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SUMMER 2012
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Number 30 – Summer 2012
CIGARS
The Quintessence
of Grand Marnier
Festival Procigar 2012
The choice of quality
Bovet
Pininfarina
L’Ultra Brut
Bublles and Cigars
Les Trois Rois à Bâle
The best smoking room in Europe
HOTELS
Saint James in Paris
Jiva Hill Park Hotel
The Augustine Hotel in Prague
The five star monastery
Villa il Poggiale
The Tuscan Renaissance
Tiffany Hotel in Geneva
The Alpina in Gstaad
A hotel at the summit
Selman Marrakech
PASSIONS
The gardens of Laurent Perrier
At the Château de Coppet
Cheval des Andes
A luxury camp for a Polo match
Quintessence
according to Grand Marnier
Veytay Polo Club for children
Tour Optic 2000
The Princess Rally
12th edition between Paris and Monaco
Switzerland on a Harley Davidson
Circuit including 6 Relais & Châteaux
Rolls-Royce in Nyon
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GUEST
Anne Richard
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TRAVEL
Ebace 2012
Rediscovering the Côte d’Azur
Route to Happiness Relais & Châteaux
Discovering Argentina
Burgundy 4 Relais & Châteaux
Costa Rica with Sea Cloud II
Five stars, three ships, one world
Club Med Journeys
sport and culture
New Lexus GS 450 h
GASTRONOMY
Jean Marc Bessir at the Cigalon
A sea breeze blows over Geneva
Marie Jo Riboud
The epicurean at the Auberge de Gy
The Auberge des Platanes
Gastronomy and Tradition near Nyon
Poolside at the Intercontinental Geneva
Chefs’ Trophy by Dominique Gauthier
Gastronomy and Golf
Planet Caviar in Geneva
The Ramos Pintos Company
LIFESTYLE
At the hotel Martinez in Cannes
The Martinez
Luxury and charm on the Riviera
Trend on Line
Decoration at home
Five Hotel & Spa in Cannes
Travel and design
Chalet Sun Arbois
Luxury and comfort in Megève
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Anne Richard
An actress with many talents
WHERE TALENT, BEAUTY, BRILLIANCE
AND NICENESS MEET. Anne Richard is an
actress with multiple talents, who jumps
from one to the other… happily. Her beauty
is striking. She has big ocean blue eyes, refined
features, luminous blond hair and a
radiant smile with dazzling white teeth. Her
face is soft yet extremely expressive.
Born in Lausanne, Anne RICHARD, has a
brilliant acting career. If the general public
knows her, it is thanks to her role as a judge
in the very successful television series,
“Boulevard du Palais”. Anne has also had lea-
ding roles in television and in feature films.
And very recently was in the film – Le nez
dans le ruisseau” alongside Sami Frey, that

will be released in October 2012. Anne Richard
tells us enthusiastically: “I discovered the phi-
losophy of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. In the film,
I play the role of a journalist. I share the life
and the values of a great professor played by
Sami Frey. Making the film fascinated me.”
This summer, I am continuing to film further
episodes of the cult television series “Boulevard
du Palais”, whilst playing a role in the
“Commissaire Magellan”. Without forgetting
that I will be at the Salon du Livre on the banks
of Morges on 6th September 2012. And on 8th
September 2012 at 11am, I will be putting on my
own children’s show at the Casino in Morges.
Anne Richard has given free rein to her talent
in different television films: In Jacques
Malaterre’s “La colère d’une mere” and
“L’amour interdit”, Gilles Béhat’s “La Peine
d’une mere”, and “Dernier Stage”, the feature
film by Christian Zerbib…
So far in her career she has been in around sixty
films and television films.
However, Anne Richard has also performed in
theater plays; for example in Marguerite
Duras’s “Agatha”, or in Robert Hossein’s “They
shoot horses don’t they” in which she has the
iconic role originally played by Jane Fonda, in
“Les Héritiers” which ran for more than 8
months in Paris, as well a the comedy
“Réveillon d’été”.
In addition, a double CD for children
has already come out, on
which Anne RICHARD tells
beautiful animal stories that she
has written, drawing her young
audience into a magical and
enchanted universe. She has
created a show that is on tour in France and
Switzerland, in which she has transferred her
stories to the stage.
A talent that never ceases to grow for the
enjoyment of us all.
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CIGARS
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Business aviation by Jet Event
Surpass the unsurpassable
Jet Event! The name says a lot, but it flies
over the quality of aircrafts and service. In
the company Jet Event, a permanent perso-
nalized attention reinvents the concept of
service, attention in respect of every pas-
senger, on every trip, every stay and every
event. Jet Event takes care of its clients with
an outstanding assistance searching
Excellency. It precedes, it accompanies and
it follows the journey. In truth, it occurs eve-
rywhere and at all times.
Without denying its elitist vocation, business
aviation has left his rank reserved for the
happy few. The advantages of convenience,
speed, comfort and safety induced them to

the broad base of influential people. The
result: It reached the level of industry. An
industry of excellence, of course, but this can
inspire a new willingness to exception.
“Improving Excellency is the role that Jet
Event claims” in the words of its CEO, Sarah
Prenleloup. It is significant that such original
company is the oeuvre of a young couple,
Sarah and Gregory, himself captain and president.
Jet Event comes along with their own jets, two
Falcons 2000 and two Falcons 900EX. In support,
helicopters Agusta 109 and Eurocopter
B4. "Flying in almost perfect conditions on
board of the best aircrafts is not enough” says
Sarah Prenleloup. We want to create a stunning
dream, an ambition which requires a
constant improvement of travel conditions and
the creation of events. It leads to the modular
structure of our company. The company of
business jets is flanked by a travel agency "de
luxe" and a department "event". A Concierge
service completes the range of services; it
requires nothing less than the global ubiquity.
Add "Jet Event Finance" to manage credit lines
for important customers and the aerospace
portfolio of certain aircraft owners who wants
to outsource the management of their fleet."
"Excuse us for the superlatives, Gregory
Prenleloup point out, but it is mandatory for
the journey as we conceive it: global aviation
coverage, jets at the top of performance, comfort
and safety. In terms of service, you shall
know that an outstanding service is a must.
Without false modesty, it assumes a seamless
commitment for competence and availability
at all times in the domain of travel and the
"event", a term taken in the broadest sense."
www.jetevent.com
Robert Sirdey
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CIGARES
Quintessence
according to Grand Marnier
The famous French based company has pre-
sented a new, ultra-luxurious and uniquely
refined bottle. An exceptional liqueur,
already acclaimed by the specialists.
On 24th of May 2012, the presentation of
Grand Marnier’s new creation, Quintessence,
was held in the Hôtel d’Angleterre in Geneva.
For the occasion, the Master Blender and the
second in command at the company, Patrick
Raguenaud, made the journey to Geneva to
introduce his new creation to us.
The Master Blender Patrick Raguenaud
At first glance, the design of the Quintessence
bottle resembles more a perfume bottle than that
of a liqueur one. This was a deliberate choice
made to underline the delicacy of the nectar that
it contains but also, according to Patrick
Raguenaud, to attract a feminine clientele.
The distinctive feature of this famous liqueur
is the contradiction between its aroma and its
taste. When sniffed, a strong aroma emanates,
indicative of a powerful flavor on the pallet
and particularly intoxicating. However, once
tasted, one appreciates the fabulous finesse of
this very soft and incredibly fruity alcohol. To
achieve such a miracle, Patrick Raguenaud
used the best cognacs in the region –which
were between forty and a hundred years oldbut
also distilled the orange twice which
brought out a slightly lemon flavored-taste.
After an American tour, which saw him win
three gold medals at the San Fransisco World
Spirit Competition,
Quintessence has now
arrived on the European
market. Only fifteen
bottles will be available
in Switzerland at a
price of seven hundred
and twenty-five francs.
Claude Marpaud
www.grandmarnier.ch

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CIGARES
Procigar Festival 2012
the choice of quality
By focusing on the increasing value of the eco-
nomic assets of the Dominican Republic, the
Pro Cigar festival intends to promote a new
quality standard for the production of cigars,
without giving up any of the pleasures of smoking.
Before the white smoke of a cigar can rise in
little fragrant clouds in the blue night, seventy
manual operations are necessary to assemble
and roll the precious tobacco leaves. For cer-
tain high-end modules, two hundred and
thirty manipulations are needed, from the har-
vest to the meticulous placing of the wrapper
leaf around the bunch, this thin paper label
first imagined by the Dutchman Bloch so that
English dandies would not soil their fresh but-
ter colored or crisp grey gloves. Since, the ini-
tials of the receiver, pictures of war allegories,
portraits of courtesans or coats of arms of clubs
have been replaced by commercial brands or
producers. There are around twenty in the
Dominican Republic, belonging to eight big
groups. Aware of the stakes involved in economic
development, which the producers will
have to confront, particularly if, for example,
the market opens up.
Apart from the refined dinners, the tastings
and the spectacular parties, like the exceptional
white dinner that takes place on the terrace
of the Monument to the Heroes of the
Restoration, a sort of marble lighthouse overlooking
Santiago de los Caballeros, the eco-

nomic heart of the Dominican Republic, the
Procigar festival adopts an intentionally militant
stance. “We want to make the voice of the
producers heard, in view of their engagement
for quality and pleasure” declared the president
Hendrik Kelner at the opening of this new
edition of the Festival.
Two scourges threaten cigars in the Dominican
Republic like in all other producing countries;
Cuba, Honduras or Nicaragua. One is a small
insect that devours nicotine: the Lasioderma
serricorne. Frequent treatments, however, of
the tobacco during storage can eradicate them
without any damage of the product. Because
each one of these crates of 95 pounds of
tobacco that has been harvested, dried and
wrapped up costs between six and twelve
thousand dollars. A treasure for the producers
worth 43 million dollars for Davidoff, one of
the main Dominican producers. The other is
a more insidious illness and which is much
harder to prevent: forgery. On the Puerto Plata
beach, the long stretch of white sand on the
Atlantic side of the Dominican Republic on
which hawkers are even more frequent than
the planes bringing in tourists to discover the
charming attractions of the island. With a nonchalant
and swaggering gait, they try to tempt
the holiday goers from the most beautiful
hotels, such as the Casa Colonial, with shimmering
fabrics, fashionable sunglasses or
magnificent cigar boxes of which the profusion
of the labels is a lure and the price a bait.
To try and fight this phenomenon, the producers
have united under the Pro Cigar banner
and have committed themselves over the
last few years to take action and protect their
products and their brands, but especially to
increase the quality of the finished product
and to carry out a reevaluation of jobs in the
entire sector. “Our response, is to treat the
tobacco producers better and to encourage better
methods of cultivation by using modern
technology. Farmers must make a profit! We
want to reinforce selection and especially treat
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our workers in the factories better, not only by
increasing their salaries but also by introdu-
cing social, medical and educational programs”
declares Hendrik Kelner, swapping
his hat as tobacco expert for Davidoff for that
of president of Procigar and general director
of Tabadom, the union of producers of the
Dominican Republic. These are some of the
ideas that the prestigious Swiss cigar company,
founded by Zino Davidoff, has put into practice.
Established in the early 80’s in the
Dominican Republic, the group, now present
in many sectors like perfumery, does not forget
its core activity: tobacco. In Navaretta, in
the undulating countryside of the center of the
island, an hour away by car from Santiago, far
away from the discordant hooting of cars stuck
in the traffic jams of the town and protected
from the wind by well aligned bamboo hedges,
the plants form a Harlequin coat of colors that
change according to the season. To have the
“vertical control of production; from the grain
to the ash” according to the expression of
Vincent Krembel, the ambassador of the brand,
Davidoff harvests its crops with the greatest
care. The plantations of San Vincente supply
Olor Dominicano, Piloto Cubano and the San
Vincente, a hybrid variety exclusively developed
for Davidoff. Only the Connecticut
wrappers are imported from the United States,
although from now on Davidoff is proud to
produce the first entirely Dominican cigar,
now available in the finest cigar shops, which
is interesting progress in the eyes of specialists,
like Alexis Aazam Zanganeh. This elegant
man, an expert in tobacco and himself

creator of cigars, has just published a very
beautiful book on the subject that one can leaf
through at La Couronne, his boutique on the
Rue de Rive in Nyon. The world of cigars and
the universe of books, are never very far from
each other. “Like a good book, each cigar is a
story; it has its grammar and vocabulary. The
emotions come as one reads and only finish at
the end”. These words of Vincent Krembel,
which illustrate a certain philosophy of life,
shared by everybody from planters to directors
of cigar houses, not forgetting the torcedores
in the factories, who continue the
ancestral technique of making cigars entirely
by hand, echo the comments of Zino Davidoff:
“There are in the slow, dignified and measured
gestures of the cigar smoker a ceremony
that permits him to recover rhythms that have
been forgotten and to restore communication
with oneself”.
Frederic Brun
Madame et Monsieur Hendrik Kelner
www.procigar.com
www.godominicanrepublic.com
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Bovet-Pininfarina
The limited edition Chronographe Cambiano
Paolo Pininfarina turned to Pascal Raffy in
2008 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of his
company and from this partnership was
born the Tourbillon Ottanta, then the
Chronographe Cambiano and in 2012 the
Tourbillon OttantaDue.
The ties between the two companies were
strengthened for the launch of the Italian
concept car named Cambiano in honour of the
commune where Pininfarina has its headquarters
and also in homage to the timepiece
of the same name. Entirely conceived and
made by the Turin company, the electricallypowered
sports sedan is fitted with a special
edition Chronographe Cambiano dashboard
clock equipped with the Amadeo system, that
transforms the timepiece into a table clock,
a pocket watch or in this case a sports counter.
This ingenious system, thought out
by Pascal Raffy, allows the driver, in
only a few seconds and without
any tools, to take the clock out
of its socket in the car, and
immediately put it on his
wrist. The bracelet, which is
not made of rubber as it
usually is, but of the same
leather as the upholstery of
the prestigious car to ensure
the perfect harmony between
the different elements of the interior, that is
remarkably finished in oak wood-parquet
crafted from stilts on which Venice was built.
The Chronagraphe Cambiano speed counters
are also made from this particularly solid and
stable material.
Aurelien-Loup François
www.bovet.com
www.pininfarina.it

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CIGARS
Ultra Brut, the mark used by LAURENT-
PERRIER is a unique champagne of its genre
and it is marvellous when combined with a
good cigar.
Subtle and refined
Ultra Brut is a subtle champagne that
complies perfectly to the specific criteria
governing the legal quality defining
Brut nature; no proportioning
and less than 3 grams of sugar remaining
in a litre of wine, whilst the
maximum limit is 6 grams for Extra
Ultra Brut
Bubbles and cigars
brut and 15 grams for Brut. The Ultra Brut
itself presents less than a gram of residual
sugar making it an atypical Brut, paragon in
its category, the pride and triumph of oenologists
and cavistes at LAURENT-PERRIER,
distributed selectively on the refined tables of
its principal markets since 1981.
On tasting it, the palate stays free of absolu-
tely all sweetener, it lends itself to varied
moments and dishes amongst them œufs à la
coque or chocolate gâteau biscuité, caviar, sea
food or Jura vacherin cheese.

