This converted farmhouse sits atop a wooded hillside 14km north of Ganagobie. Wood beams and stone walls make the whitewashed rooms feel extra special, and there's also a cute gypsy wagon to sleep in, as well as a hot-tub and guests' kitchen.
Mas St-Joseph
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
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