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1. Comme suspendu dans le
ciel, le pavillon du palafitte au
crépuscule I The Palafitte
pavilion at dusk, like suspended
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جناح البالفيت عند الغسق، كام
I لو كان معلقا يف السمـاء
4. Au plus près du lac Léman
depuis le balcon de la terrasse I
Very close to Lake Geneva from
the terrace’s balcony I
إطاللة عىل مشاهد رائعة من
بحرية ليـامن تتأملها من روشن
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he Palafitte dropped anchor on the banks of Neuchâtel Lake, in Switzerland. This sumptuous
floating palace combines the best of automation technologies and classy lines designed by
architect Kurt Hofmann. Entirely made of wood, the five-star hotel has 40 luxurious pavilions
including 24 on pilotis, offering a peaceful view of the Neuchâtel Lake and the Alps.
Besides the usual facilities, each pavilion has, on a surface of 68m2, a jacuzzi and a private
terrace with direct access to the lake.
The dream continues at the restaurant La Table du Palafitte, which also features a beautiful
terrace on the lakeside. Its menu is an invitation to experiment new sensations, combining vegetarian,
traditional and Mediterranean cuisine. The chef of La Table du Palafitte attaches great importance to the
quality of his products ; he changes the menu at the beginning of every new season.
It can be difficult to imagine that the palace was initially a prototype created on the occasion of the Swiss
National Exhibition in 2002, meant to reveal to the public the quality of the Swiss hotel industry. Extremely
appreciated by the public, the Palafitte became a permanent hotel after a few regulatory changes. I
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