Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne · 500 m above sea level
Four hundred years of stone facing the Montagne de la Lance. No reception desk, no key box: Corine welcomes you herself, as she has done since 1994.
2027 season: 3 April to 16 October · 3 nights minimum until 29 May · Saturday to Saturday from 29 May to 25 September
French 2-star tourism classification· 5.0 on Google (6 reviews)· Welcome from the owner· Pets welcome· Private parking· Book direct, no commission
I · The cottages
Two former farm buildings, restored with their original stone and beams. Each has its own terrace, view and entrance. Designed for two, with room for two more — Le Buis entirely on its own, Le Cèdre adjoining Corine's house but self-contained.
Former hay barn · 71 m² · 2 people (+2)
A hay barn turned house without losing any of its character: exposed stone, beams over four centuries old, and the valley opening up from the terrace.
From€390 / week
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Detached building · 64 m² · 2 people (+2)
Walls thick enough to keep the ground floor cool in summer, without air conditioning. Living room on the ground floor, bedroom and shower room upstairs, mountain views.
From€380 / week
DiscoverRove goats and Provençal donkeys: they live here year-round, in the meadows around the cottages.
About thirty animals with lyre-shaped horns, in the meadows around the cottages.
They often come right up to the gate to greet visitors.
The farm's three donkeys, never far from the fence.
II · Seven generations
“As a little girl I went with my father to the farm at weekends. I have a very strong bond with this place, because my roots are here, going back to 1754.”
Corine Raspail — owner
She reopened the doors of the old buildings on 2 April 1994. She welcomes you, hands you the IGN walking map, points you to the start of the footpaths and introduces her Rove goats. The rest of the time you will see nobody — which is rather the point.
Why “Ubac”? In Provence, the ubac is the shaded side of a valley, as opposed to the adret, the sunny side: the farm takes its name from its position. It makes no difference to the sunshine the cottages get throughout their opening season, from April to October.
The story of the farmIII · The area
Footpaths from the gate, lavandin fields on the farm's own land, swimming in the Lez and eleven Provençal markets all around.
“The peace and quiet, the view, the beautiful garden, the comfort of the cottage and the welcome. A kind and thoughtful owner.”Christian (translated from French)June 2025 · Maison de Vacances · 10/10
“A very, very warm welcome. A place in the middle of nowhere, with a magnificent view.”Jacquet (translated from French)April 2026 · Maison de Vacances · 8/10
“A very practical, authentic flat. Corinne is a very friendly and welcoming host. I recommend it!”Laurence (translated from French)May 2025 · Airbnb
“Magnificent scenery, peaceful, a complete break! A very warm welcome from Corine. The track is indeed a little difficult, but nothing insurmountable.”Loïc (translated from French)August 2024 · Airbnb
“A splendid view, exceptional quiet and a lovely welcome. Shops 15 minutes away.”Raphael Cureau (translated from French)June 2021 · Google
“Ideal for nature lovers who want to spend time near the goats, the horses and the donkeys, and in the lavender fields. Don't come with a car that sits too low.”Alex Soudain (translated from French)Google · Local Guide
IV · Practical info
Two, comfortably, in the bedroom. Two more can sleep on the sofa bed in the living room, so four at most.
No, they are not provided: please bring your own.
Yes, one pet per stay, with a supplement of €15 a week. There is plenty of space, and walking trails start at the gate. Two livestock guardian dogs live on the property, in fenced paddocks with their goats.
Three nights from 3 April to 29 May, arriving any day. From 29 May to 25 September, by the week, Saturday to Saturday. From 25 September to 16 October, seven nights minimum online. In April and from 25 September, a shorter stay can be arranged by asking Corine directly. Check-in from 5 pm, check-out by 10 am.
By car, 1700 chemin du Pègue, Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne. The last stretch is a country track: avoid very low cars — it is the one piece of advice our guests regularly give us. Montélimar station is 46 minutes away, with direct TGV trains to Paris; Valence TGV is 1 hr 25 min away. Parking is private and free.
A 25% deposit when you book online, by card, and the balance on site when you arrive. French Chèques-Vacances are accepted. Also paid on arrival, where they apply: the pet supplement (€15 a week), optional end-of-stay cleaning (€50 a week), and firewood beyond the first basket, which is free (€6 a basket).
Book direct, with no intermediary and no commission.