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INSIDE CLINIQUE LA PRAIRIE THE ART AND SCIENCE OF LIFE

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CLINIQUE LA PRAIRIE THE ART AND SCIENCE OF LIFE

#5 SUMMER 2015

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EDITORIAL

Medical excellence, well-being and‌ pleasure

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hen you arrive at Clinique La Prairie, you entrust us with your most precious asset: your health. You are therefore entitled to expect a high level of excellence in every service we offer.

We provide you with the best specialists and the best care in an exceptionally attractive setting combining comfort and privacy. Most of you have placed your trust in us for many years and are fully aware of the rigour and quality of our care. To achieve this, we continue to invest heavily in developing our medical services, as can be seen in the construction of a new medical centre on site dedicated to radiology and ophthalmology.

At the same time, innovation remains our key focus.

We continue to pursue medical research in collaboration with renowned research institutes and through our foundation, where scientific diligence underpins the quality of our programmes.

At Clinique La Prairie, you will also appreciate the holistic approach to health combining medical services, well-being and relaxation. This philosophy enables you to care for your body and mind during your stay.

Following the renovation of our spa last year, we have also revamped our culinary offering to reflect a vision of food as a cornerstone not only of health but also of pleasure.

And pleasure is a key element of what we hope to offer you in the following pages: the pleasure of discovering or rediscovering a little taste of our world and the pleasure of enjoying a moment of perfect relaxation for its own sake.

Happy reading. I am looking forward to seeing you soon in Montreux.

GREGOR MATTLI President of Clinique La Prairie

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EDITORIAL

By Gregor Mattli, President of Clinique La Prairie

24 CULTURE The Fondation Beyeler Between modern and contemporary art

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PORTFOLIO Sébastien Secchi Timeless fantasy

28 FOCUS Nutrition The ally of your body and well-being

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32 VITAL Understanding your metabolism

20 PORTRAIT Anne Laurent-Jaccard Providing relief and understanding

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38 34 FACES A unique medical approach

48 SWISS PASSION Wider SA The quintessence of wood

38 GASTRONOMY The perfect balance

52 AMBASSADOR Mathieu Jaton “I like the peace and calm”

44 TRUE/FALSE The sun, a dangerous benefactor

56 FASHION Objective ocean Precious delicacies

46 DISCOVERY Institut auf dem Rosenberg Learning excellence

60 FESTIVALS At the very summit of music 62 OFFER Programmes, medical services, rooms and suites

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ACCURACY TAKEN TO NEW DEPTHS

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BOUND TO TRADITION – DRIVEN BY INNOVATION

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Sébastien Secchi

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PORTFOLIO

FA NTASY Strolling through life with his eyes wide open.

Remaining open to the world without judging it.

Sébastien Secchi doesn’t hunt for images; he finds them along his way. Suddenly, he will be struck by something in the decor - not only by its beauty but also by a particular order of its constituent elements. He captures the moment like a poet rather than a scientist, leaving everything to chance and dreams.

TEXT Leila Klouche

Sébastien Secchi is a French photographer living in Lausanne. In parallel with his work for the Imagie studio in Geneva, he also produces some very sensitive photographs. A traveller armed only with his large-format camera, he goes wherever chance may take him and transforms the places and moments he happens upon into dreamlike images.

Sometimes past their expiry date, his films alter the colours of a landscape which is already nothing more than a memory.

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Luc-en-Diois – France

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PORTFOLIO

Capbreton – France

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Oshima, Izu Island – Japan

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PORTFOLIO

Ota, Tokyo – Japan

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NEWS

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Lady Gaga and Tony Bennet

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STEVEN KLEIN

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MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL

A musical stay Having showcased the legendary figures of the jazz and rhythm ’n’ blues scene for the past 49 years, the Montreux Jazz Festival has become one of the leading musical events in the world. Welcoming some 250,000 visitors every year, it puts the whole Montreux region in the limelight. For the second consecutive year, Clinique La Prairie is supporting the event as an “Atypical Partner”.

Historically close to the Montreux Jazz Festival and its founders, the clinic is also ideally located only a few minutes from the pulsating stages. For anyone wanting to combine their stay at the clinic with participation in the festival, the Clinic creates a tailor-made “package”. It is an excellent chance to discover Montreux through the region’s most prestigious event.

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NEWS

ATTRACTIVE BOOKS

INNOVATION

The joy of cooking

Let there be light Gym for the mind

Combining gourmet cooking and wellness is an art fully mastered by the Hemsley sisters, Jasmine and Melissa.

In a beautiful book, they present more than 150 delicious and nutritious recipes for every type of occasion. Fun to prepare, their healthy cooking is both rich in nutrients and free from refined sugar. In addition to the recipes, The Art of Eating Well is bursting with practical advice and friendly tips. You will find a list of the essential foods for your kitchen cupboards, ideas for healthier eating when out and about, and useful check-lists and daily reminders like the “12 golden rules” or “10 things to do today”.

Their philosophy is interesting as their definition of healthy eating does not mean banishing meat or cutting calories. They serve up dishes which are easy to make using fresh produce, even for people with very little time on their hands. They believe that you don’t need to compromise your health just because you’re short on time. While their recipes include chia seeds and buckwheat, these ingredients live in joyous harmony with sausages or a cider stew, broad beans, beef stock or steak with mustard…

Age, exposure to the sun, stress and pollution weaken the biological functions of the skin, which shows the marks of time. Thanks to LED phototherapy, it is possible to help the skin recover its radiance and firmness.

This therapy restores the necessary energy to the dermal cells and boosts their activity. The light emitted by the LEDs is absorbed at the heart of the cells and converted into energy. It stimulates their metabolism and boosts the production of collagen and elastin. Well tolerated as the light emitted is cold, this therapy is a genuine fountain of youth and an enjoyable moment of relaxation.

Each wavelength has its own colour and a specific effect on the skin cells.

Strengthen After a few sessions, the cell functions are reprogrammed to operate in an optimum manner. The skin is fuller, firmer and fresher.

Repair The light waves also have anti-inflammatory virtues which reduce stretch marks. They also serve as an effective treatment for skin problems such as pigmentation, acne and psoriasis.

The Art of Eating Well, Jasmine Hemsley, Melissa Hemsley, Ebury Press, 2014 www.hemsleyandhemsley.com

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Beautiful hair By stimulating micro circulation and the oxygenation of the capillary cells, LED phototherapy prevents hair loss and stimulates regrowth. Deep-penetrating care for healthy hair.

APPLICATION

What an idea, an application to help you reconnect with the world. That’s the promise made by Headspace.

It works like any gym membership – except that this time it’s a workout for the mind. Already adopted by celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Ewan Williams, the founder of Twitter, this application was created by a former Tibetan monk. Accessible via your smartphone or tablet, Headspace helps defuse tension and reduce stress. You start with ten minutes of exercise per day before moving on to longer and more targeted sessions.

The exercises are based on proven mindfulness techniques designed to help you rediscover inner peace or improved concentration. A wide variety of original content also enables you to train a specific faculty of the brain and thus to improve health, diet, performance, listening skills, relations, creativity or simply your zest for life. In an emergency, an SOS session can help to overcome stress or anguish with only a few minutes’ exercise. It seems so easy to gain mental relief – close your eyes and don’t forget to breathe!

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RADIOLOGY

Gentle screening In accordance with its maintenance programme for modern, high-quality medical radiology equipment, Clinique La Prairie – which is also approved by the Breast Cancer Screening Foundation – has purchased a new-generation X-ray machine in order to perform mammograms.

