De la boulangerie à la confiserie un vrai ballet de saveurs exceptionnelles ❣️

Located close to Morges, Domaine de La Gracieuse is a luxury retirement home in an exceptional setting in the heart of the Vaud vineyards. With panoramic views of Lake Geneva and the Alps, this establishment offers a privileged living environment combining comfort, security, and personalized services. Thanks to its strategic location between Lausanne and Geneva, the residence welcomes both Swiss and international residents looking for a secure, elegant living environment adapted to the needs of older people. Domaine de La Gracieuse offers tailor-made services that allow each resident to benefit from personalized support, whether for a permanent, temporary, or convalescent stay. A senior residence and complementary care center The Domaine de La Gracieuse is divided into two complementary areas that guarantee comprehensive and progressive care. Hotel residence with home services The residence offers 150 apartments for seniors, some of which are fully furnished and intended for short stays. Residents benefit from home help and care services provided by a multidisciplinary team of nurses and nursing assistants.

WELCOME TO THE DOMAINE Gilles Besse and Jean-René Germanier are pleased to welcome you to the Germanier page and invite you to explore their Domaine. Their joint passion for wine and its « terroir » finds full expression in the exceptional crus that have shaped the Domaine’s outstanding reputation. THE CELLAR Visit and Tasting THE DOMAINE AND ITS WINE CELLAR – PLACES STEEPED IN HISTORY Our Domaine is located in Balavaud, a hamlet of the comune of Vétroz situated at the heart of the Valais and the Rhone Valley, famous for its warm, dry microclimate in the summer months. Our imposing wine cellar and other facilities for winemaking, aging and bottling greet visitors at the entrance to the village and are open for tour by appointment. A site of particular interest and well worth a detour is the ancient bicentennial vaulted cellar where our earliest vintages were pressed in 1896. Today this splendid hall steeped in history and emotion is entirely dedicated to the fascination of the world of wine. The cellar is equipped to accommodate groups of up to seventy and offers ideal conditions for wine-tasting in authentic traditional surroundings. Under normal weather conditions it maintains normal business hours in order to allow wine-loving visitors to stop and discover our wines with a leisurely tasting in a uniquely appropriate setting. Evening tastings are also possible on Fridays and Saturdays, and, by appointment, any day of the week. OPENING TIMES FRIDAY : 16h à 23h SATURDAY : 10h30 à 21h Open 7/7 upon request ***** VINEYARDS Close to nature STATE-OF-THE-ART VITICULTURE, SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH NATURE Out of love for the art of winemaking quality is our highest priority. The commitment to quality is also one to wines of pronounced character, which means a voluntary limitation of yield per vine. We are constantly in search of innovative methods, of the true character of our terroirs, of forgotten varieties awaiting rediscovery. Each of our vineyard parcels receives regular, individual care, above all in the fall in order to fix the date of harvest, the pivotal moment for the future character of our wines. We also believe that the care of our vineyards must seek the highest quality grapes while also observing the greatest respect for the environment. For this reason we were among the pioneers in the introduction of integrated production fifteen years ago. This method guarantees the sustainable use of chemical intervention. Today we remain in the vanguard of viticultural practice in harmony with the environment such as planting grass between the rows of vines. For the last five years, we have likewise maintained three estates that are cultivated according to the norms of the label Bio Suisse.

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The family-run Astoria hotel boasts a central and tranquil position in Leukerbad, just a 2-minute walk from the thermal centre and 5 minutes from the cable car to the Torrent ski and hiking area. Free WiFi is available in all areas of the property. The hotel offers particularly spacious rooms (53 m²) with a balcony, equipped with all common facilities. It is close to all thermal and fitness amenities of Leukerbad, which are reachable within a 3- to 5-minute walk.

Accueil chaleureux et personnalisé dans ce magnifique hôtel que j'ai eu le plaisir de diriger de 1985 à 1988. Amusant de s'y retrouver comme client

Central location on the lake. View of Valais Alps. Private garden. Sports facilities, walks, skiing nearby. Mountain bikes available.

5 stars for the place and staffs.. Good job... Specially Chef Sam.. Kudos to him and the rest of the Team.... Keep it up..

Très bonne cuisine, accueil sympathique, j’apprécie cet endroit que je fréquente régulièrement à l’emporter ou sur place