41. The joys of skiing in the Loire
(Loire/Art de vivre & bien-être - English)

  And what about a change of mountains? The Loire offers you infinite possibilities to ski in many different ways, as close to nature as possible. First at the Loge Pass which reac

42. Beau-Rivage: an enchanting palace
(Canton de Genève/Hébergement - English)

  Beau-Rivage is one of Geneva's most magnificent hotels, and when you step inside, it feels like you're coming home to friends. This is because the hotel has remained in family h

43. A cruise along the Côte-Rôtie!
(Sur la route des vins/Isère - English)

On a beautiful late summer day, Laurent Turrel from Nunc Est Bibendum invited 70 people aboard "Le Livia" in Vienne, Isère. The tourists slowly descended the gushing Rh&ocirc

44. The Robert and Stéphane Sérol estate, in the Côte Roannaise
(Loire/Vins et gastronomie - English)

by Laurent Turrel, © www.nuncbibendum.com 2007       The Côte Roannaise is a small 200ha vineyard, alongside the Monts-de-la-Madeleine foothi

45. The Robert and Stéphane Sérol estate, in the Côte Roannaise
(Sur la route des vins/Loire - English)

The Côte Roannaise is a small 200ha vineyard, alongside the Monts-de-la-Madeleine foothills, next to Roanne in the Loire Valley. This fairly recent « AOC» designation (1994) produc

46. Hôtel Les Armures: four centuries of history in the heart of the city
(Canton de Genève/Hébergement - English)

  Old stone lovers are in for a treat. In the heart of Old Geneva, this hotel dates back to the 17th C. with even older stonework in the cellars. The building - actually a grouping

47. Hôtel Les Armures: four centuries of history in the heart of the city
(Canton de Genève/Hébergement - English)

  Old stone lovers are in for a treat. In the heart of Old Geneva, this hotel dates back to the 17th C. with even older stonework in the cellars. The building - actually a grouping

48. Hôtel de la Cigogne: complete charm
(Canton de Genève/Hébergement - English)

The neo-medieval façade and Flemish gable depict a stork unfurling its wings to greet visitors. The decor is representative of the hotel's fantastical character. This charming, yet

49. The Prior's House: 7 centuries facing you
(Canton de Vaud/Découverte et curiosités - English)

  This is where the monks' Father Superior, the Prior, received prestigious and passing guests who set out on the long Saint James pilgrimage route. This kings' residence, erected

50. The secret charm of the Aligoté
(Canton de Genève/Vins et gastronomie - English)

by Alexandre Truffer, ©RomanDuVin.ch 2007  As there are runner-up wines, there are also runner-up vines. The Aligoté belongs to this group. Originally from Bourgogne, it