The ground floor of Le Verger is a charming apartment for two people, retaining the stone walls, feeding troughs and cupboard doors of the original barn.

Hidden under a leafy bough of wisteria, the old door leads into the newly created kitchen and dining area (equipped for four). The new bathroom has a heated towel-rail and bath with hand shower. The bed-sitting room faces west with french windows opening onto the garden, catching the afternoon sun until it sets over the Massif des Bauges, the local mountain range. There is a table and chairs in the garden for alfresco dining, and deckchairs for relaxing with a good book.