Another way to enjoy cigars
Selected according to the circumstances; aperitif,
after-dinner, evening; the aroma of toasted
bread and blueberries go wonderfully with
toasted, fruity Habanos such as the Rey del
Mundo, choice of reputed chef Gérard Boyer.
Also tempting are Ramon Allones, from Small
Club to Specially selected or even a Santa Clara
from Mexico.
The tandem of Ultra Brut and Habano signifies
the birth of eclecticism and also a variety
of qualitative experiences. The Habano is to
the cigar what Champagne is to sparkling
wine, of which certain examples are enjoyable.
To this end it is interesting to draw a parallel
between these two appellations d’Origine
Contrôlée, it could make an interesting article!
There is the question of the area of
production, the plants selected, the
methods, of men and women, the
elaboration process, the preservation,
the vocabulary and the pyramid
of brands at the top of which
we find MONTECHRISTO and
LAURENT-PERRIER.
François Philippoteaux
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CIGARS
Les Trois Rois
Ambassador of the art de vivre
Along the banks of the
powerful river, the Grand
Hôtel des Trois Rois seems
like a moored vessel, ready
for long motionless
voyages. Its high walls and
its colourful paintings portray
the quarrels between
medieval foot soldiers dressed
in their flamboyant
colours and the plume wearing
knights while the vast
lounges record the visits
made by great people throughout
history.
Napoléon, Queen Elizabeth II, Picasso or
Thomas Mann all liked to stay in the hotel,
which is one of the oldest in Europe. Today the
hotel is also the natural choice for great names
in jewelry and watchmaking, as well as in the
art world. Indeed, two large trade shows bring
retailers and collectors to this historic city,
which is perfectly situated between France,
Germany and Switzerland where life has revolved
around commerce ever since Prince-bishop
Heinrich von Thun ordered the first bridge
over the Rhine to be constructed. It is the only
bridge between Constance and the sea and for
six centuries this was the only way to cross the
river without getting your feet wet, and
without being forced to unload and reload merchandise.
The impassive stone arch can be seen
from the windows of the Trois Rois.
The hotel has a hundred and one rooms and
suites, decorated in a fitting classical style
and to the highest standards of comfort. On
the piano nobile large glass windows grace
the walls of the Cheval Blanc restaurant
where the chef, Peter Knogl, creates a cuisine
that mingles mountain flavors with a touch
of those of the Mediterranean. It should not
be difficult to find the ideal wine to accom-

pany your meal from the inventory of seven
hundred wines that are listed in the cellar
book. From the comfortable Bentley which
is at the disposal of the guests to the spa, eve-
rything in this luxury establishment lends
itself to relaxation and hedonism If pleasure
can sometimes disappear in a puff of smoke,
it will leave a lasting impression on those
who took the time to go down to the “Salon
du cigare”.
It makes little sense to describe it simply as a
smoking room in view of its exquisiteness. A
long gallery overlooking the river is adjoined to
a bar which offers a choice selection of spirits
and liqueurs. The young women that can advise
you on Cognac or whisky are extremely knowledgeable,
even though the alcohol they sell is
older than they are. Only the choice of the cigar
remains. The cigar aficionado will be spoilt for
choice in this humidified, light-wood paneled
room. A large selection of modules, from every
region, are laid out on shelves. The Havana cigar
has pride of place, but the Davidoff group cigars
which include fine products from the
Dominican Republic, also hold their own in this
city where the company founded by Zino
Davidoff established itself. Neophytes should
not be intimidated. In the Trois Rois, a unique
and astonishing tool to help you learn about
cigars is on hand. At the entrance to the cigar
lounge there is a giant touch screen helps you
to choose, in only a few steps, the module that
you would wish for. All that is left is to take the
time enjoy your cigar. Technology disappears,
like time, and makes way for the art de vivre,
of which the hotel is the ambassador.
Frédéric Brun
Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
Blumenrain 8 - CH-4001 Basel
Tél: +41 (0)61 260 50
www.lestroisrois.com
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pany your meal from the inventory of seven
hundred wines that are listed in the cellar
book. From the comfortable Bentley which
is at the disposal of the guests to the spa, eve-
rything in this luxury establishment lends
itself to relaxation and hedonism If pleasure
can sometimes disappear in a puff of smoke,
it will leave a lasting impression on those
who took the time to go down to the “Salon
du cigare”.
It makes little sense to describe it simply as a
smoking room in view of its exquisiteness. A
long gallery overlooking the river is adjoined to
a bar which offers a choice selection of spirits
and liqueurs. The young women that can advise
you on Cognac or whisky are extremely knowledgeable,
even though the alcohol they sell is
older than they are. Only the choice of the cigar
remains. The cigar aficionado will be spoilt for
choice in this humidified, light-wood paneled
room. A large selection of modules, from every
region, are laid out on shelves. The Havana cigar
has pride of place, but the Davidoff group cigars
which include fine products from the
Dominican Republic, also hold their own in this
city where the company founded by Zino
Davidoff established itself. Neophytes should
not be intimidated. In the Trois Rois, a unique
and astonishing tool to help you learn about
cigars is on hand. At the entrance to the cigar
lounge there is a giant touch screen helps you
to choose, in only a few steps, the module that
you would wish for. All that is left is to take the
time enjoy your cigar. Technology disappears,
like time, and makes way for the art de vivre,
of which the hotel is the ambassador.
Frédéric Brun
Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
Blumenrain 8 - CH-4001 Basel
Tél: +41 (0)61 260 50
www.lestroisrois.com
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TRAVELS
EBACE
The planes of efficient business
Piaggio Avanti II
Every year in the month of May, the
European premier gathering of business avia-
tion is celebrated in Geneva in the halls of
Palexpo and on an extensive area of the tarmac.
Each year, the organizers claim to have
even more exhibitors, planes and visitors.
Judging from the three occupied halls in 2012
and the enlargement of the plane presentation
zone, they are right to do so.
Five hundred exhibitors, 60 business planes,
13’000 professional visitors… Outside aeronautical
circles, who has heard of such a summit?
Although, well informed about what is
happening in Geneva, a journalist admitted his
surprise at the discovery of the event: “ The
most secret of large trade-shows” Secret?
Definitely not! However it is held away from
the public view. It is reserved for the professionals
of a dynamic and expanding industry:
aircraft, engine and avionic manufacturers,
decorators, specialists in various technical
domains, flight-on-demand airline companies,
brokers… an endless list that although ends
with the 500 exhibitors of this recent celebration
called EBACE (European Business Aviation
Convention & Exhibition). But 500 is a lot! Only
three days to visit and attend conferences is far
from being enough!

EBACE is used as the location for the signature of very important contracts. It also offers an international platform for the presentation of
future models. Thus, the Learjet 75, a new high point in technology that should take off next year.
Business aviation has witnessed a steady, even
astonishing, development that the financial crisis
was supposed to abruptly put an end to in
the last months of 2008. However, the regular
expansion of EBACE was a long way from reflecting
any disintegration. Everything is restarting
Falcon 900 LX that came especially from Marrakech. The interior of the Falcon 7X
today, but at a more sustained rhythm. The large
business plane sector defined by long cabins and
a very long range appears to be the most dynamic,
since it attracts a clientele less affected by
the crisis: very large companies, wealthy owners,
established companies, governments…
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Gulfstream G-650
Superstars
An almost complete range of current planes
were on the tarmac, however the visibility of
the large aicrafts was due as much to their size
as to their number. In this way, Dassault presented
its triple jet engine aircrafts, the Falcon
900LX and 7X, as well as the twin jet engine aircrafts
2000LX and 2000S, the “little” new one.
Gulfstream was in the spotlight with its new
models: the “super mid-size” G280 and the
“super long-range” 650. From Washington, it
reached Geneva in less than 7 hours and it could
have traveled double the distance without
The Global 6000 completes the range along with the 8000 and 7000
On board the Airbus ACJ319
having to stop. It would be impossible to mention
every plane or even every manufacturer,
but impossible to forget Bombardier and its
Global 6000. Impossible to move up into a
superior dimension, equally present: the one of
commercial airlines that have been redecorated
and transformed into VIP areas, the Boeing
BJJ or the Airbus ACJ319 for example that
boasts the largest cabin in business aviation.
But the race continues. The “flying palace” of
a Saudi client, an airbus A380, is soon to be delivered
to an interior design company. The redecoration
in itself will be an enormous job.
Philippe Lamballe

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TRAVELS
Rediscovering The Côte d’Azur
Relais & Châteaux
Stéphane Raimbault
It is between the mountains of the back coun-
try and the blue waters of the Mediterranean
that Stéphane Raimbault has chosen to live.
Originally from the Vendée, the Chef of The
Oasis at La Napoule, guides us along his
Route du Bonheur from Eze to Saint Tropez
which will allow us to discover exceptional
establishments.
The itinerary starts at the Château de la
Chèvre d’Or which is directly above the sea,
and from where there is a magnificent view of
Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat,a swimming pool on a
panoramic belvedere, four restaurants, and
suites in the heart of the medieval village, give
it its singular charm. Fabrice Vulin, the chef of
the Chèvre d’Or restaurant cooks food in the
Mediterranean style, that is also light as well
as full of flavour and constantly evolving. The
Café du Jardin, the Eden and The Remparts,
perched on panoramic terraces, complete the
restaurant facilities offered by the hotel and
serve both light lunches and gourmet, romantic
dinners. Walkers can visit the medieval vil-
Fabrice Vulin

lage of Eze situated at an altitude of 429 metres
or can walk down to Eze-mer along a steep
path from which there are magnificent view
of the Mediterranean
The second stage of the tour takes place in The
Cap d’Antibes Beach Hotel. For those who
love luxury and the sea, it is one of the most
beautiful places to stay on the Côte d’Azur.
Located on the well-known Pêcheurs beach,
this hotel has 27 rooms and suites, and is one
of the landmark hotels on the Cap d’Antibes.
Directly on the sea, the contemporary architecture
of the hotel is defined by its pure lines,
and blends in harmoniously with the
Philippe Jego
Mediterranean vegetation that has the charm
and freshness of a garden bathed by the sea.
The hotel is very centrally-located and is the
ideal starting point for a visit of the Old Town
and its ramparts, the Grimaldi Castle, the seafront
esplanade and the Picasso and Fernand
Léger museums. At the gourmet restaurant,
the Pêcheurs, gourmets can discover the innovative
cooking of Philippe Jego, a Michelin
starred chef and chosen Meilleur Ouvrier de
France in 2000 who gently reworks the different
flavours of the Mediterranean coast.
It is in the little village of La Napoule, nestled
in the bay of Cannes, that the doors of the twostarred
restaurant l’Oasis, open out onto a luxuriant
patio. Here, in the shade of centuries-old
plane trees, Stéphane, Antoine and François
Raimbault have found the perfect setting for
The door of the Oasis
their cooking. Every morning, Stéphane
Raimbault goes to the market in Forville, and
creates a menu that is firmly rooted in this
Mediterranean terroir. Nevertheless, he has not
forgotten the nine years he spent in Japan and
adds very personalised touches to his cooking
that come from the Land of the Rising Sun.
Elevated to the rank of the Grandes Tables du
Monde, the Oasis promotes a style of cooking,
where taste alone matters above all, and where
excellence does not cast a shadow over simplicity
and relaxed conviviality. It is a world devoted
to delighting the taste buds of its guests,
which infuses the starred restaurant, the new
bistrot the «Etage», the boutique pastry shop
and the cooking school, the «Ateliers de
l’Oasis»…… Four different ways to explore the
The Patio of the Oasis
Raimbult brothers’ Oasis, and to succumb to
temptation. From there, the route continues to
Saint Raphaël, following a spectacular itinerary
along the red Esterel massif which has kept
many vestiges of the Roman era.
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The Route to Happiness of the Relais &
Châteaux finishes at the Villa Belrose, just a
stone’s throw from Saint Tropez. The luxu-
rious and classical rooms, the view, the
cooking and the
tranquillity allows
the tour to be fini-
shed in splendid
style. The chef,
Thierry Thiercelin,
obtained one star
in the Michelin
Guide in 2002:
tourists and resi-
Thierry Thiercelin
dents come from
afar to savour his spider crab in tomato stock,
accompanied by beans, peas and a sea-flavoured
mousse. The hotel also has a beauty
centre which provides professional Niance
brand treatments. It is impossible not to go to
Saint Tropez to visit its port, its narrow streets,
and to meet some celebrities. The market town
of Gassin, where the dwellings are connected
by steep flights of stairs is the perfect setting
for a romantic stroll. A little further are the
Gassin Golf Country Club, and Malherbe
vineyards, which have everything to satisfy
lovers of sport and wine.
Stéphane Raimbault selected this prestigious
itinerary with the aim of allowing a region that
he loves to be discovered and also establishments
that are each different but that all promote
the unique Art de vivre, guaranteed by
Relais & Châteaux.
Natacha Borri
RELAIS ET CHÂTEAUX SUISSE
19A, rue de la Croix d’Or - 1204 Genève
www.relaischateaux.com
Informations et réservations:
00800 2000 00 02 (Appel gratuit)
www.relaischateaux.com/fr/Route-du-Bonheur/
Cote-d-Azur/itineraire-etoiles/1948/

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The Route to Happiness of the Relais &
Châteaux finishes at the Villa Belrose, just a
stone’s throw from Saint Tropez. The luxu-
rious and classical rooms, the view, the
cooking and the
tranquillity allows
the tour to be fini-
shed in splendid
style. The chef,
Thierry Thiercelin,
obtained one star
in the Michelin
Guide in 2002:
tourists and resi-
Thierry Thiercelin
dents come from
afar to savour his spider crab in tomato stock,
accompanied by beans, peas and a sea-flavoured
mousse. The hotel also has a beauty
centre which provides professional Niance
brand treatments. It is impossible not to go to
Saint Tropez to visit its port, its narrow streets,
and to meet some celebrities. The market town
of Gassin, where the dwellings are connected
by steep flights of stairs is the perfect setting
for a romantic stroll. A little further are the
Gassin Golf Country Club, and Malherbe
vineyards, which have everything to satisfy
lovers of sport and wine.
Stéphane Raimbault selected this prestigious
itinerary with the aim of allowing a region that
he loves to be discovered and also establishments
that are each different but that all promote
the unique Art de vivre, guaranteed by
Relais & Châteaux.
Natacha Borri
RELAIS ET CHÂTEAUX SUISSE
19A, rue de la Croix d’Or - 1204 Genève
www.relaischateaux.com
Informations et réservations:
00800 2000 00 02 (Appel gratuit)
www.relaischateaux.com/fr/Route-du-Bonheur/
Cote-d-Azur/itineraire-etoiles/1948/

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TRAVELS
Discovering Argentina
The most beautiful journey
«The most beautiful journey is the one that
you have not yet made» declares Loïck
Peyron. And well, Fert does offer such a wide
range of holidays to all corners of the world
that you can rest assured that you will soon
be going on just such a trip. Let’s talk about
Argentina. Have you already visited it? It
was surely not in the same conditions – the
same efficient organisation, or high standards
of personalised service and attention
from start to finish.
Argentina! From north to south it extends
over 3700 km from east to west over 1320km...
Everywhere there are splendid places to be
explored: The Pampa; Patagonia, Tierra del
Fuego, Uguazu...
You will be overawed by the wild open spaces,
by the immensity of the landscape, by the
charm of its old towns, by its sassiness...
Here is a brief glimpse of what is on offer.
Day 1: Flight Geneva (or Zurich) – Madrid –
Buenos Aires. Overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 2: Visit of Buenos Aires, the “little Paris of
South America”. Aperitif, a typical lunch, and
a no less typical coffee and local pastry tasting.
Day 3: Flight Buenos Aires-Ushuaia. Tour of
“the city at the end of the world”. Cruise on the
Beagle channel (islets with colonies of seals, sea
lions, penguins, and sea birds.
Day 4: Visit of the National Lapataia Park.
Flight Ushuaia-El Calafate.
Day 5: A day of cruising up to the Upsala and
Spegazzini glaciers. Patagonian dinner.
Folkloric atmosphere and show on a typical

