projects & ideas
After more three years at La Vudèle we have managed to realize some of the ideas we had come up with initially.
2009 "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)."
In looking back at what was written originally we have come a long way.
The people & animals at La Vudèle
About Jim
born and raised in Amsterdam/Netherlands
lived in: Netherlands (Amsterdam, Hilversum), Belgium (Mol)
traveled to: Greece, Vietnam, the Caribbean, U.S.A., Western Europe
favorite place to live: Provence
education: accounting certificate
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
lived in: U.S.A. (Boston, Orlando, Denver, Los Angeles), UK (London), Germany (Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt)
traveled to: Western & Central Europe, Thailand, Canada, U.S.A., UK
favorite place to live: Provence
education: university in Boston & Florida, B.A. in Business Management
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, now Quinson
favorite place to be: in the sun
enjoys: good food, bird watching, stretching, climbing trees, and nowadays sleeping
A Provence veteran since 2003 he has been living at La Vudèle since April 2010 and has become a true part of our home and our lives | 
Willem chillin'
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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: watching birds and chasing butterflies
was attacked by another cat and broke her tail in December 2011 but has since fully recovered
Knows exactly what time feeding time is
most likely abandoned by the side of the road because inconvenient during the summer holiday season. We are hoping to offer her a peaceful and long life chez nous | 
little Mimie
on the prowl
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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, like hot summers and cool winters, lavender all around us, lakes nearby, wonderful fresh fruit and vegetables, and much more. Or watch this video made by our friend John from Belgium whilst visiting La Vudèle for lunch in the summer
Together the two created their personal idea of
organic living in Provence