An Iconic French Chalet

A Storybook French Chalet

The perfect getaway for a skiing family

This lovely chalet in the French Alps is straight out of a fairy tale, enjoying a commanding view of the countryside.

By Phil Butler

This charming double chalet in Courchevel, France, set in the French Alps, looks like it sprang straight from the pages of a book of fairy tales. Built in the style of traditional French ski chalets, the eight-bedroom, eight-bath, two-story chalet is the epitome of coziness, with natural wood and stone running throughout and exterior stone walls complimented by a traditional stone roof.

Inside, rustic beamed ceilings, practical yet attractive fireplaces, and more features create a welcoming atmosphere to entertain friends or settle in with a large family.

With a total of 3,345 square feet of living area, the chalet has plenty of room for the owners and their guests to relax and enjoy themselves in the welcoming living room or rest in the bedrooms before gathering for a meal in the dining room. The adjacent, well-equipped country kitchen has dinette seating for casual meals. Every inch of the entire interior is finished or accented in wood, from the floors to the walls to the exposed-beam ceilings, all working together to create the ultimate ski lodge effect.

That’s especially evident in the master suite, with its vaulted ceiling, a stone fireplace to ward off the cold, and a gleaming brass chandelier above. One of the baths features a vintage copper bathtub that’s perfect for enjoying a hot, relaxing soak after a day on the slopes.

Outside, a huge deck with a broad balcony above affords a relaxing view of the garden and adjacent mature orchard, as well as the surrounding forested mountain scenery. In addition to the residence, the property features a garage, a barn, and a storage cellar.

The chalet is located about 10 minutes by car from Courchevel’s town center. In addition to shopping and dining venues, the town is a world-class ski destination that’s linked to the Three Valleys Ski Area. The cities and airports of Geneva, Switzerland, and Lyon, France, are two hours away.

The property is scheduled to be sold by Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions on Dec. 14.

(Above) The property provides a commanding view of the ski resort town of Courchevel, which is part of the world-class Les Trois Vallées ski area. (Top Right) This bathroom with its vintage copper tub and sinks, radiator heater, and wood floors, walls, and ceiling is the ideal place to enjoy a long, hot bath after a day of skiing. (Right) The master bedroom is a perfect example of ski lodge chic, featuring a fireplace and gleaming chandelier, accenting the wood floors, walls and exposed-beam ceiling.

Phil Butler is a publisher, editor, author, and analyst who is a widely cited expert on subjects ranging from digital and social media to travel technology.

COURCHEVEL CHALET LA NOUVAZ, COURCHEVEL, FRANCE PRICE ON REQUEST • 8 BEDROOMS, 8 BATHS • 3,345 SQUARE FEET • SURROUNDING GARDENS & ORCHARD

KEY FEATURES • FRENCH ALPS VIEWS • TRADITIONAL DESIGN • CLOSE TO WORLD-CLASS SKI SLOPES

AGENTS SOTHEBY’S CONCIERGE AUCTIONS CAMILLA PETERS - PROJECT MANAGER/ AUCTION REPRESENTATIVE +33 646 760 8109