At the heart of the magnificent Évian Resort, music and choreography will come to life in a breathtaking setting, reflecting all the magic of the Nutcracker. An enchanting universe that the Evian Resort wanted to highlight this winter.

On the program, original and gourmet creations by the Chefs, musical treatments in the two SPAs, tailor-made activities, screening of the Nutcracker ballet, winter cocktails and other surprising attentions designed by the teams of L'Évian Resort for the greatest pleasure. of their guests.

A ballet orchestrated between gluttony and wonder throughout the end of the year.

Exception & enchantment in the heart of the Hôtel Royal palace

Frescoes

The theme of the Nutcracker perfectly matches the timeless magic of the frescoes created by Gustave Jaulmes.

At the 1 Michelin star gourmet table, Chef Patrice Vander expresses all the quintessence of his cuisine with exceptional products and reinvented unmissable dishes.

On the menu, magnified products such as scallops and Osciètre caviar, duck foie gras in a raviole, or the Chapon de Bresse in two services with its pearl juice and yellow wine. For dessert, The Fairy Dragee imagined by Pastry Chef Stéphane Arrête, which combines Piedmont hazelnut, Bergamot lemon and Limeira milk chocolate mousse, all on a Viennese cookie.

• December 24, 2018 - Christmas Eve Menu € 190 per person (Price excluding drinks)
• December 31, 2018 - New Years Eve Menu 350 € per person (Price excluding drinks)

Veranda

At the Veranda, the Hôtel Royal will offer its guests generous and tasty cuisine.

On the menu, gourmet and convivial buffets with various starters such as Foie Gras with Christmas spices, or smoked salmon from Petrossian, and traditional dishes such as scallops cooked in shell, Roasted Capon stuffed with truffle juice or glazed Cardoons, marrow and parmesan.

For desserts, a farandole of sweets will delight the sweet tooth with the pyramid of macaroons, the Jivara pear verrine and always the unmissable log, La Fée Dragée.

• December 24, 2018 - Christmas buffet € 110 per person
• December 25, 2018 - Christmas buffet € 5 per person
• December 31, 2018 - New Year's Eve buffet 150 € per person
• December 1, 2019 - New Years Eve buffet 85 € per person

(Prices excluding drinks)

G8 Lounge

Salon G8 also puts on its bright clothes for an evening, that of the transition to the New Year.

For the occasion, the Palace teams have concocted a Gala menu with exceptional products; Foie gras in mitis wine, fig and walnut chutney or even sea bass and champagne sauce. A gourmet and festive dinner hosted by Allrythmics Orchestra, a troupe of 10 musicians and singers renowned for their covers and original improvisations. Real moments of sharing to celebrate the New Year.

• December 31, 2018 - Gala menu hosted by Allrythmics Orchestra 260 € per person (Price excluding drinks)

The Bar of the Hôtel Royal

Warm, intimate and with a sumptuous marble bar, it is in this centerpiece with a chic and timeless atmosphere that the bartenders have imagined two creative cocktails that can be enjoyed at the hotel bar throughout this event. end of year.

Hazel Gray, cocktail made from Vodka Gray Goose, bergamot liqueur, toasted hazelnut syrup and creamy hazelnut milk foam. And its non-alcoholic version Soft Hazel Gray with heated hazelnut milk with bergamot zest, toasted hazelnut syrup and a creamy chocolate mousse.

Accompanied by The Fairy Dragee individual version:

• Hazel Gray - from December 14 to January 7 - € 25
• Soft Hazel Gray - from December 14 to January 7 - € 21

The Evian Source Spa

It is in this welcoming and relaxing space that a magical and multisensory journey is offered with the “Nutcracker” ritual, for a deep relaxation of body and mind.

On the program: tea tree bath, Fée Dragée exfoliation based on sugar and hazelnut powder and enchanted candle massage.

• 90 minutes of treatment over a total duration of 2 hours - 230 €

Magic & softness of a family home at the Hermitage

Table

It is around the giant Christmas tree of the Hermitage that the magical atmosphere of the Nutcracker will be transcribed. Suitable for cocooning, toys and wooden characters will dress the living spaces of this authentic and refined place.

