When the heat settles over Lake Annecy, the rhythm of summer quietly shifts. Days slow down, shadows lengthen, and the pursuit of coolness becomes almost instinctive — found in shaded terraces, mountain air, the stillness of water, and restorative spa rituals. Between lake and peaks, the PVG Group offers a considered way to experience summer at its most effortless.
LIGHTER TABLES FOR LONG SUMMER DAYS
In the height of summer, dining naturally turns towards freshness and simplicity. At
La Table de l’Impérial
and
Ô Bon Bec, seasonal produce takes centre stage in compositions designed for warmer days — refined, light and quietly expressive.
To accompany these moments, chilled infusions, fresh juices and alcohol-free creations offer a gentle pause in the day. Small, unhurried interludes that feel perfectly aligned with the season.
CRISTAL SPA: A COOLING ESCAPE BETWEEN LAKE AND MOUNTAINS
Overlooking the lake,
Cristal Spa Annecy
at the Impérial Palace offers a sense of suspension — a calm, luminous space where time seems to soften and the body naturally lets go.
In La Clusaz,
Cristal Spa Beauregard
extends this feeling of escape at altitude. Hammam, sauna, treatments and relaxation spaces create a quieter kind of freshness — mineral, enveloping, deeply restorative.
THE SIMPLE LUXURY OF WATER
When temperatures rise, water becomes the most immediate form of relief. The pool at the
Hôtel Le Pélican****, reserved for residents, offers a discreet retreat in the heart of Annecy — a place to slow down between sun and shade.
Just moments away, Lake Annecy reveals its own kind of luxury: swimming in clear waters, paddleboarding across still surfaces, or simply pausing at the shoreline as the heat of the day gently fades.
UNDER THE CEDAR TREE, EVENINGS SLOW DOWN
As the day softens into evening, Ô Cèdre becomes a quiet refuge above the city. Beneath the centenary cedar, the air cools and the light turns golden.
A chilled drink in hand, time stretches — offering a rare moment of stillness above Annecy, where summer feels both present and suspended.
HEADING FOR HIGHER GROUND IN LA CLUSAZ
A short journey from the lake leads to a different summer altogether. In La Clusaz, altitude reshapes the experience of heat — replaced by crisp air, pine forests and wide, open horizons.
Hiking trails, shaded woodland paths and quiet moments facing the peaks offer a natural reset, where pace slows and breath deepens.
SUMMER, REDEFINED BY THE PVG GROUP
Between lake, city and mountains, summer takes on a different shape — less about escape, more about adjustment. Choosing shade over intensity, water over heat, altitude over congestion.
With its restaurants, spas and destinations across Annecy and La Clusaz, the PVG Group offers a quieter interpretation of the season — one defined by balance, freshness and understated elegance.