Vitarel

Montagudet, Occitania, France
A French Farm Reimagined Smartly and Sustainably

Bringing a sustainable design vision to life within the sturdy walls of a rural complex in southwest France requires vivid imagination and a healthy dose of unwavering determination. Max Burton has both in spades, as evidenced at his sleek, serene farm redesign. 

Outside, the traditional, tile-roofed retreat stands classically whitewashed, blue-shuttered and sun dappled. Inside, the ancient gives way to the modern, revealing original furnishings designed by Burton himself that complement a curated mid-century modern selection and array of sustainable amenities. Quercy’s abundant sunshine powers the smart home, rainwater fills underground reservoirs for irrigation, and you can even park your Tesla outside.

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San Francisco-based industrial designer Max Burton applied the three Ss to his four-building farm complex set deep in the southwestern French countryside of Quercy. Sustainable, smart, and serene, the classic country outpost celebrates the region’s ancient local architectural vernacular, yet features an all-modern, sustainable soul.

A four-year upgrade on the French country retreat employed more than 20 local artisans and engineers who teamed up with a California-based crew of architects, sustainability engineers, and lighting and landscape designers. The result is a celebration of the regional Quercy architectural style—simple limestone structures, all sturdy, stout and storybook quaint—modernized by smart, sustainable technologies and powered by the sun. California has come to the French countryside.

The sunny farm complex sleeps 10 across four independent units, each bright building with its own kitchen and all showcasing a contemporary design sensibility. Rainwater from the buildings’ roofs fills buried reservoirs to irrigate the verdant country garden. Lighting and appliances shut off when not in use. Induction cooktops and LED lights conserve the solar energy generated by the swimming pool’s innovative shade structure, and two electric vehicle power stations stand proudly in the remote driveway.

The complex’s sustainable soul and practicality hasn’t eclipsed its beauty. Made up of the two-bedroom La Maison, and three single bedroom units, L’Atelier, Le Cottage and Le Jardin Suite, each of the intimate homes feels warm and inviting, with wood overhead and smooth polished flooring underfoot. Generous window openings offer passive solar warmth and flood the rooms with natural light, and loft-like metal architectural features appear in windows, stairwells and operable, modern French doors. 

A multipurpose meeting space located in the studio is outfitted with state-of-the-art AV equipment, offering a generous communal space for entertaining or on-site meetings and workshops. The entire farm complex is also available for indoor/outdoor weddings, reunions or corporate retreats across its four units, the outdoor terrace and manicured green lawn, and the cheery, open-air pool terrace, with its solar canopy, changing room and firepit patio.


AROUND

This villa for rent in France is located in the Quercy region. Known for its truffle-rich forests, duck-forward gastronomy and deep garnet wines born of limestone crags and fertile valleys, it is distinctively rural and delightedly undiscovered compared to its better-known neighbors, nearby Dordogne or Languedoc. Dotted with medieval villages and ancient chateaux soaring from its heavily forested limestone bluffs, Quercy is a gastronome’s delight. It's a region where each village boasts its own farmers’ market piled high with walnuts, goat cheeses, porcinis and truffles, handwritten roadside signs point to fresh eggs, foraged or farmed treasures, and simple wine tasting can be savored on unassuming, family-run vineyards. 

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the rugged natural park, Les Causses du Quercy, and shouldn’t miss the breathtaking Aveyron Gorges. Underground caverns, Pech-Merle Cave and Padirac Chasm, allow you to travel deeply into Quercy terroir, while hilltop medieval villages such as Rocamadour, Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, Martel, and Figeac offer a stunningly different perspective on the unspoiled region, also home to notable sights such as Mont St. Cyr and the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Valentré Bridge.


LOCATION

Montagudet, Quercy, France. Nearest airport: Toulouse, Bordeaux


BEST TIME TO VISIT: June to September

 
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Vitarel
Montagudet, Occitania, France
A Sleek, Serene Farm Redesign

San Francisco-based industrial designer Max Burton applied the three Ss to his four-building farm complex set deep in the southwestern French countryside of Quercy.

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Overview There are two EV charging stations, one for a Tesla and the other a J1172 plug for EV cars like Audi, Mercedes & Volkswagen.
TV 3 TVs
Heating Underfloor heating throughout
Kitchen 4 full kitchens
Internet Fiber optic
Washer 3 washing machines
Pool Heated pool with bathroom and changing room
Dryer 2 dryers
Indoor Fireplace One in the main house
Suitable for Events Suitable for up to 50 people
Bedrooms 5
Bed Type 5 doubles
Kitchen 4 full kitchens
Bathrooms 4
Accommodates 10
Kid-Friendly Families with children ages 10 and above are welcome.
Pet Friendly No pets allowed
Min. Stay 7 nights
Check-In 3:00PM
Check-Out 11:00AM
Cleaning €650
Tax No taxes (Rate includes tax)
Sec. Deposit €1500
Sec. Deposit Due Deposit amount required with booking via BH. BH pays the owner the deposit with the rental fee payment on payout date
Sec. Deposit Returned Refund of deposit by owner within 7 days after stay
Cancellation Policy Strict50
The guest will receive a refund if the booking is canceled within 24 hours of making the reservation (grace period). After that, the 50% deposit payment is non-refundable. The final payment is due 60 days before arrival day and after that is non-refundable.All refunds are subject to a credit card fee of up to 3.5%.
Covid-19 Policy
Only in the event the cancellation is a direct result of the pandemic (government orders the stoppage of vacation rentals or the authorities decide to restrict travel from the country of origin or to the country where the property is located), guests will be given the opportunity to receive full credit for their reservation if they rebook within one year. If the guest is unable to take the credit, the guest will receive a full refund if the booking is canceled at least 14 days before the arrival date. If the guest cancels 1 -14 days before the start of the stay they will receive a 50% refund. If they cancel within 24 hours of the stay, no refund will be given.

The swimming pool must be covered when not in use. Children must be supervised by an adult when they use the pool. No wine glasses or glass cups are allowed in the swimming pool area, including the swimming pool terrace. No diving into the swimming pool. No loud noises after 10:00PM. Children must be supervised by an adult when they use the contemplation pond. Doors must be locked when the house is vacant. Glass doors to the fireplace must be closed when unattended.

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