View of the alpine village from the Planay stream, with the traditional Savoyard architecture in summer, Megeve, Haute Savoie, France

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Conceived in the 1920s as a French alternative to St. Moritz by the Rothschilds, Megeve was the first purpose-built resort in the Alps. Originally it was a prime destination for the French aristocracy; it remains one of the most famous and affluent ski resorts in the world.

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Size: 4272px × 2848px
Location: Megève, Haute Savoie, Auvergne Rhone Alpes, France
Photo credit: © Simona Abbondio / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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