estancia (demonstration by gauchos of their
unique skills)
Day 6: Excursion day. Journey to the mythical
Perito Moreno glacier. Trip to the
“Glaciarium” (discovery circuit). Four-wheel
expedition to admire the exceptional view
from the Lago Argentino.
Day 7: Flight El Calafete-Buenos Aires. Exploration
of the Tigre region, known as the
“Venice of Buenos Aires”. In the evening,
Argentine wine tasting in a tangueria and a
dinner tango show.
Day 8: Flight Buenos Aires-Iguaçu. Visit of the
falls from the Argentine side. In the afternoon,
excursion in a dinghy to get close to the falls
(thrill garantied!)
Day 9: Day on the Brazilian with a new view
of the falls and an impressive visit of the Bird
Park.
Day 10: Flight Iguaça-Buenos Aires. Cruise on
the Rio Plata. Magnificent view of the capital
and lunch. Visit of the Palermo Viejo district
(superb buildings, huge parks). Free time.
Flight Buenos Aires-Madrid.
Day 11: Arrival in Madrid, then Geneva or
Zurich.
• 11 days and 10 nights full board: From
CHF 5’780.– per person
• Tour with French speaking guides. Group
limited to 26 people. 4 Star quality hotels.
Numerous special meals. Diverse individual
services.
• Extended stays possible: memorable Salta
region and Valdès peninsula.
• Departures from September to December
2012 .
• Detailed itinerary available on request at
Fert agency: (+41) 22 839 43 92
• Dates & rates 2013: consult Fert agency.
Fert voyages
22A, rue Le Corbusier
1208 GENEVE
Tel: +41 (0)22 839 43 31
www.fert.com
Claude Marpaud
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TRAVELS
The Maltese archipelago
A pearl in the Mediterranean
Nested in the heart of the Mediterranean, in
the Maltese archipelago, Gozo and Comino
can be proud of a rich past, which reflects the
great cultures that left their mark on the island.
To its architectural heritage, Malta can add its
natural assets, such as an unspoilt landscape,
a very ragged coastline that skirts along a crys-
tal-clear sea, museum-towns and many hamlets
with flat-roofed houses and multiple
spires. It is very easy to organize a weekend
break on the island by taking the weekly
flight with Air Malta from Geneva.
Easily accessible by ferry, the island of Gozo,
Malta’s little sister, has kept its authentic character
with its green, rolling hills, which are
sparsely cultivated. The rocky spur of the bay
of Dwejra, an azure arch that opens up onto the
sea is of incredible beauty. In a deep indentation,
stands the Mushroom Rock and on the
coastal road, tens of well-aligned salt flats border
the sea along the top of a natural rock
embankment. The Ggantija temples, built in
3000 B.C, are amongst the oldest monuments
in the world. The principal town is Victoria,
which became known as the Silent City and
where time seems suspended. A visit of
Ta’Mena, an agro-tourism complex, will show
you the famous products of the region: peppered
goat cheese, thyme infused honey, vinegar
capers, black olives, wine and sun dried tomatoes.
Go on the website www.tamena-gozo.com
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the Ta’Rikkardu restaurant is renowned for its
famous raviolis and typical dishes. A veritable
haven of peace, the Kempinsky hotel, built in
a Moorish style, has spacious rooms, three out-
door swimming pools and a spa known for its
ayurvedic treatment center.
After leaving Gozo, the blue lagoon of Comino
comes into view, a paradise for divers. In Malta,
some wine cellars are open to the public and
offer tastings. In the Meridiana vineyards, the
main grape variety is Cabernet-Sauvigon, the
petit verdot, merlot and syrah. The archipelago
also produces an excellent olive oil. The old
capital of the Island, Mdina, impresses the visitor
by its dominating position, its old medieval
streets, baroque buildings, cathedral and fortifications.
In the south is Marsaxlokk, the main
fishing port. Along the dock one can admire
the luzzu, the colored boats the bow of which

has a talisman: the eye of Isis that protects from
harm. In the port area of Malta there are three
maritime cities, which bear the names of
Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua. On a walk in
Vittoriosa, in the charming neighbourhood of
Collachio along the little winding streets one
can admire the inns, and houses that once
belonged to knights.
As from 1570, Valletta became the new capital.
A great number of architects and painters were
brought to create magnificent palaces and deco-
rate the interior of churches. Designed in 1576
by Girolamo Cassar, St John’s Co-Cathedral is
decorated with a sumptuous floor, covered by
approximately 400 gravestones commemorating
the Masters of the Order, which governed
Malta. In the oratory can be found Caravaggio’s
masterpiece “The beheading of St John”.
With its profusion of cultural sites and a geographical
terrain that encourages hiking, Malta
possesses many treasures. For swimming, you
will be tempted by the rocky creeks and white
and red sand beaches. A beneficial climate,
easy access, the quality of its hotels and the
legendary hospitality of its inhabitants -everything
invites you to come and take advantage
of the benefits that the archipelago offers.
www.visitmalta.com
Erica Camilleri
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TRAVELS
Road of Happiness in Burgundy
When the Côte d’Or welcomes two sisters on a tour.
Fine cuisine. Vineyard. Tradition. Regional
delicacies. Cabernet grapes. Terms that evoke
tasting and the pleasure of the senses. Two
epicureans share with you their Route to
Happiness in Burgundy.
It is at the entrance of the natural reserve of
Morvan, sometimes referred to as “the little
Canada” where the famous Relais Bernard
Loiseau nestles and where the first step of our
tour begins. Behind the world-renowned name
and the three Michelin stars, the perfect combination
of charm and tranquility has been
hidden for 20. Dominique Loiseau runs this
five star establishment with unlimited enthusiasm,
wishing to keep a place, where excellence
reins, going. The last major component
of the establishment: a wine shop that offers
the possibility of tasting no less than 32 Grand
Cru wines.
Patrick Bertron
The Chef Patrick Bertron started out as a commis
chef at the age of 20 at the side of Bernard
Loiseau, and then rapidly became his secondin-command.
Chef since 2003, he has insured
that the Loiseau spirit continues thanks to his
authentic and inventive cuisine, which he
achieves by a perfect respect for products that
he makes sublime as if by magic. A magic that
continues to sparkle under his 3 stars.

The famous Hospices de Beaunes
The discovery of the Auxois region inexora-
bly passes by the village of Epoisses, known
for its cheese that bears the same name, and
by Flavigny-Sur-Ozerain, a delightful little fortified
market town that dominates surrounding
countryside and that is famous for the
creation of aniseed sweets. Finally, the imposing
Cistercian abbey of Fontenay, classified
as a World Heritage site by UNESCO, is a veritable
masterpiece of Roman art from of the Xth
century that is worth a visit.
After gone back and forth along then crossed
the Canal de Bourgogne, we follow the Route
des Grands Crus and cross the Côte de Nuits,
then go back up until Bassière-sur-Ouche,
where the magnificent Abbaye de la Bussière
park begins. The decoration of the rooms
dares to make certain sought-after and surprising
contrasts with the architecture of the
place. The starred Chef Emmanuel Hébrard,
who arrived in 2009, sets himself apart by an
uncluttered cuisine
and an
added discreet
original touch
to otherwiseclassic
dishes.
In short, it’s
surprising and
full of promise.
The visit of
Beaune and its
Emmanuel Hébrard
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The Hostellerie of Levernois
incomparable hospices leads us to the
Hostellerie du Levernois, situated in the heart
of the Côte de Beaune in five hectars of gree-
nery. Out of this magnificent building where
the beauty of the Bourgogne stands out,
Suzanne and Jean-Louis Bottigliero have made
a veritable haven of peace and friendliness.
The cuisine of the Chef, Philippe Augé, is refi-
ned, delicious and has also been starred by the
Philippe Augé
Michelin, recreates
itself with every sea-
son. It does not mat-
ter which time of
year it is, warmth is
to be expected and
encourages guests
to come back to this
enchanting place,
again and again.
Immediately after having left Levernois, we
continue our Route des Grands Crus until the
southern point of the Côte d’Or, through the
Pommard, Volnay then Meursault and
Puligny-Montrachet vineyards.
Our last stop is in the village of Chagny, which
marks the beginning of the Saône-et-Loire
region. After three generations of Lameloise
had succeeded each other in the old XVth century
post house transformed into a hotel, the
baton was passed onto Eric Pras in 2009, a
young Chef around forty years old, and
Frédéric Lamy, General Director.
Lameloise
Awarded three stars
by the Guide du
Michelin, Eric Pras’s
cuisine combines in
complete austerity,
tradition and innovation,
all whilst
using seasonal products.
The best com-
Eric Pras
pliment one can
make about his cooking cannot be translated
into words, but is just a smile that illuminates
the guest’s face at the end of a meal and the
feeling of being as if at home, except that the
house is here the Lameloise.
While the work of the Chef and his team
reaches an end, the afternoon is already well
on its way and it is already time for us to go
home. A last look in the kitchen draws our
attention to a sign “To be happy is to love what
one does”. Is it not the most beautiful way to
arrive at the end of this Road of Happiness?
RELAIS ET CHÂTEAUX SUISSE
19A, rue de la Croix d’Or - 1204 Genève
www.relaischateaux.com
Informations et réservations:
00800 2000 00 02 (Appel gratuit)
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TRAVELS
Costa Rica with Sea Cloud
Five stars, three ships and one world
Live the unique experience of a cruise on
board one of the ships of the Sea Cloud
Cruise Line, like in the era of the great sai-
ling boats.
Two luxury sailing boats await you: a legen-
dary four-mast barque Sea Cloud I (32 cabins)
and her little sister and more recent arrival, the
Sea Cloud II, a splendid three-master (47
cabins). The two vessels, which are of human
dimension, do not confine themselves to the
standard norms, and are still sailed manually
in keeping with age-old traditions. The comfort
and the service on board, imbued with
romanticism and nostalgia, are quite simply
exceptional.

In January 2013, Sea Cloud II will sail through
the Panama Canal and drop anchor for the first
time in Costa Rica. Numerous excursions will
be on the programme, including a visit to the
superb national parks.
For freshwater lovers, Sea Cloud Cruises, runs
a vessel for river cruises, the River Cloud II.
She is currently the most comfortable and
luxurious boat to navigate the rivers of
Northern Europe.
In French-speaking Switzerland, The Cruise
Line (the Fert Voyages group) advise you on
the ships and destinations of the Sea Cloud
line and will help you to design your own tailor-made
cruise.
Claude Marpaud
The Cruise Line SA
Michel Salgues
Rue Le Corbusier 22 A
Case Postale 2364 - CH- 1211 Genève
Tel: +41 (0)22 839.43.61
infogva@cruiseline.ch
www.seacloud.com
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TRAVELS
Club Med
Travel, sport and culture
Club Med is enlarging the selection of sports
it offers its clients, continuing its expansion
into China and launching 15 new Discovery
Circuits.
For the last 60 years and to the enjoyment of its
guests, it has been possible at Club Med to dis-
cover or master a wide variety of different
sports including kite-surfing tai-chi, tennis or
even flying trapeze. At the 4 Trident village in
Belek, on the Turkish Riviera which will open
its doors in March 2013, the emphasis is on golf.
There are two exceptional greens, a 9-hole training
course, and an 18-hole Links course. At
the same time, it is also a paradise for families
thanks to the availability of made-to-measure
accommodation that ranges from an individual
room to a private villa which comes with the
services of a butler. At the 4 Trident in Pragelato
Vialattea the focus is on winter sports. Situated
as it is on a site formerly used during the Turin
Olympic Games, it is the ideal place for those
who wish to ski in the second biggest skiing
area in Europe, and also enjoy the Italian way
of life. On the Club Med Discovery Circuits,
those curious to discover new things, can travel
the world in the company of a French-speaking
guide and experience unforgettable
moments. The Hong-Kong-Macao-Guilin circuit,
for example, lasts 10 days, of which 4 are
spent in the new 4 Trident village in Guilin, that

is dedicated to art and which is recognised as
being the premier site of contemporary art in
Asia. It is in a magical setting, between the
Sugar Loaf mountains and rice-paddies, and its
architecture and designer spaces will meet the
expectations of even the most demanding
clients. All these new additions to Club Med
can be consulted on Iphone or Ipad applications
while there are many prizes to be won
when you take the Club Med Happy Tram in
Geneva.
Vanina C. Rina
www.clubmed.ch
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TRAVELS
The New Lexus GS 450h
Refinement and Power
In the world of luxury hybrid vehicles, Lexus
has always been at the cutting edge. The new
GS 450h sets new standards in this segment
and improves its performance while retaining
the advantages appreciated by demanding
clients: comfort, power and luxury.
In terms of style, without denying its origins,
the GS 450h introduces the new direction of
Lexus designers. As an example, the new trapezoidal
front grille, framed by LED’s which
underlines the keen eyes of the headlamps.
The 450h is also continuing its advanced technology,
the result of many years of experience,
particularly in hybrid power trains. The combination
of a 3.5 liter V6 petrol engine and two
electric motors with high efficiency delivers a
total power of 343 hp. The GS 450h takes only
six seconds to go from 0 to 100 km / h ...
Nevertheless, its consumption has been
reduced by nearly 20% (5.9 l/100km in the combined
cycle) and emissions are significantly
lower (137g / km) than those of comparable
performance sedans. This new compact Full
Hybrid technology has increased to 145 l trunk
capacity which has now reached 465 l.
The spacious interior provides relaxed driving
even on long journeys, the driver enjoy-

ing a comfortable environment. Quality mate-
rials, exemplary finishes and latest innovations
in air conditioning and air treatment leads to
the physical well being, felt on board. The system
Lexus dynamic handling with the Variable
Gear-Ratio Steering (VGRS), offers exceptional
agility and stability in all circumstances. Many
safety features including surveillance of blind
spots, a night vision and pre-collision system,
the drowsiness sensor, are only a few examples
of the very high security level offered by
the new Lexus GS 450h. Designed for the pleasure
of driving, the Lexus 450h redefines the
sedan concept of high performance and combines
comfort, precision driving with low
emissions and consumption levels unprecedented.
Pierre Marquis
Centre Lexus-Toyota Genève
13, rue Francois Dussard
CH - 1211 Genève 26
Tél: +41 (0) 22 308 55 37
www.lexus.com
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BOVET 1822
supports the Gstaad Menuhin Festival
Classical music and fine watchmaking share
many values in common. Extraordinary vectors
of emotion, both these arts have a universal
ability to unite enthusiasts the world
over. It is the attention paid to every detail,
invisible or inaudible though it may be, that
magnifies watchmaking or musical masterpieces.
Moreover, music is omnipresent in
watchmaking.
The regular pulse of the regulating organ within
a timepiece, akin to a metronome, creates the
precision that characterises Swiss watchmaking.
In addition to their exemplary rhythmical regularity,
numerous BOVET timepieces also provide
musical accompaniments, as in the case of
the minute-repeater. In such timepieces, crafted
by virtuoso artisans of BOVET 1822, the movements
strike the hours, quarters and minutes on
request, on gongs tuned by watchmakers to the
exact frequency after being shaped to obtain a
crystal-clear sonority.
On a more philosophical
note, BOVET
1822 is renowned
for sustaining its
unique heritage and
skills such as engraving,
miniature
painting and jewelsetting,
regardless
of fashion, which is
by nature ephemeral.
The links that unite watchmaking and
music also inspired the name of a BOVET collection,
called Récital. In view of these facts, it
was only natural that the House of BOVET
1822 should support the Gstaad Menuhin
Festival (from 20 July to 8 September) and we
are delighted to mark time together at this
prestigious event.
Pascal Raffy,
Owner of Bovet 1822 and Dimier 1738 Manufactures
www.bovet.com

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avec toutes mes envies !
Partez serein, revenez heureux
Nous nous occupons de vous depuis 60 ans
Un voyage ne s’improvise pas! Club Med s’engage et garantit vos vacances quoi qu’il arrive: changement
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HOTELS
Saint James Paris
Welcome to the club
It would usually be kept quiet - its name
only uttered among those in the know,
almost in hushed tones. But the time has
come to let one’s friends into the secret. A
few refined hotels still exist in Paris. The
Saint James is one of them.
The first surprise: this English-style private
club is also a hotel that opens its doors to
visitors and to a few regular guests. The
hotel is even a member of the Relais &
Châteaux, which says a lot about the qua-
lity of the service.
Once inside, the surprises continue. Where
are the heavy drapes and the chesterfields?
Bernard Rapp used to let his audience try out
a few tasty English dishes here. Nostalgia,
however, is no longer the order of the day.
Completely renovated under the management
of the decorator Bambi Sloane, the
grand, bourgeois, Napoleonic-style house
which was built in 1892 on the edge of the

Boulogne forest by the widow of President
Adolphe Thiers and on the site of an old air-
field from which hot air balloons would take
off, now boasts of forty-three classically- sty-
led rooms and suites but with a dash of extra
spice and with an emphasis on color, patterns
and beautiful fabrics.
Through the large glass window doors, the
landscape echoes the warm atmosphere of
the lounges. Better than a garden, there is a
little private park. Dinner in the garden, and
to finish the meal imagined by Virginie
Basselot, a promising thirty-year-old in the
world of French chefs, a cigar accompanied
by sweet petit-fours and the finest of alcohols,
which will be just some of the pleasures
of your stay.
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However, it seems appropriate to warn trave-
lers that at the Saint-James, time seems to stand
still. At the Gemelogy Spa, everything is emol-
lient and soft. In the bar, situated in the library
of the Thiers foundation, it is as tempting to
leaf through one of the twelve thousand books
as to read the menu, which has a remarkable
selection of whiskies and Armagnacs. One
could even forget to visit Paris.
Frederic Brun
The Chef Virginie Basselot
Saint-James Paris
43, avenue Bugeaud - Paris XVIe
Tel: +33 (0)1 44 05 81 81
www.saint-james-paris.com

