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Ancient stone fountain with the date 1841 in the historic centre of the popular ski resort in the French Alps, Megeve, Haute Savoie, France
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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Location: Megève, Haute Savoie, Auvergne Rhone Alpes, France
Photo credit: © Simona Abbondio / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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