This high-performance device uses low-energy radiation to obtain highquality breast cancer screening.

A “low dose” mammogram reduces the amount of radiation used in a conventional mammogram – itself already low – by 30%. This new equipment can also be used to perform examinations by means of tomosynthesis, a technique which helps improve diagnostic performances in particular for dense breasts with a high quantity of glandular tissue. It provides a 3D analysis of the breast by obtaining multiple low-dose slices at different depths. This reduces the effects of breast lesion overlaps and increases the sensitivity of detection.

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Radiology and Medical Imaging Institute – Clinique La Prairie Tel. +41 (0)21 989 33 55

NETWORK

Prestigious membership Since 2014, Clinique La Prairie has been a member of the prestigious Healing Hotels of the World group, a digital platform bringing together a hundred exceptional establishments dedicated to the wellness of both the body and the mind. Sharing the same global approach to health and wellness, Clinique La Prairie is a natural fit in this demanding hotel network spanning five continents. The criteria required by this membership – such as an atmosphere conducive to healing and relaxation, a staff attentive to 18 — Inside, summer 2015

the patients’ needs, specialised therapies provided by qualified therapists and healthy yet refined cuisine – are all key elements which Clinique La Prairie strives to develop and offer its guests.

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PORTRAIT

Anne Laurent-Jaccard

PROVIDING RELIEF AND UNDERSTANDING At Clinique La Prairie, Anne Laurent-Jaccard manages the treatment of obesity and eating disorders.

For forty years, she has fought against these diseases that society often prefers not to tackle head-on.

TEXT William Türler — PHOTOS Pierre Vogel

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nne Laurent-Jaccard was in no way predestined to become a doctor. At least, there was no family history of the profession with the exception of a great grandfather who, legend has it, died treating a measles epidemic in the canton of Berne. “I really wasn’t gifted in scientific subjects. My father would have preferred me to follow in his footsteps and make a career in journalism.” So initially she studied literature at the University of Lausanne before changing direction and graduating in medicine.

She developed a taste for the profession with a job as a nursing auxiliary. It was primarily the contact with the patients which tipped the balance. Gradually, she also developed a marked interest in the scientific side.

Starting with biochemistry, she became interested in nutrition then soon encountered her first patients suffering from obesity and eating disorders. “These people are very distressed, a fact which is not at all taken into account by society. The modern age is responsible for creating the problem and yet we don’t support obese people. These individuals, especially women, are under enormous pressure from the public and media. They feel a great sense of guilt.”

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Over the years, in particular by conducting a long-term investigation with several dozen patients, she realised that despite having long been in fashion, dieting or fasting simply doesn’t work. Together with other colleagues whom she met at international conferences, she began to investigate the emotional aspect of patients. “Most of the time, people suffering from weight management problems demonstrate emotional blockages or depression in addition to genetic predispositions. We also sometimes note that premature babies weighing about 2 kilograms at birth become particularly sensitive to weight gain.” It is therefore a question of helping patients to become more aware of what they are eating and to listen to their bodies so that they distinguish hunger from desire.

The feeling of guilt is crucial to weight gain because when we feel guilty, we no longer find comfort in food.

“I often draw my patients’ attention to the fact that people who buy sweets from kiosks are generally thin people who don’t beat themselves up just because they eat a little chocolate. They enjoy it, that’s all.” In contrast, obese people who buy a sweet tell themselves that their diet has been spoiled, thereby removing the comforting aspect of food. And when food no longer fulfils this role, we will eat three, four or even ten times as much just to obtain the same sense of relief.

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PORTRAIT

“These people are very distressed, a fact which is not at all taken into account by society.”

Now, rather than prescribing or prohibiting certain food groups, Anne Laurent-Jaccard explains to her patients that their body is like a measuring cup with daily energy needs. Whatever goes in while these needs have not been satisfied will not make them put on weight, even sugary drinks or chocolate. Conversely, whatever they eat or drink once their needs have been covered will give rise to weight gain, even if it is green beans. “A balanced diet has never made anyone lose weight! However, it is an important factor in remaining in good health… But if we really listen to our stomach, what people want is a varied and balanced diet.”

Of course, physical activity is an important element in supporting weight loss. It is also a key aspect in the life of Anne Laurent-Jaccard. A great traveller and a keen mid-mountain hiker, she succeeded in climbing Adam’s Peak last year, one of the highest mountains in Sri Lanka.

Recently, she went to Guatemala to go horse-riding at an altitude of 3,000 metres and to China to visit temples located in some isolated regions of the country. As a result of her travels, she has also learned to prepare a range of dishes from around the world which she now enjoys serving up for her family and friends whenever she gets the chance. This knowledge also helps her in her professional activity to care for her international patients. For example, when dealing with someone from the Middle East who says they can’t eat sugar because they are diabetic, she asks them if they eat dates or honey which are very sweet foodstuffs omnipresent in Middle-Eastern cooking.

well as for the cosmopolitan nature of the patients. This doesn’t prevent her from finding time to spend with her family and in particular her daughter – whose numerous childhood drawings cover the walls of her office – and grandchildren. She also sings contralto in the Montreux Chœur d’Oratorio.

Nevertheless, her great passion remains her practice.

Her enthusiasm in talking to her patients is enough to show just how important her job is to her. Moreover, the older she gets, the more her chosen profession fills her with satisfaction due to the more than encouraging results she has obtained in over fifteen years of fighting obesity. The doctor is nevertheless concerned about the future of this discipline in which there are very few, if any, who are keen to continue her good work. “This sector is often not taken seriously. In Switzerland in particular, it is not seen as a prestigious branch.” In her case, this consideration would appear to be negligible compared to the real comfort she offers her patients.

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Fondation Beyeler

BETWEEN MODERN

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AND CONTEMPORARY ART Ernst Beyeler and his foundation have made Basel an essential destination for art lovers. With his museum, they have succeeded in making the modern and contemporary arts more accessible to the general public.

TEXT Sylvie Ulmann

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On the right, slightly down the slope, the building designed by Renzo Piano housing the temporary collections and exhibitions encourages us to cultivate our inner garden. Built along clean lines, it blends into the background while delicately leaving its mark in a manner reminiscent of a Japanese temple. Ernst Beyeler, the Basel-based gallery owner and collector who dreamed up and created this site, didn’t choose just any architect.

It was Renzo Piano who was bold enough to design the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Today, the building designed by this native of Genoa interacts with its classical neighbour, the Berower, dating from the 18th century, while also conversing with its environment: from outside, the eye moves inwards - or vice versa. Who is the spectator?

Who is observed? The roles become fudged.

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A museum on a human scale A ramp runs along the eastern wall, taking visitors inside the museum. No impressive entrance, no portal or steps: “It was one of the wishes of Mr Beyeler, who insisted that his foundation remain on a human scale, open to as many people as possible. He wanted us to be able to enter freely without ever feeling crushed by the weight of art or knowledge,” stresses Elena Del Carlo, the Fondation’s press officer. Inside, nothing is set in stone. The partitions move with the exhibitions so that even the most frequent visitors have the impression that they are rediscovering the site each time they come. The museum generally houses three temporary exhibitions every year – four in 2014 – as well as presenting a selection of works from the permanent collection which currently number some 300.

PHOTOGRAPH BY PETER COX, 2015, PROLITTERIS, ZURICH

Marlene Dumas, For Whom the Bell Tolls, 2008

THE PUSHKIN STATE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, MOSCOW

Paul Gauguin, Rupe Rupe, La cueillette des fruits, 1899, Moscow, The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts

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Constant dialogue To the south, three rooms appear to plunge into the pond with its water lilies which borders this side of the building. The water is not there by chance: Piano designed it to echo Monet’s famous Water Lilies triptych which could originally be seen hanging on the opposite wall.

