{"id":52600,"date":"2025-11-26T15:54:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T14:54:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/livres\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T16:27:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:27:41","slug":"books","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/en\/tourist-office-shop\/books\/","title":{"rendered":"Books"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At Ch\u00e2tel Tourisme, you will find many books for sale in our shop.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Contrebande et jupons (FR)<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Dossiers de la Vieille Douane No. 1.
\nPrinted in French only.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Published for the temporary exhibition at the Vieille Douane. Less inclined to walk the mountain paths at night with heavy loads on their backs, these women also knew how to take advantage of their proximity to the border…
\n14 pages. Format 21x21cm.<\/p>\n

Price: \u20ac5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Du front \u00e0 la fronti\u00e8re (FR)<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Dossiers de la Vieille Douane No. 2.
\nPrinted in French only.<\/strong>
\nPublished for the temporary exhibition at the Vieille Douane entitled \u2018From the Front to the Border – Savoyard Customs Officers in the Great War\u2019. At the sound of the tocsin on 1 August 1914, more than two million French reservists prepared to go to war against Germany… .
\n24 pages. Format 21x21cm.<\/p>\n

Price: \u20ac6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Les secrets de l'alambic (FR)<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Dossiers de la Vieille Douane No. 3.
\nPublished in French only.<\/strong>
\nEdited for the temporary exhibition at the Vieille Douane. First and foremost a symbol of gathering and conviviality, from sharing the latest news around the mobile still to enjoying a digestif after a good meal, rural distillation also evokes the spirit of independence and resourcefulness of the countryside, which was expressed in particular through a parallel economy that industrialists and the State attempted to counter.
\n20 pages. Format 21x21cm.<\/p>\n

Price: \u20ac6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Douaniers dans les neiges (FR)<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Vieille Douane Files No. 4.
\nPublished in French only.<\/strong>
\nPublished as part of the temporary exhibition \u2018Customs Officers in the Snow\u2019.
\nWhat better place than the Vieille Douane to retrace the century-long epic of customs officers on skis?
\n40 pages. Format 21x21cm.<\/p>\n

Price: \u20ac8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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La Station f\u00eate ses 70 ans (FR)<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Dossiers de la Vieille Douane No. 5.
\nPublished in French only.<\/strong>
\nTo mark the resort’s 70th anniversary and the temporary exhibition, the new brochure in the \u2018Carr\u00e9 d’Expo\u2019 collection traces the origins and history of Ch\u00e2tel and its resort since 1947. Anecdotes, photos and archives generously illustrate this work, which is well worth discovering!
\nFormat: 21 x 21 cm. 32 pages.<\/p>\n

Price: \u20ac6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Or noir et grain de sel (FR)<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Dossiers de la Vieille Douane No. 6.
\nPublished in French only.<\/strong>
\nBrochure published as part of the temporary exhibition \u2018Black Gold and Grain of Salt\u2019.
\nTwo centuries separate them, and yet… it was not so adventurous to draw a parallel between oil and salt, as there were so many similarities…
\n24 pages. Format 21x 21cm.<\/p>\n

Price: \u20ac8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Tout \u00e0 d\u00e9clarer (FR)<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Dossiers de la Vieille Douane No. 7.
\nPublished in French only.<\/strong>
\nBrochure published as part of the temporary exhibition \u2018Tout \u00e0 d\u00e9clarer\u2019 (Everything to declare) created by J\u00e9r\u00f4me Palippou and the heritage department of Ch\u00e2tel Town Hall.
\n24 pages. Format 21x21cm.<\/p>\n

Price: \u20ac8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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La Vieille Douane, voyage en contrebande (FR)<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n
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La Vieille Douane.
\nPublished in French only.<\/strong>
\nMuch more than a showcase for the permanent exhibition at La Vieille Douane, this book traces the history of smuggling in the Portes du Soleil. The numerous illustrations bring to life this unique history, full of incredible adventures and human tragedies, where anecdotes often merge with \u2018great history\u2019…
\n96 pages. Format: 22 x 27 cm.<\/p>\n

Price: \u20ac18<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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L'Abondance un sommet d'excellence (FR)<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n
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A book by Fred Lafont-Feraud on Abondance cows… with magnificent photos.<\/p>\n

Perfect bound, 364 pages.<\/p>\n

Dimensions: 25cm x 22.5cm.
\nPublished in French.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Price: \u20ac39<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Notre Dame de Plaine Dranse (FR+EN)<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Book published in French and English recounting the history of the Notre Dame de Plaine Dranse Chapel.
\n80 pages.<\/p>\n

