Analia_the_1st says she “spotted this gem in a travel book on France.” Being as I am lazy, and also confused, I’m just going to copy the text here for those who cannot read it:
Our photographer, after a heroic trek across wooded hills, found the place boarded up — a shame, for the surprises are all inside. The owners have taken minimalism to a new level, providing a startling contrast between the richly texture exterior — with part-exposed brick-and-plaster walls and original wooden shutters — and the plain, sparkling interior. It is one open space, a sea of stainless steel and polished wood upon which float island of function: kitchen units, cupboards and furniture able to glide on air at the touch of a button, and move elsewhere according to whim. Even the beds do it, providing an experience that few have had: the hover-bed. The photograph of the front door does it scan justice; note the inclusion of a few old Roman bricks in the supporting wall. If you look carefully you can see the well-preserved bullet holes from the day the house was first opened to the self-catering public. The first renter found the house shut and vented his fury on the door. Oh well — such is life in the ‘hospitality’ business. For improved lighting, bring a torch or a hammer.
Someone was taken for a ride here: either me, or the guidebook publisher. Chances are it’s me… ah well, it’s worth it for that last sentence.
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