The pre-dinner canapes of cucumber, mushroom, and vegan cheese sticks are excellent equalisers, breaking down any barriers and reserves one might have about dining at a long table, as opposed to a private one. Dining & Breakfastĭining at Au Coin du Feu cannot be faulted. This is perhaps the most simplistic aspect, but nothing compares to sitting here with a hot brew while watching the sun rise over the mountains. Both have the most extraordinary views – the kind that stay with you for a long time to come. Each room likewise features Egyptian cotton bed linen, uber-cosy robes with a hilarious print of a chilli wearing sunglasses while skiing, and toiletries.īut the statement piece of any of these rooms is the balcony or access to the garden. For example, The Wedding Room has a full-on romantic vibe with a four-poster bed and jacuzzi, while The Oriental has Japanese clothing, images of koi fish, and fans lining the walls. Many of the rooms have fun names, such as The Music Room, The Safari Suite, and The Toy Room, all of which are uniquely themed. Ranging from twin to double, with 11 designed for families, there are plenty of rooms to choose from. There are also several self-catered chalets nearby. Adjacent is a creche and kid’s club, reflecting another much-loved philosophy here – that adults deserve time off when on holiday.Ĭhalet-chic is the phrase needed to describe Au Coin du Feu’s 14 ensuite rooms and two apartments which offer catered accommodation. Above is a cosy mezzanine with books, board games, and an assortment of decorative objects and framed photographs that clearly mean a great deal to the owners, whose love story started this whole affair. The lounge and dining area are separated by the four-sided fireplace which the hotel is named after – ‘au coin du feu’ translates to ‘at the fireside’. Once again, a sociable community spirit radiates here, which is reflected in the open-floor design. Timings for evening meals are given, as are instructions for when pre-meal drinks and canapes are held, all of which are triple-checked with you so you don’t miss them! A whistle-stop tour of the property is given to orientate each newcomer, paying particular attention to the hotel’s amenities. Immediately upon arrival, a beaming manager, Nick, greets guests and offers to carry their luggage to the allotted rooms. Add a private bar, outdoor hot tub, and massages in a yurt, and your “home away from home” has never been so luxurious. This sense of “coming again”, or as several guests told me, of “coming home”, is one of the reasons this chalet hotel is sensational and it’s made more so by the friendly staff. Chilly Powder has become one of the most well-known chalet companies in France, and as a result, this chalet is often fully booked with repeat customers. Its charming exterior is the stuff of fairy-tale dreams (as cliché as that sounds), and it’s run by Chilly Powder, an independent, family-owned chalet business, with English couple Francesca and Paul at the helm.Īs it’s situated in the Les Prodains area, which is above Morzine, a highly sought-after ski resort with outstanding pistes, Au Coin du Feu is understandably popular. This is Au Coin du Feu Chalet – and once you’ve seen it, the rest of the landscape falls out of sight. In the middle of all this sit traditional chalets with hanging baskets of blooming flowers, twee wooden window shutters, and perfectly symmetrical, three-tiered balconies. Then, it’s the canyon-shaped mountains, whose jiggered cliffs tower above sweeping clusters of trees, disappearing into the clouds and out of sight. There’s no sound except the timid tweets of a lone bird. by Maurice Pesse (1881 - 1943), "La Mort des oiseaux", published 1913, from Dix Mélodies (2ème série), no.by Carlos López Buchardo (1881 - 1948), "La mort des oiseaux", c1903.by Charlotte Devéria, née Thomas (1856 - 1885), "Hiver",
Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive): by François Coppée (1842 - 1908), "La mort des oiseaux", appears in Promenades et Intérieurs, Paris, Éd.
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