Erected in 1914, this former Palace closed its doors in 2001.
The crowned heads of Monaco to the Belle Epoque attended this fine establishment, within woodland.
VILLARS-SUR-OLLON
Un hôtel mythique de Villars pourrait renaître de ses cendres
Par C.M. le 04.10.2011 à 11:43
Björn Borg, Jean Anouilh, Adamo, Mstislav Rostropovitch, le roi Farouk 1er d'Egypte, le prince Rainier et la princesse Grace de Monaco... Le Montesano, hôtel perché à Arveyes, sur le plateau de Villars, a vu défiler du beau monde.
Construit en 1914, l'établissement est à l'origine destiné au soin des tuberculeux, mais il se transforme rapidement en hôtel. En 1925, il passe de 20 à 60 chambres.
Dans les années 60, l'hôtel devient réputé pour ses soirées à thème, comme les nuits brésiliennes, jazz, africaines... le grand salon et le bar accueillent des stars mais aussi le gratin régional.
Le destin de cet hôtel s'assombrit à la fin des années 90, lorsqu'il attérit dans les mains de la Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (BCV). Il passe dès lors de mains en mains, sans trouver de propriétaire désireux d'assumer les immenses travaux de rénovation dont la bâtisse a besoin.
Petit à petit, les squatteurs envahissent les étages. Un soir, une caravane part même en fumée, sur le parking. La commune, par souci de sécurité, fait boucler l'accès. «Mais on y entrait comme dans un moulin», raconte un habitant de Villars.
Du mobilier disparait: des objets de taille conséquente, nécessitant de l'organisation. Nombreux sont ceux qui sont certains que des bandes organisées sont à l'oeuvre. Une baie vitrée est ainsi emportée, tout comme des morceaux de parquet.
Un soir d'avril 2008, à 3 h du matin, l'alerte est donnée. L'hôtel délabré est en feu. Il faudra un peu plus de 12 heures pour s'assurer que le sinistre est maîtrisé. L'établissement est détruit et la population ne croit pas à un accident. Il sera démoli quelques mois plus tard.
Aujourd'hui, un promoteur veut reconstruire un hôtel, sur les cendres de l'ancien Montesano. Le projet était à l'enquête jusqu'à lundi. Mais des modifications, notamment quant à l'emplacement exact de l'ouvrage, suscitent l'inquiétude des riverains.
Ces-derniers ont ainsi fait parvenir plus de 20 oppositions au projet. La route est peut-être encore longue jusqu'à ce que le Montesano réapparaisse.
Développement dans notre édition de demain
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A mythical hotel of Villars could rise from the ashesBy the C.M. 10/04/2011 at 11:43
Montesano The hotel burned in 2008 after being abandoned for nearly a decade. A developer wants to build 50 rooms in the same place. But opponents are organizing
Björn Borg, Jean Anouilh, Adamo, Mstislav Rostropovich, the first King Farouk of Egypt, Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco ... The Montesano, Arveyes hotel perched on the plateau of Villars, has seen the beautiful world.
Built in 1914, the property is responsible for the care of tuberculosis patients, but it soon turns into a hotel. In 1925, he spent 20 to 60 rooms.
In the 60s, the hotel became famous for its theme evenings, nights like Brazilian, jazz, African ... the main lounge and bar welcome the stars but also the regional dish.
The fate of this hotel goes dark in the late 90s, when it is landing in the hands of the Cantonal Bank of Vaud (BCV). It therefore passes from hand to hand, without finding an owner willing to take the huge renovation that the building needs.
Gradually, the squatters invaded the stage. One night a caravan from even smoke in the parking lot. The town, for safety reasons, access is looping. "But we went there as in a mill," says an inhabitant of Villars.
Disappears furniture: objects of significant size, requiring the organization. Many people are certain that organized gangs are at work. A bay window is thus carried away, like pieces of flooring.
One evening in April 2008, at 3 am, the alarm is raised. The rundown is on fire. It will take just over 12 hours to ensure that the fire is under control. The property is destroyed and the population does not believe in accidents. It was demolished a few months later.
Today, a developer wants to build a hotel on the ashes of the old Montesano. The project was the investigation until Monday.But changes, particularly regarding the exact location of the work, have raised concern of local residents.
These latter have well-sent more than 20 objections to the project. The road is still long, perhaps until the Montesano reappears.
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A mythical hotel of Villars could rise from the ashesBy the C.M. 10/04/2011 at 11:43
Montesano The hotel burned in 2008 after being abandoned for nearly a decade. A developer wants to build 50 rooms in the same place. But opponents are organizing
Björn Borg, Jean Anouilh, Adamo, Mstislav Rostropovich, the first King Farouk of Egypt, Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco ... The Montesano, Arveyes hotel perched on the plateau of Villars, has seen the beautiful world.
Built in 1914, the property is responsible for the care of tuberculosis patients, but it soon turns into a hotel. In 1925, he spent 20 to 60 rooms.
In the 60s, the hotel became famous for its theme evenings, nights like Brazilian, jazz, African ... the main lounge and bar welcome the stars but also the regional dish.
The fate of this hotel goes dark in the late 90s, when it is landing in the hands of the Cantonal Bank of Vaud (BCV). It therefore passes from hand to hand, without finding an owner willing to take the huge renovation that the building needs.
Gradually, the squatters invaded the stage. One night a caravan from even smoke in the parking lot. The town, for safety reasons, access is looping. "But we went there as in a mill," says an inhabitant of Villars.
Disappears furniture: objects of significant size, requiring the organization. Many people are certain that organized gangs are at work. A bay window is thus carried away, like pieces of flooring.
One evening in April 2008, at 3 am, the alarm is raised. The rundown is on fire. It will take just over 12 hours to ensure that the fire is under control. The property is destroyed and the population does not believe in accidents. It was demolished a few months later.
Today, a developer wants to build a hotel on the ashes of the old Montesano. The project was the investigation until Monday.But changes, particularly regarding the exact location of the work, have raised concern of local residents.
These latter have well-sent more than 20 objections to the project. The road is still long, perhaps until the Montesano reappears.
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