We had stayed at Les Icards for 2 weeks in the summer of 2018, fell in love with it, and returned for another blissful holiday in 2019. So as soon as France re-opened to visitors from the U.S., we made our plans to return to this beautiful and peaceful retreat. Upon our arrival late in the afternoon in mid-June, the aroma of the surrounding lavender, oaks, and pines, and the singing of the cicadas, instantly filled us with an overwhelming sense of well-being. The lovely 3-story stone bastide, with a balcony (one of my favorite features) adjoining both of the main bedrooms, contains everything that we needed for a comfortable and restful stay. Waking up and going outside to breathe in the fresh, cool, aromatic air each morning was something that I looked forward to every day. On the mornings that I did not drive down to the local boulangerie to purchase phenomenally delicious croissants, baguettes and more, I would take advantage of the relatively cool morning weather to take a walk on the extensive property (although I make a point of packing light, I brought my clunky running shoes with me just for this purpose-- those morning walks!) Also- the new swimming pool is absolutely fantastic. Needless to say, we are already planning our return. As I have told many friends-- Les Icards is my happy place! Highly, highly recommended!