10 Megève addresses

People come here to enjoy an exceptional ski area and admire the lofty silhouette of Mont-Blanc. Once here, you'll be delighted to discover that Megève's charm also lies in the village spirit it has miraculously managed to preserve. With its historic boutiques, ancient chalets and cobbled lanes all converging on the Grand Place flanked by its little church, Megève remains a unique resort with an ideal Savoy feel.

Where to stay in Megève?

Hôtel Au coin du feu

On the heights of Megève, this refuge has been owned for the past 10 years by Nicolas Grivet, a native of the region who has restored the hotel's 1930s chalet feel. A quest for simplicity that gives the place a rare charm, with 22 rooms and suites decorated with antique furniture, fabrics made to measure by Tarentaise craftsmen and high-comfort bedding, all extended by Art Deco bathrooms. Particularly noteworthy are the cosy lounge and bar, as well as the Le Saint-Nicolas restaurant, where you can sample recipes created by the young and very talented Marvin Lance. Also featuring a wellness area with spa and sauna, this is an address not to be missed.

• From 250 euros.
• 252 route de Rochebrune 74120 Megève. Tel: 04 50 21 04 94
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Hôtel Cœur de Megève

Just a stone's throw from the church and the ski lifts, this hotel, restored in 2019, is now a landmark for Megève lovers. The credit goes to interior designer Sybille de Margerie, who has transformed former chalets into delightful cocoons, with 38 rooms and suites dressed in brushed walnut, Hainaut blue stone and Scandinavian furniture. On the first floor, the lounge revolves around a large fireplace, ideal for lazing around after a day in the powder with a cocktail, before heading to the Le Coeur restaurant to sample revisited Alpine cuisine. Another nugget is a spa designed by the green brand Tata Harper, featuring a sensory shower, Finnish-style sauna and nail bar, as well as two cabins where you can enjoy divine massages and a range of 100% natural treatments.

• From 164 euros.
• 44 rue Charles Feige 74120 Megève. Tel: 04 50 21 25 30
• Further information on Le Cœur de Megève

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Where to eat, drink and dine in Megève

Bistrot du M

Chef Édouard Loubet, Cuisinier de l'Année 2011, brilliantly blends regional cuisine with mountain chic. A lovely 13/20 rating to try out during a visit to the resort.

• 15 route de Rochebrune, 74120 Megève
• Read the Gault&Millau review of Le Bistrot du M

Flocons de Sel

Rated 19.5/20, Emmanuel Renaut's restaurant (5 toques) is undoubtedly a must for anyone looking for a good meal in Megève. "The chef reigns supreme here, boasting every possible award, hunter, gatherer, cook and entrepreneur, who fills his dining room with real people, humanity, an experience enriched by his wife Kristine and a whole team of talented chefs.pouse Kristine and a whole team of highly motivated young people, in this chic and essential setting, a noble and contemporary version of the Savoyard chalet, large volumes, large windows, sober decor in white tones, well-dosed light."says the Guide Jaune.

• 1775 route du Leutaz, 74120 Megève
• Read the Gault&Millau review of Flocons de Sel

The rooftop of the Grand Hôtel du Soleil d'Or.

It's the opening everyone's talking about! Created in 1901 and extensively restored in 2018, the Grand Hôtel du Soleil d'Or has added a rooftop perched on the building's third floor. A fully glazed refuge adorned with a splendid Murano chandelier, it has become the chic après-ski rendezvous.before sunset to enjoy a cocktail while admiring the view of the snow-capped mountains and the village lights twinkling at dusk.

• Grand Hôtel du Soleil d'Or. 255 rue Charles Feige. Tel: 04 50 34 31 06
• www.soleildor-megeve.com

Things to see and do in Megève

La Stazione pop-up store

After Paris and Lyon, the Socialite Family brand this year inaugurates a chalet-style pop-up store in the heart of the resort. Here you'll find the selection that has made the label such a success: lighting fixtures, rugs, cushions and iconic furniture - the essential Carlotta table, the Rotondo sofa - as well as new items such as the sleek Aldo armchair. All mixed with handcrafted furniture sourced from across the border in the Aosta Valley and as far away as Turin.

▶ Until April 2. 59 place Saint-Paul.74120 Megève

Pure Altitude concept store

Dedicated to well-being and beauty, this new address boasts a chic, contemporary mountain aesthetic that's well worth a visit in itself - log-clad walls, granite counter, tree trunks as displays...You'll come here to stock up on products from the Pure Altitude brand, which owes its success to active ingredients derived from 200 mountain plants and minerals with antioxidant and remineralizing properties. There's also a selection of cashmere plaids, Popolo plates with edelweiss and beautiful candles. Last but not least, you can try out a range of facial treatments and massages in 15 minutes, in a dedicated area called the Alpine Glow Studio.

• 120 rue Charles Feige 74120 Megève.
• Tel: 04 50 90 77 66
• www.pure-altitude.com

Maison AAllard

We love this boutique, founded in 1926 by tailor Armand Allard - inventor of the spindle which revolutionized skiwear at the time. A piece of Megève's heritage, it is still one of the most sought-after addresses today, thanks to a perfect selection of ultra-chic mountain clothing and accessories, produced in France, Italy and Germany for technical models, including wetsuits by Munich-based Bogner. Now owned by Antoine Allard, Armand's grandson, the shop houses a workshop where garments are retouched, offering a quasi-sur-mesure service.

• 148 Place de l'Eglise 74120 Megève.
• Tel: 04 50 21 03 85
• www.aallard.com

Au Soli

The stronghold of antique dealer Jean-Luc Freundorfer, who was once master cabinetmaker to architect Henri-Jacques Le Même. This contemporary of Charlotte Perriand built the resort's first chalets in the Savoyard style of the '30s, whose furniture is highly sought-after today. Beautiful fabrics, XVIIIᵉ mountain paintings, antique doors, wall panelling... Jean-Luc's boutique brings together the best of it, presented in the first floor salon and in the beautiful exhibition space in the basement.

• 33 rue de la Poste 74120 Megève.
• Tel: 04 50 91 97 20
• Au Soli Facebook page

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L'épicerie des Fermes

In the heart of the village, the Cinq-rues grocery created in 1944 by the Roc family is now owned by Marie and Nicolas Sibuet (Les Fermes de Marie), who have transformed it into a veritable temple of gastronomy, featuring the finest products from France, Italy and Savoie. The faithful flock here to fill up on Beaufort shortbread, "pâtés bourgeois au gibier et cèpes du pays", hams and cheeses.local hams and cheeses, fish soups from Alpine lakes or soups with large vegetables (known as soupes aux cailloux), not to mention a wine cellar, a fresh market and a catering service with exquisite dishes. Megève's new gourmet haunt, not to be missed.

• 28 rue des Trois Pigeons 74120 Megève.
• Tel: 04 50 21 01 73

Escape to Megève: 3 slopes not to be missed

400 kilometers of slopes linking the resort to Saint-Gervais, Combloux or Les Contamines-Hauteluce... Megève offers one of the richest and most varied ski areas. Our favorite runs? Around Rochebrune, the east-facing Alpette is ideal for sunny mornings. On Mont d'Arbois, the Rouge de la Princesse is quite busy, but it's one of the longest and most pleasant runs, with a sumptuous view over the valley. Finally, thrill-seekers won't want to miss the ultra-steep descents from Mont-Joly, facing Mont-Blanc.

Whether you're looking for a safe bet or a secret spot, here are our top 10 places to discover the best of Megève...