La Maison Grignan

It was almost by chance that the owner—an interior designer by trade—fell under the spell of this 16th-century house, later expanded in the 18th. “The moment I stepped inside, I knew it needed to be brought back to life—without losing its soul,” she recalls. At the time, the house had been dormant for years, having once served as a girls’ boarding school. It was dark, chopped into small rooms, just waiting for someone to bring it back to life.

Today, you’re right in the heart of Grignan—perched at the top of cobbled lanes, with sweeping views of the château that once inspired Madame de Sévigné. It’s the kind of place where you park your car when you arrive… and won’t need it again until the day you leave.

To breathe new life into this historic property, the owner launched an extensive renovation in 2024, working closely with architect Monsieur Colonna. The vision? To blend authenticity with modern design. “We wanted to open the house up to light,” she explains. Walls came down, generous openings were added, and a stone pool with a pool house joined the scene. The result? A centuries-old bastide with timeless charm, reimagined through a sleek, contemporary lens.

Every detail has been thoughtfully curated to make guests feel like they’re in a vibrant, lived-in home—not a museum or a showpiece.

Here, every room has its own identity—a little surprise waiting behind each door. The lady of the house is a treasure hunter at heart: antique crosses, protective Virgins, and Tibetan wedding chairs mingle effortlessly with sleek Italian furniture and pieces from the Serax collection. Minimalism? Not the vibe. “I want every room to tell a story,” she says.

With a Brazilian granite kitchen, carefully chosen curios, and one-of-a-kind finds, La Maison Grignan has a soul all its own. And a fun twist: some of the new pieces are quietly for sale through a catalog… the perfect excuse to take a bit of your holiday home with you.