ArchitectureThe house is made of old natural stone from the region. The limestone is 300 years old, the wall thickness of the building is up to 60 cm thick and thus ensures natural insulation and an optimal indoor climate: warming in winter and cooling in the summer heat. The renovations carried out inside and outside have retained the original character, or restored it if it was no longer recognizable. The rooms do not have numbers, but names that relate to nature and the region. The color concepts through to the choice of wallpapers and decorative elements reflect the individual themes and are coordinated down to the smallest detail. The Mas Armelin was furnished with antiques and stylish furniture, some of which were collected in different countries around the world. In the garden there are special sculptures made of rusty steel from the hosts' collection.

FoodBreakfast consists of regional products such as eggs from a neighboring farm, milk is bought at fair prices and local traders / shops are supported. The rolls come from a baker who bakes them himself and the meat from a local butcher. The old trees are permanently tended and the own cultivation of apricots, figs and early cherries is used to make our own jam. To avoid waste, breakfast is served on floors; guests can reorder as they please. This step has resulted in food waste being reduced by at least 40%. In the immediate vicinity of less than ten kilometers, the hosts recommend ten restaurants with a chef: inside, which offer regional and high-quality cuisine. Cooking courses can be booked on request, with a maitre de cuisine offering the course on site. Two to a maximum of four participants can prepare vegan, vegetarian dishes or dishes with meat or fish. The cost is 50 euros per person. After cooking together, we eat together at a nicely laid table. Intolerance is gladly taken into account.

EnvironmentA solar system ensures the generation of electricity, the pool system has an environmentally friendly electrolysis system with salt water without chemical additives. The heaters are extremely energy-saving with the highest e ffi ciency class. All energy bodies comply with the latest French energy saving proposals. All colors and building materials were selected and used in accordance with the highest ecological requirements, such as the floor covering made of natural minerals, with no adhesives or PVC. Home remedies are used as cleaning agents and the laundry is washed and dried outdoors. The garden lighting is done with energy saving lamps. In addition, no single-use plastic bottles are used. A few years ago a mason bee hotel with 50 places for natural pollination of the plants was established, which is very well received. In order to talk about the sustainability initiatives, the hosts put appropriate instructions on how to protect the environment, for example when using laundry in the rooms. When using food, attention is paid to regionality, as is organic certification. The textiles in the house are certi fi ed with the eco-standard 100, the down comforters and pillows also have a certi fi cation that the feathers were obtained without live plucking.

Well-BeingOne-week yoga courses are offered from October to April, which are accompanied by a certified yoga teacher. The units take place in the most beautiful places in Provence, full of culture, nature and magic - for example in a cave in the Alpilles or directly by the sea. The week consists of seven nights and six yoga units with an Ayurvedic brunch. The area offers countless opportunities to explore nature: hiking in the Alps and the Montagnettes, bike tours on the paths of the via Rhona, always along the Rhone to the sea in the Camargue or to Avignon. Guests can also ride horses in the Alpilles or the Camargue. There are three golf courses within a radius of 20 kilometers. Kayaks can be enjoyed on the Gadonne, just 20 minutes from the property. The hosts are happy to recommend hiking routes and have maps that they are happy to make available to guests.