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You could almost believe a soul could heal just from gazing at the stunning landscape that surrounds the Clinic Les Alpes, situated near the Swiss town of Montreux, on the shoreline of Lake Geneva. The green valleys and heavenly peace that inhabit this part of the world provide the ideal safe and serene environment needed when embarking on a journey of physical and mental healing. Founder Patrick Wilson, an international entrepreneur, built this unique recovery center out of a deep-seated and personal vision. Fully licensed by the Swiss Department of Health, the Clinic Les Alpes is an internationally acclaimed excellence center for the treatment of mental health, substance/behavioral dependency, for both individuals and their families, and offers luxury hospitality of the highest order. A cozy homeliness blended with modern medical technology The structure of the clinic, a restored medieval château, is truly spectacular. The upper floors are designed in an English-aristocratic style. The communal spaces include a lounge and a dining room, with pastel-colored armchairs and wooden furniture. The parquet flooring is covered in huge plush carpets that perfectly fit the design of the floor-to-ceiling windows that create a space flooded with natural light. The bedrooms, 27 elegantly designed suites, are located on the top floors. The delicate wallpaper, the huge bed, the seating area and gorgeous bathroom, all contribute to create an atmosphere of sheer coziness, bolstered by the giant windows and balcony, which looks out over the stupendous view. The treatment rooms are located in the lower floors, which were excavated from solid rock. The design there is modern and clean. One floor is dedicated to the medical facilities and the treatment rooms, and the others to the spa and swimming pool (which has

Photos: courtesy of Clinic Les Alpes

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ATMOSPHERE AUGUST 2024