The no-request-is-too-much stage of service is what earned this French establishment its “Palace” ranking, a prestigious label awarded by Atout France, the French authorities’s tourism improvement company, to five-star motels providing the very best stage of service to their clients, of which there are solely 31 in all of France.
The Barrière group itself is well-known in France for its luxurious motels and casinos, maybe most famously for the long-lasting Fouquet’s on the Champs-Elysees. Regardless of it being a French establishment and its worldwide fame, the group continues to be run by its fourth-generation members of the family, which interprets to welcoming, household spirit of Resort Barrière Les Neiges.
Any flashiness that kinds Courchevel 1850’s fame is left on the door. As a substitute, we have been greeted by the within of a chalet with a roaring fire. The resort supervisor was notably proud to level out that company are by no means requested to test in at a proper reception, however fairly are whisked straight into the drawing room to test in leisurely as their baggage are instantly whisked upstairs.
Certainly, the cosiness extends to their newly renovated restaurant Loulou’s which re-opened its doorways on December 6 this yr. The whole restaurant is blanketed in wooden, like an intricate burr puzzle with gorgeous Alpine motifs. Providing a various menu of Mediterranean-French classics, my fellow travellers and I needed to map out our meals simply to ensure to style all of the signature dishes throughout our keep, from the aromatic truffle pizza to the splendid scallops. For these searching for an genuine après-ski expertise, Loulou additionally affords “Le diner Savoyard” which incorporates conventional French raclette and fondue. Indulgent? Sure. Price it? Completely.
Matthieu Salvaing
Nonetheless you select to deal with the menu, be sure you depart room for the expansive dessert buffet the place you will discover every part from chocolate mousse to lemon tart to tiramisu. Good luck making that call.