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It is raining today – and when I say raining, I mean POURING. It has been coming down all night. Funny enough, I don’t mind it today. Being a Sunday, handsome husband and I tend to like cozy, stay in, work on projects, reading, and eating days – and the heavy rain just makes it all seem that much cozier.
I thought, seeing as it was such a cozy day, I would share with you one of the BEAUTIFUL French Country homes I had the pleasure of touring when I was visiting this past April. This home sat across the valley from French bestie’s home. It was a gorgeous old French manor – and I believe it would be considered a mas, although maybe it was too big? I am sure one of you out there (french bestie?) can help clarify this for me~
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The home itself was the main residence on an incredible property with endless rolling hills and a huge stable where they breed horses and run a riding school. They also have beautiful gardens, rows and rows of kiwi vines, and they are surrounded by trees. It really is a little slice of heaven~
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The side of the house that faced the valley had a gorgeous pool and enjoyed beautiful sunsets~
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The interior was all of the things I loved about France. It was elegant, and yet completely practical. It had beautiful architectural details, wonderful floors, high ceilings, and the kitchen was wonderful!
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I adored the brick walls in the kitchen – they created such warmth and such a rustic charm.
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They had the most incredible sinks – one stone and one steel~
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Their long farm table in the middle of the room was perfectly worn~
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The stove was a chef’s dream!
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I honestly could picture living quite happily for the rest of my days here. It really was what one dreams of when one imagines living in the french countryside – surrounded by beautiful countryside, tucked inside a stunning country villa, and enjoying life in France!
Happy Sunday mes amies,
xx
This home is incredible! That kitchen….WOW! What I love about the homes in France is the mix of rustic in every room. I am now longing for France..thanks a lot!!!!
That is a gorgeous home!! I could easily live out my days there!! Happy Sunday! xxoo
Oh I could totally see spending my days there as well. So beautiful and yes that stove a chef would die for. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your cozy day.
Zizette
Definitely a manor. A mini chateau even
they will love this when i show them. Miss you so much!
Oh…so lovely! Thank you for sharing these pictures. I adore the brick walls and the doors are great too! The oven is a monster!!
Kim ~ I adore everything about this place. I still cannot believe that you were in France and got to see all these wonderful places in PERSON!! I too love Sunday’s like that ~ perfect for nesting and I know how much you love to nest. xo
Oh … SIGH! How beautiful
The perfect home I would say, I’d quite happily live there…..absolutely gorgeous! And that stove….eeeepppp!!!
What a dream…..
I love this post! You are such a talented photographer! I was wondering, what camera do you use? I was thinking of upgrading my Nikon, but I’m not sure what to get as its replacement. Thanks so much!
Simply LOVE everything about this post . . . it is so perfectly French!!! Especially love the brick / stone walls and that stone sink . . . LOVE!!! I am so glad you shared this with all of us!! . . . xo – liz
Oh my. This mas is SO beautiful. The photo are fantastic. Thank you for sharing it!
just completely simply french & lovely….
i too would happily move my goodies in tomorrow….
i’s even be happy at your bestie’s looking at it across the valley
melissa xx
i love those rainy days being in the house together with a big pot of sauce on the stove! the house had me at the shutters! just beautiful! susan
ah took my breath away
so beautiful
That house is amazing.
I’ve been to france once….a long time ago.
that home is absolutely amazing…oh my!!!
j’adore tout! especially that ancient, scrumptious stone sink! merci!
Sensational images Kim!! I wish I had been by your side, this would have been a fun outing
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Jeanne xx
hello !
just discover your blog.
Happy birthday !
This house could be a “mas”… it depend on where it is. A mas is a word for this king of house, but only in the south of France/Provence. The bricks are not usuals in Provence… I can mistake but it’s not in the south, it is ?
Bon voyage in India !
Marine, west of France