As we get ready for the Winter Olympics in Beijing next month, it's worth remembering that the first ever Winter Olympics was held in Chamonix, in the French Alps, in 1924. The event established the Alps as a winter holiday destination and today French resorts, from Chamonix to Courchevel, offer a thrilling diversity of pistes, hearty Savoyarde cuisine and lively après-ski.
We take a look at six of the best properties for sale and to rent in the French Alps.