The 1906, cocktail bar near Annecy and La Plage, on the shores of the lake
With views over the lake or with the water lapping at your feet on our private beach.
Enjoy gourmet cuisine and signature cocktails in elegant and intimate surroundings. The bars of the Palace de Menthon are the perfect place to meet up for a gourmet break, lunch, or simply to relax and unwind.
Information and contact details
- La Plage bar is open throughout the summer from 11am to 6pm.
- Lunch from 12.30pm to 3pm.
A tranquil setting with idyllic views over Lake Annecy
The cocktail bar of the Palace de Menthon
Nestled in a cosy space alongside the Palace de Menthon's gourmet restaurant, with spectacular views over Lake Annecy, the Cocktail Bar is the place to be for those special get-togethers. With its stylish lounge atmosphere and intimate spaces, the 1906 captivates with its unique, understated elegance, that pays homage to the Palace's distinctive architecture.
Its Neoclassical and Art Deco lines, high ceilings, ornate mouldings, marble floors and brightly coloured tapestries immerse visitors in a truly sumptuous atmosphere, that provides an exceptional haven between lake and mountains.
Whether relaxing in our comfy armchairs with their breathtaking views over Lake Annecy or sat up at the bar, it's time to unwind, sit back and relax, meet and mingle, and chat and catch up. Sip on a house cocktail, indulge in a sharing board, or enjoy gourmet dishes among colleagues or with your nearest and dearest. The 1906 transports you back to the charm of another era and invites you to take the time to savour each and every moment...
The menu
The 1906 menu features vibrant house cocktails designed by the Palace de Menthon's very own mixologist. Ranging from time-honoured classics to original creations, they are the perfect way to start the evening or round it off in a stylish, party atmosphere.
Let yourself be seduced by the expert combinations conjured up by our passionate professional to accompany your moments of relaxation. Our signature cocktails will satisfy your every craving, from the sweet and zesty, to the unexpected and mouthwatering! Our barmen draw their inspiration from the Annecy valley and its Savoie specialities, such as the aromatic Chartreuse and Génépi Alpine liqueurs.
Everyday Culinary Delights
Nightly Finger Food, Weekend Tea Time
Every day, from 6pm, discover our finger food menu, with its sharing platters, both sweet and savoury, to accompany this delightful interlude.
At the weekend, the bar takes on an altogether English feel laying on a classic British afternoon tea. Overlooking Lake Annecy, the atmosphere created is one of intimacy and indulgence, with a host of coffees, chocolates, teas and other refreshments on the menu, together with home-made pastries from the Palace's very own pastry chef.
Information and contact details
- The cocktail bar is open from 11pm to 11.30pm every day
- Finger food menu from 6pm to 10pm
- Afternoon tea with home-made pastries at the weekend from 3.30pm to 6pm
La Plage, a waterfront bar
A gourmet change of scene
With its waterside terrace and sandy beach, discover this exceptional ode to relaxation in Haute-Savoie. On the shores of Lake Annecy, La Plage bar is the perfect place to enjoy lunch or an aperitif on the beach "with your toes in the water".
As the only hotel in Annecy with its own private beach and marina, the Palace de Menthon invites you to experience unique moments of relaxation in the heart of its tranquil and serene gardens, nestled within an oasis of olive, bougainvillea and palm trees.
The Beach Bar is only open during the summer season.
Fresh, gourmet seasonal cuisine
The menu, devised by the Palace's head chef and his teams, is inspired by seasonal, local produce, with a dash of Asian and Mediterranean flair for a truly gourmet score, peppered with originality and zing. With its tapas, poké bowls, gazpachos, salads, fish and meat dishes, this little corner of paradise in Haute-Savoie has all the ingredients for a wonderfully relaxing and indulgent moment away from it all.
