Category Archives: Chez Mirabel

Chez Mirabel, Pre-Renovations

I was recently asked if we had pictures to share of Chez Mirabel before it was renovated and I thought for sure the website already had such a gallery. But no, so here are photos taken from the house’s real … Continue reading

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Drôme Discovery Tour

The weather has been beautiful — blue skies, bright sunshine and temperatures in the high 50’s during the day. Our daughter, Laura, is here with us at Chez Mirabel for the holidays. We decided to spend a full day on a grand … Continue reading

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Noêl at Chez Mirabel

This is our first Christmas in Mirabel and we’re having a marvelous time. The village is decked with strings of lights along the lanes and around the stone doorway to the church.  As soon as we arrived, neighbors greeted us … Continue reading

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Tour of Completed Renovations

Martha and I recently returned from a wonderful November spent in Mirabel. There will be more posts coming which will describe our many fun activities, but I wanted to quickly publish pictures of the completed renovation: (A larger version of … Continue reading

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Chez Mirabel inspires artists

In September, I led my annual Art Escapes workshop to the south of France. We stayed at the Chateau d’Arpaillargues, located in a charming village just outside of Uzes, about 1.25 hours drive from Mirabel. After the workshop, photographer Bob Cantor … Continue reading

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Renovations Complete … and a Video!

Well, after almost a year of hard but satisfying work, Chez Mirabel is now fully renovated and ready to be enjoyed! Dory spent much of the summer in residence overseeing the work, and the results greatly surpass what we thought were … Continue reading

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Les petits visiteurs

Life on the Impasse des Fleurs in the summertime is lively! Everyone has a table and chairs set out by their front doors for coffee and croissants in the morning and dinner in the evening. Our neighbors on the Impasse … Continue reading

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Progress update – closets, bed, bookshelves and alcove tile

This week carpenter Laurent Bonnet and assistant Hugo made wonderful progress. They installed a custom-made Queen size bed in the room that faces the Impasse.  The wood Laurent used for the bed is “tilleul” – linden or lime tree in … Continue reading

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Théâtre de Plein Air

Just when I think I’ve discovered all the joys and pleasures this wonderful village has to offer, I discover something new. Last night I went to a glorious piano and cello concert at the Centre Artistique de Piégon – just a hop, … Continue reading

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Sunflower day

I truly feel like I’ve found my piece of heaven here in Mirabel. As the weeks pass while I am here overseeing the renovations on the house, I get to taste the marvelous array of delicious fruits and vegetables that … Continue reading

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