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Grand Chalet

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Regional Park Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut, Le Borjoz, 1658 Rossinière, Switzerland

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Alps, Lac du Vernex, Musée du Vieux Pays‑d'Enhaut, Col des Mosses, Saane/Sarine

La vie de chalet le grand chalet de balthus rossini re en suisse


The Grand Chalet of Rossinière (Grand Chalet de Rossinière) is one of the oldest chalets in Switzerland, dating to the 18th century. It is located in Rossinière and classed as a historic monument. Claude Roy wrote of it:

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The grand chalet 3


History

In 1852 it was turned into a hotel, patronised by Englishmen, Americans, Russians and Australians, along with Victor Hugo. The painter Balthus bought it in 1977 and welcomed several artists there until his death in 2001.

The Balthus Foundation

The chalet's grand salon now houses the Balthus Foundation and its many shows, concerts and exhibitions, such as:

  • Bijoux et d’aquarelles d’Harumi - 22 February 2002
  • La Jeunesse de Balthus -21 September to 16 November 2003
  • Henri Cartier-Bresson et Martine Franck - 4 July to 3 October 2004
  • Les Desseins de Balthus - 26 June to 30 October 2005
  • La Magie du paysage - 2 July to 17 September 2006
  • Le Mystère des Chats - 14 July to 16 September 2007
  • Memorial Day - ceremonry for 100 years of Balthus - 29 February 2008

    • References

    Grand Chalet Wikipedia
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