Maison des cerisiers

...... is the name of our old, historic, stone house --- it’s a true delight. The walls are so thick that you can cuddle up on a windowsill – some windows close tightly whilst others allow a little fresh air in.

It’s a very comfortable house with 4 bedrooms; 3 bedrooms, the bathroom and large living room are located on the main floor. A large kitchen, dining area with fireplace and the other bedroom are on the lower level. The house is one amongst a cluster of others. Since the house has been built on the side of a small hill, my thought is that the main front door was actually on the lower level … it would make sense to be welcomed into a room with a large fireplace.

The cozy bedrooms have down filled duvet covers and feather pillows … with some of us having allergies these have been exchanged. One of us bought another pillow at the Super U too.

A former artist/resident has created a pair of interesting roman blinds for the front door and living room window. They’re a rusty colour and are made out of home made paper, rope and tulle; unique for sure.

And we have broadloom on the second floor … it’s sisal! At some time or another each of us has managed to walk on it barefoot and it’s tough on the feet!

At first I thought I had an apple tree outside my bedroom window; imagine my surprise to find out it’s a quince tree and that the fruit are ripe. I’ve never seen one before; the fruit is very large, yellowish green with fuzzy skin. What I do know though is that they’re not fit for eating freshly picked.

Bonne nuit,

Winn