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Restaurants and tea rooms
Here you will find our best addresses for a dinner for two, with family or with friends. A little advice: if you are planning to have lunch or dinner in a restaurant, remember to make a reservation, otherwise you may not find a table...
A real Italian pizzeria, very good value for money, a good address, whether for two people, family or friends.
43 locals recommend
Pizzeria Des Moulins
95 Rue des MoulinsA real Italian pizzeria, very good value for money, a good address, whether for two people, family or friends.
A large table in the middle to accommodate groups, tables of 2 or 4 on the sides, pretty pastries that make you greedy, and some home-made courses, quiches and salads. A nice atmosphere. A place where you can enjoy going for lunch or just to have a drink or a snack.
Le Café du Génépy
18 Impasse du GenepyA large table in the middle to accommodate groups, tables of 2 or 4 on the sides, pretty pastries that make you greedy, and some home-made courses, quiches and salads. A nice atmosphere. A place where you can enjoy going for lunch or just to have a drink or a snack.
Traditional cuisine and Savoyard specialities, all home-cooked. Few tables, but a nice atmosphere.
30 locals recommend
Le Chaudron
79 Rue des MoulinsTraditional cuisine and Savoyard specialities, all home-cooked. Few tables, but a nice atmosphere.
Typical plates, a pleasant brasserie atmosphere inspired by the 1930s.
21 locals recommend
Restaurant Joséphine
76 Av. Michel CrozTypical plates, a pleasant brasserie atmosphere inspired by the 1930s.
A pleasant setting, a large terrace for lunch or dinner when the weather is fine, fine wines and generous, well-prepared cuisine.
32 locals recommend
La Télécabine
27 Rue de la TourA pleasant setting, a large terrace for lunch or dinner when the weather is fine, fine wines and generous, well-prepared cuisine.
In a large chalet, several rooms allow to welcome the gourmets. A very warm atmosphere, a delicious cuisine made of traditional dishes revisited by the Japanese chef.
101 locals recommend
Restaurant Le Cap-Horn
74 Rue des MoulinsIn a large chalet, several rooms allow to welcome the gourmets. A very warm atmosphere, a delicious cuisine made of traditional dishes revisited by the Japanese chef.
A variety of bistro-style plates, very good ham and local cheeses. A very British atmosphere.
23 locals recommend
Pointe Isabelle
165 Av. Michel CrozA variety of bistro-style plates, very good ham and local cheeses. A very British atmosphere.
A bourgeois cuisine in a beautiful establishment. The service is perfect.
13 locals recommend
Le MATAFAN
62 All. du MajesticA bourgeois cuisine in a beautiful establishment. The service is perfect.
Just a stone's throw from the flat, don't hesitate to try the delicious pastries from Les Petits Gourmands. And to continue this moment of sweetness, buy the the 4810, small praline chocolates in the shape of Mont Blanc.
29 locals recommend
Aux Petits Gourmands
168 Rue du Dr PaccardJust a stone's throw from the flat, don't hesitate to try the delicious pastries from Les Petits Gourmands. And to continue this moment of sweetness, buy the the 4810, small praline chocolates in the shape of Mont Blanc.
This tea room is run by the same family as Les Petits gourmands. Same pastries, but a very different atmosphere, as the tea room is installed in an old chalet in Chamonix.
14 locals recommend
Chalet 4810
191 Rue Joseph VallotThis tea room is run by the same family as Les Petits gourmands. Same pastries, but a very different atmosphere, as the tea room is installed in an old chalet in Chamonix.
Essentials
Here you will find everything you need. The the fresh produce, meat, cheese and fish departments are well-stocked.
131 locals recommend
Super U
117 Rue Joseph VallotHere you will find everything you need. The the fresh produce, meat, cheese and fish departments are well-stocked.
A very good bakery and pastry shop, very close to the the flat. A must-try:
- the alpette, a very soft baguette, which dries much more slowly than traditional baguettes.
- the petit écolier, a real bread base with 2 bars of chocolate bars. The Richard house has a tea room, "Côté macarons", rue Joseph Vallot.
31 locals recommend
Pastry House Richard
10 Rue du Dr PaccardA very good bakery and pastry shop, very close to the the flat. A must-try:
- the alpette, a very soft baguette, which dries much more slowly than traditional baguettes.
- the petit écolier, a real bread base with 2 bars of chocolate bars. The Richard house has a tea room, "Côté macarons", rue Joseph Vallot.
A little expensive, but it helps when you don't have coffee or jam for breakfast.
6 locals recommend
Casino marché
50 Rue du Dr PaccardA little expensive, but it helps when you don't have coffee or jam for breakfast.
Carrefour Market Chamonix
339 Rte BlancheYou can find all the essentials at the right price.
In addition to some very good French cheeses matured on the spot, the British manager will introduce you to cheeses from her country.
Fromagerie Cheese Forever & Caviste Nicolas
223 Rue Joseph VallotIn addition to some very good French cheeses matured on the spot, the British manager will introduce you to cheeses from her country.
Bottles at all prices and for all tastes. Don't hesitate to follow the advice given to you and to taste the wines that will be proposed to you.
42 locals recommend
Cha'Cha'Cha'
134 Av. Ravanel le RougeBottles at all prices and for all tastes. Don't hesitate to follow the advice given to you and to taste the wines that will be proposed to you.
Pharmacie des Alpes
53 Rue du Dr PaccardFor minor injuries, the nearest pharmacy to the the flat.
Nature outings
When you reach the aiguille du midi, you enter into another world, made of eternal snow . and ice. Make sure yo are well covered up, as a little wind is enough to make the environment freezing.
37 locals recommend
L'Aiguille du Midi station
When you reach the aiguille du midi, you enter into another world, made of eternal snow . and ice. Make sure yo are well covered up, as a little wind is enough to make the environment freezing.
The ascent to Montenvers is a journey in itself, and the refuge immerses you in Frison-Roche writings. The Montenvers train allows you to reach the Mer de glace.
Restaurant du Montenvers
Impasse du MontenversThe ascent to Montenvers is a journey in itself, and the refuge immerses you in Frison-Roche writings. The Montenvers train allows you to reach the Mer de glace.
In winter, with sun and snow, the Mer de Glace is sumptuous. From the top, you also have a superb view on the Drus (at the end of the day, with the sun turning the vertical faces, it is magnificent). In summer, the piles of rocks testify to the climate change.
18 locals recommend
Mer de Glace
In winter, with sun and snow, the Mer de Glace is sumptuous. From the top, you also have a superb view on the Drus (at the end of the day, with the sun turning the vertical faces, it is magnificent). In summer, the piles of rocks testify to the climate change.
From the Brévent, you will have a superb view of the Mont-Blanc. Possibility to have lunch or a drink in season.
82 locals recommend
Le Brévent
From the Brévent, you will have a superb view of the Mont-Blanc. Possibility to have lunch or a drink in season.
Opposite the Gaillands rock, which is used for climbing schools, a quiet place with a nice view on the Mont Blanc. The children can run around in the grass while parents enjoy the the environment.
33 locals recommend
Lacs des Gaillands
Opposite the Gaillands rock, which is used for climbing schools, a quiet place with a nice view on the Mont Blanc. The children can run around in the grass while parents enjoy the the environment.
Parc de Merlet
2495 Chem. de Merlet