We were living far away, beneath the vast skies of Africa, when the idea of coming back took hold, gently yet insistently. Together with a couple we met in the Congo—where our expatriate journey had taken us—we dreamed of finding a place to live together, a joint venture. Chance – or that invisible thread that connects people – led us to an old farmhouse in Provence, which some relatives wished to pass on. The pictures we saw looked promising; the visit was a revelation. Beneath the pale stone and weathered tiles lay an untouched soul. We recognised our own in it. So, we chose to make our home here and to throw its doors wide open to passing guests.
What makes the property unique is, first and foremost, its age: an 18th-century Provençal farmhouse, already marked on the Napoleonic map of the early 19th century, with its two wings spreading out as if to embrace the courtyard. But its true strangeness stems from the rock which it leans against, and which runs right through it. Once reserved for livestock, barns and the cellar due to its coolness, it remains the mineral backbone of the house. The dwelling was built against its flank, using local stone and lime, with simple materials. On the floor, Beaulieu stone; on the walls, at times, a covering of pebbles. Here, everything stems from the earth itself, and the house seems to have sprung from the landscape rather than built by human hands.
Originally, the farmstead was home to winegrowers who cultivated the surrounding land; it was the beating heart of an estate that lived by the rhythm of the seasons. Then came divisions and inheritances, and the property gradually fragmented, until the house remained the sole remnant. Around 2005, the former owners turned it into a guest house, transforming the barns and outbuildings, taming the rock, and opening the cellar to the light. When we took over, we brought our own vision and touch to it. A stone and glass spa was created facing the vineyards: a hammam, a bubbling pool, a suspended terrace. Thus the house continues its story, blending rural heritage with contemporary comfort.
enjoys a privileged location in Provence, on the Côtes du Rhône wine route, close to Mont Ventoux, the Luberon and the Alpilles. In the old stone farmhouse, the rooms open onto the courtyard and the rows of vines. From September to June, the spa is available for private use for an hour: a hammam scented with essential oils, a whirlpool bath adorned with Briare enamel, a silence pierced by light. After climbing Mont Ventoux or trip along the Côtes du Rhône wine route, the long, clear swimming pool extends your day in tranquillity. In the morning, a generous breakfast celebrates local flavours. Here, hospitality has the simple, precious taste of Provence.
In the heart of Beaumes-de-Venise, “La fromagerie des Dentelles” celebrates local and international terroirs, selling matured cheeses, regional specialities and carefully selected wines. Just a stone’s throw away, “Boucherie Latard” is a mainstay of artisanal expertise: French-sourced meats, homemade charcuterie and dishes inspired by the flavours of the Vaucluse. In Caromb, “Vin Ensèn” combines the soul of a bistro with the standards of a connoisseur’s cellar, offering delicate cuisine paired with carefully selected wines. Finally, the Château du Barroux invites you to explore, with a self-guided tour of the monument and, in summer, an immersion in its artisanal distillery where a whisky made from Haute-Provence einkorn wheat is produced, crafted in an “upcycling” spirit.
The house is ideal for small weddings and receptions, which mainly take place in the courtyard and garden overlooking the vineyards, with the option of using certain private lounges inside. During these events, guests can make full use of the outdoor spaces: the two swimming pools, the boules court and the summer kitchen under the pergola. The guest house offers twelve beds across five bedrooms, whilst the gite has eight beds in four bedrooms. A wellness area, featuring a hammam with essential oils and a hot tub, completes this Provençal retreat.
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