Le Refuge Payot, Chamonix
Le Refuge Payot is a quintessential Savoyard food and wine shop nestled in the heart of Chamonix. Situated on a bustling pedestrian street in the center of town, this beloved establishment offers an authentic taste of the Alps with a wide array of regional specialties. From locally sourced cheeses like Tomme and Reblochon to a curated selection of goat cheese, wines, meats, chocolates, and sweets, Le Refuge Payot embodies the rich culinary traditions of the mountain region.
Le Refuge Payot is renowned not only for its high-quality products but also for its knowledgeable and passionate staff who offer expert guidance. Whether you’re preparing to create an authentic Savoyard fondue at home or searching for unique gifts like Genepy liqueur and artisanal chocolates, the team is ready to assist with personalized recommendations and insights into the history and origins of each product.
Stepping inside Le Refuge Payot is an experience in itself, with its decor evoking the warmth and inviting scents of an alpine farm. This shop is a true haven for gourmets, showcasing the best regional products of the Alps. For those unable to visit in person, the shop offers an online sales platform with delivery throughout France, ensuring that the authentic flavors of Chamonix can be enjoyed far and wide. Le Refuge Payot is more than just a shop; it is a refuge for food lovers seeking the very essence of Savoyard tradition.
Le Refuge Payot is renowned not only for its high-quality products but also for its knowledgeable and passionate staff who offer expert guidance. Whether you’re preparing to create an authentic Savoyard fondue at home or searching for unique gifts like Genepy liqueur and artisanal chocolates, the team is ready to assist with personalized recommendations and insights into the history and origins of each product.
Stepping inside Le Refuge Payot is an experience in itself, with its decor evoking the warmth and inviting scents of an alpine farm. This shop is a true haven for gourmets, showcasing the best regional products of the Alps. For those unable to visit in person, the shop offers an online sales platform with delivery throughout France, ensuring that the authentic flavors of Chamonix can be enjoyed far and wide. Le Refuge Payot is more than just a shop; it is a refuge for food lovers seeking the very essence of Savoyard tradition.
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Le Refuge Payot on Map
Sight Name: Le Refuge Payot
Sight Location: Chamonix, France (See walking tours in Chamonix)
Sight Type: Shopping
Sight Location: Chamonix, France (See walking tours in Chamonix)
Sight Type: Shopping
Walking Tours in Chamonix, France
Create Your Own Walk in Chamonix
Creating your own self-guided walk in Chamonix is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Chamonix Introduction Walking Tour
Nestled amidst the majestic Alps, the French town of Chamonix is a testament to both natural wonder and human ingenuity. Many of its attractions – including the surrounding mountain peaks themselves – are in one way or another associated with the Alps.
This picturesque valley, originally known as Campus munitum (meaning “fortified field” in Latin), was first recorded in 1091.
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
This picturesque valley, originally known as Campus munitum (meaning “fortified field” in Latin), was first recorded in 1091.
As a... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles



