Generous and individualized
Average sizes
- Rooms: ca. 35m2
- Apartments: 80 - 85m2
- Duplex: 160m2
Average sizes
- Rooms: ca. 35m2
- Apartments: 80 - 85m2
- Duplex: 160m2
Our house was rebuilt from the ashes after a catastrophic city fire in 1834.
The (then new) all stone construction was designed for watchmakers who need maximal sunlight to work from home.
During our extended renovation (2012 -2015), we found remnants of the old tiled stoves. Those glass shards were used as ballast in the floors. We reused them - and many other found treasures - for our eclectic decoration.
The watchmaking industry & neighboring France shaped this small city's surprisingly cosmopolitan spirit. With the very old industrial and commercial tradition plus the somewhat remote location comes
- an airport,
- various very interesting, self-sustained projects & institutions
- (half-)secret societies we can maybe introduce you too
...and many adventure possibilities - inside and outside the house.
The valley - and everything in it - is framed by patient, walkable old forests that are forever holding their very own memories and are home to wonderful plants, mushrooms and animals.
We regularly see badgers, foxes, deer, mountain goats...
Our luckiest guest (to date) even encountered a wild cat (Lynx!).
Many of our guests return - and bring their own guests with them. We highly value the possibility of offering our spaces to families, associations and companies; for the creation of wonderful memories and strengthening of existing and new connections.
Our rooms, apartments and communal areas (including the private bistro with professional kitchen and the tree's terrace) can be combined modularly. They are also well suited for multi-day workshops and bigger events. Inquire!
This is not a nature retreat - with logistical efforts, organizational challenges and compromises on comfort.
But you are surrounded by nature.
This is also not a big city retreat - with bustling life and high-end services. But there are fun opportunities for outings and discoveries - much that is not obvious at first glance.
We love to assist with this.
Visitors found this to be a perfect place for focused work and/or restorative retreats.
You can be alone here - without being lonely.
The house is a joyful, caring presence.
