Abriecosy, Bargemon

Vegan Accommodation in France

ABOUT US

Why the project Abriecosy?

A lot of people are convinced that (thanks to the industrial revolution) we are smarter, living in a more comfortable way and having a longer life. But in fact none of this is really true : most of us have lost comfort and longer life by a bad health, bad nutrition, less freedom and a high demanding society. We’ve lost knowledge in astrology, personal intuition, connection with plants, ourselves, living with seasons and natural energy sources.

We’ve lost our family bound and group spirit in the West , you can still find it in the East , but it is also disappearing fast. Bottomline : most of us are loosing themselves in a fake world created by commercial purposes. They are disorientated, lonely, eating very badly and most of the time, feeling unhappy! Pills mask all symptoms but don’t solve the fundamental cause and even more, cause certainly problems in the future.

If you really think about it, that’s exactly what the pharmaceuticals want : selling more pills. They don’t want to solve the problem, they like to maintain it. Ever thought about why the pill against aids doesn’t cure it?

Why Bargemon?

Bargemon is an idyllic little village with 7 fountains, called the pearl of the Haut Var. Bargemon is a much used setting in many paintings because of the many picturesque little alleys and squares.

Not only the village itself is one of the most beautiful of the region but it’s location is perfect for discovering the Provence. It is only 30 minutes away from the “Côte d’Azur” or in the other direction from the Alpes with the famous “Gorges du Verdon”. A little further you can easily reach Nice, Cannes or some ski stations in the Alpes.

Bargemon is located in the mountains where you can enjoy the amazing views but at the same time the warm Mediterranean climate. The region is known for it’s olive oil and wine production.

Why vegan?

We are responsible for every choice we make in life and the impact it creates on our surrounding. Eating Vegan is the most responsible thing to do :

First for ourselves :

– You can be sure that from the second the animal is killed, anaerobe bacteria take over in order to clean up, the rotting process is started. As we are made in the same way, the last we need for a good health is more of the bacteria that breaks us down, right? All kind of nasty diseases have a link with those bacteria.

– If all is energy and in the form of vibration, every food we take, will feed us with a certain vibration. The cruel way of slaugthering brings terror, anxiety, panic and fear in animals and thus in the meat. Look at our society and you understand.

– All animal products are acid forming in the body. If you read the book “the pH miracle” you understand that our body has to work a lot to maintain the slightly alkaline pH of the blood. An acid body produces fungi and diseases. It is in an acid environment where anaerobe bacteria thrive.

– Every animal in the meat industry is treated preventively with antibiotics and other chemical medicines. If you choose it or not it is in your meat.

– If it is already bad for our health why spend most of our food-money on animal products? If you let go of meat you have a whole lot of budget more to buy quality and organic vegetables.

– In Belgium more then 80% of all agriculture land is used for animal production. More farmers every day change their business because they gain more money with meat production. The land is well sprayed with chemicals because it is just for animal food, no control whatsoever.

– Animals use a lot of water, produce a lot of CO2, in fact more then all the other industries together.

– Forest needs to make place for meadows and corn.

– The excessive manure production pollutes all ground water, rivers and eventually the sea.

why ecological?

It is already a long time clear that chemical substances have a tremendous impact on our health, and the health of other living creatures. This impact shows only after a certain amount of time, different for one person or another. Our body becomes full of toxins that slow down the good functioning of our organs. Nature is already polluted in a way we can not return to 100 years ago.

The government states that a small dosage of chemical in one product doesn’t harm you, but they never show the impact of the cocktail we get by using all the “convenient” products every day. Plastic packaging, exhaust gases, gases of paint and concrete in our homes, exterminators, clothing, food, deodorants, cosmetics, chemical sugars, chemical salt, flavor enhancers, cleaning products, wireless gadgets, phones…I can go on and fill the whole page.

Do we have to be pessimistic? No, not at all! In fact it is the opposite, we need to change our habits and mindset! At Abriecosy we want to search for natural alternatives in order to eliminate most chemicals in our daily life. We can not be totally free anymore but it makes a huge difference if we eliminate as much as we can.

We always have an impact on other life in order to live. Even if you are vegan, plants you eat, die to give you energy. The world of bacteria that lives in the soil, nurturing the plants, is destroyed just by making a hole in the ground. Every step we take , we crush life under our feet. So, it can not be perfect, but trying to make our impact to the world as small as possible is the goal!

