As I recover from illness at home, I am hoping to draw more and more peace into my spirit and surroundings. Surely I am not alone in my longing for such calm. It would appear I will never tire of beautiful interiors and especially French Country and farmhouse decor inspiration. There is something timeless, tranquil, romantic, and charming when the rustic and elegant are joined together: and indeed each seems to elevate the other. Soothing French Country Farmhouse Decor Inspiration & Peaceful Quotes shares beautiful images and decorating ideas.
ABOVE: See more of my home. Our French country inspired courtyard garden.
Photos: Haven In and The Flying Dutchwoman
Soothing French Country and Farmhouse Decor Inspiration
This time last year, my husband and I toured a 1919 American farmhouse which hit the market and piqued our interest since it included both acreage and an affordable price tag.
Although the home was beautifully restored for modern living and even appeared in Architectural Digest, it obviously did not become our next home.
While we were enamored with its limestone exterior and the rolling landscape, its overwrought interiors just would not work for the way we live. (And the way we live is growing simpler and simpler each year!).
But that won’t stop us from gazing at the possibilities with appreciation for how others have created a country house paradise.
Let’s gaze…
Enchanting Provence Home Exterior
ABOVE: Oh those French shutters, climbing vines, and rustic details – Haven In. See also: Convent to Villa: French Country Design in Provence for more interior design inspiration, rustic elegance, and classic French design details. This historic chateau near Provence France (Villa St-Saturnin) is located in the heart of the Luberon National Park near the medieval village of St-Saturnin-les-Apt. Simple sophistication merges with Old World charm and breathtaking gardens in this South of France paradise retreat for travelers.
ABOVE: Provence Exterior Design Inspiration – The Flying Dutchwoman. Crumbling stone, weathered antique doors, and climbing vines create a romantic sight in the Gulf of St. Tropez village of France.
ABOVE: Provençal home, European farmhouse, French farmhouse, and French country design inspiration from Chateau Mireille – Haven In. This South of France 18th century Provence Villa luxury vacation rental near St-Rémy-de-Provence is lovely indeed!
Rustic Elegance in a Bath
ABOVE: Elegant French country bathroom decor with terracotta tile floors, clawfoot tub, and also rustic wood beams – Haven In.
ABOVE: Provençal home, European farmhouse, French farmhouse, and French country design inspiration from Château Mireille – Haven In. South of France 18th century Provence Villa luxury vacation rental near St-Rémy-de-Provence…lovely indeed!
Gustavian & French Style Cottage
ABOVE: Design: Decor de Provence…tour this home here.
ABOVE: Provence Exterior Design Inspiration, Rustic French Country Doors and also Healing Thoughts – The Flying Dutchwoman. Crumbling stone, weathered antique doors, and climbing vines create a romantic sight indeed in the Gulf of St. Tropez village of France.
ABOVE: Isn’t the facade breathtaking (Haven In)? This historic chateau near Provence France (Villa St-Saturnin) is located in the heart of the Luberon National Park near the medieval village of St-Saturnin-les-Apt.
French Country Shutters and Stone
IMAGE ABOVE: The Flying Dutchwoman – Crumbling stone, weathered antique doors, and also climbing vines create a romantic sight in the Gulf of St. Tropez village of France.
ABOVE: South of France 18th century Provence Villa luxury vacation rental near St-Rémy-de-Provence…lovely indeed!
Climbing Vines
Simple sophistication merges with Old World charm and breathtaking gardens in this South of France paradise retreat for travelers.
A Home That Only Looks Ancient
Chateau Domingue – also SEE THE FULL HOME TOUR RIGHT HERE. French country decorating inspiration, lovely Provence photos to inspire, French garden beauty, and also, interior design images to soothe and enlighten.
A tranquil and timeless dining room by The French Nest Co. French country decorating inspiration, lovely Provence photos to inspire, French garden beauty, and also, interior design images to soothe and enlighten too.
Design: Shannon Bowers via Milieu magazine. French country decorating inspiration, lovely Provence photos to inspire, French garden beauty, and also, interior design images to soothe and enlighten.
Blooming With Color
Provence Exterior Design Inspiration. Rustic French Country Doors and also Healing Thoughts. Photo: The Flying Dutchwoman – Crumbling stone, weathered antique doors, and also climbing vines create a romantic sight in the Gulf of St. Tropez village of France.
Charming French country bathroom in a luxurious vacation rental from Haven In.
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In case you admire exquisite French garden inspiration too! Château Mireille is a property available to rent from Haven In.
Whimsical Walls in a French Dining Room
South of France 18th century Provence Villa luxury vacation rental near St-Rémy-de-Provence…lovely indeed!
French country decorating inspiration, lovely Provence photos to inspire, French garden beauty, and also, interior design images to soothe.
In case you admire French country bedroom inspiration – Château Mireille.
South of France Countryside
What a garden view! This historic chateau near Provence France (Villa St-Saturnin) is located in the heart of the Luberon National Park near the medieval village of St-Saturnin-les-Apt. Simple sophistication merges with Old World charm and breathtaking gardens in this South of France paradise retreat for travelers.
