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Le Chalet

Le Chalet is a French television miniseries created by Alexis Lecaye and directed by Camille Bordes-Resnais.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 11, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Le Chalet is a French television miniseries created by Alexis Lecaye and directed by Camille Bordes-Resnais. It premiered on France 2 on 26 March 2018 and consists of six episodes. The series follows a group of people trapped in an isolated Alpine village as long-buried secrets are revealed, and was made available in Quebec on French-language television and through Netflix.

Premise

The series centres on a group of people who become isolated in an Alpine setting, where a disappearance and other past events drive the mystery. The plot alternates between timelines to reveal what happened in the village of Valmoline.

Production

Le Chalet was created by Alexis Lecaye and directed by Camille Bordes-Resnais. It was produced in France as a short-form television miniseries for France 2.

Broadcast and distribution

The series premiered on France 2 on 26 March 2018. It was later made available through Netflix in some territories, and also received broadcast or replay availability through other French-language television services.

Cast

The credited cast includes Nicolas Gob, Chloé Lambert, Marc Ruchmann, Pierre-Benoist Varoclier, and Émilie de Preissac. Promotional listings also include Philippe Dusseau, Blanche Veisberg, Eric Savin, and Thierry Godard.

Key facts

  • Le Chalet is a six-episode French miniseries.
  • It was created by Alexis Lecaye and directed by Camille Bordes-Resnais.
  • The series first aired on France 2 in March 2018.
  • Its story is set around an isolated chalet and nearby village in the French Alps.
  • The narrative involves mystery, secrets, and survival themes.
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Canadian context

Le Chalet was available in Quebec on French-language television and has also been distributed through Netflix, making it accessible to Canadian viewers interested in Francophone television drama.

Frequently asked questions

What is Le Chalet?
Le Chalet is a French television miniseries about a mystery unfolding in an isolated Alpine setting.
Who created Le Chalet?
The series was created by Alexis Lecaye.
Who directed Le Chalet?
Le Chalet was directed by Camille Bordes-Resnais.
How many episodes does Le Chalet have?
It has six episodes.
When did Le Chalet first air?
It premiered on France 2 on 26 March 2018.
What genre is Le Chalet?
It is generally described as a crime, thriller, and drama miniseries.

References

  1. TF1https://www.tf1.fr/tf1/le-chalet
    Supports: Series overview and premise
  2. Wikipediahttps://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Chalet_(s%C3%A9rie_t%C3%A9l%C3%A9vis%C3%A9e)
    Supports: Created by Alexis Lecaye, directed by Camille Bordes-Resnais, French miniseries, France 2 broadcast, episode count, cast
  3. Netflixhttps://www.netflix.com/lu/title/80232914
    Supports: 2018 release, genre, synopsis, cast, international distribution
  4. AlloCinéhttps://www.allocine.fr/series/ficheserie_gen_cserie=20841.html
    Supports: French production details, genre, season and episode count, premise
  5. France.tvhttps://www.france.tv/france-2/le-chalet-2017/
    Supports: Replay listing and French broadcast context