S
ituated in the beautiful mountain region of the Haute-Savoie
in the French Alps, the charming,
traditional Alpine village of
Megève has attracted the French
beau monde since the 1920s.
Today, it is still one of the most
glamorous ski resorts in the world,
seamlessly blending its unspoilt
French feel with a luxury lifestyle
and first-class skiing.
Megève is at the epicentre of
France’s Savoyard charm. Picture
its cobblestone streets, winding
between the traditional homes
and shops of the village. Picture
taking a horse-drawn sleigh ride
through those streets, past the
old medieval church, to the trafficfree central square.
The village sits at the heart of one
of Europe’s largest ski areas, a
place that offers all levels of skiing,
along some of the most beautiful
trails on the continent. Skiers
may take a gentle run through
magnificent stands of trees, or
head off for a more exhilarating
experience, cutting through steep
trails beneath the shadow of the
majestic Mont Blanc. As the skiing
day winds down, Megève transwww.theaddressmagazine.com
forms into the glittering après
ski sophistication of exclusive
boutiques, smart cafés, chic cocktail bars and gourmet restaurants.
In the summer, the surrounding
forests, rivers, lakes and gorges
provide a beautiful backdrop
for hiking, cycling, climbing and
white water rafting. Keen golfers
can play on the 18-hole golf
course, which is situated at an
average altitude of 1,320metres.
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton in
1965, the Golf du Mont d’Arbois is
one of the oldest mountain golf
courses in existence.
Megève continues to draw a
sophisticated and discerning
clientele, both as a holiday
destination and as a popular and
prestigious location to buy property. Buyers can be assured of
the strong rental opportunities
that exist for their property,
summer and winter. Properties
close to the village centre, or
with easy access to the slopes,
are particularly in demand.
Also, Megève’s close proximity
to Geneva airport makes it a
favourite with French and international chalet property buyers.
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