April – May
The trails before the heat
This is the best season for walking from the farm: the garrigue is green, the days are long, and the routes on the Montagne de la Lance can be walked without suffering in the sun.
The cottages are open from 3 April to 16 October. They close for the winter. The two ends of the season are the times we like best: the heat has not yet arrived, or has gone, and the roads are empty.
From 3 April to 29 May, the minimum stay is three nights, arriving on the day of your choice. From 25 September to 16 October, it is seven nights online; a shorter stay is still possible by calling Corine, as in April.
In spring and early autumn
- Open 3 April – 16 October 2027
- 3 April to 29 May 3 nights minimum, any arrival day
- 25 Sept to 16 Oct 7 nights online, fewer on request
- Rate €380 a week
- Heating electric, plus a fireplace
- Closed 16 October – 3 April
All season
The markets, without the crowds
Grignan on Tuesday, Nyons on Thursday, Taulignan and Dieulefit on Friday: the Provençal markets (in French) are running from April, with half the August crowds.
April – May, late September – October
The Rocher des Aures
Facing due south, it is not advisable in high summer. In spring and in October, it is the finest walk and the finest crag in the area, a few minutes from the cottage.
Two things to know
The cottages are closed from 16 October to 3 April: the Richerenches truffle market, the olive harvest and the almond blossom all fall during the closure. And the road to the summit of Mont Ventoux stays closed until May above the Chalet Reynard; check before you drive up.
What spring guests say
“A very, very warm welcome. In the middle of nowhere, with a magnificent view. I will go back one day when the lavender is in flower.”
Jacquet · April 2026 · 8/10 · translated from French
“A very good welcome — we recommend this well-located cottage.”
David · April 2024 · translated from French
“A quiet place in the middle of nature, very pretty.”
Elise · April 2024 · translated from French
Frequently asked questions
- Are the cottages open in winter?
- No. They are open from 3 April to 16 October and closed for the rest of the year.
- Can we come for just three nights?
- Yes, from 3 April to 29 May, arriving on the day of your choice. From 25 September to 16 October, the online minimum is seven nights; for a shorter stay, call Corine on +33 6 32 09 57 69.
- How much is a week in spring?
- €380 a week for one cottage, for 1 to 4 guests, with electricity, water and heating included; three nights come to €163. Tourist tax is extra, and end-of-stay cleaning is optional (€50 a week).
- Are the markets running in spring?
- Yes: Grignan on Tuesday, Nyons on Thursday, Taulignan and Dieulefit on Friday.
- Is firewood provided?
- Yes: one basket of logs is free on arrival, then €6 a basket.