Flocons de Sel Megeve

In Megève, in the heart of authentic Haute-Savoie, lies a 5-star Relais & Châteaux designed to be a family home. There, Kristine and Emmanuel Renaut have designed large, welcoming spaces with panoramic views over the surrounding mountains.

In the rooms and suites of the 5-star Flocons de Sel Hotel, in the summer and winter, it is your pleasure to watch the path of the clouds along the valley, admire the flight of a bird as it hunts, gaze at the stars, or simply immerse yourself in a haven of well-being where time stands still during an exceptional stay.

A warm and comfortable home from home
The “Flocons de Sel” 5-star hotel, located on the upper reaches of Megève, offers six rooms, two private chalets, two suites and two apartments.

Kristine & Emmanuel Renaut have personally chosen the decorative objects, the layout of each room and every lounge in which they receive their guests, making them feel perfectly at home. Each room is unique and carries a strong identity.

All rooms boast a generous bright and open space, and are laid out in a loft-apartment style, with materials such as wood, glass and stone complementing a mix of classic and modern lines.

A home from home, this warm and comfortable accommodation is the ideal destination for a delightful stay in stunning natural surroundings.

Spirit & services
To combine functionality and design, this was the challenge set by Kristine & Emmanuel Renaut when creating the 5-star “Flocons de Sel” hotel. They have succeeded in this with the spacious and understated rooms, not to mention the range of additional services that ensure genuine havens of comfort.

• Flat-screen television and DVD player
• Minibar
• Free Wi-Fi connection
• Terrace with a view over the valley and the surrounding mountains
• Fireplace or wood-burning stove for some rooms
• Free shuttle to the center of Megève and the ski lifts
• Ski room

Conviviality and Services
Luxury in a convivial spirit is the signature of the Flocons de Sel’s rooms, suites and apartments. From the warm and meticulous interior design to the efficient facilities, everything has been thought of to ensure an extremely pleasant and restful stay that will remain forever engraved in the corner of your mind that holds your very fondest memories.

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Conviviality and Services
Luxury in a convivial spirit is the signature of the Flocons de Sel’s rooms, suites and apartments. From the warm and meticulous interior design to the efficient facilities, everything has been thought of to ensure an extremely pleasant and restful stay that will remain forever engraved in the corner of your mind that holds your very fondest memories.

The “Leutaz” Suite
An open window to the ever-present natural surroundings, this suite boasts an uninterrupted view over the valley and the mountains.

Measuring around 93 m², it offers guests a spacious lounge with a fully equipped kitchen, a double bedroom and an open bathroom. The toilets are separated. A private parking space is located just in front of the main door.

The “Rochebrune” Suite
Ideal for family stays, this suite from 80 m² harmoniously combines space, authentic charm and modern facilities.

It boasts a large double bedroom with a terrace, a second double bedroom, a single bedroom, a living area with flat screen TV, a dressing room and a bathroom., a large walk-in closet and a bathroom.

Small chalet “Mazot Cristal”
Our two private chalets measuring 50 m², named “Mazot Flocon” & “Mazot Cristal”, are laid out in a duplex-suite style. They offer a living area equipped with a convertible sofa, a separate bathroom with bathtub, and a terrace on the ground floor; then a spacious bedroom upstairs.

3 Michelin stars,
the dining, the venue
Privacy, refinement studied down to the smallest detail, authenticity of a mountain way of life elevated to perfection, and more, the gourmet restaurant on the upper reaches of Megève in Haute-Savoie offers a unique setting for a romantic dinner, a convivial lunch with friends, or a family meal.

The exceptional natural setting, which offers the establishment a unique haven, the atmosphere that reigns there, the spirit of the cuisine, the Chef’s creativity, the quality of service, are all the ingredients that mark out this outstanding restaurant, awarded 3 stars in the Michelin Guide.

Here, the Chef, Emmanuel Renaut, serves a cuisine that is as subtle as it is inventive and pairs with the many references on the wine list. The delicacy of the products, the mastery of cooking techniques and the association of textures, all combined with subtle seasoning for the benefit of that which is truly essential, namely the product.

