Grand Chalet of Rossinière
Description
The Grand Chalet was built between 1752 and 1756 for Jean David Henchoz, a farmer, notary, judge and curial who wanted to create "a house for cheese". The cellar dictated the dimensions of the chalet: 500 m2 of floor space, 5 floors, 113 windows, a dedication painted on the front of 2800 letters.
In 1977, the painter Balthus (1908-2001), Count Balthazar Klossowski de Rola, bought the Grand Chalet. He lived there with his wife and daughter, painted and hosted the European social and artistic scene in Rossinière.
The Grand Chalet is a private property and cannot be visited.
The Grand Chalet was built between 1752 and 1756 for Jean David Henchoz, a farmer, notary, judge and curial who wanted to create "a house for cheese". The cellar dictated the dimensions of the chalet: 500 m2 of floor space, 5 floors, 113 windows, a dedication painted on the front of 2800 letters.
In 1977, the painter Balthus (1908-2001), Count Balthazar Klossowski de Rola, bought the Grand Chalet. He lived there with his wife and daughter, painted and hosted the European social and artistic scene in Rossinière.
The Grand Chalet is a private property and cannot be visited.