And it is this very movement that determines the choice of works from the collection which are hung alongside the temporary exhibitions. A similarity between the themes handled, a work that has inspired, or been cited by other paintings: all offer a constant reminder that a painting or a sculpture is not an isolated element but an integral part of a context, taking nourishment from the past to sketch the future.

JÜRG RAMSEIER, 2000

Ernst Beyeler with his yu’pik mask from the Kuskokwim in Alaska.

Expanding Ernst Beyeler often chose pivotal artists and works. He never paid heed to fashion, continuing to buy paintings when the art world swore only by installations. What interested him was the dialogue one work of art would hold with others. His collection, which he bequeathed to the Fondation, covers modern and contemporary art from A to Z, or as near as possible: from Bacon to Warhol, it includes paintings and sculptures from the impressionist era to the present day. And it lives on, despite the death of its founder in 2010. That was always his wish and in 2008, to ensure it became reality, he handed over the reins of the institution to Sam Keller, the former Director of Art Basel and current Director of the Fondation. Under his leadership, the institution has pursued Mr Beyeler’s spirit of innovation and openness by acquiring works by Lucio Fontana, Louise Bourgeois, Gerhard Richter and Roy Lichtenstein and by organising magnificent temporary exhibitions. From Degas to Jeff Koons, Sam Keller is always right on the mark. Bearing witness to this is the latest exhibition focussing on Gauguin, which is also the most ambitious exhibition presented in Switzerland over the past sixty years with no fewer than fifty major works of art borrowed from leading museums around the world, from the Hermitage in Saint Petersburg to the Musée d’Orsay in Paris or the Moma in New York.

WHAT TO SEE AT THE FONDATION BEYELER Paul Gauguin, until 28 June 2015.

Marlène Dumas, from 31 May to 6 September 2015.

And as always the works of the Beyeler collection.

The Fondation is open 365 days a year, including Sundays, Mondays and public holidays, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Information and reservations at www.fondationbeyeler.ch

THE MAN BEHIND THE FONDATION Born in Basel in 1921, Ernst Beyeler always dreamed of becoming an editor. But it was as a gallery owner that he made his name.

It all began when he was studying art history and economics while working for a bookseller and antiquarian. Just after the Second World War, he took over the store following the death of his boss. However, as his passion was not for second-hand books, he sold them and exhibited works of art on the now bare walls. From his work as a bookseller, he retained a love of work well done and the catalogues of his exhibitions are renowned throughout the world for their quality. It was these which were the key to opening the doors of Picasso’s workshop and the artist finished by selling him his canvasses directly. In 1971, he was one of the founders of a fair which was to become Art Basel. From one favourite work to another, he and his wife Hildy amassed an impressive collection including Monet, Van Gogh, Cézanne, Rothko, Calder, Picasso, Klee, Rauschenberg and others...

One day, the Beyelers – who had no children – began wondering what to do with this treasure trove. And so the idea of creating a foundation was born. The municipality of Riehen, only a stone’s throw from the centre of Basel, provided them with the estate of the Villa Berower. It was completed by Renzo Piano’s edifice and the Fondation Beyeler opened its doors on 18 October 1997. Although Ernst Beyeler passed away in 2010, the story of his foundation is far from over; a new chapter will be written in the coming years with the construction of a new building a little more to the south.

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Nutrition

THE ALLY OF YOUR BODY AND WELL-BEING You need to eat to live, but you need to eat WELL to live well. It is now a proven scientific fact that the quality of our food influences not only our health but also our well-being.

At Clinique La Prairie, nutrition is a way of living.

TEXT Leila Klouche — PHOTO Julie Lee

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Food is an ally Eating is the foundation for life. It is a social act filled with emotion, a sharing process that develops closer ties and even love. By eating, we also take care of ourselves, our body, our health and our morale. “Food is an ally, it is not an evil to be kept in chains; on the contrary!

Eating disorders are often caused by diets which are too restrictive.”

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Nevertheless, the hectic lifestyle of our modern era has turned this essential rule of life upside down.

With their voluntary privations, restrictions and meal substitutes, the 1980s and 1990s were a cruel era. Crash diets, toxic appetite reducers and starvation diets did more harm than good to a great many people and spread the idea that nature alone could not satisfy our needs; our food had to be controlled, supplemented and processed. However, the substantial damage caused and the debilitating delayed effects finally showed that the promised miracles were nothing more than hot air, as those who had been taken in opted for a greater dose of wisdom on their plate.

A new perception of food The 21st century promotes a return to nature, and so much the better for food aficionados. With seasonal vegetables, all kinds of cereals, organic markets and slowcooked dishes, taste is making a comeback. It is out with dehydrated meals and long life stews rich in flavour.

Dr Heini, Senior Doctor at Clinique La Prairie, is a specialist in the field of nutrition. During his thirty years of experience, he has seen many of the ways in which food can conflict with health. “The different methods tested have proven that natural foodstuffs are the most beneficial. Even if they contain amounts of vitamins and minerals which would once have seemed insufficient to us, we have now realised that a balanced diet does not require a single synthetic supplement.” Called into question, high doses of food supplements are no longer recommended. It is therefore possible to gain sufficient sustenance from natural products alone. “We need to rediscover foodstuffs and the pleasure in tasting them,” states our doctor with a broad smile.

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“Nature is rich.

We have to learn to find our own path within it. ” The great discovery is that it is possible to manage your weight while eating your fill and making dining a highly pleasurable experience. “It is important to realise that not all excess weight is unhealthy. If, however, tests show that it is advisable to lose weight, it is important to take long-term action. Miracle cures do not exist,” states Dr Heini. “Unfortunately, a restrictive diet only keeps its promise in the short term. However, we obtain incredible results by improving the quality and diversity of the food we eat and by reducing portions gradually over time.”

“WITHOUT” ONLY WHEN NECESSARY “At Clinique La Prairie, we prioritise a varied diet based on natural products which requires no unnecessary, radical controls,” states Dr Heini.

Consequently, neither gluten nor lactose – nor any other component of basic staple food – is deemed harmful without proof to the contrary. “We carry out highly reliable tests which serve to detect any intolerances.” In the event of a proven intolerance, patients are given help in identifying and preparing a balanced diet capable of preventing fibre or calcium deficiencies, for example. They can also find substitutes for proscribed products in order to satisfy their little cravings. “There is always a risk in depriving oneself of foodstuffs. Too strict a diet leaves little room for variety and thus for pleasure. Control very often leads to a loss of control.”

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Precious oils The human body needs fatty acids to store energy and promote the formation of cell membranes.

Vegetable oils are each rich in polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids or vitamins E and K in their own special way. It is therefore important to vary the consumption of these ingredients which are so important to our cells and our health.

OLIVE OIL

RAPE SEED OIL

WALNUT OIL

HAZELNUT OIL

Unfiltered extra virgin oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and protects against cardiovascular problems, but can become toxic at too high a temperature. When cooking at more than 100°C, a refined oil is better suited.

This boasts a perfect balance between omega 3 and omega 6, but its precious lipids are sensitive to heat. When cooking, it is advisable to use HOLL rape seed oil.

Rich in unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E, it is adversely affected by heat. With its subtle taste, it is perfect for salads and vegetables.

Rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants, this oil is not recommended for cooking but is an excellent aromatic asset for all types sof preparation.

