We are Thomas Ferkranus and Heleen van Donselaar. Since September 2000 we live in Reillanne in the 'Parc Naturel du Luberon' in the Alpes de Haute Provence.
Before we moved to France, we lived on a small farm in the Dutch province called Friesland. Since about ten years the Provence in the south of France has been our favorite holiday destination.
In the Netherlands we both had jobs. Thomas worked as personnel manager in a dairy factory, Heleen was teacher at a primary school.
Now, after wel over 7 years in France, we are entirely at home in the Provence. In our ancient Notary practice we realised several nice holiday accommodations in the form of Chambres d'Hôtes (bed&breakfast) and a comfortable Gîte (self catering accommodation). During the winter months we build and during the summer months we entertain our guests.
Our house is situated at the edge of the old village, about 150 meters from the village square.
We value living and working in Reillanne very much, so we like to share our good life with people who want to spend their holiday in the Provence.
We are honored that we are mentioned in the Geoguide Provence. This is a stimulation to continue on the road we have chosen.