| A little Country Hamlet
                To express in words, the beauty of our little
                haven in the countryside is no small task, until
                you can experience it for yourself only then,
                will you know the pleasures it can bring. Tucked
                away on a small hillside is our little hamlet of
                La Colle with its three principal properties. You
                will not find here; traffic jams, noises of the
                city , pollution, parking tickets or a grey sky.
                Instead you will find nature in all its glories and
                will, more than likely, be awaken by the birds
                and the bees rather than the busy cry of the
                city.  La Colle itself is a hamlet constructed
                several hundred years ago, completely built of
                natural stone, and is a good example of the
                ancient life and times of Provence.  Within five minutes walk in any direction
                you are presented by the splendor of nature,
                prairie, forest, lavender fields, scrub; the
                extent of natural plants and wild life is quite
                astounding. Here you can see and explore the
                bounties of living close to nature, you can taste
                and smell it, wonder at its beauty; even the
                storms are spectacular !  Our property alone has 30 hectares of
                private park land, yet this is small compared to
                the adjoining natural space, some of which is
                cultivated and some left just as it has been for
                centuries.  La Colle sits on the east face of a small
                hill ( Altitude 633 m) and has a dominant view of
                the surrounding countryside.  |