Rue d’Italie 1, 1800 Vevey, Switzerland +41 (0)21 925 06 06 www.grandhoteldulac.ch

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HOTELS
Jiva Hill Park Hotel
Luxury, relaxation and gastronomy
A 35-hectar five star hotel surrounded by
nature. Where? Closer than you think! At the
foot of the Jura and just outside Geneva. Open
for five years, the Jiva Hill Park Hotel is a holi-
day resort inspired by African lodges, the most
sumptuous ones, of course. The proof lies in
the spacious layout, the design, the refinement
and the service. The Jiva Hill also offers a spa,
a 9-hole and 18-tee golf course, a nautical center
with a large indoor pool and a private lake
for water skiing… Everything only 10 minutes
away from the airport, the Cern or the ski
slopes of the Crozet. What could be better?
Oh yes! The gastronomy!
With the enthusiasm of youth, the new chef
Emmanuel Ollivier is putting his own twist
on the classics. As a staunch Angevin, he
advocates “a tasty and easily recognizable cuisine,
one that brings back good old dishes that
haven’t been enjoyed for over 20 years.
However, as nostalgia has often embellished
the memory of these classics, he sets out to
improve the dishes without the guest’s being
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The general director, Fabrice Mercier justifies
the choice of his chef. “I saw around thirty
candidates for the Shamwari, our gourmet
restaurant, renowned candidates, some starred…
and then finally Emmanuel Ollivier
who had nothing to prove, if it wasn’t the ability
to take on some responsibility. His career
was impressive: famous kitchens under great
chefs in France and in England, one example,
and not an insignificant one, being: the
Gavroche in London. So I asked him to win
me over. Every one of his dishes showed that
he knew how to go back to a pure simple
authentic style, to create real culinary pleasure
that was sensual yet refined. Emmanuel
Ollivier might go back to simple values but
at the same time takes them to new heights.”
Such cuisine is in harmony with the setting
and the spirit of the Jiva Hill, its superb location,
refined universe, which is liberated from
the formalism thanks to the country surroundings.
The hotel’s open plan concept, its
spread out lodges, galleries and alleyways,
tend to remove the constraints linked to a
hotel of this category. Here, at certain times,
without disregarding a certain basic dress
code, one is not out of place walking around
in golf gear or even in a dressing gown having
just left the spa.
“Our clients come to the Jiva Hill, not for a
hotel but for the Jiva Hill in itself,” Fabrice
Mercier remarks. “In the middle of nature,
only a few minutes from Geneva, they are looking
for a country setting, the neighboring
Jura, the incomparable luxury, the suites with
garden and Jacuzzi, the sumptuous restaurant…
all of which is completed by an
ensemble of unique activities.”
Jiva Hill Park Hôtel
Route d’Harée
01170 Crozet - France
Tel: +33 (0)4 50 28 48 48
www.jivahill.com
Robert Sirdey

Michel Reybier donne corps à une vision du luxe où l’excellence, la simplicité et la discrétion prennent le
pas sur l’ostentatoire. Des lieux hors du commun, intimes et sublimes, où l’exigence ouvre la voie à une
nouvelle manière de concevoir un art de vivre privilégié.
HOTEL AND SPA LA RESERVE GENEVE T +41 22 959 59 59 | HOTEL, SPA AND VILLAS
LA RESERVE RAMATUELLE T +33 4 94 44 94 44 | APARTMENTS LA RESERVE PARIS T +33 1 53 70 53 70
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HOTELS
The Augustine Hôtel
The five-star monastery
The lively City of a Thousand Spires, Prague,
harbors many treasures: old churches, traditional
taverns, fabulous castles, parks, cobble
stoned streets… and the Augustine Hotel.
This old monastery from the XIIIth century,
composed of seven historic buildings protected
by UNESCO, has been restored and
modernized, to become one of Europe’s most
beautiful hotels.
In the heart of Prague, in the Mala Strana area,
the Augustine hotel is situated only a few steps
away from the Wallenstein Garden, Prague
Castle and Charles Bridge. Because of its privileged
location in the old town, there are stun-
ning views from all of its 101 rooms: of Prague
Castle, the chapel of the monastery, the Senate
or the beautiful courtyards. The “Tower Suite”
comprises of three floors with a 360° panoramic
view across the rooftops of Prague, which allows
the guests to enjoy these sites at close hand.
Converted and refurbished by Olga Polizzi, the
official designer of the Rocco Forte hotel chain,
they are decorated in a harmonious range of
tones of green, purple, brown and orange. The
beauty of the rooms is set off by the Czech cubic
decorative style that is reflected in the furniture,
paintings, mirrors and typical vases and
which removes any hint of monastic austerity

that one my otherwise have imaged… Each
room has its own spacious and ultra-modern
bathroom with an Italian shower.
For a total well-being, the hotel offers the free
use of the fitness and the well-being spaces to
its guests, which includes a Finish sauna, a
hammam for aromatherapy and chromotherapy,
rain showers and a relaxing area. Other
à la carte treatments are also available.
The architectural heritage of the buildings is
displayed in its full glory: the beams are
visible, the old doors stand out against the
white walls and the cloister has been transformed
into the terrace of the restaurant whilst
the three hundred year old trees that overlook
it, have been preserved . In addition, the Chef
uses for his cooking the vegetables picked
directly from the vegetable garden to produce
an even more pleasurable and authentic culinary
experience.
Augustine Hotel Prague
Letenská 12/33 - 118 00 Praha 1
Czech Republic
Tél: +42 0 266 11 22 33
www.roccofortehotels.com
Pamela Redaelli
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HOTELS
Villa ll Poggiale
Tuscan Renaissance
Between Pisa and Florence, in the heart of
Chianti, can be found a listed historical
manor built during the Renaissance. Il
Poggiale is a haven of peace that evokes a
fascinating era but at the same time offers
all the pleasures of a modern hotel, from the
gourmet restaurant to the wellness center.
Spacious, luminous and comfortable, the
rooms of the villa are a delight; the bathroom
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are from small, specialized Tuscan craft
shops. Nothing is left to chance, every detail
creates a refined yet comfortable atmosphere.
For breakfast the guests can feast on local pro-
ducts from neighboring organic farms – ham,
ricotta, honey – and also on pastries like apple
and cinnamon cake, fruit tart, brioche and
quiches prepared by the chef who follows tra-
ditional family recipes. His secrets can be dis-
covered during cooking classes, which are
available on request.
The swimming pool lined with yellow bricks
and the view of the hills are perfect for those
partial to idleness but also those in need of
the internet since the whole park has wireless
access. Those who love hydrotherapy will
appreciate the essential oil infused hydro
massage bath, the honey peeling or the olive
oil bath. If one is interested in art or history,
Florence and Pisa are only 20 minutes away.
Villa Il Poggiale
Via Empolese 69
500026 San Casciano Val di Pesa
Tel: + 39 055 828 311
www.villailpoggiale.it
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are from small, specialized Tuscan craft
shops. Nothing is left to chance, every detail
creates a refined yet comfortable atmosphere.
For breakfast the guests can feast on local pro-
ducts from neighboring organic farms – ham,
ricotta, honey – and also on pastries like apple
and cinnamon cake, fruit tart, brioche and
quiches prepared by the chef who follows tra-
ditional family recipes. His secrets can be dis-
covered during cooking classes, which are
available on request.
The swimming pool lined with yellow bricks
and the view of the hills are perfect for those
partial to idleness but also those in need of
the internet since the whole park has wireless
access. Those who love hydrotherapy will
appreciate the essential oil infused hydro
massage bath, the honey peeling or the olive
oil bath. If one is interested in art or history,
Florence and Pisa are only 20 minutes away.
Villa Il Poggiale
Via Empolese 69
500026 San Casciano Val di Pesa
Tel: + 39 055 828 311
www.villailpoggiale.it
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HOTELS
Tiffany Hotel
Art Nouveau elegance in Geneva
It is a boutique hotel with a distinctive cha-
racter in the heart of town that owes its
excellent reputation to a tradition of hos-
pitality and personalized service, which
might make you think that you are in a pri-
vate house. The Tiffany hotel has expan-
ded into the neighboring building, rue des
Marbriers, and offers large and luminous
spaces as well as 19 new rooms and 2 suites
with private terraces.
Both the cosy friendliness of the hotel as well
as the Art Nouveau style, the hallmark of the
hotel, have been preserved. The perfect illustration
of this early 20th century fashionable
style of art is the grandiose chandelier in the

glass roof with its porcelain white flowers and
golden dragonflies, which is typical of an era
that found its inspiration in nature. A total of
65 rooms decorated with taffeta drapes
embroidered with dragonflies are ready to
welcome you, each of which has free Wi-Fi
and high-end television multimedia. The
deluxe rooms and the suites have a few parti-
cular extras at the disposal of the guests, such
as Nespresso machines. For large families or
long stays, inter-connecting rooms or rooms
with a kitchenette, are available.
The restaurant and the bar are a meeting place
for bankers or gallery owners from the area who
mingle with the international clientele of the
hotel for breakfast, Sunday brunch or lunch.
The brasserie-chic menu created since 2002 by
the chef Alban Mestre, features light or gourmet
fish dishes daily. Inventive, creative and
demanding, the chef is particularly attentive to
the constant renewal of the dishes on offer. The
wine list of the new bar gives it a new fun
dimension thanks to a personal card that can
be used for the aperitif or whilst having dinner.
It can be recharged, given or simply transferred
from one person to another.
For a private event or a professional seminar,
the large library- lounge so conducive to
whimsical flights of fancy, may be transformed
on request into a conference room provided
with excellent sound equipment and the
latest high-tech material.
Behind the 19th century exterior, there is also
an ultra-equipped fitness centre and a wellbeing
area composed of a sauna, a hammam
and a massage room with a multisensory
Alphasphère armchair.
Claude Marpaud
Tiffany Hotel
20, rue de l’Arquebuse - 1204 Genève
Tel: +41 (0)22 708 16 16
www.tiffanyhotel.ch
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HOTELS
The Alpina Gstaad
A hotel at the summit
It has been a hundred years since Gstaad
has seen a five star hotel rise from the
ground. The Alpina Gstaad is built on the
heights of Oberbort, only five minutes away
from the center of the village and extends
over a 2-hectare domain. Exclusively desi-
gned for the needs of a demanding clien-
tele, the hotel offers exceptional comfort and
a personalized service in a natural, calm and
verdant setting.
The hotel, with its 56 rooms and suites, is part
of an immense real estate project composed also
of 2 chalets and 14 private apartments, a world
in itself combining Swiss traditional architec-
ture with a contemporary style. A true techno-
logical feat, the access to the hotel has been built
as a gallery so that the cars can glide into the
car park without disturbing the guests relaxing
on the terraces or on the balconies of their
rooms. The bar, the lounge, the wine cellar, the

smoking area, the ballroom and the cinema gua-
rantee each guest enjoyable moments of convi-
viality and farniente. For the more sporty
guests, a large outdoor swimming pool will be
built in the gardens whereas the 2000m2 Six
Senses spa will have its own 25-meter pool.
Managed by one of the greatest international
well-being brands, the spa has twelve cabins
and offers the treatments that have made the
reputation of the Six Senses as well as locally
inspired massages. Different detoxification,
slimming or fitness programs can be followed
to attain a visible long-term result. To create an
atmosphere that is conducive to a sense of wellbeing
and to a Zen -like attitude, the materials
used are all natural and are finished in the oriental
manner by the Thai interior architecture firm
P49 Design. The Alpina Gstaad and its spa aim
at excellence and authenticity through its harmonious
spaces and which blend in perfectly
with its environment. To stay in the hotel guarantees
a unique and unforgettable experience.
Gourmets will appreciate being able to choose
between an international cuisine restaurant,
another that offers Swiss specialties and the
MEGU, an authentic Japanese cuisine that
creates the most sophisticated Nipponese
dishes like Kobé beef, Mukawa smelt or Saga
tofu. The dishes are presented in an original
and refined way; the beef Kagero steak, for
example, is served still sizzling on a hot lava
stone from Mount Fuji.
The Alpina Gstaad is perfectly integrated in
the magical landscape of the resort and promises
wonderful stays to a clientele used to
high-end establishments.
Claude Marpaud
The Alpina Gstaad
Alpinastrasse 23 - 3780 Gstaad
Tel: +41 (0)33 888 98 88
www.thealpinagstaad.ch
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HOTELS
Selman-Marrakech
The birth of a dream
Opened in May 2012, this hotel built by the
most talented local craftsmen, sprung from
the imagination of Abdeslam Bennani
Smires, a young graduate of the école hôtelière
de Lausanne who did not hesitate to
knock on the door of Jacques Garcia with the
firm intention of entrusting his project to
him. Captivated by the concept, the architect
took on the challenge.

Built on a park of six hectares, the Selman-
Marrakech is ideally situated five minutes
away from the medina and close to three
golf courses. Amongst the most exclusive
hotels in Morocco, it resembles an
almost private
palace, with its
luxurious and ultracomfortable
Moorish
atmosphere.
The Chef Ludovic Gomiero
The hotel has two
restaurants directed
by the chef Ludovic
Gomiero: the Selman and the Pavillon Astil.
The latter is situated in the heart of superb
stables, as the owner wished to share his passion
for Arab thoroughbreds with his guests.
These splendid creatures wonder freely in
their enclosure and very quickly, one becomes
absorbed by this magnificent show.
The main swimming pool is a magnificent
expanse of water that is 80 meters long. While
a stay at the Selman-Marrakech is to encoun-
ter charm itself, and to step out of one’s own
world into one that is totally different, it is also
the occasion to live a unique experience by
indulging in the Espace Vitalité Chenot treat-
ments. The treatments are innovative and
encompass a radically different approach to
the body whereby well-being is regarded in
its entirety. The 1200m 2 of the Spa has seven
treatment cabins, four hydrotherapies, jacuz-
zis, hammams and saunas as well as a water
jet pool. The Selman-Marrakech sprang from
passion and transmits this fabulous energy to
its guests.
Selman-Marrakech
Route d’Amizmiz
40160 Marrakech
Tel: +212 (0)524 45 96 00
www.selman-marrakech.com
Claude Marpaud
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The new face...
of the Richemond Klaus Kabelitz, Director
The Richemond has joined the prestigious
Dorchestor Collection that includes the
Meurice, the Plaza Athénée as well as the
Beverly Hills Hotel. Its central location, its
ideal setting between the lake and the
Brunswick monument and its terrace make
the Richemond unique in Geneva.
The new director, Klaus Kabelitz, has opened a
new page in the history of the Richemond; his
primary objective is to restore its reputation as
a legendary palace in the center of Geneva. His
long and rich hotel experience, his charisma and
dynamism are undeniable assets that will permit
him to make the Richemond a prestigious
address for the residents of Geneva for drinks
after work at the Bar as well as for lunches on
the terrace with the Business Menus or the
Ladies Lunches especially made for lovers of
fine food, people in a rush or those who like to
keep their lunch light. The very chic terrace in
itself is worth the visit. It is a glamorous and
timeless place where one can enjoy refined cock-
tails or a glass of champagne; the pleasant summer
evenings grow longer and can be continued
in the restaurant Le Jardin where one can find
a sumptuous and modern Italian cuisine as well
as an exceptional wine list.
Cecilia Francmarie
Le Richemond
1201 Geneva
Tel: +41 (0)22 715 70 00
www.lerichemond.com

Il arrive que nos hôtes
s’inspirent de l’atmosphère inattendue
de nos hôtels.
Partir à la découverte de nouveaux territoires, sans quitter la ville... c’est à cette expérience
que vous convie le groupe hôtelier Manotel. Laissez-vous séduire par la nostalgie des lointains
voyages qui fait de l’hôtel Kipling une escale incontournable.
HotelRoyal
HotelKipling
HotelEdelweiss
HotelJade
HotelEpsom
Six hôtels, six univers, un savoir-faire
HotelAuteuil
www.manotel.com

