Ever heard of art de vivre? The French turned it into a daily art form. It’s all about finding joy in the small, simple moments that make life feel as delicious as a freshly baked croissant. Like that morning coffee in your favorite mug with a chip on the handle, reminding of summer 2017. Sun warming your face through the open window. The smell of freshly cut grass. A baguette so fresh, the butter can barely keep up. Or simply a long bath.

We’ve found a place where art de vivre comes naturally. A tiny village, barely more than one street. There’s not much there, yet that “nothing” is absolutely everything. At the heart of it stands a house – once a restaurant, now home to two charming guest rooms. Geneviève has thought of every detail. Interiors look like they belong in a magazine but feel cozy enough to lounge in your pajamas. The rooms are très chic, the breakfasts très bien. All that’s missing is you.

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