In the middle of this mostly pedestrian village, the property is hidden behind a fence covered in ivy, rose bushes and irises. Completely enclosed and hidden from prying eyes, a double iron gate opens onto a small brick pathway arranged in staggered rows.
On the left, a small stone staircase leads to the lawn and the end of the garden; straight ahead, at the end of the pathway is the entrance to the house.
The archives mention that the house was built in 1821, but the building is, undoubtedly, the result of successive extensions added onto the original building. Like a lesson in contrasts, it presents two opposing faces, with, on one side, a brick construction topped with a slate roof and, on the other, a half-timbered cob structure with a roof made of small local tiles. However, the whole remains coherent thanks to the patina of time and the identical size of all the large-pane windows protected by louvred shutters. The main entrance provides a discreet note of elegance. The top two-thirds of the door is glazed and crowned with a fanlight decorated in the antique style.
Behind the house, a grassy paved courtyard leads to a garage and stables. For many years, the property was the calm oasis for Jean Tardieu who would frequently invite his writer friends here to reinvent the world.

The House

With a surface area of approximately 270 m², it has three storeys built over a basement level.

The ground floor
A central entrance hall, the floor covered in black cabochon stone tiles, leads to the kitchen and the rooms for entertaining. Towards the back, a venerable staircase with oak steps and a wrought-iron newel post topped with a glass orb marks the interior of a notable home. Behind the staircase, there is a linen cupboard. The kitchen, to the left upon entering, is long and narrow. However, its vast volumes provide enough room for a large table to accommodate a host of eaters. Despite its modern layout, it has conserved the pleasantness of old country kitchens. On the other side of the entrance, three adjoining rooms with hardwood floors form the centre of the house. Light is the keyword for these three rooms, which in total have seven windows including a set of French doors. First, a large living room with half-height panelling, a Restoration-style marble fireplace topped with a small trumeau mirror and a sculpted frieze. Next, is a spacious dining room with olive-green wall panelling, a white and chestnut-flecked marble fireplace and wooden radiator covers. Lastly, the small sitting room-library stands out from the other rooms for entertaining through its unpainted, natural oak panelling. Here too, there is a white and black-flecked marble fireplace. This was the office of the poet Jean Tardieu who lived here with his family and friends. In addition to the rooms for entertaining, there is a sitting room and a small lounge each with their own marble fireplace. These comfortable and inviting rooms, smaller in size, and ideal for the winter months, allow one to get away and escape the daily hubbub. Finally, there is a bedroom with an ancient terracotta tile floor, which is hidden behind a small door.
The first floor
Four bedrooms give on to the landing. All have oak hardwood floors and large windows facing the garden. The main bedroom is decorated with a marble fireplace topped with a trumeau mirror. A bathroom, all in white, is located nearby. An attic space completes the floor and provides opportunities for expansion.
The second floor
The landing leads to two small bedrooms built into the roof space as well as an attic. This floor is simpler than the previous one, without any particular ornamentation and more modest volumes, but remains pleasant all the same. Here too, the attic is convertible.
The basement
The stone staircase, which leads to the cellar, is located under the staircase in the entrance hall. It includes, among other things, a wine cellar and a boiler room.