This gîte is an old barn from our former small farm (1870). This 30 m² building with 9 m² covered terrace has been renovated using natural materials as close as possible to the original. All the framework and framing is local wood sawn in the commune. Insulation is wood wool made in Epinal and Germany. The kitchen was manufactured less than 150km away. The windows are made of Lorraine oak in Moselle. Underfloor heating is on a hemp and wood fiber dry slab. The walls are rendered in lime, natural earth and natural paint, and the roof tiles are original. A photovoltaic panel provides additional power on the roof, and rainwater will be recovered for the toilets. All furniture, accessories and tiles are second-hand. Waste water is recycled in phytodepuration basins (reeds). We use only natural products in our house and gîte.

The gîte is located on the edge of a forest in one of the 80 hamlets of the commune. There are no direct neighbors. It's a peaceful place to relax and enjoy the scenery, ideal for couples or families. Several hiking trails pass in front of the gîte to discover the countryside, waterfalls and historic buildings. The village center is 6 km away by car, and 2.5 km on foot via footpaths. We are located in the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park. Our village, Le Val d'Ajol, is famous for its DeBuyer Groupe kitchenware factory and for its local produce: Andouille and Gandoyau du Val d'Ajol, smoked meats, munsters and farmhouse cheeses, local beers, bluets, cherries and Kirsch.Nearby are three remarkable towns: Fougerolles, the land of cherries, Plombières-les-Bains, a picturesque imperial town with its famous ice cream, and Remiremont, the town of the Chanoinesses.