Tailor-made well-being There is not one single diet. It is up to each person to discover over the years what suits them best and to find a balance between pleasure and well-being. Foods which are suitable for one person can have radically different effects on another. That is why you need to rely on your own experience. Among the myriad of healthy products available to use, our travels and culinary traditions offer us a chance to discover cooking methods, types of seasoning and associations which provide us with both energy and a high level of emotional resilience. “Nature is rich. We have to learn to find our own path within it.”

Certain people, for example, can only eat onions which have been cooked while others couldn’t eat sweet peppers any other way but raw. And if you’re a fan of fondue, it won’t hurt you to enjoy it once a year, and that comes straight from the doctor! “The occasional deviation is quite acceptable as the body is entirely capable of eliminating what it doesn’t need, as long as it is in reasonable amounts.”

THE SPECIALIST’S ADVICE

Consumption of processed industrial products should be limited as far as possible. Rich in sugar, salt, preservatives, additives and unhealthy fat, factoryproduced food is not good for your health. We can’t stress it enough: nothing can beat a good meal cooked with natural products.

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Understanding your metabolism Understanding how your body works and what it needs is essential for getting in shape. Eating habits, physical activity and a return to self are the keys to successful weight management.

TEXT Marie-Christine Pasche — ILLUSTRATION Cecilia Bozzoli

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n its department specialising in nutrition, Clinique La Prairie welcomes people who want to get back into shape. We don’t give them a magic wand to lose weight, but they are surrounded by a multidisciplinary team enabling them to achieve their goal through a better understanding of how metabolism works, a return to a healthy outlook of a balanced diet and physical activity.

The negative effects of diets “We avoid the word diet with all its connotations and talk instead of dietary adjustment or re-education, depending on the patient’s situation,” explains Adrian Heini, a nutritionist doctor at Clinique La Prairie. It is particularly important to explain how the body works to the patients in the clearest possible terms, in particular the role of metabolism, which determines the capacity to burn calories. “Eating behaviour is a fragile balance linked to hormones, the state of mind and emotions. We begin eating through what we read, think and see,” states Dr Heini.

Wholesale restrictions can lead not only to poor physical health but also to poor psychological health, obsessions and even phobias which can affect our entire life. “The yo-yo effect, for example, results from a major disruption of a person’s metabolism: it will work less efficiently, burn less and thus exacerbate the problem. Hormonal benchmarks can be altered long-term together with the feeling of hunger.”

In attempting to reach an ideal weight, nothing is better therefore than a healthy and balanced diet without any forbidden foods and in reasonable quantities. “High-protein diets are not a panacea. They will be very efficient in the short term, but rarely in the long term. Let us not forget that the body needs carbohydrates to operate correctly,” adds the specialist.

Be active, an essential advantage Very often, devotees of miracle diets do not know how the body regulates itself. Moreover, they forget or deliberately ignore an essential element – physical activity.

However, by maintaining good muscles, the latter influences metabolism, which will burn more calories. “Being active every day is the key recommendation and is much more effective than any calorie reduction. Being active means at least one hour’s quick walking per day (10,000 steps) and three muscle or cardiovascular training sessions a week,” recommends Dr Heini, before adding with a smile that “each step is better than nothing.”

Metabolism changes with age A healthy lifestyle becomes increasingly important as we grow older as our metabolic rate tends to become lower. Social and professional activity naturally slows down and it is important to offset this by exercise and by adapting our diet. This is even more important as the ratio of fat in our body changes over time. For women, this phenomenon is accelerated by a specific parameter to be taken into account at this time of life: the menopause.

“While the regulation mechanism essentially remains the same from a physical standpoint, the factors influencing weight are more psychological in nature. The fear of ageing and a changing lifestyle – with children leaving home – cause emotions, a certain malaise which can alter the personal relationship with food and propel women who previously had no problems into the category of overweight people,” explains the doctor.

Mindful eating For both in-patients and out-patients, Clinique La Prairie adopts a long-term approach with the supervision of a multidisciplinary team capable of changing a patient’s relationship with food and weight. A personalised assessment allows the patient to know exactly where they stand and the team to provide a suitable programme. “It is a question of re-education, of encouraging awareness, and that can take months, even after a stay with us,” stresses Dr Heini. Hypnosis, relaxation, psychology and Ayurvedic medicine complement the targeted action of dietetics and fitness, since the relationship with food and diets is linked to the emotional sphere, the subconscious and sometimes stress. The latter can indeed cause professional or private frustrations, conflicts which push people to compensate by consuming food.

INFORMATIVE TESTS

In evaluating and monitoring patients keen to improve their weight management, the study of their metabolism is capital. Rather than using general formulae based on weight and height, the team of experts at the Clinique La Prairie uses personalised measurements.

Muscle mass, measured by means of bio-impedance (Tanita), is compared with the metabolism at rest, measured by indirect calorimetry, a method used in university metabolism units. It is therefore possible to evaluate whether the patient burns more or less than the norm and to adapt the calorie intake dietetically in accordance with the instructions of the nutritionist doctor and the sports programme at the Health Club.

This multidisciplinary approach is only efficient in a team which communicates on a daily basis.

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FACES

“A unique medical approach” Opting for a preventive approach means that the specialists need to adopt an holistic methodology to see the individual globally, in the absence of any indicative symptom to direct the action. The guests at Clinique La Prairie have understood that it is taking this direction that makes all the difference.

TEXTS Monica D’Andrea, Leila Klouche — PHOTOS Pierre Vogel

Lidia Leticia Regazzoni (58), Argentina We are accompanying my friend Gladis and her husband to Clinique La Prairie for the first time.

Their stay and their revitalisation are doing them so much good that we couldn’t resist the temptation to try it out for ourselves. It is still too early to talk about the effects of the revitalisation, but the stay is an absolute dream. “The setting is stunning and the care is absolutely unique. I had excellent contact with the doctors. The cardiologist even congratulated me on my heart which he claimed “purrs like the engine in a Formula 1 car!” (laughter). I have had seven children and a full life, so I can afford to take a little time for myself now. The spa care is an absolute joy while the dishes served in the restaurant are delicious and a work of art to behold. In five days, we didn’t even feel the need to leave the premises of the clinic!

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Gladis Mercedes Yanzi (59), Argentina My husband and I take great care of our health. I don’t take any medicine, I work in the open air, do a lot of sport and eat healthily.

We discovered Clinique La Prairie on the occasion of our son’s wedding in Switzerland. We have come back every two years since then for a revitalisation therapy and an in-depth check-up. These are two extraordinary means of staying in shape and avoiding the effects of age and illness. Two years ago, for example, the clinic’s cardiologist detected a problem on my husband.

Thanks to the diagnosis, we were able to avoid a number of problems.

Offering such a high-quality medical service in a setting far beyond even the very best hotels and spas is unique anywhere in the world.

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Orawan (60) and Pipat Ratanatraiphob (67), Thailand We have been coming to Clinique La Prairie for six years. It is the quality of the care which brings us so far around the world. It is simply exceptional! The personalised welcome and the medical attention are very pleasant. From one year to the next, everyone remembers us, including our diet! All our needs are satisfied and the doctors are very caring. We appreciate the magnificent setting and the very

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high-quality therapies, the fact that we feel entirely safe and the wellbeing we enjoy. Furthermore, the massages are entirely comparable to those available back home in Thailand. Thanks to the revitalisation, we sleep better and some of our allergies have even disappeared! When you work hard, it is important to feel this renewed energy which allows you to move forward while remaining calm!

