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Art Chalet. Courchevel, France

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Whomever thought that mixing Picasso with a French Chalet would would be a good idea is a genius.

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.

Chalet Edelweiss. Courchevel, France

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When you see Edelweiss for the first time, you might think you are dreaming. The Courchevel 1850 chalet is so perfect that you might have to pinch yourself several times before acknowledging that it is actually real.

Considered the largest and most luxurious chalet in the Alps, it leaves nothing to be desired. From a 100-person nightclub to a hammam, you will never want check out… that is until your bank account forces you to. The nightly rate is a staggering $450,000 USD per week, the most expensive chalet in Europe that we know of, so if you think this is too pricey, you can always share the lodge with a few friends, ha!

This 8 bedroom ski-in ski-out chalet is only 5 minutes away by foot from the charming town of Courchevel. Courchevel 1850 is the most exclusive ski resort in Europe, and the quaintest one as well.

The chalet is 3,000m² over seven floors. The eight bedrooms allows 16 to sleep heavenly with a rustic yet modern decoration so you don’t have to sacrifice any modern amenity you might want during your stay.

Their ski rooms make the most luxurious hotel’s ski room look like sad attempt with their top of the line equipment. However, my favorite common areas are the cinema room and nightclub. You will like them so much, you will not want to leave the premises at any point, not even for dinner. Every meal will be served in a gorgeous 22 person dining room with a chef that gives Alain Ducasse a run for his money.

The spa is rivaled by none, with a 14 meter pool, Jacuzzi with a bar, a hammam, sauna, two therapy rooms and a large gym.

If all of the above wasn’t enough, the chalet also comes with a full staff: butler, concierge, chef, valet parking, chauffeur, cleaning service, hair stylist, masseuses and ski instructors.

Driving to Courchevel and worried about parking? Worry no more, the house has an underground garage for 20 cars accessed by a lift. Perfect for Jay Leno and his army fleet of cars.

Do not worry if you find yourself wanting to only ski for two hours a day during your stay, clients usually suffer from SKD (short-ski-day disorder) while staying at the magnificent Edelweiss chalet.

 

Photographs courtesy of the property.