[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":603},["ShallowReactive",2],{"vt:en:site":3,"vt:en:pages\u002Fguide":175},{"name":4,"description":5,"brand":6,"pages":15,"menus":25,"cta":47,"whatsapp":49,"brochure":52,"stay":148,"contact":155,"languages":164,"credit":172},"Villa Tomar","A contemporary luxury villa with a pool and views over Lake Annecy, in Talloires.",{"logo":7,"mark":11},{"url":8,"width":9,"height":10,"alt":4},"\u002Fbrand\u002Flogo-wordmark.svg",220,52,{"url":12,"width":13,"height":14,"alt":4},"\u002Fbrand\u002Flogo-mark.svg",32,39,{"home":16,"villa":17,"experiences":18,"destination":19,"gallery":20,"contact":21,"guide":22,"legal":23,"privacy":24},"\u002F","\u002Fvilla-tomar-annecy\u002F","\u002Fexperiences\u002F","\u002Flake-annecy-talloires\u002F","\u002Fgalleries\u002F","\u002Fcontact\u002F","\u002Fguide-lake-annecy-luxury-villa-rental\u002F","\u002Flegal-notice\u002F","\u002Fprivacy-policy\u002F",{"primary":26,"footer":39,"legal":42},[27,30,33,36],{"id":28,"label":29,"url":17},"villa","The villa",{"id":31,"label":32,"url":18},"experiences","Experiences",{"id":34,"label":35,"url":19},"destination","Destination",{"id":37,"label":38,"url":20},"gallery","Gallery",[40],{"label":41,"url":22},"Guide: renting a villa on Lake Annecy",[43,45],{"label":44,"url":23},"Legal notice",{"label":46,"url":24},"Privacy policy",{"label":48,"url":21},"Book now",{"number":50,"label":51},"33664680230","Message us on WhatsApp",{"chapeau":53,"title":54,"body":57,"link":60,"pages":63},"Brochure",[55,56],"The villa,","page by _page_",[58,59],"Welcome to Villa Tomar, our luxury villa in Talloires, facing Lake Annecy in the heart of the French Alps. The property offers a rare opportunity to discover the natural beauty of the region while enjoying exceptional comfort and style.","As you leaf through the brochure, you will discover what sets this villa apart: elegantly designed living spaces, panoramic views of the mountains and the lake, and care taken over every detail.",{"label":61,"url":62},"Download the brochure (PDF, 13 MB)","\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrochure-villa-tomar.pdf",[64,69,73,76,79,82,85,88,91,94,97,100,103,106,109,112,115,118,121,124,127,130,133,136,139,142,145],{"url":65,"width":66,"height":67,"alt":68},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrochure\u002Fpage-01.webp",910,1287,"Villa Tomar brochure, front cover",{"url":70,"width":71,"height":67,"alt":72},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrochure\u002Fpage-02.webp",1819,"Villa Tomar brochure, spread 1",{"url":74,"width":71,"height":67,"alt":75},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrochure\u002Fpage-03.webp","Villa Tomar brochure, spread 2",{"url":77,"width":71,"height":67,"alt":78},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrochure\u002Fpage-04.webp","Villa Tomar brochure, spread 3",{"url":80,"width":71,"height":67,"alt":81},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrochure\u002Fpage-05.webp","Villa Tomar brochure, spread 4",{"url":83,"width":71,"height":67,"alt":84},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrochure\u002Fpage-06.webp","Villa Tomar brochure, spread 5",{"url":86,"width":71,"height":67,"alt":87},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrochure\u002Fpage-07.webp","Villa Tomar brochure, spread 6",{"url":89,"width":71,"height":67,"alt":90},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrochure\u002Fpage-08.webp","Villa Tomar brochure, spread 7",{"url":92,"width":71,"height":67,"alt":93},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrochure\u002Fpage-09.webp","Villa Tomar brochure, spread 8",{"url":95,"width":71,"height":67,"alt":96},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrochure\u002Fpage-10.webp","Villa Tomar brochure, spread 9",{"url":98,"width":71,"height":67,"alt":99},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrochure\u002Fpage-11.webp","Villa Tomar brochure, spread 10",{"url":101,"width":71,"height":67,"alt":102},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrochure\u002Fpage-12.webp","Villa Tomar brochure, spread 11",{"url":104,"width":71,"height":67,"alt":105},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrochure\u002Fpage-13.webp","Villa Tomar brochure, spread 12",{"url":107,"width":71,"height":67,"alt":108},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrochure\u002Fpage-14.webp","Villa Tomar brochure, spread 13",{"url":110,"width":71,"height":67,"alt":111},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrochure\u002Fpage-15.webp","Villa Tomar brochure, spread 14",{"url":113,"width":71,"height":67,"alt":114},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrochure\u002Fpage-16.webp","Villa Tomar brochure, spread 15",{"url":116,"width":71,"height":67,"alt":117},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrochure\u002Fpage-17.webp","Villa Tomar brochure, spread 16",{"url":119,"width":71,"height":67,"alt":120},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrochure\u002Fpage-18.webp","Villa Tomar brochure, spread 17",{"url":122,"width":71,"height":67,"alt":123},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrochure\u002Fpage-19.webp","Villa Tomar brochure, spread 18",{"url":125,"width":71,"height":67,"alt":126},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrochure\u002Fpage-20.webp","Villa Tomar brochure, spread 19",{"url":128,"width":71,"height":67,"alt":129},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrochure\u002Fpage-21.webp","Villa Tomar brochure, spread 20",{"url":131,"width":71,"height":67,"alt":132},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrochure\u002Fpage-22.webp","Villa