Way of life

The French “art de vivre” in the mountains

Megève is the French capital of “art de vivre” in the mountains, with so many treasures to unearth.
Discover the culinary delights of Megève, where top-quality traditions meet the latest trends.
Michelin-starred chefs, elegant boutiques, harmonious wellness areas, glamourous evenings and so much more.
Come and experience the treasures of Megève for yourself.

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Gastronomy

All sorts of gourmet delights From the local farms to the Michelin-starred restaurants, come and see for yourself the culinary geniuses that have made Megève the capital of mountain cuisine. Put the Toquicimes event in your diary! The unmissable gourmet event of the mountains Discover ToquicimesMegève has always been known for excellence in mountain cuisine: […]
Relaxation and wellness

Pure indulgence Take some time out and indulge yourself with some pampering during your stay.To take good care of you, we’ve concocted a wide range of activities devoted to your well-being. Spas, balneotherapy, yoga or more traditional treatments, come and explore the various activities designed to help you relax in Megève. Wellness is the key […]
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Shopping

At the height of fashion When it comes to shopping, Megève has just as much to offer as the biggest capital cities! Between the chic fashion boutiques, decoration inspiration for the home and the very latest sports equipment, it will be difficult to go home from Megève empty handed!Discover all the shops of Megève here. […]
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Lively atmosphere

A spirit of celebration Only in Megève do we know how to celebrate in such style! Après-ski, dinner with a show, bars, clubs … Add a touch of folly to your stay and dare to join in for the legendary evenings of Megève! Megève, the place to be for lovers of fine-dining… On the ski […]

Did you know?

“Art de vivre”, a legacy
Megève did not become the French capital of “art de vivre” in the mountains overnight, it is actually thanks to a precious legacy. When Baroness Noémie de Rotschild set her heart on Megève in 1916, she planned on creating a big international ski resort that would be both modern and glamourous. When her hotel, the Palace des Neiges, opened in 1921 (the first luxury hotel in the French Alps, now called the Four Seasons Hotel Megève), it became highly popular with royalty, aristocracy and the upper-class from all over the world. It was a great success and at the time, it made Megève the ultimate place to be for the upper-class and the world’s elite. Today, the art of hospitality, the culture of elegance and all that is “beautiful” in the world have become key traditions of Megève.

The Place to Be
Since Megève ski resort came to be, it has always been the place to be for the elite. From the roaring twenties to the 70s, all sorts of aristocracy came through here, the elite from the world of art, jet-setters and some well-known names in politics. The village was even given the nickname “The 21st arrondissement of Paris” by Jean Cocteau, and then “Saint Tropez of the Alps”. During this long period, Megève flourished: the world of aristocracy, the entertainment industry, the business world and politicians all enjoyed their holidays here. Today, Megève is still an extremely coveted place and many trendy establishments continue to pop up (as well as a great number of new projects in the pipeline)!