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RECEPTION
Wedding in the Alps
MEGÈVE
"Dear Bride & Groom,
If you are looking for an exceptional place for your dream wedding, then welcome to Les Fermes de Marie.
A few steps from the heart of Megève, this hamlet of mountain farms and chalets several hundred years old constitute the ideal refuge for an unforgettable event. For your reception or for full your wedding weekend, we invite you to discover a friendly atmosphere, intimate and luxurious embellished with a touch of magic for dreamers or wild flowers by the thousands for the more bohemian...
For over 25 years, we have been committed to make weddings the most beautiful moment of a couple’s life.
Because we know how reassuring it is to have advice for organizing such an event, you will have a privileged partner to accompany you in every detail from the first day until the big "I do." We will listen to your wildest wishes and together we will imagine a reception like you envisioned, reinventing the codes to make your wedding party the unique and magical moment of which you have so dreamed.
Whether an intimate reception centured around a gourmet meal or an all-out exclusive celebration worthy of a fairy tale, Les Fermes de Marie does all it can to make your wedding wishes a reality… "
A unique event... deserves a unique venue...Les Fermes de Marie offers you a wedding weekend to remember... Imagine your wedding in the heart of the French Alps. On your special day, our staff make a commitment along with you...
Marie Geneviève Delacquis SocquetYour dedicated contact
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Bespoke guidance througout...
Symbolic CeremonyFrom dream to reality, your symbolic ceremony, at the heart of
Les Fermes de Marie
SYMBOLIC
Ceremony
Set aside traditional wedding ideas for a ceremony that
reflects you... You have total freedom to reinvent celebrating
your vows!
A bohemian arrival in a horse-drawn carriage, speeches
revisited by your loved ones that will make you switch
from laughter to tears, a path of white and red roses
petals leading to the altar, a wonderfully ornate arch or a
release of colorful balloons, set to the theme of your day...
Whatever your desires, we take them all on board and put
everything into place to make your dream a reality...
ReceptionThe cocktail, the reception dinner, the festivities
Receptionup to 250
guests
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RECEPTION
Cocktail
Walnut & smoked duck breast stuffed with Roquefort cheese*
Crispy large prawns coated with grain seeds *
Rye bread tartines with fresh goat’s cheese from Megève*
Baby artichokes roasted in oil and chicken liver mousse*
Party loaf with smoked salmon or Savoie ham*
Puff pastry appetisers and savoury biscuits
APPETISERS
Brut Champagne*
Fresh, fruit juice, sodas and soft drinks *
Still and sparkling mineral water
BEVERAGES
Cheese selectionReblochon fermier and Tomme de Savoie
with raisin-studded bread
Creamy polenta, roasted juice
Scorched vermicelli
Fricassée of wild baby mushrooms with parsley
Potato gratin with Beaufort cheese
Sautéed vegetables
THE SIDE DISHES
THE FINE CUTS OF MEAT served buffet-style
Roasted over open flames in the hearth
Braised ham, with alpine hay
Farm fresh veal roasted in demi-sel butter
Free-range poultry
Rack of lamb
Quail
Rack of thick beef ribs
Lake Leman crayfish with celery root ravioli and shaved black truffles
or
Young, spring vegetables en cocotte, truffles and sérac cheese
or
Flatbread with confit leeks and roasted scallops
or
Baby artichoke salad with truffled cream, slice of poached lobster
THE APPETISERSserved seated
RECEPTION
The traditional dinner
Our menu suggestions vary according to the
seasons as well as each couple’s tastes
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MENUtraditional
DessertsThe dessert of your choice :
Pièce montée or
wedding cake (additional charge)
or raspberry cake or
strawberry cake or
Le Semnoz (chocolate, pistachio cream,
and almond biscuit base) or
Royal chocolat (dark chocolate mousse, Tonka
vanilla cream, hazelnut cookie crust)
RECEPTION
The wedding dinner
Our menu
suggestions evolve
according to the
season as well as the
preferences of the
wedding partyMENUepicurean
Amuse-bouche
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Warm, blue lobster tail, Brittany artichokes in a lightly truffled vinaigrette
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Filet de bœuf Angus beef filet smoked à la tourbe, Anna-style potatoes with end of the summer crimini mushrooms in serpolet
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Selection of cheeses from the region
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The wedding dessert
EPICUREAN MENU
RECEPTION
The festivities
YourAMBIANCE CREATOR
The bride’s best-loved flowers delicately perfume
the venue while the groom’s favourite jazz quintet
plays their first note, providing a wonderful and
original way to start the first dance...
