Secondhome

Secondhome Secondhome Properties, Interiors & Rentals provide a 5*service to clients for property in France. SECONDHOME RENTAL ASSISTANCE was created in 2020.

At Secondhome we pride ourselves on providing a 5* service to our clients and we have the feedback to prove it. Our customers recommend us for our knowledgeable and personalised service. We work as "property consultants" in the true sense of the term, hunting for properties to meet the needs of our clients. We have a very strong global network of contacts, developers and agents based on our profes

sional experience. Secondhome
Secondhome Properties, Interiors and Rentals is owned and directed by Kristell Thornton, Managing Director. SECONDHOME PROPERTIES was created in 2000 and owned (since 2014) and directed (since 2008) by Kristell Thornton. The team helps clients looking to purchase a second home or an investment property in France and Mauritius. We provide a service of research and advice to find a property to meet our clients needs and make the purchase process as smooth as possible at no extra cost to you. We can also provide contacts on all subjects relating to purchase abroad (legal, tax, currency, mortgage).
We have a very strong network of contacts, developers and agents that we use extensively to the benefit of our clients. SECONDHOME INTERIORS was created in 2019 and provides a service for clients looking to furnish or update their property in France. Based on clients tastes and wishes we do the research to provide mood boards and lists of furniture for you to choose from. We also collaborate with a renovation company and we work on the interior colour scheme, materials and accessories. We are very much guided by you and co-ordinate purchase, delivery and installation. Our clients have been very pleased with the end results and we would be happy to share photos of previous projects with you. We can provide you with a no obligation competitive quote for our services. We offer a service of holiday rental assistance for property owners, preparing the marketing, assisting with enquiries and organising liaison with the property’s concierge and the Taxe de Séjour office. Get in touch for more information and our fees for this service. We also work with a large rental company in France allowing us access to their vast rental portfolio for clients wishing to book holiday rental in the French Alps. We endeavour to match your search criteria with available properties, there is no additional cost for our property search service.

🌞 Goodbye May… Hello Summer in the Alps!As spring slips away and the mountains warm up, our favourite alpine resorts are...
31/05/2026

🌞 Goodbye May… Hello Summer in the Alps!
As spring slips away and the mountains warm up, our favourite alpine resorts are getting ready to open their doors for the summer season. Early June brings that magical moment when lifts start turning, terraces fill with sunshine, and the valleys come alive again.

Here’s when some of the big names welcome summer:

🏔 Morzine — lifts open 12 June 2026
🏔 Samoëns — Grand Massif summer opening 29 June 2024 (2026 dates expected to follow the same pattern)
🏔 Les Arcs — summer season 29 June – 31 August 2024 (2026 dates TBC but usually identical)
🏔 Les Gets — early opening weekends from 31 May, full opening 14 June 2026

Whether your guests come for biking, hiking, lake days or long lunches in the sun, summer in the Alps is pure magic.

📮 Send Us a Postcard…Whether you stayed with us for snowy mornings, sunny hikes, lake days or long alpine lunches, we’d ...
29/05/2026

📮 Send Us a Postcard…
Whether you stayed with us for snowy mornings, sunny hikes, lake days or long alpine lunches, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’ve enjoyed time in one of our Secondhome chalets, share your stay with us — a favourite moment, a photo, a story, a little “postcard” from your holiday.

Your memories help us keep the mountains alive all year round, and they mean the world to the team who look after your home‑from‑home.

Tag us or drop us a message — we can’t wait to see your postcards.

Celebrating the people who keep our little world turning. Today we’re shining a light on Christophe and his team— calm, ...
26/05/2026

Celebrating the people who keep our little world turning. Today we’re shining a light on Christophe and his team— calm, steady, and at the heart of so much of what we do. Grateful for the craft, care and connection he brings every day.


🌞 New to hosting in the Alps this summer?If you’re stepping into the world of summer rentals and could use a trusted par...
25/05/2026

🌞 New to hosting in the Alps this summer?
If you’re stepping into the world of summer rentals and could use a trusted partner to help you get everything running smoothly, Secondhome Rentals is here for you.

From guest communication and changeovers to summer schedules, local tips, and making sure your property shines at its best — we support owners who want a stress‑free season and happy guests.

If you’re new and would like a partner to help assist you with your summer rentals, get in touch — we’d love to help you settle in.

☀️ Lake life: the thrills and the chills…  Up in the Alps, summer days revolve around the water — cool mornings, sparkli...
23/05/2026

☀️ Lake life: the thrills and the chills…
Up in the Alps, summer days revolve around the water — cool mornings, sparkling afternoons, and that perfect mix of adventure and pure relaxation.

Think paddleboarding, wild swimming, zip lines, floating pontoons, and kids splashing from sunrise to sunset.
Or stretch out on the shore, toes in the water, book in hand, letting the mountains wrap around you.

Whether you’re here for the thrills or the chills, lake life has a way of slowing everything down in the best possible way.

Ready for your alpine summer? Get in touch to book your next break ....

☀️ Summer in a village up in the clouds…  Where nature is on your doorstep, the mountains feel endless, and village life...
21/05/2026

☀️ Summer in a village up in the clouds…
Where nature is on your doorstep, the mountains feel endless, and village life slows everything down in the best possible way.

From kids’ clubs, lakes, festivals and weekly markets to hiking, biking, and long sunny terraces for the grown‑ups — there’s a full summer schedule for everyone.

Or simply take in the view with a glass of the local vino and let the mountains do their magic.

Ready for an alpine summer escape? Get in touch to book your stay.

The Heart of the Mountain 💚Meet the people who welcome our guests, care for our chalets, and hold the spirit of hospital...
20/05/2026

The Heart of the Mountain 💚
Meet the people who welcome our guests, care for our chalets, and hold the spirit of hospitality at the centre of everything



"One small business connects to many others"

🐴🌄Love Yellowstone? Craving cowboy‑energy, mountain views and a little adventure — but not the long‑haul?The French Alps...
17/05/2026

🐴🌄Love Yellowstone? Craving cowboy‑energy, mountain views and a little adventure — but not the long‑haul?
The French Alps are calling.

Fresh air, big horizons, and summer fun just a short flight away.
Message us for more details

People of the Peaks  The hands and hearts behind every stay — the team who welcome our guests, care for our chalets, and...
16/05/2026

People of the Peaks
The hands and hearts behind every stay — the team who welcome our guests, care for our chalets, and keep the spirit of mountain hospitality alive in every season.

"One small business connects to many others"

⛰🌄Summer in the Alps? Yes please.Fresh air, big views, endless adventures — all waiting for you.Ready to book your trip?...
14/05/2026

⛰🌄Summer in the Alps? Yes please.
Fresh air, big views, endless adventures — all waiting for you.

Ready to book your trip? Get in touch and let us help you

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