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Relatively few people outside of France are familiar with the area that is situated within the triangle Grenoble (at 17.5 miles) - Chambéry (27 m) - Voiron (17m). In this area you will find the Parc Naturel Régional de Chartreuse. Of the villages which are situated within the Parc, Saint Pierre de Chartreuse is probably the most appealing: http://www.st-pierre-chartreuse.com/. A place where one can enjoy all seasons. Something that was discovered several decades ago by the chansonnier Jacques Brel who lived in the village for a number of years. No mass tourism in Saint-Pierre. Ski-slopes and a ski-school that accommodates families and not groups of ‘jet setters’. Visitors to the village are nature lovers, anxious to undertake a large variety of activities (skiing, hiking, parapente etc.). The boutiques and little restaurants in the village are small and cozy - but within less then 40 minutes you can be in the fantastic and luxureous stores of Grenoble. Of course, from Saint Pierre you can easily reach the more mondaine ski resorts of the French Alps. But we believe that -especially for families- Saint Pierre is more attractive. For the exact location of villa “La Diat”, please click here. By the way, may we suggest you check the cheap airline carriers for flights to Grenoble, e.g. Ryanair.

Thanks to friends in the region (one of them an architect with many relations to the local craftsmen) our attention was drawn to Saint-Pierre and after a first visit, in October 2005, we were convinced that Saint Pierre was “our” village. Five months later we acquired the villa “La Diat”, built in 1926 and in serious need for some renovation. From June through November 2006, the villa was thoroughly renovated and turned into two very spacious and luxureous apartments, each with its own entrance. New kitchens, new bathrooms, double glazed windows, wall and floor insolation, a new electricy network, a new heating system - we can’t think of anything (but the character of the building on the outside) that was not changed. In January and February of 2007 the villa has been completely furnished. Our philosophy (when it comes to the furnishing, as well as to the size of the two appartments): the surrounding may spak for itselves but in the evenings and on a day when you do not wish to go out, you want to feel comfortable as well. Nothing more frustrating then being packed in a small studio with a large family on a rainy day! At “La Diat” you will find space (please click here for Details). No pets and no smoking. Below you will find a further description of the two apartments.

Location and surroundings

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The villa is situated in a very quiet area on a road called the “Chemin du Grand Logis”, mainly used by the inhabitants of houses on the same road and by people discovering / hiking in the surrounding mountain area. The front side of the house is towards the south east and from the lounge (or the balcony) you have a splendid view on the village of Saint Pierre de Chartreuse and its surrounding mountains.The mini golf, the local swimming pool and the village’s tennis court are all within walking distance of our villa. In the center of the village you will find the parasailing school as well as the ski lift which will take you to the top of the surrounding summits. The skiing area is suited for all levels. By clicking here you can download the English brochure on Saint Pierre de Chartreuse.The more extensive French version can be downloaded by clicking here.

Interior of the apartment for 8 people - Ground Floor and 1st Floor - 1,420 square foot

The main entrance is on the ground floor, at the front side of the villa. Another entrance is via the kitchen, on the first floor and  on the northern side of the villa, with direct access to your parking place in the garden. On the ground floor you will find the parents’ bedroom (double bed 5.3 ft x 6.7 ft) and the children’s room with 4 properly sized single beds (2 bunk beds). Large cupboards in both rooms. Toilet at the end of hallway. Bathroom with large bath and separate shower. Double sinks. “Technical” room for strorage of skis. On the first floor you will find a very sizeable TV/Lounge (with 82 cm LCD TV + Home Cinema System), a large dining area and a separate kitchen, fully equipped (fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, multifunctional microwave, electric oven, large glass ceramic hob, coffe machine, waterboiler, ironing board, iron etc.). Via the kitchen door you have access to a small terrace.Garden furtniture for 18 persons in total.

Interior of the apartment for 10 people - 2nd and 3rd Floor - 1,636 square foot

The entrance of the apartment is situated at the rear side of the villa. At the end of a small staircase you will find a 4 x 4 ft. storage space for your skis or other belongings. A further small staircase takes you to the hall/toilet area. Then you enter into the lounge/dining area and the kitchen. With the exception of there not being a door in the kitchen area (but a window), the third floor is completely identical to the second floor (albeit that we have provided for more chairs), including the sofa-bed. The 3rd floor contains a very large parents’ bedroom (with a separate shower facilty and sink), a bathroom with bath and separate shower plus single sink, a separate toilet and two children’s bedrooms: one with tow single beds, one with two bunk beds. Parking at the rear side of the villa in the area.