The idea of the place

The Spirit of the Place

As for so many others, there came a moment when it was simply too much.

Too much pressure. Too much noise. Too much pace.

We—and people dear to our hearts—have experienced the invisible ordeal known as burnout. That moment when momentum fades, when you can no longer keep up with the rhythm of the world, and when you realise that you cannot live indefinitely against your own nature.

So we created a place.

Not simply accommodation. A threshold.

A place where you can set down your burdens—both visible and invisible. A place to slow down, breathe deeply, and restore your energy. A place to rediscover silence, the freshness of the morning, and the beauty of simple things. A place to read, write, dream, reflect, or simply allow time to find its natural rhythm again.

Here, nature is not a backdrop—it is part of the experience. The wind moving through the grass, the light across the fields, birdsong at dawn, the changing seasons... all these quiet presences invite us back to what truly matters.

And then there are the animals.

Our goats, peaceful and curious, sometimes wander over to greet our guests. And when a lamb chooses to come right up to you, asking for your full attention with the quiet certainty of those who live entirely in the present moment, something simple and deeply human takes place. An exchange without words, yet rich in trust, presence and gentle peace.

Perhaps that is why so many travellers speak of a sense of serenity. Some come to rest. Others come to write, create or reflect. Others simply discover the rare pleasure of having nothing to do except fully inhabit the moment.

La Perruche is also a Writer's House. Books hold a special place here. A library is open to travellers, and conversations often begin around a novel, a poem, or a story shared over coffee. Inspiration is never far away.

La Perruche has been recognised by Booking for the quality of its hospitality. Yet what we hope to offer goes far beyond a rating: a place where you feel welcomed, expected, and free to be entirely yourself.

Our rooms were created with this intention in mind: to offer a refuge of calm, beauty and renewal—for both body and mind.

Welcome to our home.

Take your time.

Nothing is hurried here.

And perhaps, in the light of a sunrise, in the pages of an open book, or through an unexpected conversation, something may gently heal… or simply begin to bloom again.