ArchitectureThe house is a former stone farmhouse from the 18th century. The building was literally dug into the hill - one wall of the living room goes deep into the floor. This enables the earth to be used as a thermal controller. In summer, the rooms feel pleasantly freshly chilled - provided that you don't let the summer heat penetrate through the windows. Nevertheless, air conditioning is available. The renovation work deliberately avoided moving in room dividers and so the real luxury here is: space. The house is large and flooded with light. The interior consists of a very successful mix of designer and vintage furniture that go perfectly with the natural building materials. Solid wood or terracotta floors, solid wood furniture, everything is in natural colors, the walls are lime plastered. All cupboards and most of the doors and the fireplace have been refurbished. All outdoor furniture is either vintage or from a local artisan and wood from the local sawmill. Only natural fibers were chosen for the fabrics: cotton for towels and sheets, linen for bed linen.

FoodThe house is self-catering, but if the guest wishes, the hostess can make contact with a local chef. In the surrounding area there are numerous opportunities to buy fine delicacies at the markets or the local grocery stores. Whether it's a cheese factory, pastry shop, bakery, butcher, fishmonger, Italian delicatessen - there are so many incredible offers in the city that there is no excuse to go anywhere near a supermarket. The proof of this can be found in the "panier garni", a welcome from the hostess, which contains fresh fruit, cheese, local wines, bread and some patisseries to make the local offer tasty for the guests.

EnvironmentIn the dry climate of Provence, the first and most important measure was to reduce water consumption in the garden. For this purpose, only Mediterranean plants were planted that manage in a dry environment with very limited irrigation. So far, this has worked very well and is also a pleasure for the eyes and nose: the wonderful aromas of lavender, suction, rosemary and thyme fill the garden. Only recently has a vegetable garden been created, which includes a mixture of vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers. From the garden, guests can help themselves as they please. Of course, no herbicides, insecticides or fertilizers are used in the vegetable garden or on the rest of the property. Pests are kept at bay through the use of natural additives, fertilization takes place through green manure and layer composting. The hosts have started to use more and more homemade cleaning products, as well as products from ethically and ecologically responsible providers. The use of solar energy is planned. Of course, as much as possible is recycled. There is compost for biowaste.