TH E PER FECT BALANCE After a fitness session or spa treatment, a light and balanced meal is the perfect means of extending a moment of well-being. By targeting the actions of different foodstuffs, the menu at the Café Spa offers fare which is as delicious as it is healthy.

TEXT Lætitia Simon — PHOTOS Myriam Ramel

SUMMER TIME Choose seasonal vegetables for their taste and texture as well as for their excellent organic properties. Artichokes stimulate the liver and the gall bladder while asparagus is a diuretic and an efficient means of combating cellulite.

THE STRENGTH OF TASTE The strong flavours of aromatic herbs and spices have a satiating effect. Rich in omega 3, mackerel promotes a healthy cardiovascular system. It is also rich in vitamins B and D, selenium and iron.

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GASTRONOMY

SATISFYING SALAD In summer, salads are delicious, easy to make and most importantly light, but that’s no reason to go hungry. Peas and mushrooms are an excellent means of beefing up a plate of fresh, raw vegetables. Proteins, vitamins and fibres are all present and accounted for, offering your taste buds and stomach a real feast!

A PRECIOUS ANTI-AGEING THERAPY Delicious and refreshing, smoothies are tailor-made to foster good health. Boasting firming, antioxidant, revitalising or digestive properties, these fruit and vegetable cocktails target their actions thanks to the wide range of ingredients. Almonds are rich in fibre, proteins and vitamin E. Whole or in the form of milk, they are good for the heart and skin.

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SWEET SMOOTHIES Strawberries, pitaya (dragon fruit), apples and goji berry juice: a tonic cocktail full of energy, vitamins and amino acids. Raspberries, coconut milk, coconut water and a few drops of agave syrup: for a soothing moment of solace as smooth as a dollop of cream.

SUMMER COLOURS The power of fruit should not be underestimated. Strawberries, blueberries and kiwis are powerful antioxidants. Raspberries and blackberries are very effective at combating cardiovascular diseases and cancer. And we also treat our eyes to a feast! A plate full of colourful vitamins soothes the mind as well as the stomach while putting you in a good mood.

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The sun, a dangerous benefactor Still inseparable from moments of well-being and the holidays, the sun has nevertheless become very dangerous.

Responsible for numerous ills, it is to be enjoyed in moderation. A few preventive bullet points provided by Dr Mathieu Auger, dermatologist at Clinique La Prairie.

CONDE NAST / LOUISE DAHL-WOLFE

TEXT Leila Klouche

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TRUE / FALSE

The body needs the sun to produce vitamin D

Wearing a hat serves no purpose

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FALSE

But vitamin D can be absorbed by parts of the skin other than that on the face. The stomach, back and legs can alternately be exposed without a UVB filter for up to fifteen minutes a day.

On the contrary, it protects the head and scalp, which is very sensitive, against the heat. Thanks to the shade it creates, it also provides effective protection for the face.

Sun cream allows you to sunbathe for longer periods

Sunburn heals quickly

FALSE Prolonged exposure, such as a nap in the sun for example, is not at all recommended.

Solariums and sunbeds are dangerous

TRUE Tanning machines are just as harmful as the sun’s rays. Furthermore, in the United States, intensive use of solariums has created a real public health issue with an increase in melanomas observed among the under 40s.

Food supplements help the skin to defend itself

FALSE We ascribe numerous powers to food supplements yet nothing can protect the skin against the harm caused by the sun other than sunscreen and the shade.

FALSE Sunburn is harmful. While the burn might disappear after a few days, the damage caused to the skin cells is irreversible.

The gentle sun of springtime is less harmful

FALSE Even a spring sun can cause damage.

In the sun, moderate exposure and sun cream are necessary all year round, irrespective of the season.

Any sun cream will do

FALSE You need to buy a sun filter which blocks UVA and UVB and with a protection factor greater than SPF30.

The sun is a factor of ageing

TRUE The sun is even the leading factor of early skin ageing! Ultraviolet rays stop the production of collagen, the cells produce less DNA and the skin becomes thinner. Wrinkles and spots appear.

Sun creams are chemically harmful

FALSE The active ingredients of sun filters do not cross the skin barrier. However, the scents and certain plant ingredients can cause allergies.

The first exposure of the summer is the most sensitive

The sun causes pigmentation spots

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TRUE

It is important not to be exposed to the sun for too long the first time in the year without a well-prepared skin. Short exposures are necessary at the start of the summer to make the skin less vulnerable than at the end of winter.

Pigmentation spots appear when the sun exposure limit has been reached.

They can be removed by laser, but they return when in contact with the sun.

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DISCOVERY

Institut auf dem Rosenberg

Learning excellence In Saint-Gallen, less than one hour from Zurich International Airport, the Institut auf dem Rosenberg teaches young people aged 8 to 20 to give the very best of themselves. Visit a private school at the very top of its game in every respect.

TEXT Sylvie Ulmann

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here is no gate or sign to indicate that you are entering the Institut auf dem Rosenberg. No, on this “hill of roses” overlooking the pretty town of Saint-Gallen, it is only the characteristic colour of the railings beside the buildings that informs visitors that they have arrived on the campus: pale pink, the trademark colour of this private boarding school founded in 1889 by Doctor Ulrich Schmidt.

Between the half-timbered houses dating back to the 19th century, some of which housed the workshops where the famous Saint-Gallen lace was made until the end of the First World War, young people move about, all elegantly dressed. No uniform, but a strict dress code during classroom hours, with not a pair of jeans or trainers in sight: boys attend lessons in a shirt and tie while girls can choose between a trouser suit and a skirt suit. And it is out of the question to wear your shirt outside your trousers or to put your feet up on a chair without being called to order by a member of the senior management or the teaching staff.

Bernhard O.A. Gademann chose to maintain this strict discipline when he was appointed head of the institute in 2009. The grandson of Otto Gademann, who bought the establishment in 1930 and endowed it with its international structure which is still a distinguishing feature today, knows what he is talking about: he was a student here himself. As he explains, “Knowing when to dress and behave correctly and when we can relax provides a framework. For a young person, this is fundamental. It is also reassuring.” At the Rosenberg institute, it is also

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prohibited to use your mobile phone outside your room.

Computers are authorised, but only in homeopathic doses, “when it really makes sense,” explains Bernhard O.A. Gademann. The result is 260 pupils aged 6 to 20 from 30 different countries who talk to each other between classes and at mealtimes, “otherwise they would surely be too busy checking their messages,” he adds. And he cannot prevent himself from thinking that the planet might be in a better state of affairs if everyone took this approach.

“When children realise that their efforts bear fruit, they are satisfied.

And they work for themselves and not for their parents. ” Communication is also the basis of the institute’s teaching programme. Five systems co-exist – Swiss, German, Italian, British and American. The offer is unique. The pupils are closely monitored, with an average class size of eight, so that talents or difficulties can be identified as early as possible. This is what makes all the difference at Rosenberg: “The traditional system was designed for average pupils. But we forget to deal with the 15% who are below average and the 15% who are above average,” notes Mr Gademann. That doesn’t happen at the institute, where the aim is for no child to leave without knowing what he or she wants to do in their lives.

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Consequently, outside the holiday periods – three weeks at Christmas and Easter, ten weeks in the summer and ten days in the autumn – the children are here to work.