The “Flocons de Sel” gourmet restaurant is open for dinner on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; and for lunch on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A chic casual dress is required (no shorts, or flip-flops in the summer).

Restaurant Assiette Michelin
The “Flocons Village” bistro, located in the centre of Megève, serves simple and delicious regional cuisine. The setting is warm and authentic. Outside, the large terrace lined with paving stones provides a discreet privacy to our guests.

The menu, as creative as it is delicious, invites diners to discover the local produce. Nems with Reblochon cheese, Fera from the Lake served with a carrot and orange purée or potatoes baked in straw, are all opportunities for taking advantage of a style of cuisine that is as authentic as it is modern.

An authentic experience at the heart of the slopes
Forest wardens used to come to this refuge, that is several dozen years old, to warm themselves. In the heart of the Rochebrune massif, on the Forestier ski run, this rustic chalet offers a panoramic view over the surrounding alpine pastures and its interior bears witness to the many lives for which it has provided shelter.

Here, it is a deeply authentic experience that the Chef Emmanuel Renaut proposes. The local cold meats compete for your palate’s attention with the Savoyard cheeses. Country-style tarts and soups warm the soul of solitary walkers and groups looking for local treats.

Fera from the lake is served in nuggets while venison offers a new dimension to the home-made bolognaise. In the same way as the Chef, Le Forestier reflects the spirit and hospitality of the Savoyard people. Rochebrune ski area, the Forestier ski run

Tailor-made treatments signed Renaut
When you enter our Flocons de Sel Spa centre, you will be treated to a unique experience and discover a new art of living.

In this haven of tranquillity dedicated to peace and quiet, relaxation and serenity, you will discover a heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, relaxation room and hot tub (38°) on the terrace.

After a day in the mountains, enjoy exceptional moments of relaxation in a centre where personal fulfilment and well-being come as a standard.

Pool, sauna and hammam
Our Relaxation Area welcomes you every day from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Access to our Relaxation Area is included with every treatment. Services and facilities:

• Sauna
• Steam room
• Heated indoor swimming pool (with endless lap system)
• Massages and treatments
• Relaxation room
• Hot tub (38°) on the terrace

Massage & treatment list
Treat yourself to a unique experience on the upper reaches of Megève, a relaxing and beneficial sensorial journey is also included in the Flocons de Sel Hotel’s exceptional offering.

Centred on nature and gastronomy, the massages available here are the result of novel and high quality rituals. We have devised and created a collection of essences and products inspired by the recipes and dishes of the Chef Emmanuel Renaut.

The treatment list reveals a wide selection of techniques that are both contemporary and traditional and that are applied by the therapists’ expert hands. The perfect moment for escaping everyday stress, enjoying a moment of complete relaxation and treating yourself to the luxury of a little time all to yourself.

WINTER ACTIVITIES

• Mountaineering (possibility with a guide on the Mont Blanc Massif, Chamonix)
• Sliding sports (skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, sledging …) – ski lifts are at 5 minutes from the hotel with our free private shuttle
• Flights by plane or helicopter around Mont Blanc – departure from the Megève altiport
• Dog sledding – meeting point in Praz sur Arly (10 minutes from the hotel by car)
• Hot air balloon – morning flight from Praz sur Arly (10 minutes from the hotel by car)
• Paragliding – flying from the slopes
• Outdoor ice rink in the center of the village, or inside the Palais des Sports
• Snowshoeing – alone or accompanied by a guide, Megève has many marked snowshoe trails
• Casino – in the center of the village
• Museums of Megève and Haut Val d’Arly
• Pottery, painting (workshops possible on reservation)
• Shopping – lots of branded shops, but also craft shops that showcase the products of our region

SUMMER ACTIVITIES

• Rock-climbing
• Hiking and excursions with guides
• Mont d’Arbois golf course
• Aviation, Hot-Air Ballooning, Paragliding
• Cultural heritage visits
• Canyoning
• Rafting
• Curling
• Horse riding
• Paintball
• Adventure park
• Tennis

A MAN WHO LOVES A CHALLENGE – EMMANUEL RENAUT
It was among the vineyards of Reims and the mountains of Savoie that Emmanuel Renaut took his very first steps. Alongside his grandparents, farmers and fishmongers, he discovered the work of the land and the treasures of the sea.