Attentive to your wildest wishes, we will be a
source of ideas or use your inspiration to infuse
your wedding celebration with the magical,
intimate, romantic or grand atmosphere you have
chosen.
(DJ, orchestre live, jazz band...)
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Serving original cocktails through to
the most exotic fruit juices, along with
quality wine, Champagne and spirits,
our barmen are on hand to pamper your
guests! The night is young...
*Additional charge for drinks
NIGHT BARA
Indulge in a little treat in the middle of the
night... A host of savoury nibbles, a molten
chocolate lava cake, crunchy hazelnut
cookies... And why not a local cheese
platter or a Candy Bar*, a delight both to
look at and to taste, for guests of all ages!
* Additional charge applies, see extras
SWEET OR SAVOURY BUFFET
After the wedding dinner,keep the festivities going...
Prelude & epilogueBefore and after the Big Day Les Fermes de Marie invites you to enjoy magical moments.
A relaxing treatment at the Pure Altitude SpaA Welcome Dinner in the gardens
The next day, a brunch among family & friends among the mountain tops…
PRELUDE & EPILOGUE
Activities
Hiking or mountain biking: on foot or by bike, set off to conquer the
mountains and revitalise as you enjoy a well-earned break at the summit.
Paragliding: adventurers, experience a maximum of thrills as you fly over the peaks and
the most beautiful villages in the Alps!
Canyoning: dare to flirt with the white water of the mountain rivers,
gliding down natural slides, jumping and abseiling down waterfalls!
Mythical Train: This summer, enjoy the ultimate «lunch with a view»! Following a retro ride
aboard the famed red train to the legendary Mer de Glace glacier, taste authentic
flavors and enjoy pure Savoyard traditions.
Do you fancy a jaunt on a plane, a parachute jump or a hot-air balloon ride? We are on
hand and do everything necessary to create the activity that is made for you.
Spa menuwedding
For more Spa
suggestions,
request our
spa menu!
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PRELUDE & EPILOGUE
Beauty
• 1 glass of Champagne on your arrival at the Spa
• Selection of petits fours
• Indulgence treatment 50 mins: soothing, repairing body scrub with brown sugar
& honey plus a jasmine body wrap.
“Well-being” package
“Bride & her bridesmaids” package• A glass of Champagne on arrival in a Suite
• Finger food buffet & drinks
• A la carte treatment from the Wedding Spa Menu
(Manicure, pedicure, hair styling, make-up)
Do you need to mellow out and have a little pampering before the festivities begin? The Spa
at Les Fermes de Marie a place of sensory escape and tranquility, invites you to dive into a
world where beauty and well-being reign supreme. Indulge in Pure Altitude treatment rituals,
unwind and gently rediscover the natural harmony of body and mind. Take a relaxing detour
to the pools, saunas, Jacuzzis, steam room and gym to prolong this moment of pure relaxation.
The little extras of Les Fermes de Marie SpaFor you, your friends, your family, on the eve of the big day.
BEFORE THE BIG DAY...
BEFORE THE BIG DAY...
120 €*
*120 €
Price upon request
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In the heart of the Alps, escape with family or friends for a walk in the great outdoors, totally surrounded by nature, and discover places of unimaginable beauty along the way.
Fine dining
Friendly and intimate
The Welcome Dinner!
A buffet in the gardens at Les Fermes de Marie
Nothing like a buffet in the open air of the gardens of Les Fermes de
Marie, to give your guests a delicious taste of your wedding weekend...
A folkloric evening at the restaurant Alpin
Bursts of laughter around a traditional, welcoming table with food lovers
giving their pieces of bread a generous dip in the delicious fondue...
An epicurean menu at La Salle à Manger
Intimate atmosphere, fine food... Invite your relatives to dinner at La Salle
à Manger, a hidden spot and one of the best kept "secrets" of Les Fermes
de Marie…
An aperitif at the Lodge bar, a trendy hunter hideaway
An elegant and inviting atmosphere with fine cuisine... Invite your loved
ones to an aperitif at the Lodge Park’s stylish and trendy bar, where
everything inspires travel...
