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A chalet, also called Swiss
chalet, is a type of building in the Alpine region made of wood.
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| Webster's Dictionary
defines a chalet as "A wooden dwelling with a sloping roof and
widely overhanging eaves, common in Switzerland and other Alpine
regions". The term can nowadays be used for any cottage or lodge built
in this style.
The word chalet stems from Franco-provencal
speaking part of Switzerland and originally referred to the hut of a
herder. It derives from the medieval Latin calittum, which might come
from an Indoeuropean root cala that means shelter.
Swiss Chalet common features
include large windows, rough cut lumber, widely projecting roofs that
usually encircle the building and a raised, stone foundation.
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Chalets are usually self-sufficient units, but can be part of a
hotel with all the amenities. Chalet weekly rental prices vary
greatly, and can range from $1,000 per week to several thousand us
dollars. Mountain cabins are similar to chalets. |
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Chalets as Holiday
Residences
Today, chalets are popular
family or group residences in mountain resorts. They can be booked
from private owners or tour operators.
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The term chalet is also used in the Hospitality Industry to
describe detached cottages (semi-detached are called duplex or
triplex) in other settings, including seaside resorts and as an
adjunct to motel accommodation. These chalets can be similar to studio
apartments with self-contained cooking facilities and/or bathroom and
toilet facilities, or can be family suites in a serviced environment.
In North American ski areas the word Chalet is also used to describe
buildings that house cafeterias and other services provided by the
resort, even though they often look nothing like the traditional
Swiss Chalet. (Info Source:
Wikipedia)
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