History
A story of Love.... and Passion!
Some things were meant to be... our story proves it
April 2012
For months, I have been crisscrossing the Var in search of an old stone house that would allow me to realize my dream: to create in this region that is so dear to my heart, a place to live where family, friends, visitors can come and recharge their batteries in an unusual setting, away from noise and time…
Tired of visiting improbable places, devoid of charm despite their tempting description, I was beginning to despair of one day finding MY house in the sun… However, one evening, at the end of yet another day of disappointing visits, an ad, and especially a photo on the Internet, caught my attention. Quickly, a phone call to the real estate agent, I insisted a little (because my stay was ending), and I got an appointment for the next morning…
And that’s how it all began…
Here we were, driving early in the morning on a chaotic and superb track, far from everything, when, finally, the cottage's old stone walls appeared in front of us, drowned in spring greenery. The place gives off an incredible feeling of peace, even serenity, a magical paradise.
Tired of visiting improbable places, devoid of charm despite their tempting description, I was beginning to despair of one day finding MY house in the sun… However, one evening, at the end of yet another day of disappointing visits, an ad, and especially a photo on the Internet, caught my attention. Quickly, a phone call to the real estate agent, I insisted a little (because my stay was ending), and I got an appointment for the next morning…
And that’s how it all began…
Here we were, driving early in the morning on a chaotic and superb track, far from everything, when, finally, the cottage's old stone walls appeared in front of us, drowned in spring greenery. The place gives off an incredible feeling of peace, even serenity, a magical paradise.
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The house, uninhabited for 7 years, seemed forgotten by the world, even if periodic clearings had kept it looking civilized.
Despite this, its undeniable charm was immediately evident. It floats here like a "soul", which all visitors feel, my guide confirms.
October 2012
That’s it, it’s signed! The real estate agent, who has become a friend, suggests that I take on a jack-of-all-trades-handyman-of-providential-genius to lead the work. He immediately falls in love with the cottage, accepts the project and settles there for… a year, to restore everything! It’s unexpected! The first of many to give their love and labour...
October 2016
4 years have passed. 25 tons of scrap metal removed, mountains of mimosas gone up in smoke, daily miracles accomplished by Michel, the exceptional providential man, who has also become a friend, dozens of courageous arms called to the rescue, tons of wood and materials handled, trailers and trailers of rubble removed, skins burned by the sun, hundreds of pages scribbled with sketches, notes, lists so as not to forget anything, disappointments, failures, bouts of the blues, exhausted backs...
... but also joyful and improvised dormitories, tents set up, solid meals prepared together, tables of hungry guests seated elbow to elbow, laughter, amazed eyes, evenings spent remaking the world, brilliant ideas to improve the work in progress, music under starry nights, and lots and lots of friendly and human warmth...Use this text to share information about your hotel with your guests. Describe your rooms, share special offers, or share your latest news.
... but also joyful and improvised dormitories, tents set up, solid meals prepared together, tables of hungry guests seated elbow to elbow, laughter, amazed eyes, evenings spent remaking the world, brilliant ideas to improve the work in progress, music under starry nights, and lots and lots of friendly and human warmth...Use this text to share information about your hotel with your guests. Describe your rooms, share special offers, or share your latest news.
May 2022
4 years have passed. 25 tons of scrap metal removed, mountains of mimosas gone up in smoke, daily miracles accomplished by Michel, the exceptional providential man, who has also become a friend, dozens of courageous arms called to the rescue, tons of wood and materials handled, trailers and trailers of rubble removed, skins burned by the sun, hundreds of pages scribbled with sketches, notes, lists so as not to forget anything, disappointments, failures, bouts of the blues, exhausted backs...
... but also joyful and improvised dormitories, tents set up, solid meals prepared together, tables of hungry guests seated elbow to elbow, laughter, amazed eyes, evenings spent remaking the world, brilliant ideas to improve the work in progress, music under starry nights, and lots and lots of friendly and human warmth...
Terredambalao is our land, but also a little bit that of all those who were there before, of all those who were passionate about giving it new life, who work hard and joyfully so that it becomes what it is today, a little corner of paradise.
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