Bergerie La Beaudine

Alpes-de-Haute-Provence


A quietly stylish B&B, with five rooms and a self-contained gîte, all decorated in colourful style. The lavender-blue La Béruguette and two-bedroom Sous les toits de Provence are good choices. Outside there’s a pleasant pool and outdoor cooking facilities including a barbecue for guest use. It’s 2km from town via the D950 toward Banon.


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