Price: \u20ac12<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Ch\u00e2tel, l'\u00e9glise Saint Laurent (FR)<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n
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A book published to mark the centenary of St Laurent Church, thanks to the work of Miss Catherine Payot and Dr Dresco. What was intended to be a commemorative brochure has become a remarkable work.
\n210 pages. Format 20 x 20 cm.
\nPublished in French only.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Price: \u20ac12<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Children's book Kamadhenu…<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n
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“Kamadhenu, cow mother of all cows, visits the Chapelle d’Abondance” is a children’s book by Sri Lankan artist Deneth Piumakshi Wedaarachchige, based at the Chapelle d’Abondance.<br \/>
\nFor children aged 6 and over.<br \/>
\n42 pages, written in French and English.<br \/>
\nFormat: 26.5 x 21 cm.<\/p>\n

Price: \u20ac20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Ch\u00e2tel, sur les pas des pionniers (FR)<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n
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By Eric Dresco.
\nThe result of extensive research, illustrated with nearly 500 photographs, old postcards and original documents, this monograph is a valuable resource for tracing the evolution of this small village in Haute-Savoie, which in sixty years has become France’s fifteenth largest winter sports resort….
\nTwo-volume box set: Volume 1: 256 pages – Volume 2: 192 pages
\nFormat: 22x27cm.<\/p>\n

Published in French only.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Price: \u20ac35<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Ch\u00e2tel, \u00e0 chaque pas, une histoire (FR)<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Crosses, chapels, oratories, steles… we have all come across them at random during our travels along roads, paths, in pastures, or at the top of our mountains.
\nIn his fourth book on Ch\u00e2tel, \u00c9ric Dresco focuses on these fragile structures. Through four walking routes, he invites readers to (re)discover this heritage.
\nAt each stage, he explains the history of these structures and adds a wealth of information and anecdotes related to the places where they are located.<\/p>\n

Published in French only.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Price: \u20ac20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Les Portes du Soleil, Des Cimes & Des Hommes (FR)<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n
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H\u00e9lias Golettaz, a travel writer, settles down in a former customs post nestled in the heart of the Portes du Soleil.
\nFar from imagining the secrets these mountains hold, he embarks on a fascinating investigation. Through encounters and archives, he unearths the history of a Franco-Swiss friendship that led to the creation of this vast domain. Who are the founding fathers of this visionary project? Pursuing this question, he immerses himself in a quest through time and space.<\/p>\n

Through his research and encounters, he soaks up the unique landscapes and delivers an ode to nature. From these alpine villages, he unearths a collective memory, a common identity shaped by history, smuggling, alpine life, traditions and heritage. With this work, part coffee table book and part travelogue, the Portes du Soleil celebrate their 60th anniversary and fulfil their duty to remember. A vibrant tribute to a living, pioneering region.<\/p>\n

Published in French only.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Price: \u20ac29.90<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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M\u00e9moires d'un maire de montagne (FR)<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n
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By Andr\u00e9 Cr\u00e9py.
\n\u2018In this treasure trove of memories, readers and voters will discover an astonishing world in which a lord who has returned to his homeland throws himself passionately into making up for lost time….\u2019
\nForewords by Herv\u00e9 Gaymard and Andr\u00e9 Favre.
\n210 pages. Format: 15 x 21cm.<\/p>\n

Published in French only.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Price: \u20ac19.80<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Vall\u00e9e d'Abondance, paysages et savoir-faire d'ici (FR)<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Through the combined perspectives of photographer Francis Halgorsky and ethnologist Nathalie B\u00e9try, this book sheds light on a whole pastoral way of life, through the practices and skills of the men and women who, through their activities and actions, maintain the landscapes and heritage of a mid-mountain region: the Vall\u00e9e d’Abondance.
\n64 pages. Format 20 x 27 cm.<\/p>\n

Published in French only.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Price: \u20ac8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Randonn\u00e9es en Chablais – Les Alpes du L\u00e9man (FR)<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n
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A selection of hikes for lovers of nature and the great outdoors. Carefully chosen and described, these exceptional itineraries will allow you to discover trails of unparalleled richness. Ranging from easy to difficult, these trails will reveal beautiful environments and panoramic views as they wind through the mountains.
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\nPrinted in French<\/strong>
\nAuthor: Christian BECKER
\nEAN: 9782741707585
\nPublished by gap 2024<\/p>\n

Price: \u20ac22<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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