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Skiing in France and other winter activities

Skiing in France and other winter activities

Mountain Adventures

There’s plenty of skiing in the Haute Savoie but why not try snowshoeing, ski touring, cross country skiing, ski joering, horse-drawn sledges, dog sledging, snowcat tours, or snow yoga?

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Tartiflette – the Ultimate Comfort Food

Tartiflette – the Ultimate Comfort Food

Food & Drink

Here in Thollon Les Memises in the Haute Savoie, overlooking Lac Leman (Lake Geneva), we eat a lot of Tartiflette, especially in the winter

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A Beginner’s Guide to Snow Shoeing

A Beginner’s Guide to Snow Shoeing

Mountain Adventures

A Beginner’s Guide to Snowshoeing Snowshoeing?  Not for me!  I’d always thought snowshoeing was just for wimps. However, I’m a convert and in this beginner’s…

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Mistletoe and Wine

Mistletoe and Wine

Food & Drink

I have a confession to make…..I’m a mistletoe addict. If I had my way the Xmas tree would be out, and a small bare oak…

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Museum of Musical Instruments

Museum of Musical Instruments

Village Life

Visiting the Museum of Musical Instruments Nestled in the foothills of the Alps, our little village of Thollon is ideally placed for exploring the romantic…

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