Specially designed for the end of the year celebrations by Chef Yann Lohez, the menu highlights the enchanted universe of Tchaikovsky through seasonal products imbued with French flavors: deer hazelnut, chum caviar with bud honey fir tree or Saint-Pierre ballet and scallops. Not to mention the essentials reinvented for the occasion, salted Christmas log with fresh goat cheese and smoked salmon or foie gras with hazelnuts.

• December 24, 2018 - Christmas Eve Menu 95 € per person
• December 25, 2018 - Christmas brunch € 75 per person
• December 31, 2018 - New Years Eve Menu 195 € per person
• January 1, 2019 - New Years Brunch € 75 per person

(Prices excluding drinks)

The Quatre-Terres Spa

The SPA Quatre-Terres teams have imagined a soothing massage around the Nutcracker theme.

A moment that combines relaxation and awakening the senses with the great care of the Prince, a deeply relaxing ritual inspired by the world of the famous ballet.

This massage with organic hazelnut oil will take place to the rhythm of the timeless compositions of the ballet.

• 50 minutes of treatments - € 85

But also…

The Barn at the Lake

The magic continues within La Grange au Lac.

It is in this enchanting place, created for the master cellist Monsieur Rostropovich, that the retransmission of the ballet of the Larubsjy Theater in Saint Petersburg will take place, choreographed by Marius Petipa and conducted by the famous Russian conductor of the Mariinsky Theater, Mr. Valeriy Gergiev.

Kid's Resort

It is around the setting of the Disney studios film "The Nutcracker and the Four Kingdoms" which will be released in theaters on November 2, that the youngest guests of the Evian Resort will also have the chance to discover all the magic of this ballet through a program specially designed for them.

Special menus will be concocted by the Chefs of the Évian Resort, to delight the taste buds of the youngest guests. A la carte, foie gras mousse and smoked salmon, poultry with cream and mushrooms or pickled vegetables. There will be something for everyone !

Original animations are also designed for the occasion, with artistic workshops, pastry courses, sports games on the theme "Four kingdoms" but also new evenings with the projection of the cartoon from Disney studios and some unprecedented surprises. which will brighten up the little ones as well as the older ones.

• December 24, 2018 - Christmas Eve Menu € 75 per child activities included
• December 31, 2018 - New Years Eve menu € 75 per child activities included

The Casino

The Casino will be transformed into a real stage worthy of the great balls of yesteryear.

To the sound of the famous ballet, DJs and traditional Russian music groups will resound in the Casino's five bars and restaurants: La Table du Baron, Le Savana, Les Salons, Le Baccara and Le Pub au Bureau. Delicacies, festivities and entertainment will delight guests at the end of the year.

A tailor-made menu and a unique Drosselmeyer cocktail with aromas of vanilla, almonds and exotic fruits coated with a noble pearl will be offered on this occasion.

The Baron's Table

• December 25, 2018 - Christmas Eve menu - 45 € per person (Price excluding drinks)
• December 31, 2018 - New Year's Eve menu Evening hosted by the Duo Czardes: traditional Russian music € 130 per person - (Price excluding drinks)
• December 1, 2019 - January 1 menu - € 45 per person (Price excluding drinks)

The Savana

• December 25, 2018 - Christmas Eve Menu - € 42 per person Wine, water and coffee included
• December 31, 2018 - New Year's Eve menu Evening hosted by the DJ of L'Évian Resort
• 19 p.m .: 85 € per person - Wine and mineral water included
• 22 p.m .: 105 € per person - Wine and mineral water included
• January 1, 2019 - January 1 Menu - € 42 per person Wine, water and coffee included

Salons

• December 31, 2018 - New Year's Eve menu Evening hosted by DJ Rem accompanied by a saxophonist € 175 per person (Price excluding drinks)

Le Baccara

• December 31, 2018 - New Year's Eve menu Evening hosted by the Duo Czardes: traditional Russian music € 205 per person - (Price excluding drinks)

The Piano Bar

• December 31, 2018 - New Year's Eve menu Evening hosted by DJ Duckk € 70 per person - (Price excluding drinks)

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