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CHAMONIX CHAMPIGNÉ

Le Hameau Albert 1er This refined reincarnation Château des Briottières English parkland
of the old Railway Hotel is now run by its surrounds the de Valbray’s gracious family seat. The
founder’s grandson. The most luxurious rooms present young owners have opened their doors to
are in Les Fermes, converted farm buildings with guests, who find public rooms, furnished with
their own restaurant. Pierre Carrier's sublime family antiques and portraits, plus harmonious
cooking richly deserves its two Michelin stars. bedrooms. The de Valbrays join their guests for a
N BP 55-119 impasse du Montenvers, 74402 Chamonix, pre-prandial drink. Mainly regional cuisine.
Haute Savoie. Map p221 F5, p223 F2. § 04 50 53 05 09. N 49330 Champigné, Maine-et-Loire. Map p220 B4,
` 04 50 55 95 48. $ infos@hameaualbert.fr p222 B1. § 02 41 42 00 02. ` 02 41 42 01 55.
0 b,l,d. Rooms 27. S ÷ ∂ ¢ Nov, restaurant closed $ briottieres@wanadoo.fr 0 b,l,d. Rooms 15.
2 weeks May. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡ S∂¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡
CHAMONIX CHAUBLANC

Hôtel du Jeu de Paume Parisian style arrives in the Moulin d’Hauterive Rustic chic, bright, romantic
Alps with the opening of the sister hotel of the Ile bedrooms and the inventive cooking of owner
St-Louis Jeu de Paume. It follows the lines of a Mme Moille make a stay at this large converted
classic chalet, with wood dominating inside and mill an unusual blend of rural seclusion and good
out. In winter the hotel lays on a car to take guests living. In the large lawn behind are a little pool
to the ski lifts. Dinner on their return is superb. and tennis courts – and there’s even a heliport.
N 705 route du Chapeau, Le Lavancher, 74400 Chamonix, N Chaublanc, 71350 St-Gervais-en-Vallière, Saone et
Haute-Savoie. Map p221 F5, p223 F2. § 04 50 54 03 76. Loire. Map p221 E4, p223 E1. § 03 85 91 55 56.
` 04 50 54 10 75. $ jeu-de-paume-chamonix@ ` 03 85 91 89 65. $ info@moulinhauterive.com
wanadoo.fr 0 b,l,d. Rooms 22. S ÷ ∂ ¢ mid-May to 0 b,l,d. Rooms 20. z S÷ ∂ ¢ Dec to mid-Feb.
mid-June; mid-Oct to mid-Dec. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡ / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡

CHALLANS CHASSIGNELLES
Château de la Vérie The beaches are just a short Hôtel de l’Ecluse A row of cottages on a canal –
drive away from this lavishly furnished chateau. contains seven colourful, modestly priced
N Route de St-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, 85300 Challans, bedrooms, a country-style dining room and bar.
Vendée. Map p220 B5, p222 A1. § 02 51 35 33 44. N 2 Chemin de Ronde, 89160 Chassignelles, Yonne.
` 02 51 35 14 84. $ verie@wanadoo.fr 0 b,l,d. Map p221 E4. § 03 86 75 18 51. ` 03 86 75 02 04.
Rooms 21. ¡¡ 0 b,l,d. Rooms 9. ¡
CHAMONIX CHÂTEAUNEUF
Auberge du Bois Prin Classic-style chalet, Hostellerie du Château A 15th-century former
impeccably run. Great views and food. presbytery in a medieval village. Quiet rooms.
N 69 chemin de l'Hermine, Les Moussoux, 74400 N Châteauneuf, 21320 Pouilly-en-Auxois, Côte-d’Or.
Chamonix, Haute-Savoie. Map p221 F5, p223 F2. Map p221 E4, p223 D1. § 03 80 49 22 00.
§ 04 50 53 33 51. ` 04 50 53 48 75. $ boisprin@ ` 03 80 49 21 27. $ hdc@hostellerie-chateauneuf.com
relaischateaux.fr 0 b,l,d. Rooms 11. ¡¡¡ 0 b,l,d. Rooms 17. ¡