Be able to look in the mirror and take the responsibility of every action we do. Let nature be our guide, partner to establish things. Let us try to give new life to “garbage” and make new things from already existing stuff. The society wants us to believe that a good economy and thus a lot of selling will bring us prosperity but if you think about it : If we all spend less money on useless things, we have to produce less, so basically we all have to work less. That means more time for the important things in life like family, good food, enjoyment; and it doesn’t have to cost so much.

Our values

Our mission is to restyle modern life. Getting the focus again on the things that are really important. In order to do that, we have some basic values we are striving for. We don’t want to lecture at abriecosy, I believe strongly in learning via inspiring, inviting, discovering. Basic elements to discover the deeper meaning are the following, at Abriecosy we work on it every day:

ROOMS

Abriecosy invested a lot in a good night sleep for all their guests. All mattresses, pillows and linen are hypoallergenic, 100% natural latex and organic cotton. This is also the reason why, although we love animals a lot, pets are not allowed in the rooms.

For ecological purposes it is more sustainable to stay at least 3 nights. That’s why we don’t accept shorter stays in high season (july-august).

If you have further questions, don’t hesitate to ask us…

The rooms :

all rooms are available with double bed and bathroom (toilet, shower)
For retreats , the max persons who can stay is 12

ROOM “FLEUR DE VIE” (FLOWER OF LIFE)

Fleur de vie is the biggest room we have, with a big double bed (180×200) and a bunk bed (2x 90×200). Max 4 persons. It has a big bathroom, a dressing room and terrace with a beautiful view over the valley.

The standard price for the room is 120 euro’s/night/2 persons.

For each extra person it is 20 euro’s extra/night (160 euro for 4 persons).

The prices include a vegan breakfast , linen and towels.

THE CHALET “SCORPIOLODGE”

The Scorpiolodge is a romantic chalet in Bed and breakfast style. It has a canopy bed, a mini fridge, a bathroom and a cute terrace with view over the mountain. The terrace has the morning sun on it. The ideal room to be surrounded with nature.

The standard price for the room is 110 euro’s/night (max2 persons).

Prices include a vegan breakfast , linen and towels.

ROOM “ANGLAISE”

Anglaise is an english style room in the old Bastide . The room has a big double bed (180×200) and a separate bathroom. From the room you have a beautiful view over the valley. The room Anglaise is a perfect combination with “Soleil” ,which is next to it. They both have a separate entrance than the rest of the house.

The standard price for the room is 100 euro’s/night/2 persons.

Prices include a vegan breakfast , linen and towels.

ROOM “SOLEIL”

Soleil is a large room for 3 with a large double bed (180×200) and a single bed (90×200). It has a large window that gives out on the terrace with stunning view over the valley. Room Soleil has its bathroom in the hall.

The standard price for the room is 110 euro’s/night/2 persons.

For an extra person it is 20 euro’s extra/night. (130 for 3 persons).

Prices include a vegan breakfast , linen and towels.

ROOM “COQUETTE”

This room is the smallest room but also a cute one. It has a double bed (140×200) and a bathroom included. It has a terrace and a beautiful view over the valley.

The standard price for the room is 100 euro’s/night (max 2 persons).

Prices include a vegan breakfast , linen and towels.

KITCHEN

100% organic & vegan cuisine

BREAKFAST

Our breakfastbuffet is included in the price of the room. A healthy and balanced breakfast is very important to start a good day, so we make it count. Our breakfast table is therefore filled with organic and allmost 100% homemade goodies : With gluten; spelt or kamut or rye bread. Glutenfree: glutenfree bread, delicious salty spreads, jams, chocolate paste. porridge, plantbased milks, muesli, sometimes pancakes and coconut cream, vegan eggs, muffins, juices and a luxery fruit basket.

EVENING DINNER

In the evening, you can reserve your place at our family table for a cosy and mostly inspiring dinner, every day except thursday. It’s the place where stories and interesting knowledge is shared. The balanced meal is created intuitively according to healthy nutritional principles with the main ingredient “love”. We take every special dietary requirement in account, the dinner is always gluten-free.