Cig'Art Magazine N33 Winter / Spring 2015

Claris & Bagués Hotels à Barcelone

When you are tired after strolling round the
streets of Barcelona a stay in a Derby Hotel
is always a pleasant surprise. One of their
properties, the Claris Hotel is one of the
city’s most emblematic establishments and
the rooms are enhanced by works of pre-

Columbian art. The other, the new Bagués
Hotel from Derby Hotels Collection and
Bagués-Masriera jewellers is a restored
palace at the heart of the Ramblas !

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The Bagués Hotel, the first “bijou hotel” in The novelty of the Claris in its “luxury ree-
Barcelona, pays homage to the city in the dited” is in the exhibition of 200 pieces of
early 20 th century. It has just 31 rooms but pre-Columbian art which join the renowned
they are superb ; conceived, designed and collections of Egyptian, Roman and Buddhist
decorated to be worthy of the palace that is art. It is a perfect example of the Catalan
their home. This project, directed by Jordi Derby Hotels chains’ philosophy that com-
Clos in person, is loyal to the philosophy of bines luxury and culture, a real privilege for
the Derby Hotels Collection ; the new Bagués their guests.
Hotel is more than just a hotel, it is one of the
city’s most beautiful monuments. The palace Jean-Emmanuel Hay
was designed by architect Josep Fontsère
I Domènech in 1850, it is a magnificent Derby Hotels Collection
example of romantic classicism in a clearly Tél. +34 93 366 88 00
Italian style. The decoration offers a new
interpretation of Art Nouveau with the www.derbyhotels.com
Liberty style providing an English and
Scottish feel. It pays homage to Art Nouveau
in its lightest and most functional form…

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Marina Garden Lounge

Close to the lake and out of this world

In Vevey, the Grand Hotel du Lac is ador-
ning itself with a new asset. Five stars, a
Relais & Châteaux Hotel, aSwiss Deluxe
Hotel ... it’s not short of distinctions, but still
continues to acquire them. By the opening
of the Marina Garden Lounge – for instance.

The Marina Garden Lounge is to be the final
touch in sublimating the flower garden. Its
reception area is among closest to lake in the
whole region. To clear the view of the har-
bour and prolong the atmosphere of the
marina it is has set up a deck under the shady
plane trees. Even the staff uniforms are ins-
pired by the theme. Its ample seating area is
furnished with large sofas gathered around
three podiums, reinforcing its private cha-
racter. Discrete background music adds its
soothing note.

The Marina Garden Lounge provides a wide
choice of refreshments; first, a nice selection
of champagnes and cocktails. Regional wines
are not forgotten ; as several excellent vin-
tages are there to prove. To satisfy foodies
who favour the establishment, the starred
chef Thomas Neeser has created a delicious
assortment of Gourmet Tapas. The Marina
complements the architectural success of the
establishment, but its main purpose is to give
pleasure. It offers good things and a won-
derful proscenium with a unique panoramic
view. After the Marina Garden Lounge, go to
the terrace of the "Veranda", the Grand Hôtel

du Lac’s chic brasserie, or try the gourmet res-
taurant " The Seasons." The outstanding cui-
sine of Thomas Neeser, is on both menus.

Claude Marpaud

Grand Hôtel du Lac
Rue d’Italie 1
CH-1800 Vevey / Switzerland
Tel: +41 (0)21 925 06 06
www.grandhoteldulac.ch

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LIFE STYLE

Megève: La Suite Idéal

Getting closer to the stars

For three generations, the Domaine du Mont
d’Arbois has been home to a tradition of
excellence and the art of fine living. And it
keeps on surprising us.

Nestled in the mountains at an altitude of
1850m, the 5-star Chalet du Mont d’Arbois, a

true jewel in Megève’s starry crown, shines its
luxuriant light over this natural beauty spot.
The Chalet du Mont d’Arbois consists of over
100sqm of elegant luxury, divided into a main
suite and two adjoining rooms, complete with
ensuite bathrooms, one equipped with a chro-
motherapy hammam shower. This peaceful
hideaway offers a truly spectacular view over
the Mont Blanc. And it’s the ideal starting
point for a snowshoeing by moonlight.

Domaine du Mont d’Arbois Natacha Borri
Tel : +33 (0)4 50 21 25 03

www.mont-darbois.fr

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LIFE STYLE

Manali Hotel Courchevel 1650

The magic of other summits

The only five star hotel situated in Courchevel
1650, The Manali almost magically transports
us to the majestic summits of the Himalayas
through its subtle mix of the decor and lifestyle
associated with a traditional chalet, and the refi-
ned atmosphere of Indian culture.

