Feel Like Royalty in Megève

At the foot of Mont Blanc, in the heart of Haute-Savoie, Megève was born from Noémie de Rothschild's vision, who in 1916 dreamed of creating a French St. Moritz. That aristocratic whim, boosted in the 1920s with the construction of the Palais de las Nieves, soon attracted royalty, artists, and magnates, transforming a shepherd's village into a setting where skiing mixed with high society.

In the 50s and 60s, its prestige was cemented when Brigitte Bardot, Audrey Hepburn and Jean Cocteau —who dubbed it "the 21st arrondissement of Paris"— made Megève their refuge. That aura lives on: a medieval village with cobbled streets, Louis Vuitton or Cartier boutiques, and a square that, all year round, features a fir tree decorated with Swarovski crystals.

The Ski Area

With over 400 km of slopes and 102 lifts, Megève is part of the Espace Évasion Mont-Blanc area, spread across the Mont d'Arbois, Rochebrune, and Le Jaillet sectors. Here, beginners find gentle tree-lined descents, while intermediates enjoy the breadth of Mont d'Arbois and experts seek adrenaline on the black runs of Bridans or the legendary Côte 2000. For those seeking off-piste thrills, the Triangle de Joly offers virgin snow only accessible with a guide.

Refined Après-Ski

Megève's après-ski is not noise and beer, but caviar, champagne, and jazz. After skiing, visitors indulge in lobster lunches at Face au Mont Blanc or cocktails and sushi at Le Tigrr, while live music sets the rhythm. In the evening, the historic Club de Jazz Les Cinq Rues upholds tradition with saxophones by the fire, evoking the golden age when Grappelli and Memphis Slim played there.

Michelin Gastronomy

Megève is also a gastronomic temple: five restaurants boast eight Michelin stars. The most prominent, Flocons de Sel, with three stars, bears the signature of Emmanuel Renaut. His menu, featuring dishes like Aveyron lamb with verbena or kohlrabi risotto with truffle, turns every dinner into a sensory journey.

Elite Hospitality

In accommodation, Megève is not far behind. The Four Seasons Megève, decorated under the eye of Ariane de Rothschild, combines alpine wood and contemporary art, while Les Chalets du Mont d’Arbois retains its family soul since 1920. Other havens like Les Fermes de Marie, with nine-century-old rural houses, or Le M de Megève, with high cuisine by Edouard Loubet, extend the range of alpine luxury.

A Timeless Experience

Megève is not just skiing: it is an ecosystem of tradition, art, gastronomy, and exclusivity. Between snow polo tournaments, jazz festivals, and spas with Alpine views, this destination continues to embody the aristocratic vision of its founders: a place where every winter day feels like a fairytale.