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Chalet Aiguille Croche
Megève · 14 guests · 6 bd
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Prestige chalets, villas and apartments in the Alps, Provence, the French Riviera and Corsica.
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Each destination is shaped by a unique geography, a distinctive light and an art of hospitality.
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Chalet Roc Granit
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc10 guests · 5 bedrooms
The latest addresses added to the collection, chosen by our agents for their standing.
Winter in the mountains
Chalet Chardaneau
Méribel18 guests · 8 bedrooms
Ski-in ski-out chalets and slopeside addresses: next winter is chosen now.
Summer on the Mediterranean
Villa Terrazza
Porto-Vecchio10 guests · 5 bedrooms
Waterfront villas, bastides under the pines: the great south, direct.
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Ski resorts fit for 007: when James Bond straps on his skis
Around ten James Bond films go through the snow, and that is often where the series pulls off its wildest moments: a leap off a cliff under a Union Jack parachute, a chase by bobsleigh, paragliders swooping after 007 above Chamonix. These places are real. Here…
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Our favourites
A selection of chalets chosen for their standing by our team, in Megève, Val d’Isère, Chamonix, Méribel and La Clusaz.
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Chalet Fornet
Val-d'Isère · 14 guests · 6 bd
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Chalet Aérien
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc · 14 guests · 6 bd
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Chalet Roc des Trois Marches
Méribel · 14 guests · 8 bd
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Chalet Villards
La Clusaz · 15 guests · 7 bd
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Chalet Praz-Lumis
Megève · 16 guests · 7 bd
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Chalet Grande Sassière
Val-d'Isère · 27 guests · 10 bd
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Chalet Amont
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc · 16 guests · 8 bd
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Chalet Mélézine
Méribel · 12 guests · 6 bd
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Chalet Puvat
La Clusaz · 15 guests · 7 bd
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A chalet in the Alps, a villa on the French Riviera or a prestige apartment: each property is chosen to match your wishes and reflect your style.
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Journal · Alpes du Nord
Ski resorts fit for 007: when James Bond straps on his skis
Around ten James Bond films go through the snow, and that is often where the series…
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Journal · Alpes du Nord
Emily in Paris: the sweet escape to Megève
Did you recognise Megève in Emily in Paris? The series was indeed filmed here, from 4…
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Journal · Alpes du Nord
Visa for France and Switzerland with a Russian passport: the steps
Do you hold a Russian passport and want to come skiing in the mountains this winter?…
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Journal · Alpes du Nord
The 10 Best Luxury Chalets in Courchevel 1850
Dix chalets d'exception à Courchevel 1850, choisis pour leur architecture, leurs espaces de bien-être et leur…
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Journal · Alpes du Nord
Mont Blanc helicopter flights: departures, flight times and rules
From the air, the Mont Blanc massif takes on a different scale. The Mer de Glace…
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Journal · Alpes du Nord
Val d'Isère shuttle buses: free buses, Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Tignes and taxis
In Val d'Isère, the car stays in the car park all week. Free buses run up…
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Journal · Alpes du Nord
Megève Altiport: altitude, runway, helicopter flights and restaurant
Above Mont d'Arbois, the Cote 2000 road climbs through high pastures to a short runway not…
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Journal · Alpes du Nord
Méribel Altiport: altitude, skiing, golf and chalets
Above the centre of Méribel, the road climbs through the forest and comes to a halt…
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Journal · Alpes du Nord
Family ski resorts: the best in the Alps for children
A family resort is about more than green runs. It means a nursery that takes the…
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Journal · Alpes du Nord
Courchevel shuttle buses: free buses, timetables, Moûtiers and taxis
In Courchevel you can go the whole week without touching the car. Free buses link the…
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Journal · Alpes du Nord
Helicopter transfer from Geneva to Courchevel: flight time, dates and hours
Two hours by road, or half an hour in the air: between Geneva airport and Courchevel,…
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Journal · Alpes du Nord
Courchevel altiport: altitude, runway length and dangers
Above Courchevel 1850, a 537m runway climbs between the ski pistes at a gradient of more…
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Journal · Alpes du Nord
La Rosière for families: a practical guide, from Les Eucherts to Italy
La Rosière sits on a balcony above the valley. From the pistes, your eye runs straight…
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Journal · Alpes du Nord
New Year's Eve on the slopes: where to celebrate in the big Alpine resorts
In the mountains, midnight has a sound of its own: the rush of rockets above the…
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Journal · Alpes du Nord
Private jet and helicopter travel to Courchevel, Méribel, Megève and Val d'Isère
A private flight to the Alps rarely ends where it lands. The jet touches down at…
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Journal · Alpes du Nord
What to do in Chamonix in winter
In Chamonix, a winter's day can begin at 3842m and end on an ice rink, beneath…
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Send my requestWhere can you rent an exceptional villa or chalet with AEC?
Our selection focuses on the Alps, the French Riviera, Corsica and Provence, our home regions. Every property offered is rigorously selected by our team for its standing.
What types of properties does AEC Collection offer?
A selection of chalets, villas, residences and apartments of standing and prestige in the finest Alpine, Mediterranean and Provençal destinations. AEC Collection also offers off-market properties to meet every request.
What services come with your stay?
Services depend on the property and destination: linens, housekeeping, personal welcome, welcome hamper, transfers… Bespoke services can be arranged on request.
How do you book an AEC Collection rental?
Every request is confirmed by an agent to guarantee the property's real availability. We get back to you quickly to confirm the booking. You can also follow your request from your client area.
Why choose AEC Collection?
Born in the Alps, in Annecy, AEC Collection is an independent French maison: over 20 years of experience in the field and a loyal private clientele who entrust us with their exceptional stays.
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Every property is chosen for its standing, to guarantee a truly exceptional place.
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