18 February 2013

Il y a beaucoup de neige! - Morzine, French Alps

Back from the summer heat and straight into the winter slopes! Our week in Morzine, in the French Alps, was seriously beautiful - we were spoilt with bluebird days and fresh powder snow and we happily divided our time between mountain runs & hot chocolate breaks. Scott's sister, Nicola and her boyfriend, Zac are currently living in Morzine for the season so it was great to catch up with them and it meant that Scott had some good boarders to go riding with for the week. We stayed at the most divine bed and breakfast called 'The Farmhouse' or 'Mas de la Coutettaz' to the locals - I have never been to a place that felt so homely and served up such delicious meals, what a find! We are back in Paris now, but only for a few days, as we are off to visit Bruges this weekend and cannot wait. Love to all, bisous x

Beautiful Morzine & Val de Soleil
l'ecole de ski francais
fresh snow overnight
Ready for the slopes & glaciers in the trees!
Blue skies overhead
Our gorgeous B&B - the oldest building in Morzine!
Secret passage to our room - 'the barn'
Through the snowy trees to town
Little ones learning the ropes
Frosty conditions
Hot drink break!
Delicious chocolat chaud
Lunch spot in the cold sun
Skis & skiers 
Hotel Le Tremplin - a great lunch spot
French lights
The beautiful chalets against Avoriaz
Hotel Le Tremplin
Beauty in the mountains

Posted by at

2 comments:

  1. Sue19 February, 2013

    Hi Jane, great to see a new post again- I always enjoy them! Anyways shame you're going away this weekend as I'm coming to Paris with 2 girlfriends of mine and would've liked to have meet for a coffee- maybe another time if you and Scott ever fancy a trip to Amsterdam! Anyhow, was wondering if you could give me some tips on great cafes and restaurants in Paris- I never seem to have any luck and need a local's knowledge! We're looking for funky and not too pricey. We're staying in the 2nd. But also would love to find a hidden gem in St Germaine region. If you're too busy no worries, just know there's so many great place in Paris I want to uncover! Keep enjoying the adventure! Love Sue (Jane's sister)xx

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Unknown19 February, 2013

      Hi Sue! That's a shame we will miss you this weekend, though I can certainly recommend some good spots for you to try in Paris. They're a little spread out over the city, though nothing's too difficult from the 2nd and if you're anything like me you will go anywhere for a good coffee (which can be a challenge to find in Paris)! For coffee and an easy lunch, you can head to Coutume Cafe (7th); Tuck Shop (10th); Kooka Boora (9th); or Ten Bells (10th). Bob's Juice Bar & Rose Bakery are also good for something fresh. For a quick bite on the run, there's amazing falafel at L'As du Fallafel, in the Marais, on Rue des Rosiers. For dinner it's a mixed bag and the best ones you can't book, so it's turn up and try your luck. My favourite is tiny and homely, with local produce - it's called Le Timbre & is in the 6th (you can book here & best to do so in advance). If you want something more up beat, try Les Cocquettes (7th); or Candelaria (3rd), which is a tiny mexican place - so small it looks more like a take-away shop but the food is good & it does have an awesome hidden cocktail bar out the back! Otherwise, there are so many great spots in St Germain that you can just wander and you will find something that appeals. I may have overwhelmed, but I hope it helps and you enjoy yourselves in Paris. We will be visiting Amsterdam sometime soon, so I will let you know when we are in town x

      Delete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)