Tomar brochure, spread 21",{"url":134,"width":71,"height":67,"alt":135},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrochure\u002Fpage-23.webp","Villa Tomar brochure, spread 22",{"url":137,"width":71,"height":67,"alt":138},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrochure\u002Fpage-24.webp","Villa Tomar brochure, spread 23",{"url":140,"width":71,"height":67,"alt":141},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrochure\u002Fpage-25.webp","Villa Tomar brochure, spread 24",{"url":143,"width":71,"height":67,"alt":144},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrochure\u002Fpage-26.webp","Villa Tomar brochure, spread 25",{"url":146,"width":66,"height":67,"alt":147},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fbrochure\u002Fpage-27.webp","Villa Tomar brochure, back cover",{"chapeau":149,"title":150,"text":153,"button":154},"Your stay",[151,152],"Your perfect stay","begins _here_","Dates, number of guests, particular wishes: write to us and we will reply personally. Direct booking, with no intermediary.",{"label":48,"url":21},{"email":156,"phone":157,"phone_href":158,"address":159,"hours":163},"contact@villatomar.com","+33 (0)4 79 40 08 80","tel:+33479400880",[160,161,162],"70F Chemin Rural des Esserts","74290 Talloires","France","Monday to Friday\n9am to 12pm\n2pm to 6pm",[165,169],{"code":166,"native_name":167,"home":168},"fr","Français","\u002Ffr\u002F",{"code":170,"native_name":171,"home":16},"en","English",{"label":173,"url":174},"Créative Altitude","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.creative-altitude.com\u002F",{"key":176,"url":22,"title":177,"modified":178,"translations":179,"seo":183,"hero":253,"intro":261,"chapters":266,"faq":522,"children":537},"guide","Guide","2026-10-29",{"en":180,"fr":181},{"url":22},{"url":182},"\u002Ffr\u002Fguide-location-villa-luxe-lac-annecy\u002F",{"title":184,"description":185,"image":186,"schema":193,"keyphrase":252},"Luxury Villa Rental Lake Annecy: The Complete Guide","Shores, villages, amenities, budget, seasons and booking direct: all you need to choose a luxury villa rental on Lake Annecy with confidence.",{"url":187,"width":188,"height":189,"alt":190,"categories":191},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fphotos\u002Fvilla-tomar-terrasse-piscine-vue-lac-annecy-2400.webp",2400,1600,"Le lac d'Annecy et les montagnes vus de la terrasse de la villa",[192],"exterieurs",{"@context":194,"@graph":195},"https:\u002F\u002Fschema.org",[196,207,215],{"@type":197,"headline":198,"description":185,"image":199,"mainEntityOfPage":22,"inLanguage":170,"datePublished":200,"dateModified":200,"author":201,"publisher":203},"Article","Luxury villa rental on Lake Annecy: the complete guide",[187],"2026-10-03",{"@type":202,"name":4,"url":16},"Organization",{"@type":202,"name":4,"url":16,"logo":204},{"@type":205,"url":206},"ImageObject","\u002Fbrand\u002Flogo.svg",{"@type":208,"itemListElement":209},"BreadcrumbList",[210,213],{"@type":211,"position":212,"name":4,"item":16},"ListItem",1,{"@type":211,"position":214,"name":177,"item":22},2,{"@type":216,"mainEntity":217},"FAQPage",[218,224,228,232,236,240,244,248],{"@type":219,"name":220,"acceptedAnswer":221},"Question","How much does a luxury villa rental on Lake Annecy cost?",{"@type":222,"text":223},"Answer","There is no single price: the rate depends on the time of year, the length of stay, the floor area, the view, the number of bedrooms and the amenities. Summer and the school holidays are the periods most in demand. For Villa Tomar, the rate is given for your exact dates, in reply to your booking enquiry.",{"@type":219,"name":225,"acceptedAnswer":226},"When is the best time to rent a villa on Lake Annecy?",{"@type":222,"text":227},"July and August for swimming and atmosphere, provided you plan early. May, June, September and early October for the light, the calm, the golf and the fine restaurants. Winter suits those who want to combine the lake with skiing, since La Clusaz and Le Grand-Bornand are less than thirty kilometres from Talloires.",{"@type":219,"name":229,"acceptedAnswer":230},"How long should you stay, and is there a minimum number of nights?",{"@type":222,"text":231},"A weekend is enough to discover the town of Annecy; allow five to seven nights to enjoy the lake without hurrying. The minimum rental period varies from villa to villa and with the season, and is often longer in high summer. For Villa Tomar, it is confirmed when you enquire, according to your dates.",{"@type":219,"name":233,"acceptedAnswer":234},"Are the private chef, chauffeur or yoga included in the rental?",{"@type":222,"text":235},"No. The rental covers exclusive use of the villa, furnished and equipped. The private chef, the chauffeur, yoga classes and massages are extra services, provided by independent professionals and available on request, each priced separately.",{"@type":219,"name":237,"acceptedAnswer":238},"Are pets allowed?",{"@type":222,"text":239},"We prefer not to give a general answer here. It depends in particular on the animal, the length of stay and the time of year: mention it in your enquiry, and you will be given a clear answer before any confirmation. As a general rule, always put this question in writing before booking a villa, as the rules vary from one house to another.",{"@type":219,"name":241,"acceptedAnswer":242},"Can you book Villa Tomar direct, without a platform?",{"@type":222,"text":243},"Yes. You deal with a single point of contact, someone who knows the house and answers your questions precisely, with no platform service fees. Simply give your dates and the number of