Provence: A guest house in centuries-old French estate.

  Valréas, France

Architecture: Contekst Architectuur

Designers: Kajsa Sam Peeters and Toon Martens

Interior styling: Bea Mombaers

Photography © Piet-Albert Goethals

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Contekst Architectuur: In 2017 we first visited the project site that immediately captured our attention due to its vast potential. Despite being left abandoned and neglected for a long period, we saw an opportunity to transform the group of buildings into a hospitality destination.

The overarching concept of the project Câlin Valreas was to recreate a French village, where the trio of guest houses are connected via a series of pathways, evoking a sense of journey and discover

Main Design Intent: to honour the building’s legacy and connection to the landscape.

The project Câlin Valreas incorporates the artistic element into the structure as a reference to the area’s reputation as a place for art and artists. Adding curiousness and meaning to the walls and spaces, a curated group of artworks has been integrated into the interior, representing both young and established artists, notably Belgian.