Atlanta (Southeastern Showhouse!) not France, yet just as inspiring. See this kitchen by Matthew Quinn and Lauren DeLoach. French country decorating inspiration, lovely Provence photos to inspire, French garden beauty, and also, interior design images to soothe.
South of France 18th century Provence Villa luxury vacation rental near St-Rémy-de-Provence…lovely indeed!
French Inspired Kitchen With Green
See this kitchen by Decor de Provence. French country decorating inspiration, lovely Provence photos to inspire, French garden beauty, and also, interior design images to soothe and enlighten too.
St. Tropez Exterior Design Inspiration, Rustic French Country Doors and also Healing Thoughts.
Rustic and also elegant Provençal home with French country design inspiration from Château Mireille.
Luxury vacation rental near St-Rémy-de-Provence…lovely indeed!
I hope these images inspired a sense of peace and wonder, and if you have time to pin away French inspired holiday inspiration, see THIS!.
Lovely Things.
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Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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I have a physical reaction when I see these beautiful homes, my pulse quickens and I forget to breathe. Those crittall doors leading to that glorious view almost gave me a nervy turn! Beauty is just so entrenched in the French lifestyle I think. Thanks for the inspiration to create our own beauty.
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Me too! We’re French country design freaks for sure. Thanks for reading! 🙂
Old stones make such a difference. Our house was a business in its previous life, complete with a parking lot and not much charm (but it had mature trees! You can renovate a house and change a garden but it takes decades to get mature trees). A pool replaced the parking lot, and to make it look like and old French farmhouse we bought a huge pile of stones from someone tearing down a derelict stone grange. The stones have gone into a pergola and walls around the pool. Locals who knew our place as a business are shocked to see the change. We didn’t spend a lot–the stones were worth their weight in charm.
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My husband and I are obsessed with limestone at the moment. His dream is to learn stone masonry. We were hoping that the interiors within the limestone home we saw yesterday would charm us enough to pull the trigger…Your home sounds like a wonderful transformation from public to private – I would love to feature it on this blog…and don’t you think I should photograph it myself!?! xox
Michele I think you should photograph it and I should tag along to carry your gear. I am fascinated with the history of Carcassonne and would love to see it in person.
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It would be a privilege, yes? Let’s go stay in one of her apartments, Elizabeth! We can call it a blog conference with Taste of France! 🙂 p.s. I am serious!
Fine by me!
I love reading about your home. How beautiful it must be with the ancient stones.
It sounds lovely! I would love to see pictures!
I love me some old stone, linen, pea gravel and sunshine. Dreamy eye candy for this Monday morning! Thanks Michelle for the quotes too!
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Thanks for reading and the kindness as a kindred spirit! xox
All the images are so lovely. Thank you for this beautiful, inspirational post, Michele.
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Thanks for taking the time for these kind words, friend. It’s great to have you here. 🙂
Oooh the outdoors scenes make me so happy….well, of course so do the interiors 🙂 But now that we have spring in our area, we can enjoy our outdoor patio with its French bistro set and soon-to-be-filled pots with pretty annual plants. (Our own little faux French life here in the U.S.)
Glorious views, wonderful words!
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Yay for French inspired living wherever we happened to be planted. So happy to hear you are enjoying the weather and these posts, friend. xox
This sets the tone for a beautiful week Michele! Thank you. The outdoor spaces and gardens with their stonework and gravel paths are such a breath of fresh air. Love the CS Lewis quote too?
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Thank you for reading with such a kind heart, friend. If you like this one, you are going to really enjoy the next one that goes a little deeper! xox
I needed this today…thanks. I feel better now.
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So thankful to you for reading. Hope tomorrow is a lovely one. 🙂
I too feel so much more Relaxed/Inspired, after reading you’re piece!
I’m trying to give my New Home (Welsh Cottage) that relaxed French feel.
Thank you LE.
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So glad it brought peace. I never tire of studying these interiors for design cues, and it is so fun to share inspiration. Would love to hear more about how you are achieving this look! 🙂
Thanks I enjoy the inspirational phrases and French decor.
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So happy you are here. Thanks for reading. 🙂
I so enjoyed the quotes along the way . . . my first journey on your blog. My husband and I honeymooned near Luberon. It changed the way I thought about a great many things.
Keep up how you are gazing – it’s inspirational.
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Welcome! So happy to have you here, and I appreciate the kind words. Hope you’ll be inspired to dig in the archives for more French inspiration. 🙂
I pray for you often my friend. Thank you for sharing these glorious images with us. They say so much about you ❤️
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I appreciate it so much, Holly. xox
Everytime I see these lovely homes in the South of France from the 18th century, for example the Provence Villa luxury vacation rental near St-Rémy-de-Provence, I wonder about the wallpaper and if it’s available nowadays. Please share info is possible. Including the name of the wallpapers in Château Mireille.
Thank you!
Susan
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A great topic to build upon – thank you for your lovely inquiry – I’ll see what I can learn.