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[Oznell]

Yes, they call this a 'farmhouse',  as big and beautiful as it is!  It's named "Le Mas des Poiriers",  which I think means, "the farmhouse of the pear trees".  It has that wonderful French quality of combining the simple and sophisticated.  In contrast to the Normandy manor we looked at recently, it's in the south, in Provence.

This superb restoration is the work of one family, who, I get the impression, both live here (at times), and rent out the farmhouse and other buildings on the property, at other times.

Here in the mud room is that "high/low" contrast that is so beguiling in French decor -- the fine paintings, combined with quaint gingham, and the worn wood, terra cotta and practical baskets.  Don't you love the geraniums and other potted plants and flowers:

These huge windows contribute so much to this spacious sitting room.  I'm not even much of a fan of patterned curtains, but the soft muted colors, the quality of the fabric, and the way it coordinates with the Oriental rug is so pleasing...

So airy.  I noticed several instances in the house where the doors are surprisingly colored, like this rich green. 

That pop of the geraniums in the rectangular basket, love.

There are a number of pleasant places to dine in the house.

Pale blue cabinets and copper pots, pretty.

Even the laundry room......!

I like the way the other colors in the bathroom complement that luscious marble.

Such a pretty outlook.

[JasoninBoston]

How lovely! Thanks for posting this!  @Oznell 

I would really enjoy self isolating there as opposed to my super small apartment in Boston!!

[twinsister]

Beautiful!!  Love the touches of blue inside and out.  Don't like the animal heads on the wall.  I could easily spend time there.   Thanks for posting

[LIndaMJ]

Gorgeous inside and out!  Thank you @Oznell!

[LindaSal]

Wow, gorgeous place.  Not sure if I like the blue shutters or not but the inside is great!  

And those huge windows!!!!  I love big windows and big rooms.   The size of some of those trees are amazing, wonder how old they are.   I think if my hubby could he would live in France!  

[jubilant]

Oh my, this one is a total winner for me!  I can't even begin to pick a favorite room.  Living there would be like a little piece of Heaven. 

[SXMGirl]

@Oznell  Thanks for posting this!  I love it and could move right in--would not change a thing.

[author]

My heart be still..... it's lovely!

[stevieb]

What a fabulous house and setting. What's not to love? I mignt replace a few of the furniture choices, but not many. I covet that table in the laundry room!

[Jaspersmom]

I am of French heritage, so I had to fall in love with this.  I prefer the simple rooms over the ones with too much stuff. Sometimes less is more.