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Restaurant owned by Le Constellation couple declared bankrupt
A Swiss court declared Le Vieux Chalet bankrupt on November 3, according to a canton notice published November 9.
The restaurant belongs to Jacques and Jessica Moretti, the French couple who own Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana.
A fire at the bar killed 41 people on New Year’s night, mainly teenagers and young adults, including many Italians and French people.
Investigators are examining the Morettis’ actions and the local authorities’ role, including questions about renovations, permits and fire safety.
Seventeen people are facing negligence charges in connection with the fire.
The reason for Le Vieux Chalet’s bankruptcy was not stated, and the investigation into responsibility for the fire is ongoing.
A restaurant owned by Jacques and Jessica Moretti, owners of the Le Constellation bar, was declared bankrupt by a Swiss court.
The bankruptcy decision for Le Vieux Chalet was made on 3 November 2026, and the reasons were not specified.
The bar was the site of a fire in which 41 people died on New Year’s night.
The investigation into the fire concerns the Morettis and municipal authorities, among others.
Seventeen people are now under investigation over the fire.
- Who
- Le Vieux Chalet, a restaurant owned by Jacques and Jessica Moretti.
- What
- It was declared bankrupt by a Swiss court.
- When
- The decision was made on 3 November 2026 and reported on 9 November.
- Where
- Lens, Switzerland.
- Why
- The reasons for the bankruptcy were not specified.
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The Moretti couple moved to the Swiss Alpine resort and Jacques Moretti carried out work in the bar’s basement.
The last safety check or fire-risk inspection at Le Constellation had taken place, according to municipal officials.
A fire at Le Constellation killed 41 people.
The Tribunal of Sierre declared Le Vieux Chalet bankrupt.
The Valais Cantonal Official Bulletin announced the bankruptcy.
- Restaurant
- Le Vieux Chalet
- Owners
- Jacques and Jessica Moretti
- Bankruptcy decision
- 3 November 2026
- Court
- Tribunal of Sierre
- Deaths in bar fire
- 41
- People under investigation
- 17
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