Our
residence is located at the center of La Palme, close to the church of
Saint John (13th century) and the chapel of Saint Pancrace (10th century).
These are some of the protected historical monuments of the area. Not
far from the village gate (La Barbacane) along sloping streets, old houses,
and flowering gardens you will find our residence, a lovely old building.
In renovating this building we gave great attention to preserving its
authenticity. In addition to maintaining the external architecture, aspects
of the internal structure were also respected, for example, the original
central staircase that winds around an open shaft for light from the top
of the building. When old interior walls, floors, and beams needed repair
or replacement, traditional natural materials were used. Environmental/biological
concerns resulted in choice of materials such as Thermo-Hemp for wall
insulation.
In this charming setting we offer several tastefully furnished apartments,
each with access to a large swimming pool. A privacy wall surrounds the
pool, a terrace, and a covered cooking area – all newly constructed.
Other activities include walking, cycling, horseback riding (several clubs
for horses exist in the area), and windsurfing (a few hundred meters away).
The Mediterranean with its sandy beaches is only about three kilometers
from our residence.
Lionel & Jacqueline Gouello 17 Avenue San Brancat
F - 11480 La Palme Tel: (33) 4-68-48-69-20 jardindepalme@aol.com