Le Moulin

Built in the 1990s, Le Moulin takes its name from the old mill that once stood on the same site. Originally serving as a family home and accommodation for the staff of Les Peupliers, Norbert, Nadine, Jessica, and Alexandra decided to breathe new life into it in 2021.

Who better than Atelier Giffon to support them in this project? The team envisioned a chalet that is both authentic—using local materials like native stone, larch, and original elements such as the framework and clerestory windows—and timeless, bringing in modernity through large openings that frame the landscape and sleek lines inside. ‘A heritage sensitivity oriented towards a more contemporary dimension,’ as Alexandra puts it.

Atelier Giffon has also left its mark on the chalet’s interiors. To inhabit these large spaces that open up to the landscape, the team let the imagination of painter Gilles Giacomotti run wild, dressing the entrance of the main room with white trees, echoing the chalet’s natural surroundings. Accompanying the artwork, drop-shaped light fixtures extend toward the floor, reminiscent of morning dew. Around them, furniture with curved shapes reflects the contours of Lake Courchevel. Nature seamlessly integrates into the chalet, much to the delight of the eyes!

In the bedrooms, fabrics featuring tartan patterns evoke the warm spirit of the mountains. Each suite reveals its own color palette: woodsy browns and misty grays, old rose and fir green. The result? A unique atmosphere, far from the uniformity of hotel rooms, while still offering the benefits of intimacy, comfort, and a host of services.

Le Praz, the first of the four levels that make up Courchevel, is a charming little village that thrives year-round. In winter, guests appreciate its proximity to the slopes, allowing skiers to finish their day right at the chalet’s doorstep. With 150 kilometers of pistes in this renowned ski area, there’s no chance of getting bored. For those who aren’t into skiing, the options are endless: hiking, ice skating, snowshoeing, dog sledding, and tobogganing—making it a perfect vacation for families and friends alike.

Another advantage? The nearby shops and gourmet restaurants, perfect for grabbing a crepe or indulging in a fine meal. Our favorite, though, is hiring a private chef to prepare a delicious dinner, watching the sunset from the terrace before sitting down to eat—and doing it all again the next day!