Its 37 rooms and suites are inspired by Nepal, after with a daycare centre, and a dining room
the Canadian Far North or Switzerland and offering refined menus. They can also discover
reflect the different cultures through the use of the Mahayana spa through treatments develo-
noble materials and authentic objects and fur- ped especially for them.
nishings. The chef Christian Salin demonstrates
his talent by producing an original but quick Ideally situated at the feet of the slopes, the
Manali hotel has a ski room where equipment
can be left, and also a bar heated with an open

fireplace where guests can enjoy a few notes of

piano music. In the evening, after dinner, the

Kullu Mountain Club welcomes you for a

whisky, a cigar, a game of pool or to watch a

sports broadcast in a chic yet laidback atmos-

phere. The Manali hotel is a different kind of five

lunch menu, and also inventive barbecues if the star hotel that accompanies the whole family on
weather permits it, and then in the evening,
reveals his creativity by offering guests dishes a journey to the summits.
conceived around the themes of The Earth and
The Sea. Children are particularly well looked Natacha Borri

Hotel Manali
Tel: +33 (0)479 08 07 07

www.hotelmanali.com

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Hotel Bellevue de Cogne

The height of well - being

Founded in 1925, this old-established moun-
tain residence stands by itself in the open
fields of the Saint Ours opposite the specta-
cular Grand Paradis Glacier.

The Bellevue hotel has the relaxed atmosphere herbs and berries, or Cleopatra’s Bath where
of a bygone era. It’s a haven of peace in a natu- you bathe in milk and mountain honey. In the
ral landscape that has known how to maintain Ours Grotto, you are covered in warm mud in
its history and traditions, and that has at the order to eliminate toxins and in an old box bed
same time dared to renovate and innovate, from the XVIth century you lie on Gimillian
making it a refined member of the internatio- straw, which contains medicinal herbs such as
nal association of the Relais & Châteaux since arnica, artemisia and valerian, which are parti-
1999. The hotel now has a brand new beauty cularly effective when it comes to soothing pain-
and wellness center. The Sources du Gran Ours ful joints. For facial and body treatments
stretch out over 1200 square meters in the products made since 1612 from the very finest
magnificent fields of the Saint Ours. Two swim- quality primary ingredients by the Parfums de
ming pools, four types of saunas, two Turkish Santa Maria Novella are used.
baths, a great saline cave, a frost space, a Jacuzzi,
multisensory showers, a Tecnogym fitness and Ariane Piazzalunga
several relaxation areas make this mountain spa Hotel Bellevue
unique. The treatments are particularly original Rue Grand Paradis 22
like, for example, King Victor’s Bath, made with IT - 11012 Cogne-Valle d’Aosta / Italia
water and mountain wine cooked with Cogne Tel: +39 (0)165 74825
www.hotelbellevue.it

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Five Seas Hôtel Cannes

Chic attitude

Located on the Côte d’Azur next to the Palais
des Festivals on the Croisette, the Five Seas
Hotel Cannes, 5 star hotel, offers 45 rooms, a
rooftop terrace with a swimming pool, a Spa
made by Cinq Mondes and Carita , meeting
rooms, a yacht and private parties...

relax and escape, the Suite Terrace has a sur-
face of 73 sq ft, two bedrooms and a lounge cor-
ner contemplating the terrace of 38 square
meters where the jacuzzi throne ... Easy living
and sophistication comes together in this plea-
surable setting.

The Five Seas Hotel features numerous suites
but its jewel is the Presidential gathering the
Terrace and the So Suite. It embodies a warm
and contemporary luxury that covers 125m2
design combining great comfort. This universe
made of leather and noble materials opens onto
a terrace of 38 m² with his Jacuzzi made of all
glass and stainless steel for exceptional

moments of relaxation with only the stars. A The hotel is dominated by the most elegant
romantic and fiction view of Notre Dame de Cannes terraces; it is on the top floor with a
Bon complete this unique travel experience. The breathtaking view over the rooftops of the city
suite has two bedrooms with private and has a pool of thirteen meters long and ador-
bathrooms, and two living rooms incorporate ned with stainless steel walls of water to the
with services and high-tech services. To unify fresh touch. The atmosphere perfectly exotic
and unusual allows to escape with a drink in
the lounge bar. The evenings are smooth to the
Five Seas Hotel.

Natacha Borri

Five Seas Hôtel Cannes
1, rue Notre Dame
F - 06400 Cannes/ France
Tel: +33 (0)4 63 36 05 05

www.five-seas-hotel-cannes.com

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LIFE STYLE

Porsche Macan

Its vivacity defies its mass

In the mini SUV register, this valiant little plicity, at the heart of the dashboard, it has all
brother of the Cayenne, more agile both on the Porsche hallmarks – integral transmission,
the road and off the beaten track could well impressive wheels, and height adjustable
seduce the feminine clientele. hydraulic suspension – a crossover that could
More compact and supple than the Cayenne easily stun buyers wanting to leave smooth
- will the Macan succeed in adding a feminine roads and try it on rough and muddy tracks.
touch to Porsche’s 90 % male-dominated clien- Equally at ease in all weathers and terrains it
tele? Though admitting to its kinship with the handles storm trail as easily as it does the
reputable Audi Q5 chassis, this new model is billiard table-like smoothness of Swiss natio-
nal roads. Driven on German highways it flirts
nonetheless a tribute to the Porsche family in unflinchingly with speeds of 270km/h.
terms of prestige and its athletic DNA. With
its tachometer placed with ostentatious sim- Maxence Dunkel

www.porsche.com/swiss/fr/

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