"Le grand mas" - The flat

Located in the southernmost part of the building complex, the flat in the large farmhouse is accessed from the inner courtyard bordering the central square. A flight of approach steps protected by projecting eaves leads up to a perron and a wide pedestrian door with white dressed stone jambs, architraves and lintel carved with several quadrant cornices. This is crowned by a shielding recess in the wall, where a jug has replaced a statue of the Virgin Mary, topped by a glass transom above.
The entrance opens onto the central room featuring limestone flagstones remarkable for their variety of shapes and their patina. It comprises an open-plan kitchen and a dining/living area. There are two bedrooms on either side. The hearth, from where the former caretaker used to watch visitors pass through the carriage entrance to the north, is now enhanced by a wood-burning stove. The three rooms on this level face west and benefit from generous amounts of sunlight pouring in through several windows. Many interesting features have been carefully preserved and showcased, in particular the stone and terracotta floor tiles and the stone vaulting in the southernmost room.
Set back from the kitchen, the central staircase of carved limestone leads to a bathroom and a lavatory, followed by a flight of wooden steps up to the bedrooms in the roofspace, where the old chestnut and pine frame is exposed. The floors of the flat are predominantly laid with terracotta tiles.

"Les paillers"

The “straw barns” are also accessed from the south courtyard, by climbing the straight flight of steps running along the eastern perimeter wall, or via a French window opening onto the mulberry tree avenue. This second dwelling harmoniously links the flat of the large farmhouse to the bishop's residence. The lodging provides a seamless transition between the two living areas, enabling residents to benefit from the amenities on either side while retaining their true independence.
Recently refurbished to meet contemporary standards, the main level comprises an open-plan kitchen, a sitting room and a bedroom, all with flagstone flooring. A winding wooden staircase and open stairs lead to the upper bedroom, which shares a bathroom with the large farmhouse.

"L'épiscopal"

The bishop's residence is the centrepiece of the large farmhouse, which serves today as the main dwelling of the whole complex, spread over several intermediate levels. The entrance hall, accessed from the alley of mulberry trees, is the focal point that links the living areas on the upper level: kitchen opening onto living room, study and bedroom. The terrace, directly accessed from the kitchen, is located in a corner of the building and stretches out towards the sunset. This is where you can take the time to appreciate the Gard landscapes that unfold beyond its walls. The secondary rooms are situated below the hall: bathroom, lavatory and larder.
In what appears to be the oldest part of the building, an inner elevation is locally dressed in opus spicatum, a technique commonly used in Roman times and then during the High Middle Ages, particularly for the walls of stone castles from the 6th century onwards and medieval perimeter walls. This coincides with the presence of a castle tower, the solid foundations of which can be seen from the north courtyard, rising up against the terrace.

"Les muriers"

Humbler than the other buildings, this adjoining structure extends northwards from the mulberry alley. More rustic than the preceding lodgings on the same two levels, this dwelling comprises a kitchen opening onto a living room and a bathroom on the ground floor. The upper floor, accessed by a wooden staircase, comprises two bedrooms and a wooden terrace facing north-west.

The cellars, the soap factory and "le tunnel"

The lower level of the large farmhouse forms a maze of cellars linking the two courtyards. In the northern cellar, beneath the large covered patio that backs onto the terrace of the bishop's residence, the roof shelters a workshop that is now home to a soap factory producing only plant-based soaps, in partnership with local certified organic producers. To the south, the courtyard with the entrances to the large farmhouse and the straw barns is home to an additional dwelling called "the tunnel": a studio flat of just a few square metres that enjoys a protected outside spot in a corner of the building, ideal for days when the mistral wind gusts.

The gîte

Situated to the south of the central square, the guest house is a detached building with a single-pitch roof of monk-and-nun tiles sloping towards the east. All the rooms - sitting room, dining room, bedroom and shower room with toilet feature stone floors and walls and benefit from generous amounts of sunlight, thanks to the series of large windows along the entire length of the building on the first floor, and the French windows on the ground floor. The terrace, an extension of the main building, forms a private space, which is protected from prying eyes by tall oak trees.
The gîte is rented out on a weekly basis, mainly during the summer season, but it is equally available and enjoyable all year round, providing a place to spend a holiday in a towering location, away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

The grounds

Extending over almost 12 hectares and encircling the hamlet, the grounds consist mainly of scrubland and woods forming part of the Valbonne Forest Natura 2000 nature protection area. Pastures stretch out at the foot of the large farmhouse, with almost 3 ha being leased under a 9-year rural tenancy agreement with the neighbouring equestrian centre. Several vantage points, each from a different angle, provide an opportunity to appreciate the abode within its natural surroundings, perched on its outcrop.