Until We Can Get to France...
Post Summary: A roundup of Airbnbs that in some way remind me of the homes or places I love in the same general region as our farmhouse. This post was created in partnership with Airbnb.
Recently I’ve found myself mentally mixing the past with the future as we await a safe and smart opportunity to head to our little farmhouse and reunite with the region that’s already felt like home to me for 14 years.
While I largely stayed in the same residence during my weeks or months in the Midi-Pyrénées in the past, there were still several opportunities to try Airbnb properties for fresh perspectives.
I enjoyed exploring new residential spaces from the design perspective, but it’s the human interaction and personal touches that stuck with me the most...
The host who pulled lettuce from her garden for our evening salads, the nearby restauranteurs who opened their doors after-hours to offer us a bottle of local wine, and the neighbors who went out of their way to patiently show us how dishes (like aligot or gâteau à la broche) are made.
The tea towels drying from the line offer insight on the owners. Windows thrown open wide invite opportunity to swap local delicacies. Balconies become perches for sharing news of nearby events or places to explore beyond the more well-traveled paths. And there’s always, always a French dog to cuddle. Yes, I find such joy in exploring various home designs, but it’s really the hosts and neighbors I’m most eager to encounter again some day.
Below, I’ve rounded up some rentals that in some way remind me of the homes or places I love in the same general region as our farmhouse. I’m eager to continue exploring and sharing new views and environments like this truly spectacular spot on the globe.
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