Le Petit Charme (LPC), situated at the edge of the village next to as-far-as-the-eye-can-see vineyards, is designed to make guests feel as though they’re living among the vines. Cream-colored walls change hue with the light, complementing a ‘harvest’ palette of ochre, red, gold, silver, and bronze contemporary and antique furnishings. Floors of modern and antique tiles ground the interesting mix of decorative items of glass, mirror, wood and metal that adorn the space.
Although many of the features of a French country cottage are present, such as aged stone walls, weathered wooden shutters, huge ceiling beams and an old-fashion wood-burning stove, designer Marion Hagspiel has taken whimsical liberties with tradition. For example, the Art Deco style dining chairs upholstered in French toile surround a modern Italian glass table. Instead of traditional French country art and décor, Ms. Hagspiel has selected overscale photography, Catalan pottery and African bowls for a touch of the unexpected.
