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Origin and history

Charlotte Perriand's chalet, located in Les Allues in the Meribel Valley, was designed by the architect himself in the 3rd quarter of the 20th century. It is distinguished by its set of contrasts between the thick stone walls and the large windows opening the south facade, as well as the east and west gables. This design combines traditional robustness and modern lightness, while harmoniously integrating into the Alpine landscape at 1600 meters above sea level.

The creation of the Meribel station dates back to 1938, when Scottish Major Peter Lindsay, fleeing Austria after the Anschluss, was looking for a new site to establish a ski resort. He chose the Allues valley and installed the first lift in 1938. A year later, the first hotels and chalets were built. Charlotte Perriand, who was asked in 1939 for the interior design of the infrastructure, later built her own cottage, which she described as a "refuge". Work resumed after World War II in 1946.

The chalet, classified as Monument Historique by order of 16 March 2016, is an integral part of the heritage of the station of Méribel. It is protected with its mazot and their plate plot, illustrating the importance of its architectural heritage. Its exact address, 5531 A Le Meribel, aux Allues, in Savoie, confirms its anchoring in this Alpine territory marked by the development of winter sports.

The cottage architecture reflects Charlotte Perriand's vision, which combines functionality and aesthetics. Local materials, such as stone, interact with modern elements, such as large glass surfaces. This project is part of a period of reconstruction and innovation for French mountain resorts, where architecture becomes a vector of modernity while respecting the natural environment.

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