PRELUDE & EPILOGUE
BEFORE THE BIG DAY...
Need a moment to share an intimate meal with your family and
closest friends? Enjoy dinner at the Salle à Manger, the exceptional
setting at Les Fermes de Marie. This sumptuous mezzanine overlooking
the hotel, promises a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds...
Lunch & dinner (exclusive reservation only)
Capacity: 20 guests
Salle à manger Les Fermes de Marie
Our restaurants before the big dayat the heart of Les Fermes de Marie or at Lodge Park...
Under the delicious warmth of the mountain sun, share some sweets in Les
Fermes de Marie gardens. In this idyllic setting, each finds himself dreaming of
the reception the next day around a welcome cocktail and buffet designed by
the bride and groom...
Lunch & dinner (exclusive use possible)
Capacity: 200 guests
Why not go for a traditional Alpine evening? In time to the sound of a barrel
organ, you are taken on a journey deep into Savoyard tradition and experience
warm, friendly times together around a traditional fondue! This restaurant gives
cows pride of place, along with a good pinch of humour!
Dinner
Capacity: 90 guests
The terrace and gardens Les Fermes de Marie Restaurant Alpin Les Fermes de Marie
... where you can spend enjoyable moments with family and friends..
At this trapper’s hideout, adorned with hunting trophies and animals skins, it
is easy to imagine fabulous gatherings where meat is an essential part of the
enjoyment. Pride of place is given to dry-aged rib of beef, Black Angus Premium
rib steak and the finest cuts of lamb and veal.
Lunch & dinner (exclusive use)
Capacity: 70 guests
The Beef Lodge, Lodge Park
Fine dining
PRELUDE & EPILOGUE
Would you like to keep the dream going and extend your stay on love’s cloud nine?
Continue to enjoy the magic of the previous day by inviting those dear to you to
a generous brunch at the Lodge Park, a traditional lunch at an Alpine refuge or a
summit-top barbecue at L’Alpette...
You will experience a moment that is absolutely...
MAGICAL!
HIGH ATTITUDE LUNCH OVERLOOKINGTHE MER DE GLACE GLACIERAT THE RESTAURANT DU MONTENVERS
GENEROUS BRUNCH IN THE GARDENS AT LES FERMES DE MARIE
LUNCH ON THE MOUNTAIN TOPAT L’ALPAGE DES FERMES DE MARIE
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After "I do" !
PRELUDE & EPILOGUE
THE DAY AFTER
TAILOR THE EVENT TO YOUR TASTES!
ALPINE REFUGEauthentic
BRUNCHtraditional
Les Fermes de Marie
L’Alpage des Fermes de Marie
After "I do" !
PRELUDE & EPILOGUE
"XXL" BARBEQUE AT LE MONTENVERS n°1
STARTERS In the style of an appetiser,
courgette verrine
with mountain herb cream
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CUTS OF MEATSirloin steak
Veal
Lamb chops
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SIDE DISHESCrozet pasta risotto
Potatoes en papillote,
local cream with herbs
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DESSERTS Dessert buffet
90 € / guest
grilled to
perfection!
LES FERMESde Marie
Enjoy brunch with your guests in the gardens or in the grand
space of the restaurant
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French pastries and fresh-baked bread
Cereal - Muesli - Granola
Yogurts from la Ferme de Joseph
Fresh, seasonal fruit platter
Apple compote with a hint of cinnamon
Waffles,with jam, powdered sugar, whipping cream
or Nutella
Seasonal fruit tart selection
Cookies
Cheesecake
Signature Brunch at les Fermes de Marie
Smoked salmon from the Faroe Islands
Mountain cured meats
Sauget ham
Farm-reared chicken served hot & cold
Basket of crudités, cherry tomatoes,
cream with fresh herbs
Scrambled eggs with garden herbs
Hard or soft-boiled eggs
Sausages, slices of grilled bacon
Pan-fried Grenaille potatoes
Provençal tomatoes
Cheese selection from our cheese maturers
"SAVOURY"
n°2
After "I do" !
PRELUDE & EPILOGUE "SWEET"
Tea, coffee, hot chocolate
Selection of fruit juices
The wines from our winery,
le Domaine de Marie
BEVERAGES
Champagne , mimosas, bloody marys
available at an additional charge
70 € / guest
After "I do" !
