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Situated in La Folie Douce Hotel, enjoy a delicious meal after a morning on the slopes with family or friends.
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Now it may seem strange to many people on holiday, especially the Brits and Americans, that France are not a nation known for their good breakfast! At least, not the way we like it...a long lazy brunch over eggs benedict and pancakes, or a full English breakfast.
With two American friends in town, who were specifically requesting a 'Chamonix cheese-fest', it seemed appropriate enough to head to Le Monchu - as 'Le Monchu' is the local dialect word for 'Tourist'. Coined in the 1800s it is a corruption of the word Monsieur and can still be heard in conversation amongst Chamoniards. Set just off the main (tourist) sqaure, just next to the Casino de Chamonix, Le Monchu is a very reasonably-priced Savoyarde restaurant, offering all the usual suspects (Fondue, Pierrade, Raclette etc) and a few specialities as well.
One thing that is obligatory to try when in Chamonix is a fondue. A big bubbling pot of melted cheese that is guaranteed to burn the roof off your mouth, send you into the deepest food coma you've ever had and cause you to put on at least a stone overnight.
La Terrasse has to be one of the most iconic buildings in the centre of Chamonix and the view from its balcony has to be one of the best, if not the best in town.
Le Vagabond is one of Chamonix’s best-kept secrets, a locals’ hangout that is just enough off the beaten track to keep it from being on the usual pub crawl routes.
I should start this review by being honest, Monkey is probably one of my favourite places in Chamonix. Therefore, when I was asked to try their new menu I was more than happy to comply!
Most people know Chambre Neuf for it's apres-ski, which is largely regarded as the best apres-ski in the Chamonix valley. With a live band playing every afternoon and hundreds of people dancing on the tables you would be forgiven for overlooking Chambre Neuf as a great place for lunch.
It was a very snowy Sunday morning and, after a long Saturday on the slopes, we were in dire need of some substantial nourishment to replenish our energy and prepare us for an afternoon of riding powder. So we decided to head to Monkey Bar & Restaurant and try out their new Brunch Phonics concept.
Some friends and I headed over to Monkey Bar recently for a feed. An enormous plate of nachos smothered in salsa, melted cheese, guacamole and sour cream went down well (chilli version available for carnivores), as did a veggie burger and chips.
Anyone who knows me well is fully aware that I need no excuse to go to Chambre Neuf. During the winter months it became my second home with its famous après ski and great cocktails during happy hour. Now that it is summer, the evenings are lighter and ideally I am supposed to be outside doing all things active, rather than drinking into the evening. I realised I needed a new pretext to visit Chambre regularly. So naturally I was delighted when offered the opportunity to visit my favourite establishment in Chamonix to try their new menu.
New this season 2019/2020, Dinners Delivered by TCS is a super cost-effective way to cater for your holiday. Tempted by their delicious-sounding menu and their promised hassle-free process, we decided to order ourselves a feast.
The Hotel Aiguille du Midi Restaurant in Les Bossons is an idyllic setting for an excellent meal, with stunning views over the Les Bossons glacier and Mont Blanc from the beautiful terrace at lunchtime and a large, grand dining room for an evening meal.
So, we've had the excitement of the first ski day of the 2015-16 season, but what does this winter have in store for apres-ski?
The 10€ Lunch Break at Monkey was too good to pass up! Meeting my friend on my lunch hour, just as he came down from a quick ski up the midi, meant that it was not only a perfect location but a great deal too!
Tuesday lunchtime and the sun is shining in Chamonix, the terrace at the Pointe Isabelle Hotel is in the perfect spot to catch some sun and enjoy a bit of people watching.
For years Chambre Neuf have very successfully followed the formula of not trying to fix something if it doesn't appear to be broken. However, they have more recently decided that you can add shiny new things entirely separately: 'English-style' fish 'n' chips served out the front of après-ski; DJ and theme nights in the bar in the later hours; and this weekend saw the launch of their new Sunday Brunch which will run year-round and - in the words of new Head Chef Stefan - "brings a touch of England, Sweden and France to your plate". In Chamonix of all places - fancy that.
Perched up in the small hamlet of Les Moussoux, boasting wonderful views of the Chamonix valley and its imposing mountains lies the Auberge de Bois Prin, a five-star hotel with a wonderful restaurant.
One of Chamonix's most impressive buildings sits in the heart of the town, facing Mont Blanc and enjoys a great deal of sunshine on the terrace. Known to many for it's 'Tequilla Tuesdays', La Terrasse is not only a good spot for some apres ski, but also a good coffee stop, brunch venue and now Chamonix's newest tapas bar.