guests on the request a stay page: we reply personally.",{"@type":219,"name":245,"acceptedAnswer":246},"How do you get to Talloires?",{"@type":222,"text":247},"By air via Geneva airport, by train via Annecy station, which is served by direct TGV trains from Paris, or by car via the A41 motorway. From Annecy, the eastern shore road leads to Talloires by way of Veyrier-du-Lac and Menthon-Saint-Bernard. A chauffeured transfer can be arranged at extra cost.",{"@type":219,"name":249,"acceptedAnswer":250},"How many guests can Villa Tomar accommodate?",{"@type":222,"text":251},"Ten guests, in five bedrooms each with its own bathroom, across 450 m² and three levels served by a lift. For bed configurations or arrangements for young children, tell us the make-up of your party in your enquiry. You can also tour the villa level by level.","luxury villa rental Lake Annecy",{"chapeau":254,"title":255,"text":258,"image":259},"The guide",[256,257],"Luxury villa rental","on Lake Annecy: the complete guide","Shores, amenities, booking, services and ideas for days out: everything worth knowing before you choose your villa.",{"url":187,"width":188,"height":189,"alt":190,"categories":260},[192],{"lead":262,"body":263},"A luxury villa rental on Lake Annecy deserves the same care as the journey itself: choose a shore, check the amenities, understand what is included, then book at the right moment. This guide brings together everything you need to know before you commit.",[264,265],"Lake Annecy draws people for good reasons: water renowned for its purity, peaks that seem to drop straight into the lake, villages that have kept their character and a rare concentration of fine restaurants. Yet from one shore to the other, and from one listing to the next, no two stays are alike. Renting a villa on Lake Annecy means settling a handful of simple questions, which booking platforms often leave unanswered.","Written from Talloires, on the eastern shore of Lake Annecy where Villa Tomar stands, this guide accompanies families and groups of friends as they plan their stay in a luxury villa. From choosing the location to the amenities you can expect, booking, bespoke services, things to do and how to get here, it guides you at every step.",[267,311,373,417,448,492],{"id":268,"number":269,"nav":270,"title":271,"intro":272,"sections":275,"image":307,"link":309},"rives","01","Shores and villages","Which shore and which village to choose around Lake Annecy?",[273,274],"Renting a villa on the shores of Lake Annecy begins with choosing a setting. The lake stretches for almost fifteen kilometres between Annecy, to the north, and Doussard, to the south. Two roads run alongside it, one on each shore, and every village has its own character, its own light and its own pace.","So before you compare houses, compare places: the address decides when the sun leaves the terrace, how much time you spend in the car and what you can do on foot.",[276,281,286,290,294,298,302],{"title":277,"body":278},"Eastern shore or western shore: which should you choose?",[279,280],"The eastern shore, from Veyrier-du-Lac to Talloires, has its back to the mountain and faces the sunset. Terraces here hold the sun until evening, the villages are residential and quiet, and several fine restaurants have made their home along it. The western shore, from Sevrier to Duingt, catches the morning light. It is followed by the voie verte, the greenway much loved by cyclists, and its mood is more family-oriented. At the end of the day, the sun slips behind the Semnoz earlier on this side.","There is no wrong side, only different priorities: evening light and tranquillity on one, cycling and family beaches on the other. For a detailed comparison, village by village and according to the make-up of your party, see our feature on [where to stay on Lake Annecy](\u002Fguide-lake-annecy-luxury-villa-rental\u002Fwhere-to-stay-lake-annecy\u002F).",{"title":282,"body":283},"Talloires, the most sought-after village on the eastern shore",[284,285],"Talloires sits in a sheltered bay, facing the setting sun. Its former abbey at the water's edge, its jetties and the Roc de Chère nature reserve, which closes the bay to the north, give it an atmosphere all of its own, elegant and peaceful. The Golf du Lac d'Annecy spreads across the heights above the village, and two restaurants with two Michelin stars each lie within the commune of Talloires-Montmin.","This is where Villa Tomar stands, above the bay, two minutes from the lake. To plan your days here, read our article on [what to do in Talloires](\u002Fguide-lake-annecy-luxury-villa-rental\u002Fthings-to-do-in-talloires\u002F), or the page devoted to [Talloires and Lake Annecy](\u002Flake-annecy-talloires\u002F) as seen from the villa.",{"title":287,"body":288},"Menthon-Saint-Bernard and Veyrier-du-Lac",[289],"Heading back up towards Annecy, Menthon-Saint-Bernard is recognisable by its château, which looks out over the lake from its hill. Veyrier-du-Lac, closer to town, is lined with handsome properties at the foot of Mont Veyrier. These two villages are a compromise between the town and the bay of Talloires: what you gain in proximity to Annecy you lose a little in calm, since the lakeside road grows busier the nearer you come to town.",{"title":291,"body":292},"Annecy, the town on the water",[293],"To the north, Annecy combines canals, arcades and large parks that open onto the lake. People come for the old town market, the museums, the shops and the café terraces, and it is easy to reach by train. For a couple on a weekend break, it makes an excellent base. For a group, the limits soon show: parking is