Maison du Soleil

While Maison du Soleil may first appear to be a contemporary villa, it blends harmoniously into the traditional architecture of the Ardèche. Its clean façades, wooden shutters, and gentle tones echo the stone houses that surround it. Inside, the spaces are open and airy, bathed in light that seems to have made the house its home.

Recently renovated from top to bottom, the property has regained all its radiance: new bathrooms, fresh paint, and redesigned living areas. Nothing showy, just thoughtful design centered on flow and comfort. A modern home that has preserved the soul of its hillside.

Inside, the décor is a joyful blend of light wood, natural materials, clean lines, and a few striking design pieces that never distract from the landscape beyond. “We’ve mixed our influences—a touch of the Mediterranean, a hint of Scandinavia, and a dash of South Africa,” the owner explains.

Guests naturally gather around the large wooden dining table in the living room, the heart of the home, or pause to admire the tiled wall in the hallway, a small work of art in itself. Upstairs, the bedrooms overlook the valley and distant mountains, with a special mention for the stunning staircase wall, adorned with artisanal tiles sourced directly from Portugal.

Outdoors, the spacious eight-by-four-meter pool invites you to linger at any time of day. Beside it, the terrace with its gas barbecue becomes the lively summer hub for long evenings around the grill. Here, the art of slow living flourishes—doing things, gently and without hurry.

The regular guests at Maison du Soleil perfectly embody its spirit: relaxed, joyful, and fond of life’s simple pleasures. You’ll often find two small families or a group of friends here, trading the bustle of the city for the song of the cicadas. In autumn, food lovers come for the truffle markets and festive village decorations; in summer, it’s all about long apéritifs and fields of lavender that seem to stretch without end.

There’s no shortage of things to do in this region, blessed by the gods of good living. Admirers of old stone wander the medieval streets of Saint-Montan, while adventurers set off to explore the Ardèche gorges or the Saint-Marcel Cave. Meanwhile, aesthetes linger in Grignan, sip a glass of white wine in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, or stroll through the Herb Garden in La Garde-Adhémar.