L'Auberge de Montmin

L'Auberge de Montmin is a two-Michelin-star maison de cuisine on Col de Forclaz above Lake Annecy, run by husband-and-wife team Florian and Sandrine. The couple emphasises authenticity, simplicity, excellence; the house feels warm and welcoming, like guests in their mountain home. The establishment holds a Michelin green star for environmental commitment and sustainable practices, including limiting waste and favouring proximity in sourcing. Unique touches include communal "plat de Partage" moments and walnut tableware by the owners. Sandrine imagines a cosy, charming home-like interior; a panoramic terrace overlooks peaks and Lake Annecy, with a fireplace lit in autumn for an intimate atmosphere. Creative, delicate seasonal cuisine appears as a single tasting menu that changes with spring, summer, autumn and winter, reflecting the four-season cycle. Florian forages herbs and mushrooms, works closely with garden vegetables and ages house-made charcuterie, applying precise technique honed over long days in the kitchen; he pairs rigorous technique with playful, generous flavours and occasional shared plates. Specialties: Petit pois à la française; Escargots à l'ail des Ours (wild garlic); Omble Chevalier; Ris de veau; Tarte aux tomates.