scarce, the streets are lively in season, and large houses with a garden and pool are rare. Many travellers therefore choose to stay in a village and come into town for the day.",{"title":295,"body":296},"Sevrier, Saint-Jorioz, Duingt: how does the western shore compare?",[297],"Sevrier and Saint-Jorioz stretch along the voie verte, the cycle path that follows the shore from Annecy. The beaches here are wide and well suited to children, and rental properties are plentiful and varied. Further south, Duingt marks the narrows that separate the Grand Lac from the Petit Lac, with its château set on a peninsula directly opposite Talloires. The western shore suits sporty families and holidays shaped around cycling. Those who dream of late dinners in the sun will prefer the shore across the water.",{"title":299,"body":300},"The head of the lake: Doussard and Lathuile",[301],"At its southern tip, the lake turns wilder. Around Doussard and Lathuile, a nature reserve borders the shoreline, facing the Bauges massif. People come here for hiking, paragliding and the sense of being at the end of the world. The trade-off is that Annecy lies at the far end of the lake: this area is less suited to those who wish to dine in town several evenings a week.",{"title":303,"body":304},"Why rent a villa rather than stay in a hotel?",[305,306],"The lakeside hotels offer round-the-clock service, but also separate rooms, set hours and spaces shared with other guests. A villa offers what no hotel can promise: a place that is entirely your own. You live at your own pace, with a pool you share with no one, a kitchen, generous living spaces and no timetable to keep.","Once you are travelling as a party of six or eight, or across several generations, it is often the only arrangement that lets everyone find their place: the children in the water, the grandparents in the shade of the pergola, and everyone around the same table in the evening.",{"url":187,"width":188,"height":189,"alt":190,"categories":308},[192],{"label":310,"url":19},"Explore the destination",{"id":28,"number":312,"nav":313,"title":314,"intro":315,"sections":318,"image":365,"link":371},"02","The villa and its amenities","What makes a luxury villa, beyond the view",[316,317],"In the listings, every house is ‘exceptional’. In practice, a high-end villa is judged by its proportions, its amenities, the care taken over the details and the precision of the information provided before you book.","We take as our example [Villa Tomar](\u002Fvilla-tomar-annecy\u002F), the house we know best: 450 m² over three levels, five bedrooms, and a 1,133 m² plot above the bay of Talloires. The criteria themselves hold true for any luxury villa rental around Annecy.",[319,324,329,341,345,349,353],{"title":320,"body":321},"Lake view, lakeside, waterfront: what do the listings mean?",[322,323],"These three terms are not interchangeable. A ‘waterfront’ villa has direct access to the lake, often with a jetty: such properties are rare, and on some shores the road runs just behind them. ‘Lakeside’ generally describes a house a few minutes' walk from the shore. ‘Lake view’ means that the house sits above the water, with the panorama as the reward for the distance.","Let us be precise: Villa Tomar is a lake-view villa. It looks out over the bay of Talloires, two minutes from the water, with a south-west-facing pool and terrace. If aspect, privacy and a pool are your first criteria, our guide to [renting a villa with a pool on Lake Annecy](\u002Fguide-lake-annecy-luxury-villa-rental\u002Flake-annecy-villa-rental-with-pool\u002F) sets out the checklist to apply to every listing.",{"title":325,"body":326},"How many bedrooms for how many guests?",[327,328],"The stated capacity does not tell the whole story. Sleeping space for ten spread across three bedrooms and a sofa bed is not the same as five proper bedrooms. The rule that spares most friction is a simple one: a bathroom for every bedroom, and living spaces in proportion to the number of people at the table.","Villa Tomar sleeps ten in five bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, arranged over two floors. A lift serves all three levels, which makes a real difference for older guests and for luggage. The layout of the bedrooms, three-generation stays, holidays with friends: it is all covered in detail on our page about a [villa for 10 guests on Lake Annecy](\u002Fguide-lake-annecy-luxury-villa-rental\u002Flake-annecy-villa-for-10-guests\u002F).",{"title":330,"body":331,"list":333},"The amenities that change a stay",[332],"Some amenities are there for the photographs; others genuinely transform daily life, particularly on rainy days and out of season. Here are those at Villa Tomar, which you can [explore in pictures in the gallery](\u002Fgalleries\u002F).",[334,335,336,337,338,339,340],"South-west-facing pool and terrace, looking onto the lake","Outdoor kitchen and pergola, for living outside from lunch through to dinner","Living room with cathedral ceiling and wood-burning fireplace","Private 17 m² cinema and 32 m² gym","Lift serving all three levels","Air conditioning in every room","Garage with electric vehicle charging point",{"title":342,"body":343},"Interiors by a named architect",[344],"Luxury also lies in the coherence of a place. The interior design of Villa Tomar was entrusted to Capezzone Architecture: spaces that open onto the lake, a suspended staircase, carefully chosen materials, and a design that is neither ostentatious nor austere. When you compare villas, check whether the photographs show every room, bedrooms and bathrooms included: a listing that shows only the view leaves