This recently restored 'mas' in the foothills of Mont Ventoux in northern Provence involved restoring existing gardens, providing for the needs of a growing family. Nestling in a clearing of oak woodland the garden suffers from harsh weather extremes and strong winds. Sheltered terraces were needed for each time of day and throughout the year. Recreating traditional landforms, the garden's fulcrum is a new semi circular "aire de terrain" traditionally used for drying grain and olives. From here banks of rosemary and cercis lead to a cuisine d'ete and fruit allees lead to surrounding woodland.