Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
This region extends from the high snow peaks of the Alp to the fertile Rhône Valley bordering Northern Provence and the Beaujolais vineyards.
It offers unspoiled scenery and an abundance of black lava in the south-central part as well as dramatic and majestic glaciers and Alpine lakes..
Chamonix is a historic ski resort facing Mont Blanc.
It is a mecca for active travelers, offering over 1,000 ski slopes, snowshoeing, hiking, biking, rock climbing….
Lyon is bourgeois area with a strong gastronomic tradition that has produced some of the most celebrated chefs in French history.
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Market visit and Cooking Class chez Plum
It’s a full day of visits to the market and cooking at PLUM. Visit Lucy’s favorite outdoor market for fresh local produce and visit her favorite fromagerie to create a cheese platter. Cook a classic French market based meal from the best of the season’s offerings, and more.
Step into the void
From its height of 3,777m, the Aiguille du Midi and its laid-out terraces offer a 360° view of all the French, Swiss and Italian Alps. A lift brings you to the summit terrace at 3,842m, where you will have a clear view of Mont Blanc.
Since December 21st 2013, the more fearless will take A STEP INTO THE VOID, onto a 2.50 m glass cage out over a 1000 m precipice. A product of modern architectural and technical prowess and a sensation packed experience.
Go jump off a volcano
Take a ride to the summit of the Puy-de-Dome on the little electric crémaillère train – then go parasailing off the peak. The peak itself stands out dramatically, although it’s surrounded by 80 other dormant volcanoes in the Chaîne des Puys.
Cool down in a lava quarry
Chill out in an underground lava quarry in Volvic. Visit the Grotte de la Pierre de Volvic, and even on the hottest day of the year the temperature inside won’t get above 100 C (500 F).
OUR FAVORITE HOTELS
Le Mont-Blanc Chamonix
5-star hotel – Chamonix
The entirely renewed Hotel Mont-Blanc***** welcomes you in an elegant and cosy setting in the heart of Chamonix. This over a 100-year-old establishment situated in a calm street in the city centre, has been completely designed by renowned French interior architect Sybille de Margerie. The beautiful typical architectural style of the Chamonix valley meets contemporary touches and a refined high-mountain atmosphere in this mythical hotel.
Château des Comtes de Challes
3-star hotel – Challes Les Eaux
Set in a 15th-century chateau on 2 hectares of grounds, this polished hotel is an 8-minute walk from Casino de Challes les Eaux, 7.2 km from the Cathédrale de Chambéry and 7.4 km from La Gare de Chambéry.
Chateau de la Tour du Puits
4-star hotel – Coise Saint Jean
Hotel Cheval Blanc
5-star hotel – Courchevel
This high-end, ski-in/ski-out hotel in a grand chalet is a 7-minute walk from Golf De Courchevel.
Chic rooms with modern furnishings offer sitting areas and steam showers, and some have balconies or terraces. Elegant suites add separate living rooms. A luxe bi-level penthouse apartment comes with a kitchen and a private elevator.
There’s a refined French restaurant, a laid-back bar with live music, and a cigar lounge. Additional amenities include a high-end spa and a fitness center with an indoor pool.
Hotel Annapurna
5-star hotel – Courchevel
Set on a 2-hectare property with landscaped gardens, this upscale hotel is 1 km from the landmark Kathmandu Durbar Square and 5 km from Tribhuvan International Airport.
The traditionally decorated rooms feature minifridges and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms come with free Wi-Fi and/or sitting areas, while club rooms have access to a private lounge with drinks and snacks. Suites offer separate living and dining areas (1 has a kitchen).
Amenities include 3 restaurants, a bar and a bakery, as well as 5 event spaces and a business centre. There’s also a fitness room and an outdoor pool.
Hotel Carlina
5-star hotel – Courchevel
On a hillside above the ski resort of Courchevel, this lavish ski-in/ski-out hotel occupies a chalet-style building. It lies a 6-minute walk from the town center and 1.6 km from Golf De Courchevel.
Plush, wood-paneled rooms provide free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and either ski slope or valley views. Some have balconies or terraces, while suites add living areas with pull-out sofas. Room service is available.
There’s an elegant restaurant serving traditional French cuisine, as well as a day spa with an indoor pool, a whirlpool and a fitness room. Other amenities include a meeting room and a ski equipment store.
Hotel Le Lana
5-star hotel – Courchevel
Set in an alpine-style building, this upscale hotel with mountain views is 1.7 km from Golf De Courchevel and 3.2 km from the Stade de Slalom Emile Allais.