questions unanswered.",{"title":346,"body":347},"What is included in a villa rental?",[348],"A rental covers exclusive use of the property, fully furnished and equipped. Personal services, on the other hand, are not part of the rental: a private chef, a chauffeur, yoga classes or massages are extras, available on request, at additional cost, and provided by independent professionals. As for the rest (linen, housekeeping, arrival and departure times), practices vary from one house to another: always ask for the details in writing before you confirm.",{"title":350,"body":351},"What affects the cost of a Lake Annecy villa rental?",[352],"Several factors come into play: the time of year, the length of stay, proximity to the lake, the view, the floor area, the number of bedrooms and the standard of amenities. Summer and the school holidays are the periods most in demand, and the gap between high season and shoulder season can be considerable. That is why a general price range tells you very little: the only useful figure is the one that matches your dates and your party. For Villa Tomar, it is sent to you in reply to your [booking enquiry](\u002Fcontact\u002F).",{"title":354,"body":355,"list":357},"Which questions should you ask before booking?",[356],"Whichever villa you are considering, a short list of questions will prevent misunderstandings. A reputable owner or manager answers them precisely and plainly.",[358,359,360,361,362,363,364],"Is the pool heated, and during which months is it open?","How is the pool made safe for young children?","What is the bed configuration (doubles or twins) in each bedroom?","How many vehicles can be parked on site?","What equipment is provided for a baby?","What are the arrival and departure times?","What is included, and what is charged as an extra?",{"url":366,"width":188,"height":367,"alt":368,"categories":369},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fphotos\u002Fvilla-tomar-salon-cathedrale-ouvert-sur-le-lac-2400.webp",1601,"Double-height living room open to the lake",[370],"sejour",{"label":372,"url":17},"Discover the villa",{"id":374,"number":375,"nav":376,"title":377,"intro":378,"sections":380,"image":410,"link":415},"reserver","03","Booking your villa","Booking a villa on Lake Annecy: direct or through a platform?",[379],"Once you have found the house, the question is whom to contact and when. Many travellers discover a villa on a platform, then search for its name in order to reach the people who manage it directly. It is a sensible approach, provided you know what it really changes.",[381,386,396,401,406],{"title":382,"body":383},"Booking direct or through a platform: what is the difference?",[384,385],"Platforms have one merit: they let you compare a large number of listings quickly. Their limitation lies in the relationship. Exchanges pass through a messaging system, replies are sometimes standardised, and service fees are usually added to the price of the stay.","Booking direct rests on a single point of contact, someone who knows the house room by room. You receive precise answers to precise questions: the aspect of a bedroom, the space available in the garage, whether a chef could come on the evening you arrive. There are no platform service fees, and your stay is planned with the person who will welcome you. We promise neither rates nor terms here: they are given to you for your dates, in writing, before any commitment.",{"title":387,"body":388,"list":390},"How does a booking enquiry work?",[389],"For Villa Tomar, it all begins with a message. The more precise your enquiry, the more precise the reply. The form on the [request a stay](\u002Fcontact\u002F) page covers the information we need.",[391,392,393,394,395],"You give your dates, even approximate ones, and the number of adults and children","You tell us the occasion for your stay and which extra services interest you","We reply personally, with availability and a proposal for your dates","You ask all your questions before confirming: terms, amenities, arrival arrangements","Once the stay is confirmed, the services you have chosen are arranged ahead of your arrival",{"title":397,"body":398},"When should you book a villa on Lake Annecy?",[399,400],"Large villas are few around the lake, and five-bedroom houses with a pool are the first to be booked for July and August. The school holidays, the long weekends in May and the weekend of the Fête du Lac, traditionally the first Saturday in August, account for most of the demand. If your dates are fixed and fall within these periods, it is wise to enquire as soon as your plans take shape.","If your dates are flexible, say so: May, June, September and early autumn offer more choice, superb light and a lake restored to its calm. We do not quote a lead time, because it depends on the year and the calendar: the simplest course is to check availability.",{"title":402,"body":403},"Deposit, security deposit, minimum stay: what should you ask?",[404,405],"These terms vary from one villa to another and, for the same villa, from one season to the next. The minimum stay is often longer in high summer than in the shoulder season. The deposit and its due date, the amount of the security deposit and how it is returned, and the cancellation terms all depend on the individual owner.","We prefer not to publish general terms here that would not apply exactly to your stay. They are set out in black and white in the reply to your enquiry, before any confirmation. The same goes for particular requests (travelling with a pet, a business stay, a family occasion to celebrate), which are considered case by