La Maison de Laurence

My husband and I had a wonderful tranquil and inspiring stay in this amazing house..nestled in a wonderful garden that Laurence respectfully cares for together with her son this gem of a place is tucked away yet central enough to discover the surrounding area. Visit and enjoy !

Wholly delightful: the Provencal house and "terrain" and their valley side situation, the abundance of fragrant plants, olive trees and tall pines, the artistic yet traditional interior décor, the cleanliness, the attractive terrace for relaxing, the commitment to a gentle ecological way of living, the amazing limestone hill countryside beyond with hilltop villages, so much to explore and enjoy in the immediate area and beyond (including the accessibility of the sea), the hospitality of both Mme Thiebaut and her son, Nicolas (mysteriously appearing free range eggs an example).

This is a serene place in a beautiful setting. Nicolas helped us set up bikes to fit us. Cycling into Vence to the market with the return trip gently downhill all the way was a pleasure. As others have said, there is a magical atmosphere here - gentle owners, beautiful colours inside and out, and the peaceful compost toilet! The Matisse Chapel in Vence and the Fondation Maeght in St Paul de Vence as well as fabulous countryside for walking make the immediate area rich in both culture and nature. Our two twentysomethings loved the weekend they had here too.

We can only repeat all the previous reviews. The whole estate is out of this world with its rustic charm and lovely peaceful atmosphere. If you go out in the evening, do remember to take the torch (provided) as it can get very black and the steps can be diffucult. We very much hope to be able to visit Laurence and Nicolas again.