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GASTRONOMY
Jean-Marc Bessire at he Cigalon
A sea breeze blows over Geneva
Corine and Jean Marc Bessire
Jean Marc Bessire, chef at the Cigalon for
18 years, shows true love for his profession.
From the start of his career, he has been
drawn to the delicate and demanding art of
cooking fish, starting at Chez Philippe in
Bordeaux, before becoming chef at The
Mövenpick Poissonerie restaurant.
This chef, who is greatly appreciated for his
cuisine and his discrete yet generous perso-
nality, has one star in the Michelin guide and
16/20 in the Gault Millau but he emphasizes
the role played by his team and his suppliers
like Ultra Marine Food who deliver everyday.
As a true connoisseur, he only uses wild fish
and enjoys introducing his clients to less wellknown
but equally delicious fish such as pollack,
hake or halibut.
Tasting week in September gives those who
are interested the opportunity to differentiate
and recognize high-quality products by offering
a 60 franc menu composed of a wild and
farmed prawn starter, and again a main dish
of wild and farmed bass. He draws his inspiration
from the fresh supplies that are delivered
daily, so his menu is different every day.
His specialty, roasted bass on its scales is
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Jean-Marc Bessire prefers olive- oil- based
sauces. You can eat meat at the Cigalon but
only meat of the best quality: Aveyron lamb
and Black Angus tenderloin. Fresh water fish
such as féra from the lake or the river pikeperch
can also appear on the menu but everything
depends on the day’s deliveries, and
the same is true for seafood, shellfish, and
frog‘s legs. Jean-Marc Bessire respects the seasons
and this is particularly the case for scallops,
abalones and all the side dishes.
The Cigalon can welcome up to 30 guests
inside or on the terrace. It has been renovated
recently, and with its bright exterior and olive
tree that is over fifty years old at the entrance
brings us that much closer to the sea. The chef’s
table set up in the kitchen can be reserved for
two or four people. The dishes that are served
are the same as those on the menu but you will
also be entitled to a surprise.
Passionate but aware that his is a difficult profession,
Jean-Marc Bessire shares his culinary
experience with his friends from the
“Goutatoo” association, twelve Geneva chefs,
of whom one, since 2012, is a woman.
Together, they travel to discover new products,
gourmet ideas… and good restaurants
of course!
Le Cigalon
39, route d’Ambilly - 1226 Thonex
Tel: + 41 (0)22 349 97 33
www.le-cigalon.ch
Natacha Borri

GASTRONOMY
The Chat botté
The terrace of the Beau-Rivage in Geneva
Dominique Gauthier is pleased to present
his summer menu: Fresh marinated ancho-
vies on a thin slice of rosemary shortbread;
Blue lobster from Britanny, iced green vegetable
soup with purple and Thai basil, avocado
fraîcheur or even the very tempting two
truffle pigeon tartar.
Everything from its one star, 18/20 in the Gault
Milau, varied dishes, colored plates served on
the terrace of the Chat Botté that overlooks the
animated quayside during the summer season,
is there to ensure an exquisite evening. On
Thursdays, the Atrium terrace is filled by the
rhythm of Smooth Lounge. With the harbor of
Geneva as a backdrop, a DJ, cocktails and tapas,
one can even smoke a cigar whilst admiring the
moon rise behind the Mont Blanc.
The Chat Botté and its renowned chef live up
to their excellent reputation. For the autumn,
Dominique Gauthier promises to receive us
under his roof, in the heart of his kitchen,
around the chef’s table, most definitely a
moment to experience.
Natacha Borri
Hôtel Beau-Rivage - Le Chat Botté
13, quai du Mont-Blanc - 1201 Genève
Tel.: + 41 22 716 69 20
www.beau-rivage.ch
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GASTRONOMY
Marie-Josèphe Raboud
L’épicurieuse at l’Auberge de Gy
Hidden away in a corner of the Geneva
countryside, Marie-Josèphe Raboud rules
over her kitchen. Here there is no unneces-
sary fuss – her dishes seem simple; but are,
in fact, the great classics of bourgeois
cooking made with a great deal of talent,
flair and experience and with products of
the highest quality.
She is from the Rhone valley, from the very
source of the river to its delta as through her
father, a former pupil at the école hôtellière de
Lausanne, she is Valaisanne, and Camarguaise
through her inn-keeper grandmother and this
is where she was brought up in the warm and
friendly atmosphere created by the cooking of
big family meals. When she was very young,
she toured France with her parents visiting
gourmet restaurants, but also ones that were
less well known and whose reputation was
spread by word of mouth. After a philosophy
Bac, and law studies, Marie-Josèphe realised
that she was happiest when lovingly cooking
a meal for others, and so she decided to make
it her profession. In 1992, she took over the
Auberge de Gy and for the last 20 years, she
spoils all those who seek a pleasurable break,
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be the Sunday roast chicken, the fillet of veal,
or apricot tart. The menu varies according to
the seasons and the products that are available,
as Marie-Josèphe makes no concession to quality:
“If excellence is not possible, I prefer to
forgo cooking.” Her standards of reference are
La Mère Brazier or Escoffier and she has more
than 600 cookery books. As a lover of great
literature, she organises on the 22nd and 23rd
of September, tasting sessions of both fine food
and fine literature. She calls them “Papiers et
Papilles”, and they offer participants the
opportunity to listen to beautiful music, dip
into literature, culinary or otherwise, and why
not, smoke a good cigar. Her favourites? The
Davidoff n°1 or the Carlos Fuente opus one.
For her, cigars are similar to good wine, as both
are pleasures to be shared and which encourage
communication and conversation. These
are the ideals that Marie-Josèphe, encounters
in the Goutatoo association, of which she is
the only woman member, and which
assembles Genevan chefs, who meet and travel
together to gourmet destinations.
It is necessary to reserve to have dinner at the
Auberge de Gy, and it is also possible to
reserve the dish that you wish to eat, an unusual
luxury and one, which is in keeping with
Marie-Josèphe’s approach of seeking to please
her guests above all. The regular clients know
this very well, and they are ever more numerous
and loyal, looking, as they are, for authenticity
in both their plates, and in their contact
with other people. A cheerful and warm welcome
is assured by Eiko the German shepherd
dog, who is the mascot of the restaurant, and
who recognises the sound of the voices of restaurant
clients even when they are on television.
Another original touch: clients can bring
a bottle from their own wine cellar at home,
and drink it in return for paying corkage. The
room can hold up to 30 people and can be
reserved exclusively for a single event.
L’Auberge de Gy
134 route de Gy
1251 Gy
Tel: +41 (0922 759 21 22
Natacha Borri

l’Hôtel rois Couronnes
Surprises and charms us
With the Leman Lake and the Alps at its feet, the
five star hotel, member of the Leading Hotels of
the world, has undeniable assets. It success, howe-
ver, is also due to original initiative like the
Ambassadeurs program and the Tables d’hôtes en
extérieur.
The Ambassadeurs program consists of thanking the
guests who have stayed in the establishment and
those who recommend it to acquaintances. When
they reserve on your recommendation, they will be
upgraded and you will be too during your next stay.
This pioneer program in Switzerland is an attractive
way to gain the loyalty of the clientele.
The other innovation of the Trois Couronnes hotel
is the possibility to have a gourmet dinner in an idyl-
lic and unique setting. Launched in the summer of
2011, the Tables d’Hôtes of the Domaine des Faverges
is the first exterior table d’hôte in Switzerland. A
limousine takes you to the cliffs that dominate Saint-
Saphorin where a moonlit romantic dinner awaits.
A second exclusive Table d’hôtes was created in the
month of June 2012. You can now enjoy a business
or romantic meal on the only inhabited island of the
lake of Geneva, Salagnon Island in Clarens. A picturesque
boat from the beginning of the 20th century
will take you to this island where you will have the
feeling of being alone in the world. You will taste the
cuisine de soleil of the executive chef of the hotel,
Lionel Rodriguez, who honors the authenticity of
local and southern european products. At the Trois
Couronnes restaurant or at the Veranda bar, he has
a menu based on two different themes, gourmet and
well-being.
Hôtel des Trois Couronnes
Rue d’Italie 49 - 1800 Vevey
Tel: + 41 21 923 32 00
www.hoteltroiscouronnes.ch
KEMPINSKI
Shines at the Kempinski
The world-renowned jeweler has chosen Geneva
to open his 4th European boutique.
Inspired by glam-rock and baroque art, this jewelry
is the stuff dreams are made of as are the particularly
poetic names of the collections: “Crystal Haze”,
“Fly by night”, “Jewels Verne” or the brand new
“Forget me Knot”. These contemporary creations,
embraced by celebrities, testify to the jeweler’s passion
for art and music. The complete men and
women’s silver lines will also be available.
Stephen Webster
Grand Hôtel Kempinski
19 Quai du Mont Blanc
1201 Genève
Tel: + 41 (0)22 900 19 19
www.stephenwebster.com
Natacha Borri
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GASTRONOMY
The Auberge des Platanes
Gastronomy and tradition at Cheserez-sur-Nyon
José and Yvana Rodrigues
The house inspires dreams of the sudden
arrival of a stagecoach, with the cracks of
whips and the sound of bugles that heralds
its approach, for it has retained the charm
and atmosphere of the XVIIth century. The
classicly decorated wood-paneled room seemed
ready to receive the guests of a bygone
era – guests in crinolines and frock coats. We
came for its timeless atmosphere, its rustic
yet distinguished and for its genuinely warm
welcome. And above all, for the fine food.
The Auberge des Platanes is situated in the
heart of Chéserex, a pretty village between
Nyon and the Jura. The few streets around
seem to be a nice extension of the restaurant
itself. For a passing guest, this harmony perpetuates
the good old days, which along with
the abbey of Bonmont, goes back to the Middle
Ages. It is here that Ivana and José Rodrigues
took over and revived the old establishment
twenty years ago. They know that a good meal

starts with a warm welcome and then should
continue like a play in a décor that compliments
it and should be accompanied by an
attentive choreography: the service.
Welcome? It can be a kiss on each cheek whilst
still respecting a certain distance. Many customers
have been regulars for years. They first
came as children and they continue to come
out of a certain affectionate force of habit.
Amongst them, the elite of the Côte, who often
come back with their families. It must be pointed
out however that the prices are far from a
reflection of the clientele. They are very reasonable.
On the other hand, the décor adapts
itself to the time and the season: the large and
shady terraces, or the Vieux Collège and the
Mont-Blanc rooms, which appear both rustic
and upper class. More casual, but equally
attractive, is the Bistrot Cosy. And what can
be said about the service apart from the fact
that one is made to feel like a pampered guest.
The good things
You probably know that the specialty is the
steak tartar. Ivana Rodrigues prepares it herself
at your table. The speciality? Without a
doubt, its reputation is well deserved. She
attracts the connoisseurs, but we should not
focus our attention on only one dish and this
would not to justice to the work of Raphael
Clary, the Chef. His cooking is classic, tastefully
true to tradition, but sprinkled with original
touches that make his dishes unique. In
this way, after an abundant series of starters,
he surprises guests with a little side dish, a few
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penne in a rich and spicy sausage meat: un
unexpected delight that stimulates ones appe-
tite that will be satisfied by what follows: beef
tenderloin “like in the good old days”,
medium pink lamb, perfectly cooked fish
accompanied by vegetables richly flavored by
fumet de confit. “The French fries themselves
are the real thing, José Rodrigues points out,
made from good old potatoes. Four hours of
peeling this morning!” Thus goes the gastro-
nomy at the Platanes, a loyal, elegant and tasty
restaurant.
Philippe Lamballe
Les Platanes
1275 Chéserez-sur-Nyon
Tél: + 41 (0)22 369 17 22

Le 1920 au Mont d’Arbois
Return to Megève for the young chef
First of all an intern at the Domain du Mont
d’Arbois, Julien Gatillon then went on to train in
Switzerland under Benoît Violier and at the
Meurice in the kitchens of Yannick Alleno.
From his mentors,
all of whom have
been awarded 3
stars in the Guide
Michelin, he brings
back a distinctive
style of cooking, a
veneration for product
quality, and
respect for the seasons.
Back in
Megève, at the 1920,
he treats us to a
refreshing roast crab romaine lettuce salad but he
keeps to the Rothschild tradition with his spit–roast
poultry from Bresse or the old-fashioned Paris-Brest.
Independent and creative, he changes his menu
daily to include original dishes based on local pro-
ducts such as the Magland snail, the Léman féra,
meat from the Joseph farm or cheese from the Ors
farm. His objective is to turn this gourmet restaurant-
Le 1920 – into a not-to-be missed stopover in
the Haute Savoie.
Cecilia Francmarie
Domaine du Mont d’Arbois
3001 route Edmond de Rothschild
74120 Megève
Tel: +33 (0)4 50 21 31 51
www.mont-darbois.fr
Le Bristol Paris
The 3 star garden area
The iconic, luxury Parisian hotel is inaugurating
the splendid terrace of its gourmet restaurant,
Epicure. A true garden of Eden where one can
enjoy the refined and generous cuisine of Eric
Frechon, the three starred chef, and allow oneself
to be tempted by the desserts of Laurent Jeannin.
The prestigious rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré has
been home to the Bristol since 1925. The formal
1200m2 French garden, the La Prairie spa, the swimming
pool with the view of Montmartre all make
this establishment unique and unforgettable. The
new Botticino white marble terrace has become in
itself one of the memorable features of this famous
hotel. The song of the birds and the murmur of the
fountain transports guests to an enchanted place
where wrought iron tables are covered with fine
linen tablecloths, decorated with seasonal flowers
and beautiful Baccarat crystal butterflies in the same
style as the finely hand-made glasses that have been
exclusively designed for Epicure. The Bar at the
Bristol also welcomes its guests in the heart of the
magnificent garden for a refreshing break at any
time of the day. At nightfall, it blends harmoniously
with nature and the sweet and serene atmosphere
continues throughout the summer nights.
Vanina C. Rina
Hôtel Le Bristol
112, Rue du Faubourg saint-Honoré - 75008 Paris
Tel: + 33 (0)1 53 43 43 00
www.lebristolparis.com

La création
naît de l´audace
ELLE A LA COULEUR D’UNE ROSE, L’AUDACE D’UNE RÉVOLUTION
ET LA VÉRITÉ D’UN GRAND VIN.
LA CUVÉE ROSÉ DE LAURENT-PERRIER EST UNIQUE PAR SON
HISTOIRE, SON ÉLABORATION, SA GÉNÉROSITÉ.
UNE AUDACE
Avant 1968, le champagne rosé était inconcevable
ou presque. En pleine révolution
sociale et culturelle, Bernard de Nonancourt
lui a donné des racines et des lettres. Mieux :
il a réussi le pari d’en faire un vin noble, grâce
à son intime connaissance des vins tranquilles
de Champagne, appelés Coteaux champenois.
Pour y parvenir, ce précurseur invente et ne
laisse rien au hasard. La Maison engage un chef
de cave bordelais et privilégie dix terroirs classés
grands crus, comme Ambonnay, Bouzy,
Louvois et Tours-sur-Marne dans le secteur
sud de la montagne de Reims, et Verzenay,
Verzy et Mailly dans le secteur nord. Après avoir
été cueillis, les raisins de pinot noir sont triés
puis égrappés pour ne garder que le grain. Vient
ensuite la macération de 48 à 72 heures afin
d’extraire toute la richesse aromatique du raisin
et sa couleur. S’ensuivent les différentes étapes
de la vinification et de l’assemblage, puis le vin
vieillit au moins quatre ans en bouteille. Chacun
de ces gestes est singulier : Laurent-Perrier a
eu l’audace d’une Cuvée Rosé non millésimée.
Même le flacon d’inspiration Henri IV est inédit.
UNE EXIGENCE
La Cuvée Rosé de Laurent-Perrier vient de
naître. Le nez est subtil, l’effervescence est
fine, le vin est vif et tout en rondeur. Il allie
structure et fraîcheur, mariage exceptionnel
dans un même vin. Ses traits de caractère ?
Équilibre, souplesse, arômes de fruits rouges
et cette inimitable couleur de « cuisse de
nymphe émue », une rose aux teintes subtiles
de melon et de framboise.
UN CLASSIQUE
La Cuvée Rosé de Laurent-Perrier ne tient pas
du miracle. Depuis plus de 40 ans, elle est le
fruit de la liberté, du temps et de l’observation.
Laurent-Perrier a su lier de manière indissociable
le champagne rosé à son nom. C’est ainsi
que le révolutionnaire est devenu un classique.
www.laurent-perrier.com
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Poolside
the secret garden of the InterContinental
Enchanting and refined surroundings to
celebrate summer evenings, a place desi-
gned for a relaxing, chic and friendly
moment… Around the swimming pool of
the InterContinental, the poolside is a haven
of peace where the expression carpe diem
becomes completely clear. Besides, the hotel
is currently opening some new suites that
promise many pleasant surprises.
Entering the poolside is like discovering an
oasis: a universe bathed in sunlight, cooled
down by the immense turquoise pool and
luxurious vegetation. So far from the frenzy
of town yet so close.
Thibaut Drège, new director of catering, has
this year decided with his team to emphasize
well being and fitness. This is why the poolside
restaurant offers at lunchtime and dinner
a Mediterranean menu that is composed of
light or grilled dishes, salads or pasta – a good
selection of healthy meals.
A selection of exclusive smoothies combining
sweetness and nutritional value are also on
offer: for example the Detox rich in antioxidants
(beetroot, cranberry, raspberry), the Fat
Burning (pineapple, ginger, lemon, cinnamon)
or else the Suncare (melon, carrot, orange). The
ultimate innocent little pleasure is no doubt
awarded to the Non-coupable, a desert to
please every sweet tooth but very low in calories.
Very surprising!