case.",{"title":407,"body":408},"Check availability at Villa Tomar",[409],"Do you have dates in mind, or only a time of year? Write to us: ten guests, five bedrooms, a pool facing the lake, and someone to answer your questions. [Send your booking enquiry](\u002Fcontact\u002F), with no obligation and no intermediary.",{"url":411,"width":412,"height":413,"alt":414},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fdrone-2.webp",2560,1706,"Aerial view of Villa Tomar, its terrace and its pool",{"label":416,"url":21},"Book Villa Tomar",{"id":418,"number":419,"nav":420,"title":421,"intro":422,"sections":424,"image":441,"link":446},"services","04","Extra services","Extra services, so that you need think of nothing",[423],"A successful stay often comes down to what you did not have to organise yourself. Around the villa, several services can be booked as options. One point should be made clear from the outset: none is included in the rental. All are extras at additional cost, provided by independent professionals, and each is the subject of a separate proposal.",[425,429,433,437],{"title":426,"body":427},"A private chef at the villa",[428],"An independent chef comes to cook on site and composes menus around your tastes, your dietary requirements and the produce of the season. The villa's open-plan kitchen and the outdoor kitchen, beneath the pergola, are at the chef's disposal. A birthday dinner on the terrace, lunch by the pool or simply an evening when no one wishes to go out again: the [private chef at the villa](\u002Fexperiences\u002Fprivate-chef\u002F) is an extra service, best requested when you arrange your stay.",{"title":430,"body":431},"Chauffeur and transfers",[432],"Arrival from Geneva airport or Annecy station, dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant, a day's excursion into the Alps: an independent chauffeur takes care of your journeys, so that no one has to drive home. For a party of ten, it is also a way to avoid hiring several vehicles. The [private chauffeur](\u002Fexperiences\u002Fprivate-chauffeur\u002F) is an extra service, arranged in advance around your plans.",{"title":434,"body":435},"Yoga, massage and time to unwind",[436],"An independent teacher can give a [private yoga class](\u002Fexperiences\u002Fyoga\u002F) on the terrace, facing the lake, or in the gym in cooler weather, for one person or for the whole party. Therapists also come to the villa for [massages and wellbeing treatments at home](\u002Fexperiences\u002Fmassage\u002F), in the room of your choice. Here again, these are extra services, available on request and subject to the practitioners' availability.",{"title":438,"body":439},"Can everything be arranged before you arrive?",[440],"Yes, and it is in fact preferable. Good professionals are much in demand in summer: it is best to mention your wishes when you make your booking enquiry, or as soon as your plans take shape. We then come back to you with a proposal and its price, separate from the rental and tailored to your dates and the number of guests. On the day, the professional comes to the villa and you have nothing to arrange. The full range of possibilities is presented on the [à la carte services](\u002Fexperiences\u002F) page.",{"url":442,"width":443,"height":444,"alt":445},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fservices\u002Fchef-prive.webp",1920,1280,"A private chef plating a dish",{"label":447,"url":18},"View the à la carte services",{"id":449,"number":450,"nav":451,"title":452,"intro":453,"sections":455,"image":486,"link":489},"activites","05","Things to do","What to do on Lake Annecy during your stay",[454],"Between the water and the peaks, Lake Annecy lends itself as readily to contemplation as to activity. Here is what you need to shape your days, season by season. The richest subjects have a feature of their own, to which we refer you.",[456,460,465,470,474,478,482],{"title":457,"body":458},"When is the best time to visit Lake Annecy?",[459],"From June to September, the lake is at its liveliest: swimming, boating, café terraces, long evenings. It is also the busiest period, on the roads as on the beaches. May, June, September and early October bring superb light, empty trails and tables that are easier to book: the best season for golf, hiking and fine dining. Winter, lastly, has its devotees, who divide their days between the slopes of the Aravis and the fireside in the living room.",{"title":461,"body":462},"Where to swim in Lake Annecy",[463,464],"The lake has numerous managed beaches, of grass and pebbles rather than sand, some free, others charging an entry fee in season. The closest to the villa is the beach at Talloires, in the bay: entry is free in 2026, swimming is supervised in summer and there is a paying car park nearby. Just to the south, the Plage d'Angon is more intimate. At Menthon-Saint-Bernard, the municipal beach charges for entry and is supervised in summer, then freely accessible for the rest of the year. On the town side, the large Plage d'Albigny is free.","In July and August, the ideal is to alternate: the lake early in the morning or late in the day, the villa's pool at the busiest hours. Entry fees, supervision, parking and advice on timing are gathered in our guide to the [beaches of Lake Annecy](\u002Fguide-lake-annecy-luxury-villa-rental\u002Flake-annecy-beaches\u002F).",{"title":466,"body":467},"Where to dine: seven Michelin-starred restaurants around the lake",[468,469],"Few destinations of this size bring together so many fine restaurants. In the 2026 Michelin Guide, Lake Annecy has seven starred restaurants, with thirteen stars between them. Le Clos des Sens, in