Journal

Notes from the villa.

How a week here falls into place, a chef night at the long table, and why guests book direct.

A week at the villa: how the days fall into place

Journal · 5 min read

A week at the villa: how the days fall into place

Take the whole house for a week and a rhythm sets in without anyone planning it: slow mornings by the pool, one day on the mountain, one on the water, and the long table at dusk.

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A private-chef night at the villa

Journal · 4 min read

A private-chef night at the villa

What a chef night actually looks like: the cook arriving in the afternoon with whatever the markets had that morning, the pavilion walls slid back, and a long table set for twelve that no one has to clear.

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Why book direct, and what it gets you

Journal · 4 min read

Why book direct, and what it gets you

This house isn't on a public marketplace. You book it by talking to the team that runs it, which for a whole-villa stay with a chef and a driver is simpler than the alternative.

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Reserve direct

Speak to Charlie, book direct.

Rates and live availability are on the Art de Vivre booking page. Message Charlie for a quote, the concierge extras, and to hold your dates — no marketplace fees.