From May to September, every Wednesday is
dedicated to the barbecue evening where dif-
ferent salads, grilled meat and fish are served.
Fridays, however, are kept for the incompa-
rable Seafood Nights that take place at the
poolside every summer. Lobster, crab and
carefully selected fish complete a buffet served
in small delicious portions.
The Lounge welcomes an elegant yet relaxed
clientele until 11pm. Everything is organized
to be able to spend a pleasant evening
with friends, installed on the comfortable
sofas that surround the pool. A glass of
champagne can be accompanied with a selection
of mezzés or finger foods – the unique
mini-hamburger -, a chicha or by a choice of
Grand cru cigars.
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Hotel and history with a capital “H”
Since 2004, this unique hotel thanks to its location
and its history has been subject to a vast
transformation. The last step will finish this
autumn when the first occupants of the eleven
grand suites will be welcomed.
Tony Chi, the famous designer who created
the new face of the hotel wanted to create a
luxurious and urban atmosphere in which the
clients could feel at home and could take
advantage of the most advanced technological
equipment. The materials – wood, leather,
metal and stone – were used in their natural
state. With time, they will age beautifully and
show their character and elegance in perfect
sync with the image of the grand lobby and
the Nations bar. The panoramic view of the
lake of Geneva and the Alps is omnipresent in
each suite and even in certain bathrooms. The
clients will have the privilege to be welcomed
by a butler that will assist them throughout
their stay. It is to be pointed out that the
InterContinental is the hotel with the most
suites in Switzerland which permits its to keep
its role in the center of international Geneva
by receiving important diplomatic delegations,
heads of state and ministers.
As a responsible hotel, the InterContinental is
keen to reduce their ecological impact caused
by the many activities and 333 rooms. It is why
the hotel has joined the ecological project GLN
(Genève-Léman-Nations) and thanks to temperature
changers, is air-conditioned using
cold water from the lake.
Hôtel Intercontinental
7-9, Chemin du Petit-Saconnex - 1209 Genève
Tel: +41 (0)22 919 39 39
Poolside Tél: +41 (0)22 919 33 63
www.intercontinental-geneva.ch
Natacha Borri

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GASTRONOMY
Trophée des Chefs
Bet won by Dominique Gauthier
Spring is the season which awakens passions
and it was to celebrate the arrival of spring
in a fitting manner that Dominique Gauthier,
the chef of the Beau-Rivage, launched a trophy
which unites his two great loves:
gastronomy and golf.
The Esery golf club saw Geneva chefs, ready to
defend the colours of their team, assemble on
its greens and fairways in groups of four. The
18 holes started off gently enough with a morning
buffet before the starting gun was fired.
The course, along which regular stops were
made for gourmet breaks, finished with a buffet
made from local products and refreshing
cocktails. That same evening, the prize-giving
ceremony took place at the Beau-Rivage around
a meal specifically prepared for the occasion by
the Chat Botté Chef. The good-humoured
atmosphere and the love of golf made this trophy
a real success and one that Dominique

Gauthier intends to continue next year. In the
meanwhile, he is happy to present his summer
menu: marinated fresh anchovies on a rose-
mary- flavoured fine pastry tartine, chilled
green vegetable soup flavoured with purple,
thai basilic, an avocado fraîcheur, or even a very
tempting tartar of pigeon with two truffles. One
star, 18/20 in the Gault Millau, many varied
delicacies, colourful dishes that are served on
the terrace of the Chat Botté which overlooks
the quays and which are so full of life at this
time of the year, means that all the ingredients
are present to ensure an exquisite evening.
On Thursdays, the terrace of the Atrium resonates
to the rhythms of Smooth Lounge music.
Cocktails and tapas are served, and with the
harbour of Geneva in the background, you can
enjoy smoking a cigar while watching the moon
rise from behind the Mont Blanc. Le Chat Botté
and its renowned chef, Dominique Gauthier,
certainly live up to their reputations for excellence.
This autumn, Dominique Gauthier promises
to invite us back between the walls of his
restaurant, to the very heart of his kitchen,
around his chef’s table, an experience definitely
not to be missed
Natacha Borri
Le Chat Botté
Hôtel Beau-Rivage
13, quai du Mont-Blanc - 1201 Genève
Tel : + 41 (0)22 716 69 20
www.beau-rivage.ch
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GASTRONOMIE
Passion and tradition
Maisons Marques & Domaines SA
Martin Barak, CEO MMD Switzerland.
Two centuries and a half of existence, the
epic story of the Roederer family, characte-
rized by encounters with great names in his-
tory, a passion transmitted over 5 generations
and above all a solid will to offer nothing but
the best whilst perpetuating tradition are
maybe the secrets behind the success of this
great champagne house.
Louis Roederer is of course Cristal, a champagne
created for the court of Alexander II,
Tsar of Russia, and that is seen on the most
prestigious tables thanks to its instantly recognizable
flat-bottomed transparent bottle that
displays its legendary golden color. Its reputation,
however, is also one built upon a Brut
Premier d’exception and three Bordeaux

wines: the Château de Pez, the Château
Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande and
the Château Haut Beauséjour; as well as on
the Domaines d’Ott en Provence and the
Portos Ramos Pinto & Duas Quintas.
The Swiss branch was founded by Martin
Barak in 2007 in Wildegg and developed
thanks to the support of a competent and
loyal administrative and commercial team.
For several years Martin Barak had been very
taken with the residence of the Laué estate
built in 1776, date in which the Louis
Roederer champagnes were created. With a
lot of patience and perseverance, he set up
his offices there, which he furnished and designed
with taste helped by his love for
antiques and objects crafted in traditional
style. He has a keen interest in XVIIIth century
history, but is also an epicurean, a wine
connoisseur, a collector of cars and watches
and an avid auction goer. His personality
embodies all the values of the Roederer
Group. In his words “fashions change but tradition
will always stay fashionable.”
Natacha Borri
Maisons Marques et Domaines Suisse SA
Laué-Gut 5103 Wildegg
Tel.: +41 (0)62 289 70 70
www.mmdsuisse.com
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Planet Caviar
A few grams of finesse
Since 1997, Planet Caviar
has been importing the
highest quality caviars
from Iran, Russia and
Kazakhstan. In the past
years, they have diversified
their product range and
have elaborated their own
high quality range with their own unique
recipe. The famous Geneva Planet Caviar has
today transformed and enlarged itself into an
elegant concept store.
The store is composed of different areas such
as the Bar where one can have breakfast or
enjoy a sumptuous aperitif, inspired by the
sea, made with delicacies such as caviar, scallops,
smoked salmon or crab pincers from
Kamchatka or, inspired by land, with Pata
Negra ham, black truffles or foie gras. All these
products are available to take away or to be
eaten in the restaurant where they are incorporated
into original recipes like fresh tagliatelle
with sea urchin caviar, the salmon ceviche
or the trilogy of farmed caviar. The storeroom
has around 500 items at its disposal that are
constantly at serving temperature, in which
an exclusive table is installed where business
lunches or intimate dinners can be served. One
can also enjoy the exceptional Beluga vodka
that remains the ideal drink to accompany
caviar. Jacques Langhart, the director of Planet
Caviar is looking to cultivate his passion and
share it through the close relationship he maintains
with his clients and by the careful selection
of his suppliers.
Natacha Borri
Planet Caviar
Rue Louis Duchosal 7 - 1207 Geneva
Tel: +41 (0)22 840 40 85
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Ramos Pinto
Wine is an art
The Ramos Pinto company groups together
four winemaking estates of the Douro Region,
which are situated at high altitude and past
which the river flows. The soil is granitic and
produces grapes of variable acidity. Each of
these exceptional quintas make their own particular
contribution to the Ramos Pinto wines.
Founded in 1880 by Adriano Ramos Pinto, a
young twenty-one-year old artist, the company
quickly made a name for itself thanks to innovative
strategies based on constant research and
experimentation into wine making. The meticulous
care that is given to quality, to sales promotion
and to packaging has made the brand
an undisputed market leader. It is the designs
of the young artist that are to be found on the
bottles, and this has led to a collection of works
of art being put on display in the “Casa Ramos
Pinto” museum space.
The passion Adriano Ramos Pinto felt for art
and culture, is still present at the heart of the
brand’s philosophy. In 1997 the company opened
the Ervamoira Archaeology Museum,
which carries out research on environment,
oenology, archaeology and anthropology of
the Cöa valley. The documents that form part

of the cultural heritage of the company, are
stored in the Historical archives and Library,
and are a rich source of information which
retraces the rise of the company and the
research carried out on Porto wines: it is a real
mine of information for many researchers.
Today the company has 360 hectares of planted
vines in the region of the Douro, and in
the very early days it had already put into
place a strategy of independent production
that guaranteed an undeniable quality, and an
optimal selection of the type of wine.
In 1990 the Ramos pinto company became part
of the Roederer group. Frédéric Rouzaud who
is a direct descendant of Louis Roederer, continues
the work carried out by the five preceding
generations by expanding the companies left
to him by his ancestors. This Rheims company
has also held to a philosophy of independence
and high standards which made the Portuguese
company so successful. Thanks to its values and
the exceptional character of its wines, the Ramos
pinto could not but become another jewel in
the crown of the Roederer group.
www.ramospinto.pt
Natacha Borri
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PASSIONS
Maison Laurent-Perrier
Two centuries of elegance
Guillaume Deglise, CEO LP Switzerland, Alexandra Pereyre
de Nonancourt, membof of the directory of LP & Pascal Olivier,
gardener designer.
Independent and family owned since its crea-
tion, the Maison Laurent-Perrier owes its suc-
cess to the constant battle to preserve traditions
and values linked to the respect of nature, wine
and the people who are behind the company.
Everything started in 1812 when a modest
cooper bequeathed his company to his cellar
master Eugène Laurent. Eugène Laurent’s
widow, Mathilde-Emilie Perrier then combi-
ned her name and the one of her late husband
to create the Maison Laurent-Perrier.
In 1949, Bernard de Nonancourt took over the
business that his mother had bought ten years
before. From that moment on, the Maison
Laurent-Perrier started to develop subtle and
innovative wines that would become very successful
throughout the world. The values of quality
and independence that Bernard de
Nonancourt established are upheld by his two
daughters, Alexandra Pereyre de Nonancourt
and Stéphanie Meneux de Nonancourt, who are
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The authenticity and respect of nature, values
held very much to heart by the company, have
consolidated themselves around a partnership
with prestigious garden shows.
The Chelsea Flower Show in London, Jardins,
aux Tuileries, Les Journées des Plantes de
Courson are important events in the company’s
calendar. Taking inspiration from these
different events, a new one of the Group’s own
creation has flourished: “Jardins Ephémères
Laurent-Perrier”. These gardens are created
by a renowned landscape artist who communicates
the values of Laurent-Perrier whilst
Viviane Cagneux & Françoise Bonna, organizers of the
«Jardins en Fêtes»
respecting the high quality demands. The first
jardin éphemère was created in New York in
2010 and then in Milan, Tokyo and for a few
years in the Château de Coppet during the
“Jardins en Fête” organized by Viviane
Cagneux and Françoise Mottu-Bonna. This
year to celebrate its two hundredth anniversary,
the champagne company has entrusted
Pascal Olivier to create a symbolic garden, like
a hymn to life and to champagne. He created
“ L’arbre aux Verres”: through the silver
birches one walks along long pathways colored
“Terre de Champagne” where Laurent-
Perrier was founded and one discovers five
golden trees from which hang monogrammed
glass like fruit ready to receive a particular
type of sap: champagne. “Tradition,
Harmony, Stability, Charm and Poetry in tribute
to the know how and the centuries-old
tradition.”
www.laurent-perrier.com
www.jardinsenfete.ch
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Cheval des Andes
Celebrates the spirit of polo
Like a union between France and Argentina,
Cheval des Andes sprang from a partner-
ship between Saint Emilion, Premier Grand
Cru Classé and Las Terrrazas de los Andes,
the best Argentine wine-making domain.
The 38-hectare vineyard stretches out from
the foot of the Andes Cordillera and is plan-
ted with Cabernet Sauvignon, old vine ungraf-
ted Argentine Malbec and Petit Verdot grapes,
rows of vines that crisscross the province of
Mendoza with their green lines which conceal
in their midst a treasure that is so dear to the
Argentines : a polo field. This sport lends itself
perfectly to the Grand Cru universe, as it
embodies those values which lovers of fine
wines necessarily share –a striving for excel-
lence, determination, an ability to thrive under
pressure, and an innate sense of elegance. This

year, to celebrate Cheval des Andes, its oeno-
logist , Nicolas Audebert, selected a nature
reserve, La Pampa del Leoncito, that is saline,
and almost untouched by human hand, to
hold a luxury camp, where there would be
demonstations of polo playing and polo
matches. Leading members of Argentine
society would not have missed this event for
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the world and numerous journalists did not
hesitate to cross the ocean to attend such an
exceptional event. Upon arrival at Barreal, the
guests enjoyed a good night’s rest before
moving on to this magical place where of
course, the best wines were served, among
which was to be found the 2002 Cheval des
Andes, considered by the vineyard owners of
Las Terrazas to be made from the best Malbec
vintage ever harvested in living memory. It
was a day of sheer pleasure during which
players and spectators thrilled to the sound
of the horses galloping across the pampa with
only the snow-capped Andes on the horizon.
A little later, a Gala evening was held, and
continued until late into the night, under the
starry skies of the Pampa. Now everybody is
wondering how the next Cheval des Andes
event could possibly be more spectacular than
this year’s.
Claude Marpaud
www.chevaldesandes.com

