PARK Magazine

ESCAPES
Hotel Mont-Blanc
Haute Hosptality in Megève
BY VERONICA KNOEPFEL
Perched at about 3,600 feet, the
charming village of Megève has
offered the best of mountain
hospitality in the heart of its
village for hundreds of years
and remains one of the chicest
and most attractive ski towns
of the French Alps. Megève
features upscale chalets, 4-star hotels,
Michelin-star restaurants and designer
boutiques. Its pedestrian center has cobbled
stoned streets, horse-drawn carriages and a
pine tree as tall as its surrounding buildings
that is beautifully decorated with snowcovered
twinkle lights for the season. Less than
a one-minute walk from the town center is the
Chamois cable car which takes skiers and
non-skiers to several lifts and runs as well as
restaurants on the summit of Mont Blanc.
Located on the famous church square, right
in the center of all Megève has to offer, is the
iconic Hotel Mont-Blanc. The legendary hotel is
perfectly decorated to provide a chic yet cozy
mountain feel while encompassing the elegant
spirit of the French Alps. The boutique hotel
boasts stunning wood detailing, warm white
boucle fabrics and antiques throughout.
Hotel Mont-Blanc welcomes its guests with
their fabulous Tea Room. The space has a
modern, yet warm fireplace surrounded by a
sea of white boucle seating, set in intimate
groupings. Here, guests can enjoy a plethora of
ready-to-eat delicacies: lemon tarts, chocolate
eclairs, madeleines, and the signature pastry of
the place - the Mont-Blanc and its delicious
chestnut cream. Tea (and cocktails) are served
any time, whether you are just off the mountain
after a long day of skiing or seeking a nightcap
after a day of shopping and a fine dinner.
Hotel Mont-Blanc’s restaurant, Les Enfants
Terribles, is a self-proclaimed chic and trendy
bistro, and does not disappoint! Subdued
lighting creates a perfectly romantic
atmosphere, complemented by the spectacular
French cuisine. Les Enfants Terribles also has a
full bar including a wine menu that reads like it
has no end, and cocktails that absolutely
deserve the title of specialty (the espresso
martini is incomparable). The hotel is also
home to Les Georges Champagne Bar, which is
the perfect place to prolong the après-ski at
home. Along with your Champagne, you can
order caviar, the house foie gras and some
oysters directly from the shellfish bench or
enjoy an entire seafood platter!
No boutique hotel right in the middle of a
famous ski town is complete without a spa and