The scene is an interior view of a rustic establishment in Méribel, within the commune of Les Allues, France

The scene is an interior view of a rustic establishment in Méribel, within the commune of Les Allues, France. A large, rough-hewn stone fireplace dominates the lower portion of the image, with a fire burning on a metal grate within the hearth. Multiple items of winter clothing, including dark jackets and various gloves (some light-colored, some dark), are spread across the stone hearth, positioned to dry or warm. On the left side of the hearth, a dark jacket, gloves, and a partially visible wooden chair are present. On the right, several pairs of gloves are laid out. Fireplace tools, including tongs, and a metal bucket are also visible on the hearth. Above the hearth, a dark timber mantelpiece supports a collection of assorted copper and brass cookware, displayed mostly inverted. The light-colored, plastered chimney breast above the mantelpiece features two decorations: a painted crest on the left, displaying a red cross on a white shield, and a circular red wooden sign on the right, bearing the white text "Castor 39 MERIBEL." In the background, to the left of the fireplace structure, shelves hold additional copper pots and kitchenware. The ceiling is constructed with exposed wooden beams, equipped with recessed spotlights. No individuals are visible in the frame; however, the arrangement of clothing and gear suggests active use of the fireplace for warming or drying personal effects.