“Refined” is probably the best way to describe the nightlife in Megeve, although there are still some places to party as the lifts close, most notably the relatively new Folie Douce (see Mountain Restaurants) until late afternoon.  

Cocoon is popular with seasonnaires and tourists alike and plays good music with sports on the TV screens.  But this is no Chamonix or Val d’Isere and those looking for full-on nightlife would be better to look elsewhere.  There is, however, a good selection of quieter bars where you won’t have any problem hearing yourself speak.  

Jazz is big in Megeve (there’s an international festival here each winter) and the Jazz Club des 5 Rues is one of the oldest and best outside Paris, and does good cocktails too. M Le Vin has a phenomenal wine list.  There is a small casino here too.

The arrival of a branch of the quite literally “all singing, all dancing” La Folie Douce a few years ago caused quite a stir in Megeve. The successful formula is the same as the original – self-service or table-service to a very high standard in La Fruitier with a cabaret show and then apres ski from soon after lunchtime.

La Forestiere (+33 4 50 21 12 95) is an old farmhouse located on the way to Alpette which offers daily specials and a great authentic atmosphere.  Located close to the Emile Allais black run.

Restaurant etoile Flocons de Sel was the first in the Alps to receive three Michelin stars and we perhaps need to say no more than that?

If you can cope with a mere two Michelin stars, then the light and airy Le 1920 in the new Four Seasons hotel features locally sourced French cuisine by Chef Julien Gatillon.

Le Refuge (2615 route du Leutaz; +33 4 50 21 23 04; refuge-megeve.com) is another in a long line of top-class restaurants in the resort. Located 15 minutes from the resort centre, famed for its souffles.