When design legend Charlotte Perriand wanted to unwind, she headed to her chalet in Méribel, a Savoyard-style resort town at the heart of the French Alps (and the namesake for her iconic stools). Today, anyone looking to relax and reinvigorate would be wise to follow in her snow tracks. This past December, the hit-making hospitality group Maisons Pariente unveiled Le Coucou, a ski-in ski-out masterpiece by AD100 designer Pierre Yovanovitch . Like its name suggests, the five-star hotel is a playful mix of flair and sophistication, with pops of color and signature Yovanovitch touches. (Cases in point: 130 site-specific furniture pieces and lighting throughout the property, which includes 55 suites and two private chalets.)
A guest suite.
The spa at Le Coucou, a new hotel in Méribel, France, by AD100 designer Pierre Yovanovitch.
But the wow moment might just be the spa’s indoor/outdoor heated pool, with its arched relaxation coves and alpine views. After an après-ski soak, indulge in spa treatments helmed by organic beauty brand Tata Harper, among them a deep-cleaning facial and an energy-boosting Lomi Lomi massage.
The entry features a domed mural by the artist Matthieu Crossé.
A lounge area in the bar, perfect for an après-ski cocktail.
Then head to either of the hotel’s two restaurants (Beefbar for meat lovers, Biancaneve for rustic Italian) to refuel. Says Yovanovitch: “My aim was to breathe some fun, creating a cozy and colorful space as solace after a long day of ski.” From $490 per night; lecoucoumeribelom
Beefbar, one of the hotel's two fine dining options.