No going out during the week, plenty of sport – the mountains are less than an hour away – and lights out at 9.45 p.m. with tests every Saturday morning. The discipline bears fruit as many pupils have been accepted at leading universities around the world. From the age of eight, the children and their teachers think of the future. Their results are scrutinised, they are given support in subjects where they experience difficulties and encouraged in those in which they excel. They are also given assistance when applying to a leading university. In all these procedures and in their daily life, they are never left to their own devices: the so-called “house mothers” always keep a watchful eye on them, whether it is a question of using their contacts to help a pupil join a prestigious school, booking plane tickets home, buying a new pair of skis or dealing with a child who is feeling down. It is a role that the teaching staff, most of whom are present round the clock, also fulfil.

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This begins by gaining a taste for work. “When children realise that their efforts bear fruit, they are satisfied.

And they work for themselves and not for the pleasure of their parents,” concludes the Director.

THE EDUCATIONAL VIRTUES OF THE BALL

The most eagerly anticipated moment of the school year is the ball. The parents are invited and the pupils put on their best clothes to attend – a long white dress for the girls and a dinner suit for the boys. However, it is not simply a case of dancing a waltz or two; the pupils themselves provide the entertainment for the evening. Last year, the theme of “Equilibrium” offered them the chance to perform stunning acrobatic displays.

It is an opportunity to show their families a different side and to see the virtues of team work in the field.

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THE QUINTESSENCE

OF WOOD

Unique pieces of furniture, personalised interior design or contemporary kitchens, the work of master cabinetmaker André Wider finds an unlimited echo in exceptional architecture. Visit to a high-value-added family business in the canton of Vaud.

TEXT Emilie Veillon

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t 6 foot 5 with his three-day beard and shoulder-length hair, André Wider exudes the same calm strength as the noble trees whose tops are rocked by the wind. The comparison does not displease him, because the master cabinetmaker by trade who will be celebrating his 50th birthday this year has succeeded in making wood profitable by brilliantly incorporating it into the modern era, reviving an ancient Swiss craft tradition in the process.

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“The profession of cabinetmaker is little known. People often think that it is limited to restoring old furniture whereas it also involves an almost unlimited element of creating furniture and layouts,” explains the specialist as he wanders around his workshop-cum-showroom in Crissier. The company under his aegis was founded by his grandfather in 1948. At the time, the profession primarily involved building wedding trousseau furniture, from the bed to the wardrobe via the dining table and sideboard - unique pieces intended to last a lifetime. However, the industrialisation of the wood value chain and the appearance of stores selling mass-produced furniture changed the situation a few years later. Over the decades, Mr Wider the cabinetmaker expanded his services to include large-scale fixtures while continuing to produce tailor-made furniture for customers looking for exceptional pieces, either classical or contemporary.

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“In collaboration with renowned architects, André Wider has made a name for himself in Switzerland for prestigious interiors.”

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VANINA MOREILLON

The reception of the spa and the Swiss perfection lounge at Clinique La Prairie represented a demanding challenge to create this unique atmosphere of refinement and harmony.

In collaboration with renowned architects, André Wider has made a name for himself in Switzerland for prestigious interiors, such as those installed in the head offices of multinationals, five-star hotels, manor houses or luxury boutiques in the watch-making sector, in particular for Breitling and Breguet. Elegance and refinement are keywords in describing Wider’s know-how which has been handed down through three generations. His skills can be seen in all the fittings and furniture tailor-made for Clinique La Prairie, where walnut appears as a common theme between the reception, the lobby-bar, the corridors and the doors all the way to the cabins in the spa. Another example of a creation which places wood in a contemporary context is Wider SA’s collaboration with the famous Atelier Oï architects’ office in designing a villa on the shores of Lake Biel, with a new take on the style of the 1950s. Throughout the different rooms, oak can be seen in the walls, the woodwork, the bookshelves, the storage areas and the dressing rooms.

Each furniture or fitting is unique, made by a team of engineers and cabinetmakers who are able to create the work from start to finish, from the first drafts submitted to the customer to the final installation, including the preparation of the raw wood that has to be sanded, planed and assembled in one of the three production workshops located on the shores of Lake Geneva.

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Even if each order is unique, certain trends emerge. The woodwork, for example, is often combined with hightech elements such as screens or LEDs in collaboration with specialist companies. With regard to the type of wood used, walnut is currently in great demand for its dark and sober shades. “With regard to the styles of the fixtures, our clientele tends to favour large-scale personal spaces with big dressing rooms and bathrooms, even if that means losing a few square metres from the reception rooms. Well-being and comfort in the private sphere are the current buzzwords. It is a good sign as it proves that people take care of themselves,” concludes our specialist.

SHORT BIOGRAPHY

André Wider took over the reins of the family business in 1997.

By creating large-scale tailor-made fixtures for prestigious customers, this cabinetmaker has succeeded in standing up to the mass distribution market for wooden furniture. Today, with 3 workshops and more than 200 employees, Wider’s company has become a group which exports its work worldwide.

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3. The men’s changing rooms in the spa of Clinique La Prairie.

2 and 5. Some 4 intense months of cabinetmaking and office equipment work were necessary to make the Stravinski auditorium in Montreux one of the best acoustic halls in Europe.

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AMBASSADOR

Mathieu Jaton

“I like the peace and calm” The Director of the Montreux Jazz Festival likes the intensity of show-business as much as the authenticity of living in the country. His passion for event planning has led him to rub shoulders with international stars, yet his heart is close to the land and to simple pleasures.

TEXT Leila Klouche — PHOTOS Anne-Laure Lechat

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hat day, a police cordon was blocking the access to the Montreux Congress Centre where the offices of the Montreux Jazz Festival are located, giving the bucolic quayside of Montreux the appearance of Fort Knox. Mathieu Jaton, somewhat amused by the situation, calmly passed through the security checks. “Montreux has many faces – official, touristic, romantic, glamorous, international and provincial. Every day from my office, I discover a new scene. This morning, for example, I could see John Kerry giving a press conference just below my window.”

Travelling the world to promote the famous festival founded by Claude Nobs, Mathieu Jaton continues to ensure that the spotlights are resolutely turned on Montreux. He has become a veritable ambassador of the Swiss Riviera. “I feel deeply attached to Montreux. It is an incredible place which never loses its fascination.

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identity of the festival. Its beauty, its size and its layout make the perfect backdrop both for the artists, who feel at ease and safe, and for the public, who can happily visit the different neighbourhoods in between concerts.

For twenty years, Mathieu Jaton has helped develop the festival and so for twenty years (half his age), Montreux

SHORT BIOGRAPHY

Mathieu Jaton was born on 12 June 1975 in the canton of Fribourg. He began working for the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1995 while completing his studies at the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne. Having graduated, he was recruited

by Claude Nobs, the former Director and founder of the festival, initially as Head of Sponsoring and Marketing then as Secretary General at the tender age of 25.

In 2013, following the accidental death of Claude Nobs, he was appointed Director General of the event, presenting the 49th edition this year.

AMBASSADOR

So there is no discord between the glitter and mother nature. Like Claude Nobs who enjoyed serving Swiss specialities to the artists, Mathieu Jaton doesn’t hesitate to call on the region’s assets. “The stars are so used to all things sophisticated that when they are given a piece of cheese and a glass of white wine while sitting around a convivial table, they are in seventh heaven!” Conviviality is at the heart of Mathieu Jaton’s passion. Even as a child, he loved transforming the family home for big parties. “Our house was something of an open house; the doors were always open and there was always someone dropping in. I have retained this sense of hospitality and taking pleasure in pleasing.” It is a value defended to the hilt by the event’s founder and which has become the signature of the Montreux Jazz Festival.

“I often compare the festival to a five-star hotel. The quality of the welcome is fundamental. We try to make sure the magic works by giving the artists downtime and, more particularly, pleasure!

