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PORTES DU SOLEIL - 12 resorts in the French and Swiss Alps

Abondance is our local town


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Chalet Châtelet in the summer with Vacheresse, Vallée d'Abondance in the background



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The back door of the chalet facing east



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Balcony facing south and west




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Fine symbolic detail above main doorway carved by master sculptor/stone mason



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This arch is in the central wall of the chalet, which is constructed out of whole logs


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The staircase from the first to second floors was handmade by a local craftsman


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A different view of the Atelier bedroom on the second floor


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Another view of the Vieux Chalet also on the second floor


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Alternative view of Vieille France bedroom on the first floor


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Breakfast in the open sitting/dining/kitchen on the first floor


Map, Gallery & Guest Book #12On top of the world on our mountain top


Map, Gallery & Guest Book #13Oli having fun while Léa films it


Map, Gallery & Guest Book #14Pascal's BBQ in mid-April with the snow still there


Map, Gallery & Guest Book #15Claire and Vincent in Avoriaz


Map, Gallery & Guest Book #16The Christmas market in Abondance. There is a market there every Sunday morning









This is John with just half of an enormous Abondance cheese.
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EXTRACTS FROM OUR GUEST LIVRE D'OR:

Max says: "I had a fabulous time throughout my stay the chalet. As well as being a beautiful building with awe-inspiring surroundings in the heart of the French Alps, Pascal and Suzanne provide the perfect combination of Gallic flair and British sensibility. We were treated to regional French specialities (and accompanying wines!) on a nightly basis, with historical and local context for it all explained for us - with typical French national pride - by our flamboyant host Pascal. We left feeling like we had partaken in local life to an extent I had previously thought impossible on a skiing holiday."

“We have both had a lovely time staying in your wonderful home and Maddy has tested us all during our stay but despite madam and her antics, we have felt truly welcome and made to feel at home…Your hospitality has far exceeded our expectations and your cooking has brought Jamie out of his sheltered ways.” Paula, Jaime and gorgeous little Maddy.

“Many thanks for making our holiday one of the best! Your home is beautiful we are honoured to have shared it with you. It’s like home from home. The food - amazing, Suzie and Pascal, your wine and song, perfect!” Sharon and Mully.

“Warm hospitality, wonderful food, magical location and breathtaking countryside – couldn’t have been better” Linda.

“…Your assistance with arrangements from ski lessons to childcare has been invaluable. Furthermore, your willingness to accommodate a schedule that was slightly hectic at times has been greatly appreciated. We return home feeling that we are leaving another home behind” David.

“…Your beautiful chalet embodies your noble outlook on appreciating and sustaining the splendid environment in which we are all so fortunate to live. You have created something truly wonderful …” Missy and Michael.





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