Dubai, October 2014 : On
12 December 2014, when Cheval Blanc Courchevel re-opens for the
2014-2015 winter season, the Cheval Blanc Maison will unveil Peter
Marino’s exciting new design for The White restaurant. Cheval Blanc
Courchevel will also present its brand new Chalet by Sybille de Margerie
– completely rebuilt and twice its original size, this fantastic
independent three-bedroom suite will now include a spa and extensive
outdoor areas – as well as a host of new bespoke venues and experiences
for younger guests to enjoy.
The White – Cheval Blanc’s Savoyard Brasserie is redesigned by Peter Marino
Cheval
Blanc is working with internationally renowned architect Peter Marino
to create a vibrant and elegant new environment for its modern Alpine
brasserie. Completely redesigned, The White will celebrate conviviality
offering bistro-style seating and a family table for up to 10 guests. A
bespoke cross shaped bench will be the centrepiece, housing four
separate alcoves, for more intimate occasions and smaller parties.
Conviviality
is also the trademark of the White’s menu – Yannick Alléno’s cuisine
draws on the freshest hand-picked produce to create a deliciously simple
dining experience. Traditional Savoyard specialties, with a special
Alléno twist, are a must too. The White is open for breakfast, lunch and
dinner and is a particular hotspot at lunchtime, when guests can relax
and enjoy an exquisite outdoor barbecue on the sunny slope-side terrace.
A brand new three bedroom Chalet complete with dedicated spa, screening room and extensive outdoor areas
Entirely
rebuilt, and twice its original size, the three-bedroom Chalet will be
unveiled as a new 315m² accommodation. Cleverly combining authentic
mountain materials with original art pieces, Sybille de Margerie is
creating a new Alpine jewel for friends and families looking for a very
private and exclusive mountain experience.
The
access to the Chalet will be decorated with hand-made glass inserts,
and leads directly through to the Chalet’s private quarters, facing Gaps
by Loris Cecchini - a new addition to the Maison’s art collection.
Here guest will be able to take off their skiwear and don the Maison’s
warm slippers before accessing any of the Chalet’s floors by private
elevator.
Lavish interiors, dedicated outdoor areas, private spa, and more
The
first level will comprise a spacious bedroom lined in grey brushed oak,
with floor-to-ceiling windows that open onto a private terrace and
garden, where comfortable loungers will invite guests to enjoy a cup of
tea, hushed under a warm blanket and caressed by the mountain sun. The
adjoining walk-in dressing room leads onto a generous Zebrano marble
bathroom, naturally veined with the Maison’s signature taupe colour,
where guests can unwind in the chromotherapy hammam shower or experience
deep relaxation in the standalone bathtub.
In-chalet
wellbeing will be taken to an entirely new level that can be enjoyed
both in and outdoors. On the terrace, guests will be able to unwind in
the Jacuzzi overlooking the Saulire summit and mountain landscape, while
the private Spa and its Cheval Blanc specific Guerlain treatments will
induce complete relaxation for the Chalet’s guests.
On
the same floor, Chalet guests will also enjoy a dedicated,
state-of-the-art cinema room – ideal for entertainment on snowy days or
cosy evenings.
The heart of the Chalet
On
the second floor, the second bedroom will be decorated in shades of
soothing grey and warming red and has views across the slopes. Guests
staying on this floor will also enjoy their own bathroom with a
chromotherapy hammam and a large walk-in dressing room, typical of all
Cheval Blanc accommodations, and will have access to a spacious living
area with panoramic south and west views over the Trois Vallées
mountains.
The
living areas are all about being together - be it at the round table,
seating eight for an exclusive and enjoyable dinner under the Frederik
Molenschot chandelier, with its myriad of tiny lights, or on the snug
sofas waiting for skiers to return home. Here guests will be able to
enjoy the suspended rotating fireplace, curl up with a delicious hot
chocolate, watch their favourite movie or embark on a journey with one
of the novels from the Chalet’s entertaining library.
A panoramic balcony will run along this floor’s façade and offer stunning southwest mountain views.
Bop to the top
The
master suite will cover the entire top floor. Decorated in tones of
warm gold and elegant black, the spacious master bedroom includes an
ensuite living room, complete with a private bar, and leading onto the
balcony, where guests will be able to enjoy a sunny breakfast or
afternoon tea after a day on the slopes.
All
of the signature Cheval Blanc attributes will be present and magnified
on this floor – this is the pièce de résistance. The extensive couple’s
walk-in dressing room will feature two distinct areas, an elegant and
chic dressing table for Madame and a spacious closet for each guest. An
oversized double bathtub will add to the wellbeing experience in the
master bathroom, whose walls will be lined with white and taupe Zebrano
marble.
To
ensure absolute comfort, the Chalet’s entertainment, temperature and
lighting will be controlled by an automated iPad. The Chalet will also
offer an AirPlay sound system.
Twinkle, twinkle…
Directly
connected to the Maison, two completely new areas will open their doors
to younger guests and take them on a fantastic journey.
Le Carrousel
With
its magic wand, Cheval Blanc Courchevel will unveil a whole new world
full of fun, excitement and discovery for young explorers. At the
entrance to the new Carrousel, children and their parents will follow a
multi-coloured felt floor that will lead to a wall displaying children’s
creations, be it colourful handprints or customised snowmen… this will
be a fun and ever-changing work of art. A number of alcoves and secret
passages behold a world to discover and invite children to engage in
different and exciting activities: throwing a tea party for their
favourite dolls, becoming handymen for an afternoon, enjoying a world of
arts & crafts, or dressing up in their dream costume are but some
of the choices. On their way out, children and parents will be able to
admire an animated window filled with little figurines and changing
themes, reminiscent of magical scenes in holiday store windows.
Le Paddock
This
season will also bring a completely new space for teenagers, who will
discover a futuristic cocoon with wood ceilings and felt covered floors,
offering cutting-edge entertainment – from a made-to-measure table
football to an interactive dance floor. Every day and on request, the
Paddock will be able to transform into a private screening room,
allowing teens to laze in comfortable sofas created just for Cheval
Blanc, and watch their favourite movies.
As
with every new season, Cheval Blanc’s teams will lovingly create a
number of memorable experiences for children and their parents to
complete their ski holiday – from husky sledging through the forest to
ice-sculpting, families are sure to enjoy Courchevel’s incredible
mountain setting to the full.
A snowdrift of surprises
Every
winter, Cheval Blanc Courchevel opens its doors with amazing new treats
to continuously surprise its loyal guests and their families. One of
this year’s surprises will include a custom-made snowboard, developed
specially for the Maison by Nidecker, offering guests an enhanced
mountain experience at the world’s largest ski domain.
