About Megeve
A 13th-century church takes centre stage in the medieval centre of this pretty alpine village. Yet wander the cobbled lanes of Megève’s pedestrianised centre and you’ll discover grown up delights from fine-dining restaurants to the infamous jazz club. It’s easy to see why the Rothschilds fell in love with it all those years ago.
Some of our luxury ski chalets are in Megève proper. Others are scattered around the extensive ski area which covers 445 kilometres of well-maintained piste. Lovely long, gentle green runs and cruisy blues make the skiing perfect for beginners and intermediates. We recommend more advanced skiers head off with a guide to uncover more challenging terrain off-piste.
Megève has plenty to offer those who don’t wish to ski. From mountain restaurants replete with ambience and atmosphere to ice skating, swimming and saunas, it’s hard to be bored in Megève. All our Megève luxury ski chalets come fully catered, with professional chef, concierge service, resort chauffeur and more.
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Time Zone
GMT +1 hour
Language
French
Currency
The official currency is the Euro (€). Coins are available in 1 cent, 2 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent, 20 cent, 50, cent, €1 & €2 denominations. Notes are available in €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, €500 denominations.
Money matters
Travellers cheques are widely accepted for exchange or purchase in major cities, but in more rural areas, visit a bank to exchange them for Euros. Major credit cards are widely accepted here and ATM access is widespread. Exchange currency only at authorized outlets such as banks and hotels, and exchange only what you think you will spend in the country. Coins cannot be reconverted on departure. Save all receipts from any currency exchange transaction. You may be asked to produce them when you exit the country, and they are required if you intend to reconvert local currency.
Tipping Suggestion
In restaurants a service charge is built into menu prices. However, it's customary to round up amounts when paying the waiter or waitress if you're happy with the service. This means that you might hand the server EUR 50 for a EUR 47 meal. If you're paying by credit card, hand the server a cash tip of up to 5%. For Taxis as in restaurants, round up or add 5% when you're happy with the service. Tips to your chalet staff are entirely at your discretion.