La Maison Au Pays des Alpilles

La Maison Au Pays des Alpilles is, above all, a story of family and friends for Sophie! A long-time visitor to Eygalières, where she spent her childhood and founded the local souvenir brand Au Pays des Alpilles, Sophie knows the village inside out. She cherishes reuniting here with her mother and brother, both of whom also have homes in the village.

In 2019, Sophie discovered a perfect plot just five minutes from the village. Soon after, the idea for La Maison Au Pays des Alpilles took shape. “A family home that we envisioned, designed, and built with old stone, reclaimed beams, and entirely oriented toward the village and the Alpilles cirque.” Despite being newly built, the home radiates the charm of a historic family farmhouse, making it a cozy retreat for every holiday.

The interiors were entrusted to Hauvette & Madani, with Samantha Hauvette, Sophie’s best friend, who knows her lifestyle and tastes intimately. A family affair that delights vacationers!

The renowned duo Samantha Hauvette and Lucas Madani needs no introduction, with their celebrated work on an old mill in Perche, redesigned with a warm, contemporary spirit. In La Maison Au Pays des Alpilles, the focus was on bold colors—Sophie being a true fan of yellow, a color that, according to historian Michel Pastoureau, represents gold, sunshine, warmth, lemons, and prosperity.

Inside, the home features beautiful bathroom mosaics, arched doors with soft curves that complement the stone floors, warm wood, and graphic 1970s-inspired furniture by Hauvette & Madani. Farmhouse tables and benches, sourced by Julie Barrau, complete the look. The result? A welcoming home with an eclectic, timeless decor.

The vibrant yellow makes another appearance in the garden, this time in the form of a charming striped cabana designed by Sarah Lavoine, located near the vegetable garden. Far from being just a beach shack, it’s the gathering spot for both young and young-at-hearts: adults sip drinks while children enjoy some of the many games available.

Days in Eygalières unfold leisurely: an espresso on the village terrace before a stroll through the Provençal market. For fresh fruits and vegetables, the destination is the garden of La Maison Au Pays des Alpilles, where guests can harvest strawberries, melons, eggplants, and zucchinis. This bounty is perfect for preparing a grand feast on the terrace at lunchtime.

Afternoons stretch gently: some enjoy swimming or sunbathing by the pool, while others meander through the quaint streets of nearby villages. As evening falls, it’s time for roasted marshmallows around the fire pit before drifting off into sweet dreams.