Guidebook for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Food Scene
My local bakery that's just down the road, open from 6am-8pm every day. Baguettes, pain au chocolat of course, and also quiches (pies), sandwiches and coffees to go.
La Panière - Chamonix Whymper
118 Rue WhymperMy local bakery that's just down the road, open from 6am-8pm every day. Baguettes, pain au chocolat of course, and also quiches (pies), sandwiches and coffees to go.
A more premium restaurant with local food. Menus start at €30.
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La Maison Carrier
44 Rte du BouchetA more premium restaurant with local food. Menus start at €30.
Traditional Haute-Savoie restaurant in the centre of town with cheese fondue, raclette and other classic mountain dishes - a must for the Chamonix experience!
Moustache et ses filles
37 Imp. des RhododendronsTraditional Haute-Savoie restaurant in the centre of town with cheese fondue, raclette and other classic mountain dishes - a must for the Chamonix experience!
American style restaurant with a classic menu like mac & cheese, burgers and meat.
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Bighorn Bistro & Bakery
77 Pl. Edmond DesailloudAmerican style restaurant with a classic menu like mac & cheese, burgers and meat.
It's a nice little restaurant with international, food. Lunch and dinner. Menus from €20.
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Bizes
64 Rue du LyretIt's a nice little restaurant with international, food. Lunch and dinner. Menus from €20.
Drinks & Nightlife
The best after-ski bar with live music from 6-8pm in winters.
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Chambre Neuf
272 Av. Michel CrozThe best after-ski bar with live music from 6-8pm in winters.
Elevation 1904
259 Av. Michel CrozAnother good after-ski bar!
Great burgers, ribs and self made beer, and it's a close walk from the apartment!
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Micro-Brasserie de Chamonix, MBC
350 Rte du BouchetGreat burgers, ribs and self made beer, and it's a close walk from the apartment!
Sightseeing
The train that takes you to the Mer de Glace glacier and the ice caves. !You can also use this lift ticket for the Aiguille de Midi that's just a 10 min walk from the apartment - a must see! Do one in the the morning, and the other in the afternoon.
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Gare de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station
Rue des AllobrogesThe train that takes you to the Mer de Glace glacier and the ice caves. !You can also use this lift ticket for the Aiguille de Midi that's just a 10 min walk from the apartment - a must see! Do one in the the morning, and the other in the afternoon.
The lift that takes you up to 3842m, costs around €60 for a return trip. You can also use this lift ticket for the Montenvers Train that's right next to the apartment to go and see the Mer de Glace glacier and the ice caves - a must see! Do one in the the morning, and the other in the afternoon.
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L'Aiguille du Midi station
The lift that takes you up to 3842m, costs around €60 for a return trip. You can also use this lift ticket for the Montenvers Train that's right next to the apartment to go and see the Mer de Glace glacier and the ice caves - a must see! Do one in the the morning, and the other in the afternoon.
Shopping
Here is the main shopping street in Chamonix.
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Rue du Docteur Paccard
Rue du Docteur PaccardHere is the main shopping street in Chamonix.
This market is in place every Saturday until 2pm. It has everything from local fruit, vegetable, cheese, fish and meat stands, to clothes booths.
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Place du Mont Blanc
Place du Mont-BlancThis market is in place every Saturday until 2pm. It has everything from local fruit, vegetable, cheese, fish and meat stands, to clothes booths.
Essentials
A close walk from the apartment, and it's got a parking so convenient for bigger shopping trips.
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Carrefour Market Chamonix
339 Rte BlancheA close walk from the apartment, and it's got a parking so convenient for bigger shopping trips.
The biggest supermarket in town, with its own charcuterie and fromagerie.
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Super U
117 Rue Joseph VallotThe biggest supermarket in town, with its own charcuterie and fromagerie.
Entertainment & Activities
Société d'Exploitation du Bowling de Chamonix
196 Avenue de CourmayeurBowling and arcade hall
Getting Around
The main bus stop that takes you to the ski areas of Les Houches, Flegere, Grand Montets and Le Tour.
Avenue du Mont Blanc
The main bus stop that takes you to the ski areas of Les Houches, Flegere, Grand Montets and Le Tour.