Project manager & renovation in Talloires-Montmin.

Nestled on the east shore of Lake Annecy, Talloires-Montmin holds a special place in the Savoyard imagination. Its former Benedictine abbey, its sheltered bay, its Michelin-starred hotels and restaurants — including the famous Auberge du Père Bise — and its views over the Roc de Chère and La Tournette have made it, for more than a century, one of the most sought-after resort destinations in the Alps. Here, a property's value is not measured only in floor area: it lies in the location, the view and absolute respect for the landscape.

The housing stock in Talloires-Montmin is dominated by a high density of high-end second homes and luxury villas: old stone residences, exceptional chalets, contemporary properties with lake access. Many belong to owners based in Paris, Lyon, Geneva or abroad, who expect a flawless finish and faultless management from a renovation, often from a distance. That is precisely the role of a project manager: representing your interests on site, coordinating the trades and guaranteeing the result.

Renovating in Talloires-Montmin also means working within one of the strictest regulatory frameworks in Haute-Savoie. Listed site, surroundings of historic monuments, sightlines subject to the Architecte des Bâtiments de France, the Loi Littoral and local landscape requirements govern every intervention on the building exterior. Far from being an obstacle, these demands guarantee the lasting value of your property: provided you have someone who masters these rules and knows how to prepare applications that are accepted at the first submission.

On an exceptional property, the difference lies in the details: the quality of bespoke joinery, the precision of a lime render, the invisible integration of a heat pump, the continuity of a natural stone floor from inside to the terrace. Our role as project manager is to translate your expectations into precise specifications, select the tradespeople capable of delivering them, then check every stage through to handover. You keep control of the budget and schedule; we take care of the technical demands.

We work both on the complete renovation of villas and second homes and on more targeted projects: interior restructuring, creating master suites, converting outbuildings, high-end extensions or conservatories, swimming pools and outdoor landscaping. Each project is treated as a one-off, designed to interact with the lake, the light and the existing architecture. Discover all our services or see our page on the Annecy area.

The east shore of Lake Annecy combines several layers of protection that are among the most restrictive in the region. The surroundings of the former abbey and the listed landscape vistas place many projects under the opinion of the Architecte des Bâtiments de France: facade alterations, roof repairs, window replacement, fencing and outdoor landscaping can all be regulated. We prepare well-argued applications — landscape integration, colours, materials, building envelope — to obtain ABF approval at the first submission and avoid the back-and-forth that extends timescales.

On top of this comes the Loi Littoral, which applies to the towns on the lake shore. It imposes a 100-metre no-build strip from the shore, limits development to areas contiguous with existing buildings and protects remarkable shoreline areas. The local plan (PLU) completes this framework with natural zones (N), landscape areas and precise rules on height, roof pitch and materials. An extension, swimming pool or storey addition therefore requires an upfront feasibility analysis: it is the first thing we carry out before any commitment, to secure your project.

On a demanding project, multiplying the parties involved is the main source of delays, cost overruns and grey areas of responsibility. Atelier NovAlp brings the three disciplines of the project together under one roof: architectural design, project management and RGE-certified general contracting. In practice, a single point of contact carries your project from the first sketch to handing over the keys: plans, planning and ABF applications, choice of materials, selection and coordination of the trades, site supervision, budget management and handover.

This turnkey approach is particularly suited to second-home owners who cannot be on site all the time. You receive regular reports, photo reports, video calls at key stages, and a clear commitment to the result. We are your representative on site and the guarantor that what was designed is what actually gets built.

Atelier NovAlp is officially certified RGE CertiRénov no. CR-2026-73-0095 (Comprehensive renovation offer, issued by Qualitel Certification / CERQUAL). This qualification gives access to MaPrimeRénov' grants and Energy Savings Certificates (CEE) for your energy renovation work: insulation, heat pumps, high-performance windows. Improving the thermal comfort of an old residence while preserving its heritage character is part of our expertise.