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Caron 3200: Europe's highest wine bar at the summit of the 3 Valleys
At the top of the Orelle-Caron cable car, at Caron 3200, in the heart of the Three Valleys, wine can now be tasted at an altitude that shifts the tasting benchmarks for even the most discerning palates, in a wine bar that defies the laws of physics as much as those of oenology.
Our top 10 mountain-top hotels
Far from the hustle and bustle of the resorts, some hotels have chosen to take to the heights. Set atop mountain peaks, sometimes nearly 2,000 meters above sea level, these rare places offer isolation, untouched snow and a direct relationship with the landscape.
Jean Sulpice in 5 dishes
Jean Sulpice, chef at L'Auberge du Père Bise in Talloires-Montmin, talks to Gault&Millau about five dishes that are emblematic of his cuisine, his history and his values.
Evi Hob, the conviviality of an inn, the comfort of a hotel
Bringing the cool spirit of new urban hotel concepts to rural areas is the challenge set by the founders of Evi Hob, who are betting on the renovation and refurbishment of hotel establishments that are struggling to find takers in the regions. To date, two Hobs have already opened their doors, one in Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid (the Hob Fort du Pré) on April 1, 2022 and the other in Bourbon l'Archambault (the Hob Montespan Talleyrand) on April 1ᵉʳ, 2023. A new address is already planned in Orelle, Savoie, at the foot of the Val Thorens ski resort for December 2024.
Jean Sulpice x Marie Bochet, the appetite to transcend the impossible
One is a chef bold enough to write the next chapter in the history of a gastronomic institution such as the Auberge du Père Bise, on the shores of Lake Annecy. The other is a champion skier who has won eight gold medals at the Paralympic Games. Jean Sulpice and Marie Bochet share a taste for going the extra mile to reveal themselves as chefs and professional athletes. Both draw on the same resources - especially psychological - to achieve their goals.
L'Auberge du Père Bise - Jean Sulpice: the Savoy promontory
This century-old family home has welcomed Winston Churchill, Jean-Paul Sartre, the Queen of England, Nixon, the Shah of Iran, Brigitte Bardot... L'Auberge du Père Bise is a symbol of French art de vivre, set against one of France's most beautiful backdrops: Lake Annecy. L'Auberge du Père Bise promises a unique, highly personalized experience, featuring rooted cuisine orchestrated by chef Jean Sulpice, crowned "chef of the year" in 2018 by Gault&Millau. With the hotel and spa linked to the environment, led by Magali Sulpice, La Maison Sulpice aims to be a promontory of the Savoies.
