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Courchevel, France: Outdoors, Art & Chocolate

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Snowshoeing At The Lake de Rosière

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Stunning Nature

My “real” first snowshoe walk, 2:30 in the powder … We are going through a pine forest, the dream! Beautiful landscape and hike level rather easy.

Especially at the beginning when the path goes down, but on the way back to go up, the steep is harder. I focus on breathing and keep my own pace (without stopping).

We are a group of ten people, including the monitor of Raquette Evasion, with all levels and ages (from 20 to more than 70 years old). And the most enduring aren’t the youngest … as I noticed during my hike to Serra da Estrella.   

What a shock while discovering the shores of the lake! I feel like being in an unreal world and am euphoric. The photos speak for themselves. Enjoy!

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A Lunch At 2732 Meters

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Breathtaking Views 

I am invited by the White 1921 Courchvel, with my friend Lorène to have a lunch at Le Panoramic. This mountain restaurant is located at 2732 meters, on top of the Saulire … with views of Mont Blanc!

I am captivated by the mountains, slopes and this incredible brightness! I imagine being an eagle flying over the white tops of mountains … As we aren’t really hungry, we choose a very good steamed vegetables. Plus a chocolate ice cream for me (LOL).

I can spend the afternoon in a deck chair in the sun …

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What To Bring Back Home From Courchevel?

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Chocolates!

Yes, 100% organic chocolates (home)made in Courchevel! With new flavors developed by Florencia Malbrán, owner and chocolatier of Piste Noire. If you are a chocolate lover, you must try! 

Photo montage above : the facade of the White 1921 Courchevel, one of the wolves of the sculptor Orlinski, in the context of the exhibition “Art Over The Mountain Tops“. A tasting box of different chocolates, Piste Noire. And a white carriage for all the (shopping) princesses (LOL!) … 

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White 1921 Courchevel, Office du tourisme de Courchevel,  www.les3vallees.com  

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Many thanks to the White 1921 Courchevel (and its great team), Tourist Office of Courchevel and 3 Vallées for this beautiful invitation. As always these opinions are my own.

Thessaloniki, Greece: Restaurants and Nightlife

Restaurants

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B. Restaurant

If you’re a fan of Mediterranean cuisine, you will be delighted in Thessaloniki! Here are some restaurants I’ve tested and much loved during my (too) short stay. Let’s start with B. the restaurant of the Byzantine Museum that I have unfortunately not visited for lack of time.

As soon as I came, I really liked the decoration of the courtyard and the cosy atmosphere (above and below pictures). The dishes prepared by award-winning chef Sotiris Evangelou change with the seasons. Excellent Mediterranean cuisine enhanced by French and Italian elements: tasteful, lightweight and gourmet.

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Daios Bar-Restaurant

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Located in Nikis Avenue, this restaurant of the Daios hotel offers a very pleasant view to the blue Mediterranean sea. Close to the famous Proxenou Koromila street (shopping area), the place is chic and casual.

The beautifully presented dishes are delicious (below pictures), inspired by a combination of modern Greek cuisine and Mediterranean cuisine. Excellent! I took the opportunity to visit one of the suites on the top floor with stunning sea views (yes the sea, always the sea!).

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Navona Restaurant

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Interesting decor, I liked the circular bar and wall panels (above and below pictures). I had a very good dinner, we laughed a lot! The Navona is one of the Makedonia Palace restaurants, located on the waterfront.

Italian cuisine and friendliness: in my plate, a succulent grilled chicken with a very good pizza. Go there with friends or family. Unpretentious atmosphere. 

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Ouzou Melathron

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The Ouzou Melathron is a classic in Thessaloniki, nestled in a quiet pedestrian street with empty bird cages hanging in the air. To discover traditional Greek cuisine in a Greek ambiance! The night I was there, Cretan customers danced the Sirtaki.

On the principle of meze, I’ve tasted many different dishes all very good (and a little greasy). Meatballs, salads with feta cheese and fresh vegetables, potatoes baked with lemon and olive oil … A treat!

Thessalonique by night

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Thessaloniki is a student city, full of bars and terraces where to go out at night. The best is yet to have a walk and choose a bar according to the inspiration of the moment. Go with the flow and enjoy!  

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Visit Greece, Thessaloniki Hotels Association & Ryanair

From Ryanair flies to Thessaloniki and ten other destinations in Greece including Athens and Santorini.

Related posts : DESTINATIONS & HOW TO PREPARE YOUR TRAVEL 

Many thanks for this beautiful invitation to Visit Greece, Thessaloniki Hotels Association and Ryanair. As always these are my opinions.

Thessalonique, Grèce: où manger et sortir

Où manger

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B. Restaurant

Si vous êtes fan de cuisine méditerranéenne, vous serez comblé à Thessalonique! Voici quelques restaurants que j’ai testés et beaucoup aimés lors de mon (trop) court séjour. Je commence par B., le restaurant du Byzantine Museum que je n’ai malheureusement pas visité, faute de temps.

J’ai tout suite été enthousiasmée par la décoration soignée de la cour intérieure et l’ambiance très cosy du B. (photos ci-dessus et ci-dessous). Les plats concoctés par le chef primé Sotiris Evangelou changent en fonction des saisons. Excellente cuisine méditerranéenne enrichie d’éléments français et italiens : simple, légère et gourmet.

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Daios Bar-Restaurant

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Situé sur l’avenue Nikis, le restaurant de l’hôtel Daios offre une très agréable vue sur le bleu de la Méditerranée. A deux pas de la fameuse rue Proxenou Koromila (shopping), l’endroit est à la fois chic et décontracté.

Les plats joliment présentés, sont délicieux (photos ci-dessous), inspirés par un mélange de cuisine grecque moderne et de gastronomie méditerranéenne. Excellents! J’en ai profité pour visiter une des suites de l’hôtel, au dernier étage avec une superbe vue sur la mer (oui la mer, toujours la mer!).

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Navona Restaurant

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Décoration intéressante, j’ai beaucoup aimé le bar circulaire et les panneaux muraux (photos ci-dessus et ci-dessous). J’y ai passé un très bon dîner, où nous avons beaucoup ri! Le Navona est un des restaurants du Makedonia Palace, situé sur le front de mer.

Cuisine italienne et convivialité : dans l’assiette, un succulent poulet grillé fondant et une très bonne pizza. On y va entre amis ou en famille, l’ambiance est cool et sans prétention. 

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Ouzou Melathron

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L’Ouzou Melathron est un grand classique de Thessalonique, niché dans une petite rue piétonne, aux cages d’oiseaux vides suspendues en l’air. Pour découvrir une cuisine grecque traditionnelle, dans une ambiance grecque! D’ailleurs le soir où j’y étais, il y avait une table de crétois qui ont dansé le sirtaki.

Sur le principe des meze, différents plats tous très bons (et un peu gras) ont défilés quasi non stop. Boulettes de viandes, salades composées avec de la feta et légumes frais, pommes de terre cuites au citron et à l’huile d’olive… Un régal!

Thessalonique by night

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Ville estudiantine, pleine de bars et terrasses où sortir, la nuit est animée à Thessalonique. Le mieux est encore de se promener et de choisir en fonction de l’inspiration du moment.  

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Visit Greece, Thessaloniki Hotels Association et Ryanair 

Depuis Brussels South Charleroi Airport, Ryanair dessert Thessalonique et dix autres destinations en Grèce, dont Athènes et Santorin. 

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Un grand merci à Visit Greece, Thessaloniki Hotels Association and Ryanair, pour cette belle invitation. Comme toujours ce sont mes opinions.