Meribel, France
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
Maisons ParientePlayful alpine outpost
High above Méribel, the atmosphere is cheeky yet cozy, channeling mid-century chalet whimsy and lively fireside gatherings after a day on the pistes.
“at Le Coucou, a ski-in, ski-out resort with 10 floors, the family hired esteemed architect Pierre Yovanovitch to reimagine the traditional Alpine chalet.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Bespoke alpine interiors feature custom sheepskin Bear armchairs, vintage cuckoo clocks, and a frescoed ceiling dome.
Notable
Ski-in ski-out ease with dedicated ski lounge fittings, deep soaking tubs, and personalized mountain concierge attention.
Notable
A Tata Harper spa with sauna and steam rooms complements an indoor-outdoor pool split by a glass wall.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Rest of France and Monaco
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in Wallpaper* and AFAR.
Interiors are sophisticated but warm, flooded with natural light and furnished with a mix of antique pieces and custom-made modern decor.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set right on the Belvédère slope at Rond-Point des Pistes, you can step straight from the ski lounge onto Three Valleys runs.
The rooms
Warm timber-lined rooms feature whimsical touches like sheepskin armchairs, owl-shaped hooks, polka-dot carpets, and deep soaking tubs.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Arched alcoves line the heated indoor pool, which connects through glass to a steaming outdoor basin in the snow.
The spa and gym
Tata Harper botanical rituals fill six treatment rooms, alongside a wood-lined sauna and a gym facing snowy peaks.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Biancaneve
Italian dinners are served on the sixth floor against picture windows framing evening views of the peaks.
It’s clear that designer Yovanovitch’s hand is everywhere, from his exclusively manufactured furniture and carpets to the displays of vintage alpine jugs…
Restaurant
Beefbar Méribel
Slanted pine ceilings crown this slopeside dining room, where skiers gather for prime cuts between runs.
At the table
Bar des Pistes pours cocktails beside a tiled counter, and Le Fumoir serves classic Savoyard fondues.
How it began
The Pariente family commissioned interior architect Pierre Yovanovitch to cascade this ten-story contemporary lodge directly down the mountain slope in 2019.
“Pierre Yovanovitch has gently terraced into the side of a meringue-white slope to spread Le Coucou’s 55 rooms, suites and chalets over ten cascading levels.”
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Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.