TravelWorld International Magazine Winter 2023

Fully renovated in 2017, the Savoyard spirit is tinged with an Asian sober and
elegant mood at Le Melezin. Suite’s outdoor hot tub, rewards guests with an
impressive view over the village, the Bellecote slope and surrounding mountains.
Several yars later, in 2007, Les Airelles was sold
out of the family by Mrs R. Fenestraz to a French
media mogul who liked to holiday in Courchevel. It
joined the LOV Hotel collection that same year and
received a complete makeover. It was renovated
by the best craftmen in Europe, using the noblest
materials. Tapestries were made to measure by
Laligant in brocaded fabric from Rubelli. Slant-top
desks secretaries were imported from Florence
and Italy and sublime armchairs were produced
by Laval.Even the floor tiles came from a Loire
chateau. The stove in the hall was manufactured
in Austria and all of the woodwork was made to
measure by Fournier in Switzerland. Each room
now had a universe of its own. Mrs R. Fenestraz’s,
private apartment, located on the fourth and final
floor, with beautiful panoramic views of the snowy
peaks, became the most prestigious suite of the
palace.
With four bedrooms and a décor that combinined
the style of an Alpine chalet with that of a 19thcentury
Austro-Hungarian chateau, the 650 square
meter establishment once again became available to
guests. The experience, guaranteed to be unique,
included the services of a butler, a Bentley with
chauffeur, a bar, a private spa, a home cinema, and
a terrace with an outdoor jacuzzi.
In the Jardin Alpin
across Les Airelles,
the Cheval blanc
luxury hotel, named
after a Bordeaux
Grand Cru, has the
only three Michelin
starred restaurant in
the entire resort.
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Although most
luxury hotels have
their own pools,
spas and outdoor
jacuzzis; Courchevel
added in 2015 more
after ski fun with the
creation of a vast water park,
with many different areas, including
a large outdoor heated pool with
bubble jets. A fantastic experience,
especially when it is snowing!
With its rustic old wood, cut stone and
grand fireplace, this authentic Savoyard
restaurant stays true to its cultural heritage
and style. A perfect place for lunch, it sits
right on the Verdons slope. It is the best
choice for a pizza or burger with truffle, as
well as a seafood and lavish dessert buffet.
From low altitude forest to plunging corridors on the summits, all
level of skiers can enjoy the alpine beauty. Part of the three valleys
(Courchevel,Meribel,Val Thorens), an intermediate skier can easily
ski to Val Thorens and back on the same day.
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