Even in the land of cicadas, so often explored and celebrated, a few paradises remain unknown to most; nature is preserved, the art of living intact, the inhabitants welcoming. With me, discover these often unusual oases of peace, where distances are measured in time... and not in kilometers. I prefer remarkable places to those that are merely noticed. Do you? Then... May our encounter lead to discovery, to a different path, and not confine us to a herd mentality of real estate and tourism. I will urge you to be amazed, to investigate, to seek out small and great discoveries. Architecture, nature, culture... The possibilities are endless. Surprises lie hidden between the limestone of the Vaucluse Mountains and the ochres of Roussillon, in the azure hues of the skies, at the foot of the terraced vineyards of Gordes and the lavender fields of Sault... Luberon, Alpilles, and Vaucluse Mountains have so much to say and to give. Based in the Luberon, I've been a real estate agent since 2000; a profession often misunderstood, and one whose image I strive to improve. I'm passionate about Provençal houses, their history, their charm, and their architecture... and I want to share my enthusiasm and appreciation for quality with you. Provence Secrète® has been my trademark since 2002, and I've decided to keep it as the name of my agency, perfectly reflecting my philosophy and approach: discretion, the winding roads of the Luberon, historic stone buildings, location... so many elements to help you find your perfect property in Provence and discover your dream home in the Luberon :)

Originally from the Vendée region, I've been living in the Luberon since the end of 1999. After studying business administration (DUT in Business and Administration), I moved into sales and earned a Master's degree in Sales and Distribution (BAC+5) in La Rochelle. My first professional experiences were in automotive parts distribution and in tourism at a ski resort, where I met a woman from Provence who would become the mother of my two children and introduce me to Provence and its hilltop villages. It was love at first sight for the region, which led me to start working as a self-taught real estate agent in early 2000 for an agency in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. The creation of my own company began very quickly in 2002 with the founding of Provence Secrète in Coustellet, which I moved in 2009 to the beautiful village of Ménerbes. It's been a long and wonderful adventure, starting with offices and a team, then some more challenging times—a midlife crisis, perhaps?... After selling my offices, I decided to operate differently and return to basics: mostly fieldwork and no staff. Around 2025, I joined the Propriétés Privées network for my real estate transactions, still focusing on the Luberon region and offering a selection of charming and characterful properties. At the end of 2025, the question of vacation rentals arose, along with the thousands of travelers I'd met over the past 20 years. Not wanting to continue with seasonal rentals without a structured team, I approached Villanovo and its 2,800 properties in France and internationally to develop in the Luberon. I am now your contact for joining the Villanovo collection in this area. In parallel, in 2012, I created the Orgâmic by Vins de Copains winery in Goult, with a unique and collaborative concept: producing our organic wines together with friends. The adventure is evolving with a little less scope than before COVID, but you can find our wines in our shops or online.

The basic rule for choosing your house in the region: an exceptional location, if possible with an unobstructed view of the mountains or a village, no nuisances... This is my approach in the search for a place to live for a demanding clientele; I will open my address book to you for the comfort of your real estate projects.

From Ménerbes and Gordes in the Vaucluse (84), Provence Secrète radiates across a true Provençal paradise. It is here, between sea and mountains, between the Alpilles massif and Mont Ventoux, between Avignon and Aix-en-Provence... that the heart of Provence beats. A Provence sculpted in the mountains (Mont Ventoux, Dentelles de Montmirail, Monts Vaucluse...) which also offers immense plains and verdant hills where illustrious vineyards flourish (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Côtes du Ventoux, Côtes du Luberon...). So many colorful landscapes that charmed Cézanne, Van Gogh, and Giono... In the south of the department, you enter the famous Luberon region: with an unaccented "E," the locals insist on this Luberon, undistorted by journalists and Parisians :). The villages here are charming, ancient, and most perched high on hilltops. In the land of cicadas, Provençal culture is everywhere: in the architecture (farmhouses, country estates, castles, stone houses, cabins...), the local produce, the crafts, and the traditional festivals. The Luberon offers a land bathed in light and wonderful historical and cultural sites to discover. Here, the people have a lilting accent. They are bon vivants and love to tease each other around a generous and delicious meal or on the pétanque court just before a Pastis... This is the picturesque Provence of Pagnol and Raimu. Many celebrities and VIPs own second homes here... Gordes, Ménerbes, Lourmarin, Lacoste, Bonnieux, and Roussillon have become, over the years, major tourist destinations frequented by an international clientele who love beautiful things, old stones, and fine Provençal cuisine. But above all, the Luberon is a place of unspoiled nature, vast forests, luminous ochre cliffs, and a natural park encompassing numerous towns and villages across the Vaucluse and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence departments. It can be explored in countless ways: on horseback, on foot, by bicycle, or even from the air, with many marked trails. Having become the symbol of Provence and a certain art of living, this distinctive region is literally overrun by tourists from all over the world. Fortunately, there are still some wonderful, less crowded spots to discover, even in the summer months...

Jean Giono, Provence, Houses in Provence, 1965