Art Chalet is the ultimate retreat for an art and ski lover. Do not be shocked if you walk in to the Chalet and you think you have walked into a luxury hotel by accident, you are exactly where you are supposed to be.
The 20,400sq ft chalet, located above Courchevel 1850, can be easily described with one word, extravagance with a weekly rental price of $190,000 a week. No wonder the regulars are Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Beckhams, George Clooney, Roman Abramovich and Giorgio Armani.
Once you set foot in the quaint town, a 4×4 Mercedes will whisk you from the airport and quickly transport you to your new home for a week, the chalet of your dreams.
Before you take the grand tour of your 9 bedroom humble abode, they will welcome you with decadent Champagne and canapés, however do not drink too much because you have 7 floors to explore. Keep in mind that the chalet comes with an entire team that will be at your disposal: Chefs, Chalet Manager, Masseuses, Concierge, Housekeeping and Chauffeurs.
The house homes a waterfall swimming pool surrounded by 4 flat screen TVs, a private nightclub with state-of-the-art DJ equipment, sleek glass elevators, a cinema room (in case the 4 flat screen TVs in the pool are not enough), a casino, a ski equipment room, hammam, full spa, gym and wine cellar.
The style of the chalet is traditional on steroids, if that means anything. Due to the immense amount of art the chalet has, the security is extremely high, however you will not feel it.
Sculptures, paintings, lithographies and drawings by artists such as Picasso and Warhol are liberally scattered throughout Art Chalet. Even the light fittings are art installations, and the Japanese toilets are a stylish touch. Honestly, there is no valid reason why you should leave the chalet to go skiing. The mountain will always be there for your next trip when you stay in a chalet that is not nearly as nice as Art Chalet because you spent all of your savings that one time at the Art Chalet.
Photographs courtesy of the property.
