projects & ideas
Before the doing comes the thinking, and we have many ideas which we would like to incorporate into our life here in Provence. Some can be implemented sooner, others will require more planning. All in all we are trying to be realistic about our needs but also do not want to get caught up in detail and lose out on opportunities to improve our small circle of living, one day at a time (think: carbon footprint).
The people & animals at La Vudèle
About Jim
born and raised in Amsterdam/Netherlands
education: accounting certificate
lived in: Netherlands (Amsterdam, Hilversum), Belgium (Mol)
travelled to: Greece, Vietnam, the Caribbean, U.S.A., Western Europe
favorite place to live: Provence
professional experience: 22 years at Nike Netherlands and Europe in finance, GM, real estate
enjoys: sailing, music, Rosé wine, visiting Amsterdam
actively involved in ecological construction and sustainable materials since 1996
supporting animal-rights groups for more than 30 years | 
Jim enjoying a glass
of Provence wine |
About Claudia
born and raised in Aschaffenburg/Germany
education: university in the U.S.A., Bachelor of Arts in Business Management
lived in: U.S.A. (Boston, Orlando, Denver, Los Angeles), UK (London), Germany (Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt)
travelled to: Western Europe, Thailand, Canada, U.S.A., UK
favorite place to live: Provence
professional experience: corporate (consulting, finance, strategy, marketing); entrepreneurship
enjoys: yoga, hiking, nature, life, traveling, four seasons
a true vegetarian since 2002
proactive in cruelty-free, all-natural products since 2000 | 
Claudia enjoying the
Provencal sun
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| About Willem
born in Hilversum, Netherlands on 09.05.1995
lived in: Hilversum, Puimoisson, Quinson
favorite place to be: in the sun
enjoys: good food, bird watching, stretching, climbing trees A Provence veteran since 2003 he has been living at La Vudèle since April 2010 and has become a true part to our home and our lives | 
Willem undecided: brokjes
of lekkers |
About Mimi
came to our home on August 16, 2011
at the time about 3 months old and not in good health
has been eating well, mostly Willem's food
loves: following Willem around (he will get used to it) most likely abandonded by the side of the road because inconvenient during the summer holiday season. We are hoping to offer her a peaceful life chez nous | 
tiny Mimi
on her first day at La Vudèle
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Impressions of La Vudèle
We have collected some images of the house and the region. Located on the Plateau de Valensole we have the privilege to draw from the many varied aspects of Provence, lik hot summers and cool winters, lavender all around us, lakes nearby, wonderful fresh fruit and vegetables, and much more.
Together the two created their personal idea of
organic living in the Provence