Production of the sets 1937-1938 (≈ 1938)
Jean Fautrier painted the dining room.
11 janvier 1994
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 11 janvier 1994 (≈ 1994)
Protection of the dining room and its decors.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Dining room and its decor (Box AD 134): inscription by order of 11 January 1994
Key figures
Jean Fautrier - Painter
Author of the decorations in 1937-1938.
Origin and history
The Chalet de la Grande Ourse, located in Val-d'Isère en Savoie, is an emblematic monument of the resort. It illustrates the origins and evolution of this Alpine tourist site, marked by its typical architecture and its role in local history. Although its exact date of construction is not specified, it embodies the spirit of the first infrastructures dedicated to welcoming visitors to the French Alps.
This chalet is distinguished by its interior decorations, made in 1937-1938 by painter Jean Fautrier. These works, protected since 1994, make the dining room a remarkable artistic space. The building, now privately owned, also reflects the economic and social transformations of Val-d'Isère, from a traditional village to an international station. Its inscription in the Historical Monuments underscores its heritage importance, both for its architecture and for its cultural heritage.
The location of the chalet, in the heart of Val-d'Isère, makes it a witness to the 20th century tourist dynamics. At that time, alpine resorts developed rapidly, attracting affluent clientele and artists. The decors of Fautrier, integrated into a place of life and reception, symbolize this encounter between modern art and mountain tradition. The cottage remains a rare example of collaboration between a recognized artist and a tourism-related architectural project.