Annecy, holds three. Four establishments hold two: the Auberge du Père Bise in Talloires, L'Auberge de Montmin at the Col de la Forclaz, La Table de Yoann Conte in Veyrier-du-Lac and Maison Benoît Vidal in Annecy. L'Esquisse and La Rotonde des Trésoms, both in Annecy, have one star.","Two of these restaurants lie within the villa's own commune, Talloires-Montmin. For a group, it is best to book as soon as your dates are fixed, and to plan the journey home. Addresses, booking advice and ideas for gourmet itineraries can be found in our feature on the [Michelin-starred restaurants of Lake Annecy](\u002Fguide-lake-annecy-luxury-villa-rental\u002Fmichelin-star-restaurants-lake-annecy\u002F).",{"title":471,"body":472},"Can you play golf on Lake Annecy?",[473],"Yes, and in Talloires itself. The Golf du Lac d'Annecy, founded in 1953, lays out its eighteen holes (par 69) on the heights above the village, at the edge of the Roc de Chère, with the lake below. It is practically at the end of the villa's road. Access arrangements for visitors should be checked with the club before you come, especially in high season.",{"title":475,"body":476},"On the water, by bike and in the air",[477],"Paddleboarding, wakeboarding, sailing and boat trips all take place in the bay of Talloires, a few minutes from the villa. Cyclists head for the voie verte on the western shore, walkers for the paths of the Roc de Chère and those that climb towards the alpine pastures. The more adventurous take off by paraglider from the Col de la Forclaz, whose viewpoint offers the most famous panorama of the lake. Walks, viewpoints and the best addresses in the village are collected in our article on [things to do in Talloires](\u002Fguide-lake-annecy-luxury-villa-rental\u002Fthings-to-do-in-talloires\u002F).",{"title":479,"body":480},"Markets and the highlights of the year",[481],"The Annecy old town market is held all year round on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday mornings, from 7am to 1pm, on Rue Sainte-Claire and beneath the neighbouring arcades. You will find Savoie cheeses, charcuterie and produce from the alpine pastures: enough to stock the villa's kitchen, or to inspire the chef. The great event of the summer is the Fête du Lac, a fireworks spectacle staged in the bay of Albigny, traditionally on the first Saturday in August. The 2026 edition took place on Saturday 1 August. As accommodation is in great demand that weekend, it needs to be planned a long way ahead.",{"title":483,"body":484},"Lake Annecy in winter: skiing at La Clusaz and Le Grand-Bornand",[485],"It is often forgotten that the lake sits on the doorstep of the Aravis. La Clusaz is around 29 kilometres from Talloires, Le Grand-Bornand around 27 kilometres. Allow 30 to 45 minutes by road, depending on conditions and snowfall. So you can ski by day and be back at the lake by evening. On your return, the wood-burning fireplace beneath the cathedral ceiling, the private cinema and the gym give the villa the feel of a mountain refuge, in a contemporary key.",{"url":187,"width":188,"height":189,"alt":487,"categories":488},"Terrace and pool with a view of Lake Annecy and the mountains",[192],{"label":490,"url":491},"What to do in Talloires","\u002Fguide-lake-annecy-luxury-villa-rental\u002Fthings-to-do-in-talloires\u002F",{"id":493,"number":494,"nav":495,"title":496,"intro":497,"sections":499,"image":516,"link":519},"venir","06","Getting here","How to get to Lake Annecy",[498],"Lake Annecy is easy to reach, by air, by train or by road. Journey times do vary considerably, however, with the season and the time of day: in summer, the lakeside road is busy in the late morning and late afternoon. We give guidelines here, to be adjusted to your day of arrival.",[500,504,508,512],{"title":501,"body":502},"By air: which airport should you choose?",[503],"Geneva international airport is the closest and the best connected: it is the natural choice for travellers coming from abroad. From there you reach Annecy by motorway, then Talloires along the eastern shore of the lake. Allow extra time during holiday periods, as the journey depends on traffic and on the border crossing. Lyon-Saint-Exupéry airport is an alternative, though further away. In either case, a chauffeured transfer can be arranged at extra cost: simply send us your flight times.",{"title":505,"body":506},"By train: Annecy station",[507],"Annecy has a station in the town centre, served by direct TGV trains from Paris and by regional trains from Lyon, Chambéry and Geneva. From the station, all that remains is to follow the eastern shore to Talloires, by car, by taxi or with a chauffeur. For a party of ten with luggage, it is best to arrange this last leg before you set off.",{"title":509,"body":510},"By car: which route should you take?",[511],"The A41 motorway links Annecy to Geneva in the north and to Chambéry and Grenoble in the south. From Annecy, you reach Talloires by the eastern shore road, which passes through Veyrier-du-Lac and Menthon-Saint-Bernard. The villa has a garage fitted with an electric vehicle charging point. If you are arriving in several cars, ask us in advance how best to organise the parking. For dinners and transfers, a [private chauffeur from Geneva or Annecy station](\u002Fexperiences\u002Fprivate-chauffeur\u002F) saves anyone having to get back behind the wheel.",{"title":513,"body":514},"Do you need a car once you are here?",[515],"In Talloires, the lake, the bay and the golf course are a few minutes from the villa. For everything else (Annecy old town, the Col de la Forclaz, the ski resorts of the Aravis), a vehicle remains