alps

Nearby villages: Talloires

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