Horrid to Fabulous / The Baron's Estate

The TGV (a high speed train that can go up to 574 km/hr) found itself with a toddler in its first class compartment today. It was a shaky experience for all parties involved.

The toddler was not in the mood for traveling today. He threw wipes, bottles, cookies, a bus (it was small), and cried in frustration. For a nearly two year old, sitting still is just not what life is about.

By the time the taxi was pulling into the lane at the Moulin de la Roque, he had passed out, and The Wonderful Husband and I were completely, completely exhausted.

That's when the miracle happened. Wait, actually, the first miracle was my son falling asleep.

That's when the second miracle happened.
Moulin de La Roque. GORGEOUS.

There was a pool that looked like something out of a Provence brochure for the not-cheap stuff, a fabulous renovated old mill, an expansive lawn overlooked by a cliff on top of which tall pines sway in the wind, two enormous trampolines, and wild boars. Okay, we didn't ACTUALLY see the boars, but were told to lock the gates at night to keep them out.

Basically this place was the complete opposite of our last apartment. No ladies of the night, no motorcycles at 4am, car exhaust or garbage. I told The Wonderful Husband that we are never leaving, I have no problem over staying my welcome.

photo: www.moulindelaroque.com

When The Adorable Son woke up he was his usual self, delightful and curious. He was free to run around and enjoy all this nature, new experiences and maybe some wild boars.

I'm totally not locking the gates tonight.
Wild boars are way too cool.

Here is a little info on the Moulin de la Roque. It is located in Provence, south of France and owned by the gracious Gabrielle and Baron Guy Fallon. Drool worthy.

Enjoy more pictures of their estate from their website. http://www.moulindelaroque.com/