About us and location


Sometimes life happens in strange ways…
Thirty years ago, our paths first crossed; Jan from Germany and Fiona from the Netherlands during a vacation in our younger years. In 2023 we met again; a little older with a bit more life experience, and it immediately felt familiar and right again.
A spontaneous idea for a holiday together brought us to Pradis, where we were given the opportunity to care for Monica and Maurice's horses for a week. For Fiona, it felt like coming home; she had known this place for over twenty years. Jan, who had previously lived in France, spoke the language well, and embraced French cuisine, was immediately enthusiastic. What started as a simple plan quickly grew into something bigger.
When we heard that this special place was up for sale, we didn't have to think twice. We both knew immediately: this is it! A new adventure in France, in a place where past, present, and future converge.
Now, with great pride, we can take over and continue to build on what Monica and Maurice have created with dedication, such as the holiday home and the warm, open atmosphere that has always prevailed here.
For us, La Vie Pradis is more than just a home; it's a place to share. A place where guests, both familiar and new, feel welcome, can relax, enjoy nature, good food, pleasant conversation, and the tranquil French lifestyle.
We hope that everyone who comes here can experience that same feeling of recognition and coming home.
We look forward to meeting you and enjoying la belle vie – La Vie Pradis – together.

see you soon Fiona & Jan

Welcome to La vie Pradis
Just 450 km south of Paris, in the heart of the Auvergne, lies Pradis. Situated on the border of the Puy-de-Dôme (63) and Haute-Loire (43) departments, you'll be welcomed to a piece of undiscovered France.
Enjoy the peace, the beautiful nature and the charm of the French countryside.
Accessibility by car
Navigation address:
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Street: Pradis
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Postal code: 63480
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Place: Bertignat
GPS coordinates:
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N 45°35.376′
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E 003°42.421′
Google Maps:
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45.589601, 3.70703
Last 50 meters:
Drive past the pond, follow the unpaved path between the first two houses, and continue until you reach the last house. The parking lot is on the right.
Accessibility by train
There are excellent train connections:
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Via Paris to Vichy (final destination)
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Via Brussels and Lyon to Saint-Étienne
Accessibility by plane
You can fly to:
Clermont-Ferrand (Aulnat)
Lyon – from here take the train to Saint-Étienne, where we can pick you up.
Transfers
We can arrange transfers for you (please arrange in advance to ensure a combination of trips):
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Clermont-Ferrand – Pradis → €50 per car (one way)
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Vichy – Pradis train station → €50 per car (one way)
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Saint-Étienne – Pradis train station → €50 per car (one way)
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