useful. Many groups combine one or two cars for the daytime with a chauffeur for the evenings. In summer, set off early for Annecy: the lakeside road fills up from late morning.",{"url":517,"width":412,"height":413,"alt":518},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fdrone-1.webp","Villa Tomar from the air, façade and pool",{"label":520,"url":521},"See distances from the villa","\u002Fvilla-tomar-annecy\u002F#acces",{"title":523,"items":524},"Frequently asked questions",[525,527,528,529,531,532,534,535],{"question":220,"answer":526},"There is no single price: the rate depends on the time of year, the length of stay, the floor area, the view, the number of bedrooms and the amenities. Summer and the school holidays are the periods most in demand. For Villa Tomar, the rate is given for your exact dates, in reply to your [booking enquiry](\u002Fcontact\u002F).",{"question":225,"answer":227},{"question":229,"answer":231},{"question":233,"answer":530},"No. The rental covers exclusive use of the villa, furnished and equipped. The private chef, the chauffeur, yoga classes and massages are [extra services](\u002Fexperiences\u002F), provided by independent professionals and available on request, each priced separately.",{"question":237,"answer":239},{"question":241,"answer":533},"Yes. You deal with a single point of contact, someone who knows the house and answers your questions precisely, with no platform service fees. Simply give your dates and the number of guests on the [request a stay](\u002Fcontact\u002F) page: we reply personally.",{"question":245,"answer":247},{"question":249,"answer":536},"Ten guests, in five bedrooms each with its own bathroom, across 450 m² and three levels served by a lift. For bed configurations or arrangements for young children, tell us the make-up of your party in your enquiry. You can also [tour the villa level by level](\u002Fvilla-tomar-annecy\u002F).",{"chapeau":538,"title":539,"items":542},"Guide features",[540,541],"Further","_reading_",[543,553,562,573,582,592],{"slug":544,"url":545,"title":546,"excerpt":547,"image":548,"reading":552},"location-villa-piscine-lac-annecy","\u002Fguide-lake-annecy-luxury-villa-rental\u002Flake-annecy-villa-rental-with-pool\u002F","Lake Annecy villa rental with pool: a guide to choosing well","Private pool, view, orientation, season: what to look at before renting a villa with a pool on the shores of Lake Annecy.",{"url":549,"width":188,"height":367,"alt":550,"categories":551},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fphotos\u002Fvilla-tomar-facade-piscine-2400.webp","Villa Tomar façade, pool side",[192],23,{"slug":554,"url":555,"title":556,"excerpt":557,"image":558,"reading":552},"villa-10-personnes-lac-annecy","\u002Fguide-lake-annecy-luxury-villa-rental\u002Flake-annecy-villa-for-10-guests\u002F","Renting a Lake Annecy villa for 10 guests: family or friends under one roof","Three generations, two families or a group of old friends: how to choose a large villa where everyone finds their place.",{"url":559,"width":188,"height":367,"alt":560,"categories":561},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fphotos\u002Fvilla-tomar-villa-vue-du-jardin-2400.webp","Villa Tomar seen from the garden",[192],{"slug":563,"url":564,"title":565,"excerpt":566,"image":567,"reading":572},"ou-dormir-lac-annecy","\u002Fguide-lake-annecy-luxury-villa-rental\u002Fwhere-to-stay-lake-annecy\u002F","Where to stay on Lake Annecy: which shore and which village to choose?","East shore or west, town or village, hotel or villa: how to choose the right base around the lake.",{"url":568,"width":188,"height":367,"alt":569,"categories":570},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fphotos\u002Fvilla-tomar-suite-parentale-lit-meridienne-2400.webp","Master suite with double bed and chaise longue",[571],"chambres",24,{"slug":574,"url":491,"title":575,"excerpt":576,"image":577,"reading":572},"que-faire-a-talloires","Things to do in Talloires: the bay, the Roc de Chère and the finest tables","The most discreet village on Lake Annecy is best explored on foot, from the beach to the nature reserve and up to the Col de la Forclaz.",{"url":578,"width":443,"height":579,"alt":580,"categories":581},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fphotos\u002Fbaie-de-talloires-lac-annecy-vue-du-ciel-2400.webp",950,"Talloires bay and Lake Annecy seen from above",[176],{"slug":583,"url":584,"title":585,"excerpt":586,"image":587,"reading":572},"restaurants-etoiles-lac-annecy","\u002Fguide-lake-annecy-luxury-villa-rental\u002Fmichelin-star-restaurants-lake-annecy\u002F","Michelin star restaurants on Lake Annecy: seven tables, thirteen stars","Seven restaurants and thirteen stars around the lake: where to dine, how to book, and what to do on the evenings you would rather stay at the villa.",{"url":588,"width":443,"height":589,"alt":590,"categories":591},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fphotos\u002Frestaurant-etoile-lac-annecy-creation-jean-sulpice-2400.webp",1013,"A plant-based creation by chef Jean Sulpice, plated in a wreath of ferns",[176],{"slug":593,"url":594,"title":595,"excerpt":596,"image":597,"reading":602},"plages-lac-annecy","\u002Fguide-lake-annecy-luxury-villa-rental\u002Flake-annecy-beaches\u002F","The finest Lake Annecy beaches, shore by shore","From Talloires to Doussard: where to lay your towel, which beaches are free, and how to avoid the crowds.",{"url":598,"width":443,"height":599,"alt":600,"categories":601},"\u002Fmedia\u002Fphotos\u002Frive-est-lac-annecy-vue-depuis-l-eau-2400.webp",1213,"The eastern shore of Lake Annecy seen from the water",[176],26,1793365948664]