What it is

A woodsy 70-room retreat with five exquisite restaurants, a locally inspired spa (get the Edelweiss Elixir) and fireside afternoon tea that dreams are made of.

What it isn't

Sleek and soulless. This hotel has fully captured the fairytale aesthetic charms that make this region iconic, such as blonde wood walls and plush fur blankets.

What we think

Knotty exposed beam walls? Check. Preppy plaids? Check. Soaring timber ceilings and fluffy fur accessories? Check and check. Les Fermes de Marie captures every decor element one could dream of in the French Alps in sumptuous style. Classic Rooms begin at an intimate 172 square feet (all one needs, especially if you’ll be spending most of your time on the slopes). If you’d rather sprawl out further, we adore the 484 square foot Junior Suite for its separate lounge area and terrace ideal for sipping your morning cuppa with a panorama over the snow dusted Alps. The 538 square foot Rochebrune Suite is even more of a fairytale, perched in a stone tower.

You're here because

They roll out the red carpet for little ones here, with a kids club, devoted kids concierge, and even a cook whose sole job is to whip up dishes they’ll actually eat.

The Moment

Your jet lag is nothing but a memory after you zipped through the fresh powder on the ski slopes and steeped in the spa’s Japanese baths. But your afternoon spa activity really puts the “treat” in treatment: a gold leaf facial. Bliss.

Restaurants & Bars

Restaurant Traditionnel - Serves delicious cuisine with simple and genuine ingredients fresh from the market cooked by Lionel Arnoux

Restaurant Alpin - Convivial alpine cuisine, signature dishes

La Salle à Manger - The luxury of a dining experience spotlighting the truffle

L’Alpage des Fermes de Marie - A simply magical table d’hôte in a mountain pasture (in summer only)

**Other restaurants are featured seasonally

Location

Less than a 10 minute walk from the ski lift in Megève, less than two hours drive from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport.