September, simply beautiful.

Summer may be coming to an end, but nature's abundance and wonderful weather are still very much felt in our part of Provence.

We are still open of course - September is a very popular month among retirees and those wishing to experience Provence after the summer crowds have gone - but the transition to milder temperatures and a somewhat slower pace is welcome after a rewarding but busy summer.

Walking around the property you get the feeling that, much like the grand finale of a fireworks display, nature is giving its all before retiring for winter. Our orchard is brimming with apples, pears, figs, and plums while our vineyard delights us once again with a supply of various table grapes.

Even Hugo the cat, who rarely makes an appearance when lots of people are around, decided to come out of hiding to inspect the state of the cushions! Who says cats just eat and sleep?

Our lovely swimming pool, the perfect place to be!

Over the years, we've noticed that people expectations of their holiday in Provence vary widely.  Many come for the beautiful weather and guaranteed sunshine, others eagerly unfold their road maps upon arrival and start plotting their route through lavender fields and medieval villages.

Others still discover that drifting on a paddle boat at one of the nearby lakes is the perfect way to spend the afternoon.  While all these activities are very worthwile (and highly recommended!), the consensus among our guests is that our wonderful swimming pool remains one of the highlights of their stay at La Petite Gardette.

View from the rocks

Whether it's soaking up the sun on one of our comfortable chaise-lounges, enjoying a good book in the shade of one of our mature trees, or watching the children jump from the landscape rocks, life doesn't get much better!  Over the past twenty-five years, we've had the pleasure of welcoming many of the same families year after year.  It's been such a pleasure to form new frienships and renew old ones, and to generally look forward to the wonderful array of guests that each summer season brings.

We've particularly enjoyed watching babies grow into children then teenagers, each year diving a little deeper, jumping a little further, and holding their breath under water a little longer!  With our pool as the ideal backdrop, families relax, children play, andprecious memories are made. 

~ The pool is open from late May to late September, weather permitting ~