Some experiences make a stay memorable… and others truly transform it.
The 2-hour lunch cruise on Lake Annecy aboard the Libellule is definitely one you won’t forget. Whether at lunchtime or in the evening, the experience is always a delight.
Imagine: a refined meal, a lake with crystal-clear waters, mountains all around… and you, sitting back and savouring every moment.
A restaurant… sailing through the heart of the Alps
The Libellule is no ordinary boat: it’s a fully renovated, electric-powered floating restaurant.
For 2 hours, you cruise along the water, surrounded by:
- The Alpine peaks
- The lake’s unspoilt shores
- Iconic villages such as Talloires and Duingt
Uninterrupted panoramic views, impossible to match from land.
A gourmet lunch with an exceptional view
On board, the experience is about more than just the scenery. The meal is a true gastronomic experience, prepared with seasonal and mostly local ingredients.
Sample menu:
- Starter: foie gras, fig chutney
- Main course: pike mousseline with lobster sauce
- Dessert: pear and vanilla, salted butter caramel
Refined French cuisine, served during the cruise.
All in an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere, perfect for couples, families or friends.
A 2-hour escape from the ordinary
The cruise follows an ideal schedule:
- Boarding in the late morning
- Departure around 12:15–12:30 pm
- Return around 2:15–2:30 pm
Please note, for a dinner cruise on Lake Annecy, departure is around 8 pm.
In the meantime, you can enjoy a suspended moment when everything slows down.
No stress, no noise, just the gentle lapping of the water and the beauty of the scenery.
My experience: “the moment everything stops”
I remember that exact moment very clearly. My wife and I had chosen a dinner cruise, and as luck would have it, it was a full-moon night.
The boat had just left Annecy harbour. The lake was perfectly still, almost like a mirror. The mountains, still lightly covered in snow, were reflected in the water in the moonlight.
The waiter was setting down the starter… and then came this quite incredible mix of:
- the stillness of the lake
- the reflections on the lake
- the aroma of the dish
- and the feeling of being somewhere else
At one point, I realised I’d stopped looking at my phone. I was simply enjoying the moment.
That’s the real value of this experience: it helps you slow down.
Why this is an activity you absolutely have to try
This lunch cruise ticks all the boxes:
- An original activity, so much more than just a restaurant
- An exceptional natural setting
- An effortless experience
- The perfect atmosphere for celebrating a special occasion
It’s a unique way to discover Lake Annecy, often considered one of the most beautiful lakes in Europe.
If you’d like to enjoy the scenery around Lake Annecy, I recommend the lunch cruise. Otherwise, the dinner cruise lets you discover the lake from a different perspective, at night.
Practical information
- Location: departure from Annecy
- Duration: around 2 hours
- Includes: cruise and full menu (drinks not included)
- Accessible to people with reduced mobility
Verdict: an experience to enjoy at least once
Whether you’re visiting Haute-Savoie or live in the area, a meal cruise aboard the Libellule is definitely a favourite experience, one to enjoy at least once.
It’s not just a meal.
It’s not just a boat ride.
It’s a complete experience, combining gastronomy, nature and emotion.
And you, would you be ready to discover Lake Annecy from the best seat in the house?