PRELUDE & EPILOGUE L’ALPAGEdes Fermes de Marie
TO KICK THINGS OFF
Raspberry wine, hand-sliced saucisson
STARTERS
L’Alpage green soup by Les Fermes de Marie
Trout with salmon marinated with Alpine salt and local herbs
Salad of mid-altitude mountain potatoes with chives
L’Alpette country terrine, crunchy salad and onion jam
Jeannine’s salad
CUTS OF MEAT
Beef, veal, poultry, lamb, godiveaux sausage
marinated with herbs from Haute Savoie
Served with Savoyard gratin or polenta
DESSERTS
Raspberries and blueberries in syrup
Pure butter Savoie sponge cake
Traditional apple tart
Cheese faisselle from Megève with blueberries
Large meringue with double cream
MOUNTAIN TOP LUNCH
rotisserie-roasted
over open flames
70 € / guestn°3
ParkLODGE
DE MARIELes Fermes
AccommodationsLes Fermes de Marie***** and the Lodge Park****
MEGÈVE
ACCOMMODATIONS
Les Fermes de Marie
YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS
Rates per night, see terms of sale
ACCOMMODATIONS
Lodge Park
for 1 or 2 guests
breakfast included
starting from
for 1 or 2 guests
breakfast includedstarting from
Rates per night, see terms of sale
YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS
Classic room 155 €
Club room 195 €
Room with lounge-area 240 €
Prestige room 280 €
Duplex room 280 €
Junior suite 320 €
Junior suite Family 320 €
Rochebrune chalet 370 €
Rochebrune suite 390 €
Mont-Blanc suite 420 €
Mont-Joly suite 450 €
Lodge room 170 €
Lodge Family room 190 €
Junior suite 230 €
Park suite 250 €
Suite 330 €
Extras & bookingsReception, gifts & souvenirs
Les Fermes de Marie’s little extras, terms of sale
Reception
EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE HOTEL
By booking all of the rooms, you receive exclusive use of Les Fermes de Marie. All open areas and rooms at the hotel will be reserved for your unique use only.
Childrens Menu, a special menu is served at the Children’s table
Kids Hamlet, a unique space totally dedicated to kids (supervised activites, video games, clown, magicians).
Baby-sitting, we book the most caring babysitters just for you
KIDS CORNER
DRINKS FROM THE NIGHT BAR
Spirits (Whisky, Gin, Vodka, Rhum, other drinks)Brut Champagne Soft drinks (fruit juices, sodas, other drinks) Themed evening ("Champagne Exclusive", "Cocktail party", "Mojito time")
ENTERTAINMENT
Advice and recommendation for DJ, orchestras, bands or technical and audiovisual equipment hire
MENU FOR PERFORMERS & MUSICIANS
Menu chosen by the Chef (starter, main course, dessert), drinks included
Transport, transfers, activities before, during and after the wedding ceremonyExpress your desires, we will take care of the rest...
OTHER SERVICES & ACTIVITIES
Upon request
30 € / child
On request
80 € / bottle80 € / bottle3 € / bottle
upon request
upon request
80 € / person
7% of the total amount
of services provided
15 €/ hour
HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE FOR BRIDE & GROOM from 280 € OPTIONS
SWEET & SAVOURY NIGHT BUFFETCandy bar, club sandwich platters, baskets of cookies
upon request
Sachet of Megève "Glaçons" chocolate meringues Upon request
Trio of hand-forged chocolates (120 g) 12 €
Mini bottle of Génépi liqueur (20 cl) 22 €
Pure Altitude hand cream or lip balm Upon request
Home gift box 90 €Fleurs de Neige scented candle, plant-based soap, Fleurs de Neige home fragrance
"Velvet" gift box 85 €Velours de Neige body lotion, Fleurs de Neige home fragrance, Fleurs de Neige scented candle
"Sublime" gift box 180 €Precious radiance tourmaline treatment, Gourmandise des Alpes lip balm, Home fragrance miniature
PURE ALTITUDE GIFT SETSFélicien,
our mascot35 €
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Duo or trio of bottle of wine from the Domaine de Marie (rosé, white, red) 20 € / 30€
Cuvée spéciale from the Domaine de Marie 28 €
Selection of artisanal pottery in the Savoyard style (mug, pitcher, bowl) À partir de 30 €
3-book gift set "L’Art de vivre à la montagne" - Jocelyne Sibuet 39,90 €
Savoyard gift pack: assortment of local honeys and artisanal jams À partir de 14 €
In-room gifts
Gifts & souvenirsOPTIONS
A MEMENTO FOR YOUR GUESTS (for the place setting)
PersonalisedOPTIONS
Surprise your guests by adding your personal touch to your wedding tables!