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“Our house was something of an open house; I have retained this sense of hospitality and taking pleasure in pleasing. ”

HIS FAVOURITE ADDRESSES IN VEVEY

has been part of his life. “I love the ambivalence of the place, the effervescence of the busy periods and the peace and quiet of calmer periods. At midday, if I don’t have an appointment, I like nothing more than walking along the quayside, sometimes all the way to the Château de Chillon. The landscaping in the gardens is always amazing. Conversely, for business lunches I eat at the nearby Montreux Jazz Café. The food is good, there is a lively atmosphere and the music is excellent!”

Hailing from a small village in the canton of Fribourg above Vevey, only a few miles from Montreux, Mathieu Jaton, who still lives in the family home, is attached to his roots. “I like the countryside and the simplicity of its inhabitants. I shared a love of the land with Claude [Nobs]. I also like the peace and quiet of the surroundings and the contrast it offers me in comparison to the excitement of the festival. I also love getting away and visiting cities such as Tokyo, Hong Kong or New York and having the impression of being able to lose myself.

But I enjoy coming home just as much. The beauty of the countryside seen from the train as it passes through the Lavaux region still captures my imagination.”

“Living not far from Vevey, I can often be seen in the town centre and the old town. I like the Saturdaymorning market on the main square.”

The restaurant Les 3 Sifflets “Attractive and authentic, the fondue is served with all the trappings.”

Rue du Simplon 1 1800 Vevey Tel. +41 (0)21 921 14 13 Librairie La Fontaine “A very attractive bookshop where I can always find a new selection of comics which I positively devour.”

Rue du Lac 47 1800 Vevey Tel. +41 (0)21 921 79 02 Alimentarium “A fascinating museum which I enjoy visiting with my daughter.”

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FASHION

Objective ocean For explorers of the open sea or the urban jungle, diving watches are the allies of adventure.

These unfailing gems are precise, waterproof, ergonomic and robust while boasting a high level of technical quality.

By Eirini Tigkaraki — PHOTO Myriam Ramel

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Spring colours, diamond buds, fruits of paradise and tourmaline merriment. Seasonal feminine treasures and romantic inspiration for women whose soul has remained young.

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By Eirini Tigkaraki — PHOTO Myriam Ramel

1. Bucherer earrings, pink gold and white gold, tourmalines, tsavorites and diamonds. 2. Van Cleef & Arpels Birds of Paradise necklace, white gold, pink sapphires and diamonds 3. Piaget Rose ring in pink gold set with diamonds. 4. Bucherer ring, pink gold and white gold, red tourmaline, tsavorites, garnets and diamonds.

5. Piaget Rose ring in white gold set with diamonds and tourmaline. 6. Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterflies Between the Fingers ring, pink gold and pink sapphires.

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TONDA METROPOLITAINE

Steel Automatic movement Steel bracelet Made in Switzerland www.parmigiani.ch

AT THE VERY

2015 FFJM – ARTWORK BY SYLVIE FLEURY

With Swiss festivals, classical music, jazz and pop sometimes ring out much further and higher than the Swiss peaks. Selection.

TEXT Sophie Kellenberger

THE MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL

GSTAAD MENUHIN FESTIVAL

From 3 to 18 July 2015

From 16 July to 5 September 2015

Altitude 371 m (level of lake Geneva) Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, Miles Davis, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, Prince, David Bowie and Stevie Wonder have all performed there. Visitors go there for the magic of its unique concerts which write a chapter in the history of music.

And to eat a Thai curry on the quayside.

It was founded in 1967 thanks to the genius and vision of Claude Nobs, “an artist in the service of artists”. Today, some 250 000 visitors come every year to hear the best of today’s music scene. Its distinguishing characteristic is that it is the only festival in Switzerland to have a song which tells of its legend, “Smoke on the Water”

by Deep Purple. It enjoys international appeal through its legendary status and its Montreux Jazz Cafés. The Festival Off has existed from the very outset, serving up a number of extraordinary, improvised jam sessions. In 2015, the headline acts include Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, Lionel Richie, Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil.

Altitude 1,014 m Bobby McFerrin, Nigel Kennedy and the Swiss jazz legend George Gruntz have all performed there.Visitors go there to listen to music played in churches and temples. It was founded in 1957 when Yehudi Menuhin set up home in Gstaad with his family. Its distinguishing characteristic is that it is one of the oldest festivals in Switzerland. And its Alpine setting in Saanenland, which fascinated and inspired its founder, is absolutely stunning.

The Gstaad Academy offers prestigious master classes intended for young professionals, as well as lessons for amateurs. The 2015 edition will focus on the theme of “Irony & Music”. A number of greats from the classical music scene will be present including Jonas Kaufmann, Cecilia Bartoli, Fazil Say, András Schiff to name but a few.

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FESTIVALS

S U MM IT OF MUSIC

ZERMATT FESTIVAL

THE FESTIVAL DE VERBIER

SEPTEMBRE MUSICAL

From 11 to 20 September 2015

From 17 July to 2 August 2015

From 28 August to 13 September 2015

Altitude 2,222 m (Riffelalp) The musicians of the Scharoun Ensemble Berlin – all members of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra – have performed there together with Christian Zacharias, Stephan Genz, Michel Dalberto, Guy Braunstein and Mojca Erdmann. It was founded in 2005. However, as early as the 1950s and 1960s, Pablo Casals and his travelling companions saw in this little village at the foot of the Matterhorn the ideal setting for musical retreats, master classes and other moments of sharing with the younger generation. Its distinguishing characteristic is that the chapel of Riffelalp and the church of St. Mauritius offer the musicians the chance to discover the musical excellence of the great capitals in a much more private setting. The 150th anniversary of the first ascent of the Matterhorn offers the perfect opportunity to rediscover works composed in 1865 and to plunge once again into the musical atmosphere of that bygone era. At the very heart of the artistic programme in 2015, the musicians of the Berlin Philharmonic will play with Christian Zacharias, Regula Mühlemann, Cédric Pescia and Nurit Stark.

Altitude 1,522 m Barbara Hendricks, Martha Argerich, Ida Haendel and Renaud Capuçon have all performed there. It was founded in 1994 thanks to the Swede Martin Tson Engstroem.

Visitors go there because the festival has become one of the most important and most innovative musical happenings in the world.

Its distinguishing characteristic is its breathtaking view over the majestic peaks of the Combins range at the heart of the Swiss Alps. It enjoys international appeal as it has become the world reference point in the field of musical training for young musicians. The festival also comprises a fun programme organised in locations all around the resort, ranging from the Alpine horn to jam sessions. In 2015 James Levine, Zubin Mehta, Valery Gergiev, Manfred Honeck, Gianandrea Noseda and Charles Dutoit will all be present.

Altitude between 390 m (Montreux) and 372 m with your feet in the water in Chillon Martha Argerich, conductors such as Wilhelm Furtwängler, Otto Klemperer, Ernest Ansermet, Josef Krips and Charles Munch have all performed there. It was founded in 1946 thanks to Manuel Roth and the presence of illustrious artists, refugees passing through after the Second World War such as Maurice Ravel and Igor Stravinski.

It is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year.

Its distinguishing characteristic is that the festival takes place in locations each more extraordinary than the others.

The Stravinski Auditorium in Montreux, the Château de Chillon, the Théâtre de Vevey and the Grand Hôtel du Lac de Vevey.

