La Maison des Racines

At the heart of this project is a couple unafraid to roll up their sleeves. Annabelle has lived and breathed hospitality since childhood, born in an inn in Franche-Comté before studying at the Lausanne Hotel School. "Welcoming people, sharing, and objects that tell a story—that’s my DNA," she says. Antoine is a true jack-of-all-trades: entrepreneur, magician, musician, beekeeper. Together, as parents of five, they also created Les Nuits Perchées, forest cabins designed for lovers.

La Maison des Racines is the natural next step, a place for reunions, grounding, and transmission. "We wanted to create a lived-in house. A place of connection. A place that reflects our way of being in the world," they explain.

La Maison des Racines doesn’t just welcome, it embraces you. Its thick walls protect, while its windows frame living paintings where sky and earth are in constant dialogue. Days here slip by with pétanque games, 38° Scandinavian baths, reading by the wood stove, walks along the GR trail, and lively foosball matches.

It is a place to reconnect, to breathe, to savor. Families come to play, friends stretch dinners late into the night with a guitar in hand, and small teams gather for joyfully studious retreats.

Yoga enthusiasts and art workshop lovers will also find a setting made for them. And for the curious, the Perche unfolds its treasures: flea markets, farmers’ markets, historic stone buildings, forests, and picturesque villages. Annabelle and Antoine are always happy to share their favorite spots: a coffee in La Perrière, dinner at Tandem in Nocé, or a bustling market in Bellême.

Inside, the style is warm and luminous. Natural materials like lime plaster, antique terracotta tiles, and raw wood blend with contemporary comforts such as underfloor heating, hotel-quality bedding, and a fully equipped kitchen. Every detail counts: vintage furniture, wall lights repurposed from old drains, farm metal sheets recycled into decorative panels. An eco-chic approach where tradition meets ingenuity.

The seven bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, have their own personality, with different views, carefully chosen objects, and unique atmospheres. Nothing is missing when it comes to amenities: piano, guitar, turntable, projector, board games, connected speaker. Add to that a guinguette corner with a Scandinavian bath, a spa, game rooms, an upcoming yoga studio, and 2.5 hectares of greenery.