WATER
A mountain chalet necessarily has a source nearby, this is essential for housing and for animals. If the source is not directly against the cottage, the water from the roof is recovered by the gutters in a barrel. This water is not drunk by men, but is used for animals and laundry etc ... The running water is not installed in the cottage, but the source is arranged.
FURNITURE
In addition to the precious stove, the living room includes:
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a small table, usually of modest size, it allows 4 people to eat. To supplement it in case of crowds, there is sometimes in addition a table with a foot which can be raised against the wall when it no longer serves.
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seats, usually chairs, and small one-seat benches that are also used for milking.
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one or two wooden beds, filled with hay covered with a fabric. Sometimes the bed is closed with curtains sliding on a wire, and exceptionally boards, heat and privacy are improved. Only women and children sleep permanently in the cottage in the summer, men go for food, hay, down the books and butter. When they sleep at the cottage, they sleep in the hay of the barn.
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a small buffet serves as storage and shelves. Behind the stove, a bench can put to dry what needs it.