Sophisticated, individually decorated rooms come with free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, DVD players and designer toiletries. Upgraded rooms offer mountain views. Plush suites add separate living areas, and 2-bedroom apartments come with private hammams.
There’s a high-end restaurant serving regional cuisine, and a chic bar with panoramic mountain views. Other amenities include a posh spa with a heated indoor pool, plus a children’s playroom, a movie room and a fitness center.
Auberge du Père Bise
4-star hotel – Talloires-Montmin
Dating to 1901, this seasonal, upscale hotel is on the shores of Lac d’Annecy, 500m from the D909A autoroute and 5.5 km from Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard.
Classic rooms come with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and minibars. Standard suites are more modern in style and add lake-view lounges, while upgraded suites have plush furnishings and decor. Most rooms and suites have balconies/terraces with lake or mountain views.
Breakfast is offered for an extra charge. There’s a fine-dining restaurant with a wood-beamed ceiling, as well as a terrace overlooking the garden and the lake. Meeting rooms are also available.
Hotel Cour des Loges
5-star hotel – Lyon
Within a block of several restaurants and bars, this sophisticated hotel is an 11-minute walk from the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon and 4.2 km from Parc de la Tête d’Or.
The elegant rooms come with TVs, free Wi-Fi and minibars. Some rooms feature antiques, while others have contemporary furnishings. Some bathrooms offer claw-foot tubs. Suites add separate living areas, and there’s a swanky apartment with a fireplace.
The courtyard restaurant serves dinner and Sunday brunch. There’s also a casual bistro with terrace seating, a bar and 2 lounges, plus cooking workshops. Other amenities include a spa with an indoor pool and a gym.
Hotel Villa Florentine
5-star hotel – Lyon
On a hillside overlooking Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste, this upscale hotel in a 17th-century villa is a 6-minute walk from La Saône river and Vieux Lyon metro station.
The chic rooms with natural wood floors feature free Wi-Fi, marble bathrooms and satellite TV. Suites add private patios; apartments feature exposed beams, private saunas and kitchens.
An elegant restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows serves international cuisine; cooked breakfast is available (fee). There’s a garden area with panoramic city views, plus a heated outdoor pool and hot tub. Other amenities include a sauna and gym. Spa treatments can be arranged for a surcharge.
Chalet du Mont-d’Arbois
5-star hotel – Megève
Housed in 3 chalets, this posh, storied hotel in the ski resort town of Megève is 3.5 km from the village center.
Rustic-chic rooms feature valley or mountain views, as well as minibars, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms and suites offer antique furnishings, balconies and/or fireplaces. There’s also a refined apartment.
Breakfast is offered for an additional fee and can be served in-room, in the restaurant, or on the terrace in summer. The acclaimed restaurant serves Modern French cuisine. A high-end spa offers 4 treatment rooms and an indoor/outdoor pool. Other amenities include an 18-hole golf course and a kids’ club.
Chateau de Divonne
4-star hotel – Divonne-les-Bains
Set in an elegant 18th-century castle overlooking Mont Blanc, this high-end hotel is a 4-minute walk from Golf Domaine de Divonne, 7.5 km from Lac Léman and 22.1 km from Geneva.
Refined rooms (no air-conditioning) feature elaborate decor, antique furnishings, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars. Suites add living areas, and room service is available 24/7.Children age 12 and under stay at no extra charge.
There’s an ornate, mountain-view restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Other amenities include a spa, a fitness center, a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace and complimentary parking.
Hotel Le Fer À Cheval
5-star hotel – Megève
Set at an elevation of 1,100 meters, this upscale mountain lodge is 16.4 km from skiing at Evasion-Mont Blanc and 33.1 km from Chamonix.
The rustic-chic rooms feature flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Suites add lounge areas, and some have fireplaces.
Breakfast is included; half board rates are also available. Dining options include a traditional restaurant and a cozy Alpine-inspired eatery. There’s also a casual après-ski bar, an indoor pool, an exercise room and a spa.
Abbaye De Talloires
4-star hotel – Talloires-Montmin
In a storied 17th-century abbey overlooking Lac d’Annecy, this upscale hotel is 2.5 km from Golf du Lac d’Annecy and 12.3 km from downtown Annecy.
Refined, antiques-filled rooms come with lake or garden views and free WiFi. Some have original features such as wood-beamed ceilings; most have satellite TV and minibars. Upgraded rooms and suites add balconies.
There’s an upscale restaurant, a seasonal brasserie with a lakeside terrace, and a piano bar with a patio. A wine cellar hosts tastings, and the hotel regularly holds concerts and art exhibitions. There’s also a spa, with a hot tub and a sauna.
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