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Over 300 years ago, our home was nothing more than a humble barn, shared by poor farming families and their livestock. As generations passed, the structure was gradually expanded to accommodate more tenants and animals, growing with the needs of those who lived and worked within its walls.

 

In the early 20th century, the Cévennes became a center for silkworm breeding — a vital source of income in a time when life was marked by hardship and poverty. Like many traditional farmhouses in the region, our home became a magnagnerie, a silkworm-drying house, playing a modest part in the local silk trade that once brought hope and prosperity to the area.

 

As times changed and industries evolved, the silkworm trade faded into history. Families came and went, and eventually the house stood quietly, waiting for a new chapter. We became the proud owners in 2013. True to its age, the house was in need of considerable restoration and a great deal of love — but its soul, charm, and history remained unmistakably present.

 

By May 2014, La Maison des Rêves — the house of our dreams — was complete. Nestled in the rolling hills of the Cévennes, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views and now thoughtfully updated with modern comforts, it offers a tranquil retreat where restful nights and carefree days await. It’s the perfect place to create unforgettable holiday memories in the heart of southern France.

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