Val d’Isère is one of the most beautiful ski areas in all of Europe and sitting just at the edge of the Vanoise National Park is a hotel transporting guests to the ancient times of the magical kingdom of snow. The architecture is inspired by traditional Savoyard residences from a long, long time ago, and inside, architect Christophe Tollemer and art historian Emmanuelle Vidal-Delagneau filled the 41 rooms and suites and common areas with antiques that date back to the 15th century. This is a place where Ccackle-glazed Vermeer replicas sit on rough-cast plaster walls, and the staff wears Savoyard chasseur outfits. The absolute piece de resistance is the hotel’s main restaurant with dried flowers running all over tartan paneled walls to create the atmosphere of an enchanted forest. The hotel also has one other restaurant and two bars, as well as a 1200m2 Guerlain spa.