Whilst we were convinced the real estate market would be severely affected as a direct consequence of the global pandemic, it turns out to remain pretty stable.   Paradoxically, there is a bull market in the Abondance valley, even though several industries in France are hardly stabilised, still recovering from lengthy lockdown periods. With a […]

Thonon is but one step away from Châtel… Well, almost. More like 24.6 miles, and about a 45-minute drive. And from one town to the other, two completely different atmospheres. On the one hand, a coastal city at the edge of a lake so great one can barely see the other side. On the other, […]

You have always dreamed of making a mountain investment, of making this little piece of heaven your own, or you simply feel investing there is a smart move. You are ready to jump the gun. But there goes the million-pound question: is it still a worthy investment? This question keeps spinning in your head over […]

The Abondance valley is home to territorial gems such as Abondance and La Chapelle d’Abondance, two human-sized resorts still preserved from mass tourism. Two villages where life is good, just a few miles off the Portes du Soleil domain. Here, charming quaintness meets wild nature, only a 30-minute drive away from Thonon or Evian, making […]

At the Gates of Switzerland, nestled in beautiful Abondance valley, Châtel is a resort with a traditional village atmosphere where you can both enjoy the slopes in the winter, and chill in the summer sun. As part of the 12 Portes du Soleil ski resorts, Châtel is also appreciated for its typical alpine architecture, particularly […]