Inside, four uncluttered but welcoming rooms, decorated using a combination of raw materials and soft tones. Designed by Pierre-Emmanuel Garotin and Stéphane Garotin, managers of the Lyon boutique Hand. Not a random choice as Stéphane Garotin is the brother of Brigitte Ballet, who along with her husband, Jean-Jacques, is the owner of the Bergerie.

A (great) family story, where, after a trip around the world, the couple and their six children set their sights on this building after it was fixed by Brigitte's architect father. The result is haven of calm and friendliness, a table d'hote where Brigitte serves a hearty all-fresh provencal meal, a newly built SPA and themed weekends.

Contact et informations: www.labergeriedefeline.com

Brigitte et Jean-Jacques Ballet
Les Charles
F - 26460 Truinas
Tél./Fax : +33 (0)4 75 49 12 78 ou +33 (0)6 73 26 53 94

Photo: La Bergerie La Féline

Suggested activities around the Bergerie:

Gourmand weekend in Féline: see here 

Hiking, horseback riding or donkey rides, as well as golf and paragliding around Nyons or Dieulefit.

Summer festivals: Mozart Festival in Saou, night festival of Grignan or Picodon festival  in July and August.

Medieval and picturesque villages:

- Dieulefit: According to a very old legend, God created the village as a blueprint to complete the rest of the world. Even though the legend remains difficult to prove, what is certain is that this village has been associated with pottery since ancient times. The place is rich in clay and the Rhone is not far away. Thirty workshops are still active and the village is also home to the Maison de la Terre, a ceramics cultural and heritage centre. http://www.paysdedieulefit.eu/

- Suze-la-Rousse: a paradise for archaeology and wine and in relation to the latter, the majestic Château, which towers over the village and houses the University of Wine. http://www.ot-suze-la-rousse.fr/

- La Garde Adhemar: a rocky spur for a village that served as a stronghold in the Middle Ages. A name whose origins can be traced back to the Montélimar family that was garrisoned there. It offers a breathtaking view of the Rhone Valley. http://www.la-garde-adhemar.com/