Luxe Retreat In France

Whether passing through an a tour of France or planning a destination wedding, Chateau de Varennes is a must see and stay luxury hotel in beautiful Burgundy, southeastern France.

Owner Aymeric de Truchis inherited the estate in 2009.  The chateau has been in his family for 400 years and remains one of the most beautiful destinations in the country.  Aymeric and his wife Sonia hired interior designer, Fabrice Bejjani to help turn the estate into a luxury hotel.

I hope to be able to visit this place someday.  The classic french interiors coupled with modern amenities and accents are so inspiring and welcoming.  In the meantime,  I will continue to peruse the photos on their website and Facebook page

Photos courtesy of  www.chateaudevarennes.fr and Alexandra Meurant

French Essence

One of my favorite blogs to read is French Essence.  This Australian living in England and the south of France captures beautifully the joys of living in these places.  Since I also lived for a time in the south of France, the descriptions of southern french living tug at my heart strings and conjure up memories of my fabulous time there.  I read today's post about the french supermarket and felt I just had to share this magnificent writing with you.  It is these kinds of passions that she expresses that I, as an interior designer, strive to evoke from my clients in the newly designed spaces I have made for them.  Please visit French Essence here!

Images from French Essence