The Magic Garden

The land is rewilding. Behind the farm, in the middle of vast crop fields, twenty acres of limestone soil are coming back to life. We are planting trees, hedgerows, and gardens to make room once again for pollinators, birds, and a forest that provides.
Blue Deer Farm at Dusk

/ OUR PHILOSOPHY

Why We Plant


Around us, there are mostly large-scale field crops. The hedgerows have disappeared, and with them a large share of the pollinators and birds. We want to show that there is another way.
In the long term, we want land that feeds the community around us and that stands strong against climate change: droughts, heat, harsh winters. That's why we plant resilient species, store 57,000 liters of rainwater, and have solar panels covering the roof of the old barn.
The farm is also located within the protection zone of the village's drinking water catchment. Every tree planted here helps protect the water that an entire village drinks.
Finally, Le Jardin Magique is a place to learn and explore permaculture, syntropic agroforestry, and other ways of growing in harmony with living systems.
The farm is an LPO Refuge and a National Wildlife Federation (USA) Certified Wildlife Habitat.

/ WHAT GROWS

What is already growing

Interior courtyard of a stone building with a lush green garden. Historic and peaceful architecture.

TREES AND HEDGES

More than 500 native trees, shrubs, and plants were planted. They provide shade, shelter, and food for birds and insects.

Interior courtyard of a stone building with a lush green garden. Historic and peaceful architecture.

TREES AND HEDGES

More than 500 native trees, shrubs, and plants were planted. They provide shade, shelter, and food for birds and insects.

Outdoor jacuzzi in a lush garden with a blue umbrella. Relaxation and unwinding.

THE SPIRAL OF VINES

A spiral of 150 grapevines, fifteen grape varieties.

Outdoor jacuzzi in a lush garden with a blue umbrella. Relaxation and unwinding.

THE SPIRAL OF VINES

A spiral of 150 grapevines, fifteen grape varieties.

Outdoor hot tub in a lush green garden with a blue parasol. Rest and relaxation.

TRUFFLE OAKS

An orchard of truffle-producing oaks and hazelnut trees.

Outdoor hot tub in a lush green garden with a blue parasol. Rest and relaxation.

TRUFFLE OAKS

An orchard of truffle-producing oaks and hazelnut trees.

Rustic dining room with a large wooden table, shelves, books, and dishes

THE BERRY GARDEN AND VEGETABLE PATCH

More than 40 varieties of berries, and the vegetable garden.

Rustic dining room with a large wooden table, shelves, books, and dishes

THE BERRY GARDEN AND VEGETABLE PATCH

More than 40 varieties of berries, and the vegetable garden.

Outdoor lounge area with armchairs, sofa, coffee table, and stone wall

THE ORCHARDS

An heirloom fruit orchard, and a Mediterranean grove with olive and almond trees.

Outdoor lounge area with armchairs, sofa, coffee table, and stone wall

THE ORCHARDS

An heirloom fruit orchard, and a Mediterranean grove with olive and almond trees.

Garden terrace with blue tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a facade covered in ivy

THE CHESTNUT GROVE

Seven chestnut trees and their companion plants, grown in syntropic agroforestry.

Garden terrace with blue tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a facade covered in ivy

THE CHESTNUT GROVE

Seven chestnut trees and their companion plants, grown in syntropic agroforestry.

Yellow bicycle leaning against a railing, peaceful canal and house surrounded by trees

FOR POLLINATORS

Five octagonal flowerbeds, a pollinator garden, and a medicine wheel herb garden.

Yellow bicycle leaning against a railing, peaceful canal and house surrounded by trees

FOR POLLINATORS

Five octagonal flowerbeds, a pollinator garden, and a medicine wheel herb garden.

Yellow bicycle leaning against a railing, peaceful canal, and house surrounded by trees

MUSHROOMS

A bed of king stropharia mushrooms on hardwood woodchips, near the cherry tree.

Yellow bicycle leaning against a railing, peaceful canal, and house surrounded by trees

MUSHROOMS

A bed of king stropharia mushrooms on hardwood woodchips, near the cherry tree.

THE LITTLE POND

A small pond, pending the large pond planned for biodiversity.

THE LITTLE POND

A small pond, pending the large pond planned for biodiversity.

Yellow bicycle leaning against a railing, a peaceful canal, and a house surrounded by trees

RAINWATER

We store 57,000 liters of rainwater to water the garden during long, dry summers.

Yellow bicycle leaning against a railing, a peaceful canal, and a house surrounded by trees

RAINWATER

We store 57,000 liters of rainwater to water the garden during long, dry summers.

/ EXPERIENCE THE GARDEN

A land that requires attention

Here, the soil is limestone, summers can go for months without rain, and winter drops down to −15°C (5°F). Every planting is designed for this: drought-tolerant species, shade where it's needed, and rainwater harvested for watering.

The garden is open to our guests. Feel free to stroll anywhere on the property. Children have a play area behind the farmhouse, and the hot tub awaits you in the garden, year-round.

And what's to come: beehives, a large pond for biodiversity, a sauna next year, and four Ouessant sheep in spring 2027.

In the meadow behind the farmhouse

/ TESTIMONIALS

What our guests say

Staircase with wooden beams
View of the garden from a doorway
Dining room with table and cabinet
Bellavista gallery
Bellavista gallery
Outdoor garden at dusk
Bellavista gallery
Bar / dining room area

/ TESTIMONIALS

What our guests say

Staircase with wooden beams
Bellavista gallery
View of the garden from a doorway
Outdoor garden at dusk
Dining room with table and cabinet
Bellavista gallery
Bellavista gallery
Bar / dining room area

/ TESTIMONIALS

What our guests say

Staircase with wooden beams
View of the garden from a doorway
Dining room with table and cabinet
Bellavista gallery
Bellavista gallery
Outdoor garden at dusk
Bellavista gallery
Bar / dining room area

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know to plan a seamless and comfortable stay at La Ferme du Cerf Bleu

What’s the difference between a gîte and a guest room?
Is breakfast included?
Are pets allowed?
Is the jacuzzi accessible to all guests?
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Is there a minimum stay?
Do you offer electric vehicle charging?
Is the accommodation wheelchair accessible?
Where exactly is La Ferme du Cerf Bleu?
Is there parking?
Is WiFi available?
How do I book?
Why book direct instead of on Booking.com or Airbnb?
What is there to do in the area?
Do you offer activities or wellness treatments?

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know to plan a seamless and comfortable stay at La Ferme du Cerf Bleu

What’s the difference between a gîte and a guest room?
Is breakfast included?
Are pets allowed?
Is the jacuzzi accessible to all guests?
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Is there a minimum stay?
Do you offer electric vehicle charging?
Is the accommodation wheelchair accessible?
Where exactly is La Ferme du Cerf Bleu?
Is there parking?
Is WiFi available?
How do I book?
Why book direct instead of on Booking.com or Airbnb?
What is there to do in the area?
Do you offer activities or wellness treatments?

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know to plan a seamless and comfortable stay at La Ferme du Cerf Bleu

What’s the difference between a gîte and a guest room?
Is breakfast included?
Are pets allowed?
Is the jacuzzi accessible to all guests?
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Is there a minimum stay?
Do you offer electric vehicle charging?
Is the accommodation wheelchair accessible?
Where exactly is La Ferme du Cerf Bleu?
Is there parking?
Is WiFi available?
How do I book?
Why book direct instead of on Booking.com or Airbnb?
What is there to do in the area?
Do you offer activities or wellness treatments?
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