La Cachette

The expansion of the gallery, a central element of the project, offers panoramic views both toward the slopes and the valley, along with direct access to the terrace. It also allows for the addition of key new functions within the hotel: a bar area, a lounge, and a shared workspace, all while maintaining its connection to the restaurant.

Reissued Perriand light fixtures are arranged to form an original, deconstructed pattern on the wall between the gallery and the lobby. To unify and modernize the various woodworks and structures added over the years, all the timber frames have been repainted in grey-brown. On the floor, a custom carpet features the actual topography of part of the Vanoise Massif, redrawn by our graphic designers based on the official map.

The Lounge
The main feature is the large central fireplace around which people can gather. It echoes Charlotte Perriand’s vision of creating spaces for togetherness. Sitting by the fire, contemplating the landscape, meeting or working from this authentic and warm space facing the mountains. A string of ceiling lights evokes the traditional torchlight descent, with its winding paths and crossings on the slopes. The color palette—shades of green, grey, and ochre—is directly inspired by the surrounding landscape. The selection of furniture and coffee tables was made in collaboration with Selency, a specialist in vintage and second-hand pieces.

The Shared Workspace
To offer a hotel experience better suited to new ways of working and traveling, a shared workspace was designed: warm, open to the outdoors, and functional. Ropes suspended above the work areas create a sense of intimacy, forming a kind of alcove.

A variation of carpet tones with a misty pattern evoking the sky or the blur of a landscape covers the floors. In keeping with the desire to create a dialogue between interior and exterior, some rooms feature window-height banquettes, offering a space for reading or contemplation with a framed view of the landscape. Echoing Charlotte Perriand’s commitment to simplicity of form and inspiration drawn directly from nature, each room includes a three-legged stool and bedside tables made from raw wood logs.

Closet doors and headboards, with different patterns on each floor, reference the alpine pastures. They are made from stabilized compressed hay (Obertflex©), enhanced with dried flower petals (such as cornflowers or roses, for example). Each room is also equipped with a reissued Perriand table lamp by Nemolighting.

A different landscape to explore on each floor... A variety of tones for paints and curtains, and compressed hay wall coverings embedded with dried flowers.

Thermal Renovation of the Building
Renovation also means improving the building’s performance to reduce its carbon footprint and energy consumption. This includes replacing some of the glass façades, insulating from the inside or outside where possible, insulating floors, upgrading certain radiators for better efficiency, and reusing those already performing well.

Reuse and Recycling Channels
Furniture and decor were sourced second-hand or customized. Many pieces come from Selency, a specialist in vintage and pre-loved furniture.

Raw and Natural Materials
Raw wood, mineral stone, natural fibers, and compressed hay are used throughout the spaces. The extension was built with a timber structure, echoing the existing framework.

Local Companies
100% of the companies selected for the construction work are from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, most of them based in Savoie.
For example, construction waste was managed by the Savoie-based company Trialp. Local suppliers were also involved, such as the Arpin spinning mill in Haute-Tarentaise, which provided the room curtains.
Local artists contributed to the wall decor. Four photographers showcase their vision of the mountains through black-and-white photography: Dominique Daher (5th floor), Manu Reyboz (6th floor), Karim-Olivier Bourakkadi (7th floor), and Alexandre Gendron (8th floor). The wall paintings, with colors varying by floor, were also created by local artist Julienne Rat-Patron.

The Reception Hall: a Warm and Comfortable Multi-Use Living Space
From the moment you enter, you’re immersed in the landscape thanks to a sweeping view of the mountains. Much more than a reception area, this space was designed to be a multi-use living area: a place for conversation, sharing, shopping, orientation, and gathering. A boutique has been added, offering iconic decorative objects from the hotel for sale.

La Cachette Hotel tells a story—the story of an iconic place inspired by Charlotte Perriand. As they move through the space, visitors can discover photographs of the hotel, serving as an architectural memory.

The mountain, as an exterior landscape, welcomes us inside. Visitors are invited to follow a path traced by a graphic and narrative line. This line evokes topographic maps, marked trails, and mountain peaks. It may be curved, straight, or broken.

Wood, a durable material that evokes the mountains, has been used throughout the signage. The signs and wayfinding elements created in this way accompany and guide visitors throughout their journey.