My sister and I were walking near her new country home in the Drome, a charming rural area a few hours south of Paris by fast train, when we spotted this abandoned set of buildings. It had been a farm with a Pidgeonier, where birds are bred. My mind instantly created the perfect Bed and Breakfast. I’d use the turreted building as a honeymoon suite! I returned to share my grand plan with my husband, who wondered if we really wanted to take care of leaking faucets and recalcitrant boilers. Perhaps he’s right. But in my mind’s eye it would be a captivating space.

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