Peace of Provence

The quote on the Moulin du Jardinier website says it all, "from film sets to the peace of Provence."   The English director of Dr. Zhivago, Sir David Lean fell in love with the 15th-century stone house and restored it and the gardens for his family.  After his death, a young Danish couple bought it from his widow and further updated the old mill house to include a heated pool and even WiFi. They now rent it out so you too can get away from it all.  At $17,000 per week you may not be able to stay a year in Provence like Peter Mayle.  But since it sleeps nine people, you could split the cost for a fun holiday in the South of France.  I'm tempted to recruit eight friends for a holiday.  Anyone care to join me?

Château de Moissac-Bellevue

Built in the earyl 17th century, the Château de Moissac-Bellevue was owned by a noble family from Provence. It is located in the village of Moissac-Bellevue and was rewarded for its exemplary restoration in June 2008 by the "Prix des Vieilles Maisons Françaises."

Let's go back in time...




































































A lovely weekend to you, my friends!

Photographs:
Henri Del Olmo
Bernard Touillon
Patrick Van Robaeys

All images from here.

Restored Ancient Farmhouse

This farmhouse is located close to the Alpilles, in Provence, in the south of France. The date engraved on the lintel of the door confirms that part of this house is almost four centuries old. Of course, over the years it has been transformed and renovated. All that remains of the barn are a few walls and arched cart entrance of the property. Now it has a large pool accompanied by a small outbuilding.

























All images from here.