About our bed and
breakfast accommodation.
The
vineyardThe 7.5 acres of La Bastide de la Mourignette are partly covered by vineyards producing vintages of Côtes de Provence.
We grow here the Grenache, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Carignan
plants.
The grapes, grown on siliceous soils (limestone), give
rosé (which
represents 80% of the production in the area), white and red wines you
will certainly be willing to taste, during relaxing moments in your
favorite place in the garden, the veranda, or by the orchard.
The rosé works well with some olives (from our own olive
trees if the
crop is good) at lunch time, or as aperitif in the eveninig. The red
wine is perfect with French cheese and bread. We particularly recommend
the white wine served chilled, around the
swimming pool in the evening.
The Mourignette Hill and
its surroundings
The Bastide is protected in its back by the Mourignette hill,
from
which the bastide took its name.
The broom's field (called Genêts in French, ) behind the
bastide, located at the very end of an alley of olive trees, will bring
you there (the best times of the year are during spring time and fall)
for a 2 hours tour walk. For the active people, a 5 hours tour through
the nature, will bring you to the village of Le Luc.
On your way, you may encounter the "Hermann's turtle", a
locally
protected nice little friend in the forest, some other kind animals,
but no cars...
The front garden
In the front side of the Typical Provence style building (called
"bastide"), the trees bring you shade and rest from the burning sun,
the thick walls of the house protect your rooms against the heat during
the hot summer nights.
The kitchen garden.
Fresh vegetables are grown in this area, without pesticides, no
GMOs, only homemade Bio, these are accompanying your meals!
The veranda & terrace
The front terrace, shaded in the morning, unless you wish to
have
your breakfast in the sun, is enhanced by a "zen" fountain with vasks,
the luxuring garden with cascading flowers. During summer, the gentle
splashing of the water mingles with the song of the cicadas…
all
the ingredients for a perfect siesta… a tradition which must
not
be taken lightly in Provence…. you either take it properly
or
abstain ;-)
The lounge (home)
The lounge with its library is the ideal place during winter times to
read a good book around the old chimney or just chat with friends on
the sofa.
Dining room
The diners take place in the main room, decorated with apparent
wall stones and stone chimney bringing warmth in winter times, even if
winter only lasts 2 months in Provence!
The diners' menus are changed every day in order to have our
guests try the local specialities. The suggestions coming from our
guests are always welcomed, and we take as much as possible into
account the likes and dislikes.
Breakfast time
You have the choice to take your full breakfast, with various
combinations.
Read the morning news in the main room or on the terrace,
surrounded by the nature.
A choice of coffee, tea, hot chocolate, milk, fresh diary, orange
juice, choose your favorites.
A variety of French breads, croissants, French pastries upon the
chef inspiration, make sure you try our "coffee madeleine"!
During summer you may have it on the terrace, looking at the garden.
Special features available
Wireless computer connexion.
Large swimming pool.
The entrance sign
The "BED and Breakfast" Sign on the border of the road, right at
the entrance of the olive trees path bringing to the Bastide will help
you to find our "sweet Country Home" easily.
Many thanks to Richard
for his great help on this part of the site... kwink.
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