A wonderful day in Montreux

Each time I come to Montreux, I always have lunch at the Montreux Jazz Cafe. A place I am very fond, the food, the service, the vibes, the views and so on.

One of my favorite Swiss dishes is undoubtedly perch fillets.

So, begining of Februart, I spent the day in Montreux,  and  enjoyed a pleasant and laid-back moment there.

Le Montreyx Palace is one of the most prestigious hotels in Switzerland, it is a Belle-Époque gem built at the turn of the 20th century. Standing on the shores of Lake Geneva, the "Pearl of the Swiss Riviera". This palace have hosted the cream of society: from European aristocrats such as Lord Byron (who penned The Prisoner of Chillon nearby) to Russian princes, not to mention authors and musicians.

Montreux Jazz Café

Fairmont Le Montreux Palace

Av. Claude-Nobs 2

1820 Montreux

Switzerland

https://www.fairmont.com/montreux/

Monday has become my new Friday.

A coworker and I decided to unwind with an aperitif at the elegant bar in the Lapa hotel, located in Rato. It was a delightful and soothing moment after a hectic day at the office.

This hotel is situated in the upscale Lapa district of Lisbon, known for its embassies. The property has a rich history dating back to 1870 when a local viscount commissioned its construction for his son. However, his son was not fond of it, leading to its sale in 1883 to another count who transformed it into a palace. It wasn't until 1988 that the Olissippo Lapa Palace opened its doors as a hotel.

While the hotel isn't near a Metro station, it is conveniently located close to buses and trams that can take you downtown. The exclusive nature of the neighborhood contributes to the variability of public transport options. Nevertheless, we enjoyed a lovely 25-minute walk from the city center to reach this hidden gem.

Olissippo Lapa Palace Hotel

Rua do Pau de Bandeira 4

1249-021 Lisboa

https://www.lapapalace.com/

Work in progress

Happy 2025

I am back.

After a long break from my little space, I feel the need to update my journal from time to time with the goings-on in my life.

I moved to the south of Europe a few years ago after spending lots of time in England, after leaving my peaceful Switzerland.

I like cake in all its forms, books, waking up early, exploring new places, walking cobblestone streets, and reading and telling long stories. I also enjoy the company of loving, inspiring and authentic souls.

Lots of Love

A beautiful sunny day in the Japanese Garden, Valais

Hello everyone! I hope you are all well! I have had quite a splendid and relaxed summer and now that holidays are drawing to a close I feel a bit nostalgic for all the amazing moments I have experienced…

Last month, while on vacation in the Valais, we went to visit the Japanese Garden. I took many photos during our walk on the way up to the Japanese Garden. There are images of a beautiful flower; of the marmot hidden inside the rocks and the breathtaking views surrounding us.

I adore collecting beautiful images like these with my camera. For me, photography is a way of freezing memories from a journey that I can look back on and enjoy for years. I hope you will enjoy this tour!

To get to the Japanese Garden, we took the Tortin chairlift from Siviez, then we walked up to the top of the valley of Tortin, to reach the Japanese Garden which is a natural site situated at the summit of a beautiful glacial moraine, the view over the region is superb and the water that runs down the numerous meanders makes it special.

Birthday lunch at La Cigogne

It was my birthday last month and we celebrated in style with lunch at a splendid place.

On the actual day Sweetheart took me to his favourite restaurant, the classy and renowned Restaurant de la Cigogne at Hotel de la Cigogne.

The Cigogne is located in the beautiful place Longemalle, between Lake Geneva and the Old Town. The setting is beautiful: a luxurious period building, very elegant with exceptional service. The waiters are stylish, friendly and not at all stuffy.

Restaurant de l’Hôtel de la Cigogne

The restaurant terrace…Tables far apart from each other...

I loved this intimate and quiet place in the heart of the city where art and the sweetness of life blends perfectly.

What about meal? It was excellent, very beautifully presented dishes, savoury and refined tasting. We opted for the menu consisting of several dishes.

Our Menu à la carte

Appetizer: Carpaccio

Multigrain Bread - So delicious ... Need I tell you that this bread is absolutely brilliant served warm

Starter: Ceviche de cabillaud et gambas, crémeux carotte, salicornes et radis rose

Sweetheart main dish: Filet de canette rôti, pesto fève-pistache, mille-feuille d’abricot et épinard.

My main dish: Côtes d’agneau poêlées, cannelloni d’aubergine et tomates farcies

Dessert: Mousse façon cheesecake, abricots compotés, croustillant de riz soufflé. The dessert was brought to me to blow out the candles on my birthday. So cute. It was a very special moment...

Sweetheart and I had a really fantastic time at De La Cigogne, the food is excellent, but what really stands out is the service.

After lunch, we went for a walk by Lake Geneva. The day was very beautiful, and we could see tourists taking in the beautiful views from the English Garden. This garden is home to several attractions which makes it an absolute must for tourists who happen to take a stroll down the famous left bank of Quai Gustave-Ador.

Hôtel de la Cigogne 

17, place Longemalle

1204 Genève, Suisse

Tél.: +41 22 818 40 40