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Veytay Polo Club
Polo for children
Nestled between fields and forest, with the
familiar sound of horses stamping their hooves
in their stalls as the Argentine stable lads
calmly go to and fro about their business, this
is a place found in dreams. But despite this
dreamlike setting, and behind its apparent
calm, the Veytay Polo Club is full of vibrant
energy and enthusiasm, thanks to the hard wok
and dedication of the Luginbühl family.
Since the beginning of the year, a new programme
has made it possible for children between
the ages of 8 and 12 to discover polo,
through a series of 10 classes, which took place
during the school year. One-week classes are
also planned for the months of July and August,
as well as intensive courses for adults. The
Luginbühl brothers – Martin and Simon – who
have long experience in working with young

people, organise classes for a maximum of 5 chil-
dren, which they make sure are also fun, and
which will introduce their charges to the thrill
of polo. Riders who are attracted to team sports
will be pleased to realise that polo is a sport that
is accessible to all, and that it is not necessary to
be a member of the Veytay Polo Club as the les-
sons are open to all. Children ride calm ponies
that are about 130 cm high, and learn the basic
elements of the game, and how to handle a polo
stick with confidence. The setting is idyllic, and
the teachers, Martin and Simon are excellent
players, who have played in the most presti-
gious tournaments. Always ahead of the field,
the club intends to have the training programme
officially recognised, and a polo certificate awarded
at its completion to ensure that the game is
transmitted to younger people and beginners
under optimal conditions.
Another fun way to learn polo is to take private
lessons for two. These could be taken by a
parent and child, or a couple and is the perfect
way to share in the enjoyment of an activity
together, or why not, to build up a new passion
together.
For those who are new to polo, it is very easy
to attend a tournament as the matches take
place at the weekend, and entry is free.
Polo Club de Veytay
1295 Mies
Tel:+ 41 (0)22 755 63 25 ou + 41 (0)79 792 90 74
www.poloclubdeveytay.ch
1 session of 10 courses per child : CHF 500.–
Natacha Borri
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PASSIONS
Audemars Piguet at Spa Classic
Partner of historic rallies
Audemars Piguet continues to share the values
cherished in motor sport: passion, inspiration,
exclusivity, precision.
The Spa Classic, the annual meeting for those
passionate about automobiles, assembles racing
cars from the 50s and 60s on the glorious circuit
of Spa-Francorchamps in the heart of the
Ardennes valleys. The Audemars Piguet Racing

Team took advantage of its presence on the rally,
as the official timekeeper, to launch the very
exclusive Royal Oak Offshore Chrono Tour
Auto 2012. Only 150 watches have been made
to celebrate these new editions of historic ral-
lies. The watch, presented in a special box created
for the occasion, is characterized by its
technical refinement and the Tour auto logo
engraved on it.
The manufacturer is also a partner of the Gstaad
Classic and reinforces in this way its place in the
world of vintage car racing.
www.audemarspiguet.com
www.tourauto.com
www.spa-classic.com
Aurelien-Loup François
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PASSIONS
Tour auto Optic 2000
The race to happiness
There is unusual activity in the villages. Ever
since morning, people having been rushing to
the edge of the road or the roundabouts. Why
the excitement? It’s that soon the magnificent
vintage racing cars taking part in the Tour Auto
Optic 2000 will be passing through. The
twenty-first edition has not wavered from the
winning formula that has ensured its success
in previous years: superb cars, beautiful scenic
routes, and a keenly contested race.
This year, the Ferrari GTO is celebrating its fiftieth
anniversary in style. A few models of
this car were on display under the glass roof
of the Grand Palais in Paris, as well around
the fountains in the jardins de Nice where the
race finished, to be admired by the myriad
Ferrari fans, for whom the car has achieved
iconic status. But the reader must not be left
under a false impression: the Tour Auto Optic
is far from being just an exhibition, and even
if the selection of cars on view would be worthy
of the greatest automobile museum in the
world, it is indeed a race, as the all-woman
team - the grey GTO- skillfully showed.
So diverse is the line up of cars, that everybody
will be able to find a car to admire and

photograph - from the nimble Triumph TR2’s
to the powerful Ford GT 40’s, the Tomaso
Pantera or the Ligier, without forgetting the
Ford Mustangs, the Aston Martin DB4’s, the
DS Citroëns, the Jaguar XK’s and Type E’s, the
Austin Healeys or the Alfa Romeos, and the
many different Porsche or Ferrari models.
From Paris to Nice passing through Beaune,
Aix-les-Bains, Clermont-Ferrand and Nîmes,
the Tour Auto cuts through central France like
a sword. If on the open road the drivers must
be willing to accept a compromise between
their competitive desire to win the race, and
the rules of road safety, the tests conducted on
roads that are closed to ordinary traffic, and
on special circuits give them plenty of opportunity
to show their ever bigger, and more
enthusiastic audience, what they and their cars
are capable of.
The differences in engine performance of the
cars, largely determined by their year of
construction, and category, justifies the existence
of a triple league table, each of which has
distinct levels. The “competition” category is
based on speed – the results of 4 races held on
a circuit are added to those obtained in spe-
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cial ralley-type races of which are added up,
the itinerary of which is designed in masterly
fashion by Patrick Peter and his teams, and
kept secret. The addition of the results in all
these rounds is completed by a performance
index ranking, as was the case for the Tour de
France from 1957 to 1964. Yves Junne in his
Porsche 365 has remained unbeaten in this
category for the past few years.
The teams competing for the “Regularity” title
have to show tactical skill as well as their driving
talents along the 1800km of the Tour.
Indeed, it is the dial of the stopwatch that matters
more than the dial of the rev-counter,
since the drivers must respect a pre-determined
average time with the upmost precision
as any times that are too slow or too fast are
penalized.
www.poloclubdeveytay.ch
Vanina C. Rina

WWW.MONTREUXGRANDPRIX.CH
2012
6 au 9 septembre
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The Princess Rally
12th edition at an alluring speed!
Six days of intense driving and the 1600 km
between Paris and Monaco did not manage
to dampen the good humour and enthusiasm
of the 65 ladies’ teams taking part in the rally.
The sun shone for this 13th edition of the
rally which took place in a spirit of friendliness,
and not without a touch of glamour.
The gleaming cars, and their charming and gracious
drivers and co-drivers, left the Invalides
on 27th May, and paraded down the Parisian
avenues before taking to the open road. Once
again this year, the motorised carriages measured
up admirably to the ladies themselves, as
amongst them were to be found a 200 series
straight from Peugeot Museum, a 1957 AC
Bristol Bex 344, a superb 1957 BMW 507 coupé,
Mercedes Pagodas, a 1965 MG B, an AC Cobra
Hawk of the same year, three E-type Jaguars
from the late sixties, and also an Oldsmobile
Cutlass Supreme cab. To this list can be added
six Morgans, Maranello Ferraris, Boxter

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Porsches, a 911 Club Carrera or a 968 Cabriolet
as well as a Rolls-Royce Corniche. The 2011 rally
was notable also for the participation of
Geneviève Dumas, mother of racing driver,
Romain Dumas, winner of the
24-hour Le Mans race in 2010 and Julie Gayet,
a famous French actress and patron of the event.
It is important to mention that these princesses,
gracious and elegant at all times, were awarded
the title of Road Courtesy Ambassador as the
organising committee, and the association, To
Courtesy on the Road – I adhere, work closely
together to remind people of the important role
courtesy has when it comes to road safety.
The rally took place in five stages over a course
that was bathed in sunshine from start to
finish. The intrepid and adventurous princesses
made stopovers in luxury establishments
along the way, or in ones that had an
undeniable authentic charm and the last evening
that they spent together was the occasion
to relax from the pressure of the race and celebrate
this 13th rally in true and proper style
while awaiting the next one.
Cecilia Francmarie
ww.zaniroli.com

PASSIONS
Déborah Soleyman
An all-consuming passion
Brilliant law studies and the first steps of her
career taken in the watch making industry.
Then, in 2011, a radical change! Déborah
Soleyman pursued her real passion: cooking.
Cig’Art : How would you explain such a
change of direction?
Déborah Soleyman: When I was a child and I
was asked “What do you want to do when you
grow up?”, I would answer: “Rösti”. Today I give
the same answer but with a small smile because
I really do it... and much more. After four years
at university and my degree in hand, I realized
that I didn’t want to become a lawyer. A sudden
impulse? I went to Belgium to study gemology...
New degree. A new disillusionment.
C’A : Giving up a position of responsibility is not
easy.
D.S.: Boredom ad vitam aetertnam neither.
Professional fulfillment is essential to a happy
life. So without hesitation I left the prestigious
world of watch making for the marvelous one
of cooking. To start with I spent an unforgettable
summer in the kitchens of grand hotels.
Then, maybe because of my interest in gemology,
and even more for gastronomy, I started
working as a personal chef for Abdallah Chatila,
a famous businessman in Geneva. In this way,
I have been able to do what I love for nine
months whilst learning more about a profession
that is full of surprises and gives free rein
to my imagination and desires. Admittedly,
heredity must play its part. Which is why, I
should thank all the women in my family who
transmitted their love of cooking to me and, I
hope, a bit of their know how.
Vanina C. Rina
Deborah Soleyman
Personal Cook
Tel: +41 79 209 91 50
Deborah Soleyman puts her many talents at the service of those
who wish to organize a dinner or a cocktail party.
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Genève
FRANCE
VOYAGES
Relais & Châteaux on a Harley-Davidson
Yverdon
Neuchâtel
2
Lac de
Neuchâtel
Lausanne
Lac Léman 1 Vevey
Martigny
The marriage of two legends
BERNE
Loèche-les-Bains
5
Lucerne
Lac des
Quatre-Cantons
ITALIE
Weggis
Lago
Maggiore
Lago di
Lugano
Eating up the miles at the handlebars of a
roaring, chrome motorbike, passing through
the most beautiful scenery and finally stopping
for a well-deserved rest at a luxury hotel,
this is the concept behind the Harley-
Davidson “Route du Bonheur”.
Le The tour starts with a night in the Grand
Hotel Lac de Vevey , which still retains all the
elegance of the last century, and which has successfully
maintained the tradition of hospitality
in a region that is famous for its majestic
scenery. The next morning you get on the rented
motorbike of your choice for the first time,
3
Col du
Nufenen
Lugano
4
Pierre Berclaz, Director of the Hôtel Sources des Alpes
and start your journey along the picturesque
roads between the Jura and the Lake of
Neuchatel. The Beau Rivage in Neuchatel, a
new member of the Relais & Châteaux, awaits
you for the second stage of your tour. Here you
will be able to enjoy the douceur de vivre by
the water’s edge, and treat yourself to regional
products that have been lovingly selected and
made. The third leg of your journey goes along
the banks of the Lac-des-Quatres-Cantons in
the Weggis park and is the prelude to the long
ride through the Alps to Lugano. The Principe
Leopoldo Hôtel and Spa, perched on the top of

Les sources des Alpes, Loèche-Les-Bains
The Principe Leopoldo Hôtel & Spa, Lugano
Grand Hôtel du Lac, Vevey
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Hôtel Park Weggis, Lucern
the Collina d’Oro enjoys a breath-taking view
of the lake and the mountains. The itinerary for
the fifth day takes you over the Nufenen pass
and finishes at Loèche-Les-Bains at the hotel
Les Sources, where the director, Pierre Berclaz
eagerly awaits you. His passion for motorbikes,
and particularly for the legendary Harley-
Davidson’s, explains why it is he who was responsible
for organizing this amazing adven-
The Beau-Rivage Hotel, Neuchâtel
ture. We should note in passing that the spa of
the hotel is the only one in the world that
receives all its water from its own underground
spring. It is now time to ride back to Geneva
along the roads of the Lemanic arch to Geneva,
parallel to which run like lines,of green and
Hôtel de la Cigogne, Geneva
blue the vineyards on one side and the lake on
the other, at times opening out, and then narrowing
as if to touch each other, and finally
separating again one last time to make way for
the city of Geneva. You continue as far as the
cosy and comfortable Hotel de la Cigogne. This
last stage will gently bring you back from your
epic trip. It is time to part company with the
beautiful machine that has been your faithful
companion for the last 7 days.
Individual reservations for the tour can be made
at the cost of CHF 3480. This is for 6 nights and
the price includes breakfast, the rental of the
Harley-Davidson, and insurance for 7 days.
RELAIS ET CHÂTEAUX SUISSE
19A, rue de la Croix d’Or - 1204 Genève
www.relaischateaux.com
Informations et réservations:
00800 2000 00 02 (Appel gratuit)
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Comfort and luxury
Rolls-Royce in Romandy
Rolls-Royce has opened a sales and service
facility in Nyon that is for the whole of French-
speaking Switzerland. From and aesthetic
point of view and also on account of its dimen-
sions, it feels like a museum, but one that is
luminous and ultra modern. Every car exhibi-
ted is a work of art: Rolls-Royce Phantoms and
Ghosts but also Aston-Martin Vantages,
Virages and DBS’s.
“Mid-way between Geneva and Lausanne, at
the heart of an international world, Nyon is
the perfect place to welcome a company that
is the pinnacle of luxury in the Romandy
region” declared Jolyon Nash, General
Manager at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Geneva.
“Thanks to our two dealerships, one close to
the lake of Zurich, the other to the Leman lake,
we intend to reinforce our position as a leader
in the luxury brand market in Switzerland”.
For the inauguration, the company brought in
its different models, including the Phantom
Series II that is making its debut in
Switzerland. The Marketing Director at Rolls-
Phantom Drophead Coupé. The "surprise-back" with the design
of a yacht hides a cooled champagne-bar.
Royce Motor Cars Geneva, Jolyon Nash, pointed
out that the inauguration takes place in a
new era that can be seen worldwide. Last year,
sales were up by 31%. Indeed, the total internation
sales – 3538 vehicles – can seem
absurdly low compared to how other companies
are flooding the market. But multiply this
by 450 hours of hand craftsmanship that each
car demands. Rolls-Royce only has 700
employees and the only robotic machinery
used is for painting. Everything else is done
by hand on assembly lines at Goodwood in
Sussex. Talented and dedicated craftsmen

assemble state of the art pieces of technology
where Rolls-Royce’s excellence is combined
with the contribution of BMW. Owner of Rolls-
Royce since 1998, BMW supply the engines
and give inspiration for several fine touches,
such as the electronics.
Ghosts and good spirits
There are two main product lines at Rolls-
Royce, at the head of which is the Phantom, as
those cars whose size seemed to make the services
of a chauffeur indispensible, have been
called since 1925. However the different versions,
coupe or convertible, have changed this.
Many owners drive their own Phantoms today.
To understand why, a test drive suffices. Even
to those used to large luxurious cars, the handling
of a saloon car of 2,5 tons turns out to be
astonishingly smooth and easy. And what
could we add about the silence of its engine and
Thilo Martin, Director of the Rolls-Royce Garage in Nyon.
its instant response? The V12 of 6.75 liters catapults
one forward to 100km an hour in less than
6 seconds. The trend was the inspiration for a
new more compact product line, but a name
still reflected by the beyond: Ghost. Slightly less
long (5399mm instead of 5842 or 6092mm for
the Phantoms), but still powerful (563 CV), it is
a car aimed at those who enjoy driving, but in
a sumptuous environment. At Rolls-Royce, to
talk about luxury or comfort would be an over
simplistic cliché. According to the company formula
it takes “60 pairs of hands” to assemble,
design and craft your Rolls. The most demanding
customizations are carried out. To talk
about a technical jewel: from now on is another
over simplistic cliché.
Robert Sirdey
Prestige Motor Group R SA
293-295 Route de Saint-Cergue - 1260 Nyon
Tel: + 41 (0)22 36 38 010
www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com
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Vulcain Trophy 2012
On the magnificent lake of Geneva
The Vulcain Trophy 2012 is a competition for the
Decision 35. A real championship, the winner of
which is the crew that has achieved the best sai-
ling results over the season.
The Decision 35 is a boat designed for competition;
it combines revolutionary and innovative
technological qualities. Made by the Decision
shipyard, it replaces the old Formule 40 category.
On the occasion of the “Grand Prix Les
Ambassadeurs” that took place on 5th and 6th
May 2012 at the Société Nautique in Geneva,
the renowned retailer in the world of luxury
watches and jewellery joined forces with the
Vulcain manufacturer, an association based
on shared values such as excellence and precision,
to partner the regatta. The finest
yachtsmen on the lake of Geneva took part
in the competition on equal terms, at the
end of which Alinghi, Realstone Sailing
and Artemis Racing mounted the
podium. The Vulcain manufacturer decided
to celebrate the season by producing
a special edition of the Aviator Dual-
Time Vulcain Trophy of which only one
hundred copies were made. Very
much appreciated by travelers, this
timepiece engraved with the Vulcain
Trophy logo has a triple bottom line,
which permits the alarm clock to be
used under water.
C. M.
www.vulcain-watches.ch
www.vulcaintrophy.com
www.lesambassadeurs.ch

