The APASSION Blog: The Build
The Chalet APASSION ‘Potager’
Taking advantage of the warmer March weather here in Samoëns, in the French Alps, we took to the garden in order to build a “potager” Continue reading
Chalet APASSION opens for business!
Our first guests arrive in less than a week and the chalet is starting to feel very homely! The finishing touches are being made, with the final clean well underway and beds being made. The wood arrived yesterday for our … Continue reading
Time to move in!
We’re finally coming to the end of the building phase of Chalet APASSION in Samoëns, a mere 6 months after the first footings were dug. With the tilling and painting completed, the installation of the kitchen and our five ensuites are well underway Continue reading
Work continues apace at APASSION
Now the under-floor heating has been switched on we seem to have even more workman on-site then ever! Continue reading
Snow, and plenty of it!
Whilst the UK and parts of France came to a standstill last week, the French Alps continued as normal despite the heavy snow and freezing temperatures. Our committed builders made light work of the 40cm of fresh Grand Massif snow, … Continue reading
Time for some soft furnishings
Whilst building work on our luxury ski chalet in Samoëns continues apace amidst the early snow of the Grand Massif, back here at home we’ve been increasingly focussed on the interior design of the chalet. Continue reading
Week 12 of the Build: Rooms with a view!
Last week we drove a ‘box-van’ down to Samoëns in the French Alps loaded to the rafters with bathroom furniture! After a slow and sometimes nail-biting trip our spirits were lifted as we awoke to a perfect Grand Massif winter morning; Continue reading
Week 10 of the Build: The roof is on!
We were in the French Alps last week to check out the building work on Chalet APASSION and to meet up with the local artisans.
Imagine our excitement as we drove into Samoëns and cast our eyes up the slope
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