Every school holiday, he headed to Haute-Savoie, a region where nature invites him to make new discoveries. Adventure and freedom, all values he learned there, forged the temperament of the young prodigy.

Skiing in the winter, trial biking in the summer, Emmanuel very soon became a top-level athlete who enjoyed recharging his batteries alone surrounded by nature as much as seated around a table with his many friends.

A person who likes to lead others, he was usually busy in the kitchen and, without realising it, he was already laying the foundations for an exciting adventure. When the time came for him to decide on a career, Emmanuel naturally decided to sign up for a course in cooking.

Trainedby the greatest
It was to Paris that he moved first of all after his training. In turn employed at the Société des Cuisiniers and Le Lotti Hotel, Emmanuel secretly dreamed of the Hôtel de Crillon, which he boldly joined in 1988. Under the aegis of the Chef Christian Constant, he embarked on a human adventure that was as ambitious as it was educational.

After an intense and instructive year, Chef Marc Veyrat, at the time a 2-star Chef in the Michelin Guide, spotted the young man. The call of the mountains was irresistible. There he felt at home.

For three years, the young Chef applied his skills of daring, elegance and accuracy at the Auberge de l’Eridan on the shores of Lake Annecy.

The position of second in command became vacant and Emmanuel accepted Marc Veyrat’s offer, and promised to support him in earning his third star. This was achieved in 1996 and for Emmanuel the award was yet another feather in his cap.

In 1997, after having kept his promise, passed on his knowledge and trained his successor, Emmanuel joined the famous Claridge’s in London as Chef. Very quickly, the French Chef’s dishes amazed, subjugated and earned him wide support.

On the other side of the Channel, a star was born. However, Emmanuel very quickly decided that he wanted to continue his career at home. In December, he visited an establishment in the historic centre of Megève that offered an intimate atmosphere and a terrace, the beauty of which was hidden under a metre of snow.

It was perfectly obvious. This was where he was going to apply his soul as an innkeeper and create a new form of cuisine.

In spring 1998, after some work, the restaurant revealed its new name “Flocons de Sel”, the symbol of the emotion that drove the Chef and the many challenges that lay before him on the way to the very top.

A unique signature around the world
Success was on the programme and in 2001, the Flocons de Sel was awarded its first star. Much more than a creator of recipes, Emmanuel approaches his profession as a messenger. Transmission lies at the heart of his mission.

Respect for nature, respect for the soil, animals, humans, these are the messages he wants to convey through each of his creations. In 2004, the messenger received the title of Best Craftsman of France. In 2006, the Flocons de Sel was awarded its second star.

A year later, the establishment started to become too small and it was necessary to embark on the second stage of the Flocons de Sel adventure. On the upper reaches of Megève, Emmanuel Renaut led the transformation of a chalet while two others rose from the ground as if to keep it company.

And, in order to encourage a longer stay, the Chef decided to offer a second experience in the town centre, one which was more accessible but equally dazzling. The Flocons de Sel made way for a younger sibling, Flocons Village, the principle aim of which was pleasure.

On 25 November 2008, on Route du Leutaz, the new Flocons de Sel opened its doors. In 2012, the third star was awarded.

Original for some, a pioneer for many, the 3-star Chef receives requests from around the world. Among them, that of a major Swiss jeweller that wanted to create exceptional dinners, or that of a huge American group which is one of the global leaders in tourism cruises.

In 2017, while back on home soil between trips, Emmanuel set out to the alpine pastures. At the bottom of a small slope, a forest warden’s property was looking for a new manager.

The project was signed immediately. The experience was to be Savoyard, high quality and with plenty of character. This new opening was yet another thrilling step for this tireless adventurer.

Website: www.floconsdesel.com

Rooms: 8

Price: from 245 EUR per night