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6 unusual facts about Megeve


1971 Air Canada Silver Broom

The 1971 Air Canada Silver Broom, the men's world curling championship, was held from March 16 to 21 at the Palais de Sports in Megève, France.

2008 French Figure Skating Championships

The 2007–2008 competition took place between December 7 and 9, 2007 in the Palais des Sports in Megève.

Édouard-Jean Empain

The rendezvous set by the kidnappers was to take place two days later at Megève, a winter resort in Haute-Savoie.

Francisco Fernández Ochoa

His first top ten finish on the World Cup circuit was the following season, a sixth place finish in the slalom at Megève, France, on January 26, 1969.

Georges Gimel

On January 21, 1962, a sunny Sunday, he died suddenly while ice skating with a young woman at the skating rink at Megève (Haute-Savoie).

Time-Megeve-Mont-Blanc

This cycling event attracts 2,000 riders on a 140-km route that starts from the valley town of Sallanches and includes three passes: Col de la Colombiere, Col des Aravis, and Col des Saisies.


Gault Millau

In 2004, two restaurants, both of chef Marc Veyrat, the Maison de Marc Veyrat (or L'Auberge de l'Eridan) in Veyrier-du-Lac near Annecy and La Ferme de Mon Père ("My Father's Farm") in Megève, received this score.

Matthias Giraud

He is also known for escaping an avalanche off Aiguille Croche in Megeve, France while performing a ski BASE jump with his friend Stefan Laude.

Nicklas Jensen

Seven months later, Jensen joined Denmark's under-20 team, competing in Division I of the 2010 World Junior Championships, held in Megeve and Saint-Gervais, France.


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