WHEN he first saw the remote waters of the Lake of Annecy high in the Savoy Alps of what is now south-eastern France, the l8th-century philosopher and writer Jean Jacques Rousseau exclaimed: "Now I have been happy. Now I have lived."

Our hotel is set on the waterfront on one of the most poetic lakes on earth. Our hotel is a charming boutique style sitting right on the edge of superb lake Annecy, where you can dangle your toes in the water, swim, kayak, sail or just flop beside the magnificent azure lake with a book and a drink, staring dreamily at the swans and families of ducks. Later, dine in one of the many waterfront restaurants. Of all accommodation in Annecy we offer one of the most stunning positions with complete waterfront Lake Annecy. Situated les pieds dans l’eau literally feet in the water, Hotel Chappet is waterfront Lake Annecy, shaded in the warm summer by a beautiful canopy of leaves over the waterfront terrace and bordered by a canal flowing into the lake. All rooms are unique with waterfront access across the courtyard. We are a boutique style offering comfort and a welcoming ambience with 14 rooms. In the height of summer in Lake Annecy there is no greater luxury than a private "plage"! No need to jostle for lakeside space.