Aside from the classic sugared almonds make a little room for your unique, tailored creations... to the great delight of your guests!
Bottle of wine from Domaine de Marie
Pure AltitudeHand cream
lip balm
Trio of hand-forged chocolates
Miniature bottleof Génépi liqueur
WEDDING NIGHT IN THE NUPTIAL SUITE INCLUDED
TASTING FOR TWO INCLUDED BEFORE THE EVENT
A DEDICATED CONTACT FROM THE INITIAL REQUEST THROUGH TO THE BIG DAY
INFORMATION
The little extrasMEGÈVE
INFORMATION
Terms of sale
The cost for the reception is an all-inclusive flat-fee. Prices for the reception start from 240 € per person, transfers not included.
RATE
Must be confirmed 15 days prior to the date of the reception and will be used as the basis for invoicing. Please note that this arrangement is possible for a minimum of 100 adults, i.e. payment for a minimum of 100 guests (children not included).
NUMBER OF GUESTS
Upon confirmation, you will be sent a quote along with a request for a deposit; the booking is only considered complete once the deposit has been received. 30% upon confirmation, 30% two months prior to the date of the event, 30% one month beforehand, i.e. a total deposit of 90% of the full quoted amount.
DEPOSIT
The balance is to be paid in full, without discount, on the day following the reception.
BALANCE
In the event of the cancellation of the reception less than 120 days prior to the agreed date, the deposit will be kept by the hotel.
CANCELLATIONS
The menus, table names and table plans are to be provided by yourselves, along with the guest list in alphabetical order.
DISPLAYS
Reception
This includes:• The cocktail (aperitif with Champagne)• The wedding dinner and the wines (white and red wine, as advised by our Head Sommelier)• A flute of Champagne and cake• Mineral water (Evian and Badoit), coffee, tea, herbal teas• The venue rental until 4 a.m. in the morning• The floral decorFor each guest invited only to the cocktail, the rate is 45 € per guest.
RECEPTION PACKAGE
The rates given include the room and a buffet breakfast as well as complimentary wifi, free access to the wellness area (relaxation room, lap pool, indoor pool, indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis, saunas, sensoriel showers as well as the Fitness room) You have access to the Pure Altitude Spa upon reservation.
RATES
At the time of booking, and in the event that rooms are booked individually, you will be sent a confirmation form. This form must be filled in and returned by the indicated option date. A deposit of 50% of the amount of the stay will be requested to guarantee each booking.
GUARANTEE
We endeavour to make rooms available as early as possible. However, please plan for them to be ready from 4 p.m. onwards.
CHECK-IN
Rooms must be vacated by midday on the day of departure.
CHECK-OUT
Upon reservation of your reception we ask that you inform us of your approximate request in regards to the number of rooms that you will need (minimum 40 rooms), please note that the remaining rooms of the hotel are still open for booking by other clients, unless you choose to reserve the hotel for exclusive use.
In this case, all the unreserved rooms unused by your guests will be billed on the basis of 2 persons occupancy per room.
NUMBER OF ROOMS
Accommodations
Reserving exclusive use of the hotel is ideal if you have thought of organising a wedding weekend for all your guests.
EXCLUSIVE USE
Megève . Chamonix . Flaine . Avoriaz . Val Thorens . Lyon . Ménerbes . Tourtour . Saint-Tropez . Saint-Barth
LES FERMES DE MARIE*****163 Chemin de Riante Colline
74120 Megève - Francetél. : +33 (0)4 57 74 64 02
INFORMATION
& reservations
MARIE GENEVIÈVEDELACQUIS SOCQUET
BY TRAINGeneva TGV train station (1h)
Sallanches TGV train station (20 min)
BY AIRPLANEGeneva International Airport (55 min)
Lyon - St. Exupery International Airport (2 hours)
BY CARFrom Geneva (1hour)
From Lyon (2 hours 15 mins)
MEGÈVE