PASSIONS
Blacksand Genève
The magnificent victory
Blacksand Genève sponsors the new Doug
Wright catamaran for the 28th annual
Suncoast Grand Prix.
Gary Ballough, the offshore champion, carried
out the last tests before the Saratosa race.
Feeling confident about the capacities of his
boat, he took part on 1st July alongside his
teammate Omar Danial in a race that they largely
dominated and finally won. These offshores,
which are all of the same weight and
engine power, faced off and then skimmed past
each other at impressive speeds and provided
the almost 150’000 spectators gathered on the
Saratosa beach with a staggering show. By
associating its image to this sport, Blacksand
Genève reinforces its attachment to passionate
involvement, technical expertise and efficiency.
The Dame Collection, which is equally demanding
and high tech, reveals itself to be refined
and modern through its jewelry models inspired
by endangered animals. The know-how
and the talent of the master watchmakers are
able to flourish in the new workshops in
Carouge where they strive to ensure the highest
functionality without showiness and to deve-
lop a sporty and elegant range. Little by little,
Blacksand is establishing itself as an innova-
tive and authentic brand - a must
www.blacksandgeneve.com
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20 JULLIET – 8 SEPTEMBRE 2012
Emanuel Ax, Cecilia Bartoli, Giuliano Carmignola, Truls Mørk, Anne Sofie von Otter,
András Schiff, The King’s Singers, Nigel Kennedy, Maurice Steger, Michael Tilson Thomas,
David Zinman, Gstaad Festival Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra
et beaucoup d’autres...
Location: tél. 033 748 81 82 – www.menuhinfestivalgstaad.ch

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ART DE VIVRE
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ART DE VIVRE
New Beauty Spa L.RAPHAEL
A Star on the Croisette
Ronit Raphael, founder and owner of L.RAPHAEL.
The famous Martinez hotel is now home to the
very exclusive Swiss beauty brand L.RAPHAEL.
The seventh floor is decorated in precious
wood and marble and equipped with the latest
anti-aging technologies. The spa receives its
clients in a refined atmosphere and offers an
ensemble of five star services worthy of the
luxurious palace that houses it.
L.RAPHAEL is not only a Beauty Spa but also a
way of life dedicated to health, well-being and
beauty. Their philosophy is based on the seven
foundations of beauty: medicine, nutrition, phy-
sique, aesthetics, anti-aging, stress management
and pleasure. The clients of the Martinez and
the residents of the Côte d’Azur will be able to
discover new technology treatments and also
be able to access this new universe of care via
a personalized treatment scheme. L.RAPHAEL
has been developing anti-aging treatments for
the past 20 years. These treatments consist
essentially of pulsated oxygen and can now be
administered in different domains such as antiacne,
anti-skin pigmentation and slimming. A
jet of oxygen liberates small drops full of active
ingredients, such as LEC 40 (lecithin, retinol
and omega-3), in the epidermis. The targeted
cells are nourished and re-oxygenated. The skin
will appear immediately radiant, soft and healthier.
The oxygen treatment is only one of many
examples; it can also be combined with an ultrasonic
or anti-gravity treatment to regain smooth
skin or a perfectly defined face.

Their philosophy of beauty can also be discovered
throughout a stay in the sumptuous
hotel Martinez. The stay can last for 3, 4 or 7
days and starts with a meeting to establish the
needs of every guest to create a personalized
program. The program includes the very effective
treatments of L.RAPHAEL, balanced and
healthy meals made by the Michelin-starred
Chef Christian Sinicropi, a fitness trainer, luxurious
Spa services, medical consultations; overall
it is a holistic approach that demonstrates
that only harmony between our body and soul
can guide us towards beauty. The stay is not
only a holiday but also the first step towards
a healthier and more responsible lifestyle.
The range of L.RAPHAEL products has now
expanded and includes a series of home products
called Beyond Spa, composed of therapeutic
essential oils made with natural
ingredients such as minerals from the Dead
Sea. The Beyond Spa oils have a positive effect
on the body as well as the soul and therefore
are in perfect harmony with the L.RAPHAEL
philosophy.
The Beauty Spa L.RAPHAEL of the Martinez is
not only magnificent with a breath-taking view
of the Mediterranean but also a place where
one can take the time to get to know one’s own
body and where it is possible to learn to how
to manage aging with serenity.
Ariane Piazzalungo
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The Hotel Martinez in Cannes
Luxury and charm since 1927
Its timeless façade opposite the Mediter-
ranean covers its seven floors. Vast and
sumptuous, the Martinez has remained,
throughout decades, the jewel of the Riviera.
The prestigious five- star hotel has an excep-
tional accommodation capacity. The 409 rooms
and suites (from 30m2 to 1000m2) combine
comfort, elegance and ultra-modern equipment.
The large picture windows open onto the sea,
the hills or the town, and each room is flooded
with cheerful sunlight. A harmonious and ultra
chic atmosphere, underlined by the authenticity
of the Art Déco touches, emanates from the
whole hotel, as far as the Palme d’Or restaurant
directed by the chef Christian Sinicropi who
has two stars in the Michelin guide. However,

the Martinez has two other restaurants: the
Zplage that stretches out onto a private beach
and transforms ----- on summer nights into the
Zlive with tapas, cocktails and a DJ and
becomes a trendy place to spend the evening
in Cannes; and the Relais, that serves by a hea-
ted pool, a menu that ranges from refined deli-
cacies to snacks in an atmosphere from the 30’s.
The piano bar owes its reputation to the nume-
rous celebrities who are regularly seen there
and the masterly skills of the barmen who mix
cocktails until late into the night and who hold
around twenty trophies, including the title of
Champion of France and the World.
The Martinez also has a fitness center that
offers a spectacular view of Cannes and a
L-RAPHAEL spa. In short, a program that guarantees
a luxurious and relaxing holiday!
Hôtel Le Martinez
73 La Croisette - 06400 Cannes
Tel: + 33 4 92 98 73 00
www.martinez-concorde.hotels.fr
Ariane Pizzalunga
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Trend On Line
The design touch for your interiors and well-being
From now on decora-
ting from home is pos-
sible! Janine Rassam
Obayda has combined
her job as an interior
designer with new web
technologies to has
created an online boutique,www.trend-online.com,
that is already
a must website in its
field.
Impassioned by beautiful things, Janine
Rassam Obayda of course was attracted by
interior design. Having benefited from an education
in a prestigious Geneva interior architecture
school, from which she has a degree,
and several years of work experience in the
architecture company Obayda SA, she managed
to define her own style and create unique
atmospheres whilst at the same time dealing
with the related technical constraints that are
related. Having learnt a lot from these expe-
riences and even more passionate about design,
she decided to put together a online shop intended
to embellish home and daily life. Each
piece that she presents has been carefully
selected for its beauty and the care with which
it was created. Alone or showcased in a refined
atmosphere, the products are shown in
their best light and presented in a way that

shows what there effect would be in a real
setting, thus conferring on them their entire
decorative potential. The atmospheres created
by Janine can easily and entirely be recreated
in your own house with just a simple click
on the object you desire. Indeed, ordering on
trend-on-line.com is really child’s play, since
all you have to do is select the product
directly on the atmosphere photo without
having to find it in the boutique and then
image will simply be put into your shopping
basket - real simplicity and time saving. The
high-end personalized service that Trend On
Line offers also includes free delivery within
24 hours throughout Switzerland and express
worldwide delivery. All the products on offer
are in stock, which guarantees immediate
availability. Returns are entirely covered by
Trend On Line and the order price includes
all taxes. In this way it is very easy to send a
present to a friend since he will not have to
pay any extra fees, even if he lives on another
continent.
Every product is verified, stocked and meti-
culously rewrapped before its shipping. The
very complete package of services makes
www.trend-on-line.com a website of great qua-
lity and one which can be entrusted and with
personalized services made for a demanding
clientele. Prestigious brands such as Limoges
Bernardaud porcelain, Airedelsur, the Maison
des Abeilles or Ambiance des Alpes have chosen
to be represented by Trend On Line in who
they have entrusted the distribution of their
products. Trend On Line is also in favor of fair
trade and the solution of ecological problems,
which explains its collaboration with
Ecoloaddict and Bibol in an ethical spirit and
respect of values.
Natacha Borri
Trend On Line
8, Avenue Alfred Cortot
1260 Nyon
www.trend-on-line.com
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ART DE VIVRE
Five Hôtel & Spa in Cannes
Voyage and Design
Modernity, simplicity and comfort are the
qualities that define this five star hotel desi-
gned by Hertrich & Adnet. It is an elegant
yet charming establishment only a few feet
away from the “palais des festivals”.
The rooms are all spacious and elegant; the four-
poster beds and the furniture inspired by tra-
velling trunks encourage daydreaming as if on
an immobile journey within the hotel. The
bathrooms are hidden behind Venetian blinds

and concealed by the light filtered through the
shutters. The presidential suite spreads out over
125m2 and the terrace has its own jacuzzi. In
the suite, as in any other room, every detail
counts; from the red leather door handles of the
dressing room to the lights created by a spe-
cialized craftsman.
In the hotel can also be found the spa called the
Cinq Mondes which has 5 cabins, 2 saunas, a
fitness room, a hammam and a relaxation room,
that is to say 250m2 of well-being and serenity.
In addition to the gourmet restaurant, the “Sea
Sens” created by the Pourcel brothers, the hotel
has a salon-boutique poetically called “Intuitions
by J” that offers the most sumptuous pastries
made by Jérôme de Oliveira, the brilliant student
of Christophe Michalak and the winner of
the title of world leader in Patisserie in 2009, at
the tender age of 23.
Claude Marpaud
Boutique Intuitions
Tel: + 33 (0)4 63 36 05 07
Five Hôtel & Spa
22 rue Bivouac Napoléon
06400 Cannes - France
Tel: + 33 (0)4 63 36 05 05
Spa Cinq Mondes
Tel: + 33 (0)4 63 36 05 08
www.five-hotel.com
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M.A.D. Gallery
Mechanical Art Devices
Maximilian Büsser has opened a gallery for
his company MB&F well known for creating
horological machines uniquely different and
highly technological. Born from their creator’s
imagination, they combine pieces made
by independent skilled craftsmen known as
the “Friends” and are assembled by watchmakers
of the company.
The immeasurable M.A.D Gallery, opened in
October 2011 and run by Hervé Estienne,
assembles the MB&F watches, each creation
presented is a veritable mechanical adventure,
an innovative and artistic approach that inspires
an emotional response.
It is a creative platform, a rich artistic environment
that also presents affordable works
of kinetic art like Les Applause Machines by
Martin Smith. Impossible to not fall for the
Machine Lights by Frank Buchwalk that transports
one into an industrial universe where
steel and brass combine to create beauty:
scrubbed then smoothed with acid they
become soft, silky and transform into noble
materials in the hands of the artist.
The M.A.D Gallery is an incomparable and
poetic place for the curious, the dreamers and
the passionate.
Natacha Borri
M.A.D. Gallery
Rue Verdaine 11 - 1204 Geneva
Tel. : + 41 (0) 22 508 10 38
www.madgallery.ch

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Chalet Sun Arbois
In Megève Sky is the limit
The Sun Arbois chalet constitutes an end in
itself, the ultimate place where every luxury
and comfort imaginable are combined. A
refuge that does not need anything to complete
it and which almost makes the life of a hermit
seem appealing. However, it’s privileged location
at the heart of the Mont d’Arbois and its
unique view of the Val d’Arly reminds the
guests of the beauty surrounding it and the
attractions of life in mountain resort.
The brand PURE CONCEPT specializes in
luxury real estate and their incomparable experience
of mountain, seaside and town property
enables them to choose optimal building sites.
The services offered, the spacious inside layout
and the orientation satisfy the most demanding
customers. For seasonal renting or for
sale, PURE CONCEPT properties offer services
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limit for client service. The ensemble of pro-
perties today is grouped together under the
specialized investment fund: PURE CONCEPT
Real Estate Fund. A new jewel has found its
setting in Megève, 1100m2 of pure pleasure
composed of 8 rooms and one dormitory that
can accommodate up to 18 people. The
entrance stretches out under a zenithal glass
roof ceiling and presents a beautifully defined
white and crystal Schimmel. The old wood
decorates the walls whereas the floor is cove-
red in an Art Nouveau carpet. The living room
and the dining room are filled with chic and
surprising details like the friendly and cozy
half moon sofa or the Venetian inspired engra-
ved mirror. The wine cellar can be opened
through sliding glass windows through which
one can discover the granite in which it was
dug. The natural rock contrasts with the refi-
ned Arts accessories of the table produced by
the most prestigious manufacturers.
The suites, each one unique, combine the latest
technological tendencies and extends into a
matching bathroom. The master bedroom is
in its own private flat with living room, fireplace,
dressing room, terrace and a black and
white marble bathroom flooded with light. In
the whole chalet, the linen has been specially
created for the premises.
A nightclub, a high-tech home cinema, an infinity
indoor swimming pool that gives onto the
valley and even a spa with a hammam, massage
rooms, jacuzzi: at the Sun Arbois nothing
has been left to chance and every detail has
been thought out to seduce a demanding and
refined clientele.
Natacha Borri
PURE CONCEPT
Luxury Chalets - Transaction & Location
18, Place des philosophes - 1205 Genève
Tel: +41 (0)79 798 31 70
www.pureconcept.com

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Beau-Rivage Lausanne
The show at THE BAR
The cocktail bar at the Beau Rivage opens out onto
a terrace that extends down towards the lake and
has on its shelves more than 250 ultra-premium
benchmark products like the famous Havana Club
Maximo or one of the 17 bottles of A.E.DOR Le
Signe du Temps that exist in the world.
The barmen at THE BAR can tell the history of their
products, recommend different mixes while the
onyx bar transforms itself into a stage at the magical
moment when the cocktail is made. The ice cubes
that are taken from a sheer block of ice, do not melt
but still cool the drinks. The final touch is added by
a spray that is either fruit-scented or perfumed with
eau de vie, which evokes Coco Chanel who stayed
at the hotel. Finally for “signature” cocktails, which
are specially created in the bar, one leaves with the
recipe. An experience not to be missed!
Beau-Rivage Palace
17-19, Place du Port - 1000 Lausanne 6
Tel: + 41 (0)21 613 33 33
www.brp.ch
Stephen Webster
Shines at the Kempinski
The world-renowned jeweler has chosen Geneva
to open his 4th European boutique.
Inspired by glam-rock and baroque art, this jewelry
is the stuff dreams are made of as are the particu-
larly poetic names of the collections: “Crystal Haze”,
“Fly by night”, “Jewels Verne” or the brand new
“Forget me Knot”. These contemporary creations,
embraced by celebrities, testify to the jeweler’s pas-
sion for art and music. The complete men and
women’s silver lines will also be available.
Stephen Webster
Grand Hôtel Kempinski
19 Quai du Mont Blanc
1201 Genève
Tél: + 41 (0)22 900 19 19
www.stephenwebster.com
Natacha Borri

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Olivier Vallat
An impassioned architect
Since 1991, the
architect’s study
OVA has built itself
a solid reputation
through the impetus
given by its
creator, Olivier
Vallat. After graduating
from the
University of
Geneva, he started
working in a prestigious New York office but
then moved back to his native land,
Switzerland, to set up his own office.
Olivier Vallat chose to become an architect for
the simple pleasure of being able to follow a
project from start to finish, until the magic
moment when it materializes into something
concrete. The creative process goes through
several phases where each one demands
diverse skills: most importantly to listen to the
client, but also to be inventive, innovative and
to have good management skills since the
office has around 15 employees. OVA carries
out individual projects as well as shopping
centers or public buildings. The variety of their
projects enriches the artistic experience of each
architect.
This diversity resembles Olivier Vallat who is
passionate about his job, but also about
contemporary art and music from the sixties.
He sees himself as a man of many skills since
he plays the guitar, piano and saxophone. He
is a free rider that enjoys fly-fishing and a biker
who is a vintage Ferrari enthusiast. Olivier
Vallat’s versatile world is centered around the
pleasure of discovering things created in ones
imagination and that then are transformed into
something concrete that can finally be touched,
as is the case with automobile and watch
making technology. As a zealous lover of cars
and watches he does not hesitate to try and
combine the two and particularly appreciates
the research done by Audemars-Piguet and
Richard Millie. To complete this portrait, a
detour via the minuscule and idyllic Gilly
Islands in Indonesia where the Desa Dunia
Beda hotel, that Olivier built and that opened
in 2003, is to be found. A man who is driven
by his love of diversity, passion and pleasure.
Olivier Vallat Architectes
rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 8
1205 Genève
www.ovarchitectes.com
Natacha Borri