La Maison des Collines

As a non-French speaking American traveling in the French countryside I was delighted by the hospitality at La Maison des Collines. Francoise and Frederick, the Inn's proprietors, were exceptionally warm, welcoming and helpful from the moment of our arrival to the last good-byes. Without doubt, their recommendations greatly enhanced our vacation leading us to the best of the best places in Provence. Likewise, the accommodations were as comfortable as home in every way. Each morning I felt like i was coming downstairs to eat breakfast in my own home. Each evening after a day full of perusing the countryside, I felt like i was returning to the peaceful oasis of home. Even though my French language skills were quite poor, Francoise and Frederick made continual efforts to communicate with me; and not just that, they wanted to get to know me as well. Their warm smiles made for fond memories of La Maison des Collines. So if you are looking for a delightful home away from home during your visit to Provence, I would whole-heartedly recommend you join Francoise and Frederick at La Maison des Collines in Allemagne-en-Provence.

La Maison des Collines warrants, and even surpasses, the glowing description it has received on secretplaces.com. Myself and my non-French speaking boyfriend spent a magical week at the charming guesthouse and wanted for nothing during our stay. The house itself is at once homely and elegant, the rooms beautifully put together with great care and excellent taste. The atmosphere at the house is still and serene, and the surrounding countryside stunning (particularly during the weeks preceding the lavender harvest, when the 'champs de lavande' are in full flower and brilliantly deep purple). What set the guesthouse apart from other romantic boutique hotels was the unending hospitality we received from the owners, Françoise and Frederic. Breakfast was an absolute delight, as Françoise went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we desired and chatted to us about the various pastimes available to us in the area. Throughout the day we would stop to share our anecdotes with the two happy and helpful hosts, and felt relaxed and utterly taken care of at all times. The useful tips and restaurants recommendations all dispensed with a cheerful smile took the experience from excellent to unforgettable. I would heartily recommend that you journey down to this picturesque part of the country during the month of July and meet these two unique individuals. A perfect setting for a romantic holiday.