Not to be missed in 2015 is the Russian National Orchestra playing Bach, Haydn and Handel, as well as the French National Orchestra and the French Youth Orchestra.

www.verbierfestival.com

www.septmus.ch

www.zermattfestival.com

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The programmes The aim of the programmes and therapies on offer at Clinique La Prairie is to help guests learn to manage their health better, to find the balance necessary for a harmonious life and to maintain their youth. These programmes are preventative or curative. They are therefore provided under medical supervision.

BEAUTY PROGRAMME FOR MEN OR WOMEN For thousands of years humans have been fascinated by beauty - which is inextricably linked to health and the harmonious balance of the body, mind and soul. The spa is a veritable haven of peace, offering a wide range of exclusive treatments to emphasise your beauty. It is an ideal place to recharge your batteries.

MEDICAL WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND SPA PROGRAMME The exclusive medical weight management and spa programme offers a multidisciplinary approach with the assistance of a nutritionist, dietician, personal fitness trainer, psychologist, massage therapist and beautician. It is suitable for any adult suffering from excess weight.

MEDICAL CHECK-UP PROGRAMME A medical check-up at Clinique La Prairie is intended for any patient who wants an in depth check-up or a clearer second medical opinion. Regular check-ups from the age of 35 are part of an optimum prevention programme. They can help identify and successfully treat disorders at an early stage.

REBALANCING PROGRAMME When suffering from fatigue, stress and insomnia, it is time to take a break before the symptoms become any worse. Take advantage of the rebalancing programme to help restore harmony to both body and mind. This programme will enable you to leave the clinic feeling calm and revitalised and with the necessary tools to better manage and control the stress and tensions of everyday life.

BETTER MOBILITY PROGRAMME

REVITALISATION PROGRAMME

As time goes by, the effects of age or an old injury make the body more sensitive to certain movements. A knee or shoulder pain can be discouraging when practising sports such as skiing, tennis or golf.

Yet it is essential not to give up on a stimulating physical activity, which is a source of both pleasure and energy.

The better mobility programme offers complete care enabling you to understand where the pain or discomfort comes from and to work the body in a targeted manner to improve ease and comfort during your training sessions.

Clinique La Prairie’s exclusive and renowned Revitalisation has a marked rejuvenating effect by revitalising the body to its very core. It is recommended from the age of 40, with its beneficial results lasting between 12 and 24 months depending on the individual. For those suffering from exhaustion or intense stress it can be administered at a younger age. Promising genuine rejuvenation, it strengthens the body’s immune defences to ensure greater resilience to stress and infections and promote improved recovery in the wake of health problems.

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Medical services Clinique La Prairie offers a wide variety of specialised consultations and surgical services.

A TAILOR-MADE CHECK-UP Good health is maintained through regular check-ups beginning at the age of 35 in order to identify any problems at an early stage and successfully treat them. This is why any stay at Clinique La Prairie begins with a medical check-up. In addition to a detailed clinical exam, the standard check-up includes laboratory tests, a chest x-ray and an electrocardiogram. It may also often include an abdominal ultrasound and additional tests suggested by the physician, based on the specific needs and characteristics of each person.

SURGERY: AN ULTRA-MODERN OPERATING SUITE Dedicated to all patients wishing to schedule their surgery in the exceptional environment and comfort of Clinique La Prairie, the medical centre’s operating suite includes two multi-purpose operating rooms equipped with: • laminar flow and high-performance anaesthesia equipment; • a prep room and recovery room equipped for four patients; • two examination rooms for the surgeons.

The specialities include general surgery, gynaecological surgery, plastic and aesthetic surgery, ENT surgery and orthopaedic surgery.

ANAESTHESIOLOGY The two operating rooms have high-quality anaesthesia equipment allowing us to perform all types of anaesthesia, be it general or local. Our team of anaesthesiologists intervenes in various types of surgery, both general and ambulatory and in particular orthopaedic, gynaecological, cosmetic, reconstructive and ENT. The team is composed of two doctors with a federal specialist diploma (Swiss Medical Association) and two nurses, all of whom specialise in anaesthesiology.

A WIDE RANGE OF MEDICAL SERVICES Clinique La Prairie now offers a broad range of specialised consultations and surgical services in the fields of cardiology, dermatology and venerology, endocrinology and diabetology, gynaecology and obstetrics, neurology, nutrition, ENT, pneumology, psychiatry, psychology and rheumatology.

AN INCOMPARABLE OFFER OF COMPLEMENTARY PARAMEDICAL SERVICES Our comprehensive approach to patient health often includes complementary paramedical services in a personalised treatment programme. To this end, Clinique La Prairie constantly develops a range of efficient paramedical services. These services include: acupuncture, dietetics, hypnosis, a medical analysis laboratory, physiotherapy and sophrology.

CUTTING-EDGE MEDICAL IMAGING Located in the basement of the medical centre, the Radiology and Medical Imaging Institute occupies a vast area covering 725 m² with 210 m² of annexes. It has its own reception area and waiting rooms.

With cutting-edge technological equipment such as MRI and the 64-slice CT scanners, our Radiology and Medical Imaging Institute also boasts a highly-qualified medical and technical team trained in the very latest

methods to ensure effective examinations and quick results. The imaging services include: MRI, 64-slice CT scanner, digital mammogram, ultrasound/ Doppler sonography, digital radiology, mineralometry, digital orthopantogram, interventional radiology, digital archiving, preparation for examinations.

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Rooms and suites With hotel services and an infrastructure worthy of the very best five-star hotels, Clinique La Prairie offers rooms and suites which satisfy even the most stringent demands.

THE CHÂTEAU Sitting on the crest of the hill and overlooking Lake Geneva, the nineteenth-century château has been entirely renovated.

Connected to the spa by means of an underground passage, it boasts 24 high-class rooms and suites, all with a balcony and view over the lake and the mountains.

Corner rooms Decorated in keeping with the style of the Château, these rooms have beautiful parquet floors creating a cosy atmosphere.

Standard rooms Antique, carved wooden furniture decorated in gold leaf underlines the prestigious environment offered by the Château.

These spacious rooms offer a magnificent view over the lake and the Alps.

Alcove rooms These very spacious rooms include a lounge area as well as elegant antique paintings and period furniture. Ideally situated in the Château, the numerous windows in the alcove rooms overlook the garden, the lake and the Alps.

MEDICAL CENTRE The building has 20 post-op rooms, 2 junior suites and 4 suites located on the top floor of the clinic.

Junior suite Very spacious consisting of a bedroom and a magnificent lounge with refined, modern décor. 65 m², lounge, two bathrooms.

Deluxe suite With its large entrance hall decorated with modern paintings, the Deluxe suite also boasts a spacious lounge. 106m², one double bed, two single beds, two bathrooms, a lounge and a balcony.

Prairie suite Overlooking the clinic’s French garden, this suite has a terrace, a lounge decorated with original paintings and a dining area. 58 m²,

lounge, terrace, dining area, fully-equipped kitchen.

Royal suite This spacious suite suffused with light boasts a living room opening onto a balcony offering views over the lake and mountains.

149 m², one double bed, two single beds, two bathrooms, a sofa bed, lounge, dining room, fully-equipped kitchen, balcony.

Imperial suite Located on the top floor in a part of the clinic offering total privacy, the Imperial suite boasts its own private lift. It also has a terrace with sweeping views over the lake.

THE RESIDENCE Housing the original Clinique La Prairie premises and built at the beginning of the 20th century, the Residence is connected to the medical centre by a pleasant French garden. The rooms and suites all have a balcony overlooking the garden.

SUMMER & WINTER CAMPS – SWISS MADE

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Please quote “Clinique La Prairie” to learn more about our exclusive packages.

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