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Easter 2014: this current year, we chose to be disloyal (one time will not be so awful) to our cherished Villa Cassiopée on the island of Skiathos, a luxury Greek villa, and to Orthodox Easter coutumes to see the French regions of Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon with our three children.

Probably inspired by a well-known French Tv program, I wanted to experiment the formula "Bed and Breakfast" also offering a host table, I since it is more convenient had watched on the TV that is french the formula "Bed and Breakfast" including a host table. I had found this interesting in particular because of my son that is youngest needs to sleep in the evening while the rest of the family can take the evening meal on spot.

place. that is too expensive. It took me a few hours in the labyrinth of Internet before I finally came across the "Mas d'Alphonse", in the Duchy of Uzès, near NimesSearching on the net can be really discouraging, but fortunately, when I was ready to book any place with a roof. From its highly attractive website, full of information and very good pictures, I understood that the Mas d'Alphonse was an harmonious combination of Provence and Thailand which was extremely appealing: I was curious to learn more about it. I consulted one of my references, Booking.com before making my decision: their guests were enthusiastic!

Fortunately, I had a conversation over the phone which improved radically my first impression from the exchange of emails (it is incredible the harm a terse message by email can bring!..)

A mild spring sun has soothed us while we arrived tired at the "Mas d'Alphonse" on the table next to the pool or hardly hidden between two flowering shrubs. But most of all, it was "Mas d'Alphonse" that offered us a pleasant surprise. A 19th century winemaker stone house with azure shutters and a roof of old tiles in a property of eight hectares mostly covered by vineyards and cereals. The garden in the back area of the house had a splendid view over the vineyards and cereals as far as the eye can see. Some old trees, a large table for the breakfast close to a fountain and the unexpected presence of Buddha were making this garden so beautiful and so peaceful.

The owner greeted us kindly and introduced us to his Thai wife, Suwannee. The property that is entire the image of this couple: a harmonious marriage b etween Provence and Thailand that will immediately soothed the most recalcitrant stress.

Inside the house we were equally delighted: Provenal stones, tiles and beams and Thai furniture and refinement. We had booked the suite for us and our boy that is little Malisa room for our elder children. Therefore we occupied all the space for the guests and were enjoying complete privacy. The master suite was superb, spacious and decorated with exquisite taste: ceiling vaults, terracotta floors, old stone walls, antique Thai furniture, huge fireplace for cooler evenings and a large French door opening onto a private terrace and the beautiful countryside views. The en-suite bathroom offered luxury and character: bathtub in exotic wood, black stone tiles, soaps, fluffy bathrobes and towels.

While walking in this wonderful garden, I saw there was a small Thai house on stilts with a wooden gazebo. I entered into it and found two sofas that are comfortable some cushions, and a table with books about Thai massage on it. The house stood in a isolated and peaceful place with the countryside views and a total absence of noise except the birds' songs. It was a haven of peace.

The night was a little chilly and in the dining room, Suwannee had lit the monumental open fireplace. A table set with elegance was prepared for us and Suwannee took care of us with discretion, but with kindness and constant attention and delighted our taste bud with an unexpected meal: Thai spring rolls with herbs from the organic garden, grilled basil beef and homemade coconut balls accompanied by a little pink in the region. A treat!

Mas d'Alphone was originally their holiday home while they used to live in Paris. They liked so much this place that they decided seven years ago to permanently move there. They wanted to taste daily this quality life. They chose to share this quality that is extraordinary their guests.

the morning that is next a bright sunshine flooded the terrace and we were looking forward to taste the breakfast. Suwannee had prepared the table under the trees and we were served on a slate, pastries, crispy baguette, house-made jams, yogurt, fresh orange juice and coffee. Peaceful nature, kindness and gentleness of our hostess, the beautiful surroundings, attention to detail made __this moment unique and I was fully conscious of having found a place that deserves to be recommended with confidence.

The Mas of Alphonse is close to attractions that are many we could visit in one day: the Mill of Alphonse Daudet (ah, the stories of my childhood), Les Baux de Provence and the other villages of the Alpilles, Arles, Nîmes, the Pont du Gard. It is therefore possible to concoct a varied program of excursions and return to the calmness of the Mas d’Alphonse for a evening that is relaxing.
According to their website, they also offer a "lovers" package, a package "weekend wellness" and "Thai" package: a full program...

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