Details have emerged behind the sudden closing of the Pub Doran and Scotts.

Natives understands that the two establishments were recently reviewed by local inspectors who decided that they should be classified under a different 'licence' from their current agreement.  The move to a Licence 3 from Licence 5 requires an advanced specification of Health and Safety requirements.

The local authorities offered no extra time to the Hotel Doron to upgrade their current (and quite legal) measures and demanded that all guests staying in the hotel were moved out within 48 hours.  

The exact rationale behind this decision remains open.  Regular visitors to this page will be aware of the increasing pressure British businesses have been placed under by the local authorities.   While within the letter of the law, it seems that Méribel again may have been over-zealous.  Natives will continue to follow up this issue.

[17 March - It now seems likely that Scotts will not reopen and the Hotel will be unable to accommodate guests for the remainder of the season.  Le Pub will continue as per usual.]