Comfy look for a cool dinner at Funky Claude's Bar, Montreux

The first photo was taken with my smartphone last Summer, I just wanted you to see Montreux, such a lovely background…this small town is well worth a visit…

My style is primarily based on comfort. For our day getaway to Montreux, I dressed very warmly. A padded jacket, gloves, a girly pom pom hat and a colourful scarf to brighten this basic look during the grey winter days! All my outfit and accessories are from the classy, gorgeous boutique called L’Effrontée.

We were lucky with the weather, neither rainy nor windy. The temperature was 4 degrees, but when you walk around a Christmas market you forget the cold…

After strolling in the market, we headed to my favourite restaurant in Montreux, Funky Claude's Bar.

Every time I come here I'm happy because I know that I will spend a wonderful evening.

I love the warm and elegant decoration, in shades of red and brown, with a wooden bar, black and white photographs of artists, marble tables, armchairs and leather sofas and soft lighting conducive to privacy. 

There is a large plasma TV and a stage to the side of the bar. From 7pm you can enjoy good live music while enjoying great cocktails and succulent and hearty burgers.

Sweetheart chose a tomato juice and I, their signature cocktail, Passion Star (Ketel One Citroen vodka, Galliano, pineapple juice, lemon juice, Monin vanilla syrup, passion fruit topped up with champagne). I STRONGLY recommend this cocktail to die for! We ordered the Chalet Burger (with cheddar instead of Tomme Vaudoise cheese)... I was not able to finish my dish, so we did not have dessert, we were full... but I can tell you that their crème brûlée is gorgeous.

If you are traveling to Montreux do not miss the opportunity to come to this classy and yet casual restaurant-bar.

The staff is friendly and professional ... and the atmosphere really cool...You can even dance if you are not shy because the music is fantastic...

Funky Claude's Bar is on the ground floor of the Fairmont Montreux Palace.

Av . Claude Nobs 2

1820 Montreux

Tél +41 21 962 14 00

Montreux Christmas Market

Hello ladies and gents! I am just back in my little town, completely recharged and feeling so ooh la la....

How were your last two weeks? Hope they were lovely for you? Mine were filled with fun-packed activities and cocooning.

Okey dokey... Let's talk about what matters...Before my vacation, we went to Montreux Noël, Montreux Christmas in English, which is a huge market.

Montreux is famous for its Montreux Jazz Festival in July but not many of you know about its celebrated Christmas Market. Each year 500,000 visitors, from all over Switzerland and around the world, come to this festival of colours with its magnificent friendly atmosphere.

Fancy a little tour? Let me take you to

the legendary Medieval Château de Chillon...

Then on a stroll on the Lake Geneva shoreline to see Freddie Mercury statue...

Admire the illuminations: Santa Claus, snowman, reindeer, along the lakeside promenade ... everyone poses for the photo, kids and grownups alike.

And on to the lakeside market where more than 150 chalets/stalls are decorated and illuminated, all of them garnished with cute and exquisite Christmas gifts ideas.

I behaved: I only bought two "Vin Chaud" candles scented with spices. They will be perfect for my Christmas table.

...Later we headed to a splendid bar-restaurant at the Montreux Fairmont Palace...see the upcoming post!

Wishing you a very lovely week and let the little kid inside you shine through.

www.montreuxnoel.com

My Packing…

Overexcited while getting ready for my two weeks’ break, I leave you this post about my hand luggage must-haves.

I am going to stay at my mum’s to spend some quality time with her (I just can’t wait!). Sweetheart the poor thing, has to stay here to work.

Travel Documents: My red passport with its white cross, Visa card (though I prefer use currency, I always carry cash) and, of course, my precious Samsung Galaxy smartphone...to stay in touch.

Mum has been checking the weather and it looks like the sun will welcome me! I will be taking comfy and warm clothes only: two pairs of jeans and four pullovers, good for both day and evening wear.

I think it is very important to have comfortable footwear for exploring during the day, so I will be wearing ballerinas and my Converse sneakers.

Let’s not forget my old travelling companion - my Vuitton holdall. It is a very capacious bag with plenty of room for all my other bits and pieces.  I will also take my sweet baby bag from Imperio Clandistino, perfect for my holiday strolls.

Toiletries and makeup: I'm minimalist, so there will be only my day/night moisturising cream, facial wash gel, dental floss (never without it), toothbrush, Cocooning goat’s milk soap (excellent for sensitive skin), body moisturiser, deodorant stick, shampoo and that's it.

Gifts: a couple of gifts for my mum to put under her Christmas tree…a perfume, a beautiful bag and chocolates (mum is chocolate addict).

Last but not least: a good book! I am now half way through my book which I'm really enjoying…back to essentials!

I hope you all have a fantastic week and do not forget to send me your thoughts. 

Lots of love!