Glorious French Romanticism! How else to describe our terrific stay at Christophe’s “no comment” apartment. From the moment you arrive in this up-scale area of Geneva one feels as if you have been transported into a European movie set – but wait, this is REAL!
Charming with secure sense upon arrival, one enters the code at the antique front door. Presto...door swings open. Ascending a few steps, again assuring your security another 5 digit code is entered. Modernity arrives as the glass door slides open. Immediately in front of you is the charm and character of a traditional period French style 2 person elevator. Cue: Carey Grant or Audrey Hepburn in an elevator sequence in the movie Charade.
First floor....middle door...a door so secure that one could stash all of your Swiss gold in this apartment! Key in solid lock . . . a solid “click” we are in as we open the massive door.
Christophe’s photos do not convey the romance and chic of this exceptional apartment. So welcoming . . . so perfect. Massive master bedroom with a key sense of design incorporating contemporary furnishings with a French flair. Immediately in front of the door upon entering is the Living room. With a touch of Art Deco nuance, the effect is perfect for candle lit romance. The kitchen is large, complete with a great Miele dishwasher.
Upon arrival, we all desire either a coffee or a cup of tea. The drawers become a treasure trove of delights awaiting new arrivals. I very much liked the interior design of this period kitchen one that has incorporated modern conveniences in contrast to closet / cupboard space with reflective links to the past. We dined here savoring every delicacy in our creations that we purchased just a short walk to either of two supermarkets Migros or CoOp. Our morning breakfast was easy. A 15 second walk immediately next door to the Boulangerie-Patisserie. Wonderful breads, pastries and of course Croissants!
The bathroom is as wonderful! The shower with its myriad of taps and shower heads can splash water around each and every sensual fold of your body.
Just half a block away is Indigo Restaurant, a modern and decidedly décidément avant-gardiste epicurean delight cuisine italienne elaborer! Tres bien! In English W-O-W!
We are counting the days until our return visit!
So.... as you might gather, we have no comments on Christophe’s exceptional apartment. Our happy experience lives on in our un-spoken and unwritten long-term memory.
Merci Christophe for an exceptional experience.
Kind Regards from both Beverly Hills California and Vancouver Canada,
Michael and Alla Leader