It is not surprising that ski terrain on the slopes of the tallest mountain in the Alps should be known as expert territory. Chamonix is on the 4,807-meter Mont Blanc, and adding to its legendary status, was the site of the first Winter Olympics. The first Olympians might recognize the stunning scenery but not the world-class infrastructure that has since grown around it.

Although Chamonix is known - and rightly - for its superb expert terrain and off-piste skiing, that's not to say that all skiers can't find plenty of snow to call their own. A high-altitude location, aided by the cooling effect of four glaciers, gives it some of the best snow conditions in the Alps.

In the heart of Savoie, the Val d'Isère ski resort welcomes athletes from all over the world. Mademoiselle takes its place in this mythical Snow Kingdom to offer as many sports experiences as exclusivity to travelers. An unparalleled immersion in the Haute Époque.

Mademoiselle is daring. Sometimes exuberant but always refined. She draws her charm from her medieval personality. A character that expresses itself through immense volumes and an architecture inspired by the Savoyard heritage. This house is authentic in every detail. It invites travelers to share unforgettable moments of conviviality while enjoying the splendor of yesteryear. To live the experience of the mountains in a new way.

Château MARJOSSE is a historical property located 14 km South of Saint Emilion, first built in 1782. It is surrounded by 40 acres of vineyards which sit on exceptional clay and limestone soils. Winemaker Pierre Lurton, born and raised in a neighbouring château, bought the property piece by piece, starting in 1991, and has been producing widely-acclaimed and sensibly-priced reds and whites since then.

There are vines young and old (even some planted in the 1920s!) of various grape kinds. Merlot, malbec, cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon make up the red blend while the white mixes sauvignon blanc, sémillion and a touch of the very aromatic Muscadelle.

Jean-Paul Hévin is widely regarded as Paris’s leading chocolatier, a true chocolate artist whose creations include chocolate Eiffel Towers, chocolate cigars and even chocolate stiletto shoes. Behind the plain-looking façade of his flagship chocolate store on the elite rue Saint-Honoré (1st arr.) is a sleek and softly-lit modern designer space filled with phenomenal chocolate creations. The display cases are filled with extra-dark ganaches, pralines and milk chocolates in over 40 different varieties featuring fruit fillings, spices, caramels and liqueurs.