The House in the Valley is tucked away in the quiet village of Mardilly, in the Orne region of Normandy, yet it remains easy to reach. You can arrive by car via the main routes crossing Normandy, making it a comfortable drive from Belgium, Paris and other major cities in France. For those travelling by train, regional connections (NoMad network) link Paris and other Norman towns to nearby stations, from where a short taxi ride brings you to Mardilly.

Once you leave the main roads behind, the landscape gently shifts to rolling fields, forests and valleys – a sign that you’re almost there.