We loved staying here!
Peille is an old hill town, a lovely, quiet place to walk around, with just a couple of small restaurants, a bar, a boulangerie, and an arts-and-crafts store. Some buildings date back to the 11th and 12th century. It's small enough that by the second day people in the streets were greeting us--small enough that the people in Peille who make (delicious) olive oil have to sell it in the next town over, which is a bit bigger, because there's no store in the village. Cars can't pass through the narrow streets, which means that a) all you hear are the sounds of winds, birds, and people; but b) if you are driving you have to park at the edge of town and walk in. We didn't mind the walk at all, but it might be a problem for people with limited mobility. Despite its somewhat remote location, Peille and the area around it were surprisingly (to us) vital, with lots of local concerts, movies, and art shows. It didn't hurt that we were there during the World Cup, which the whole village seemed to be watching on a TV in the central square. Dennis was a terrific host, willing to put up with our limited French. The apartment, reached by going up a narrow flight of stairs to the second floor (in US terms), was well-stocked and had two bedrooms and a fine view of the hills. There are no hotels, so if you want to stay in a place like this, VRBO may be your only option. Fortunately, it's quite a good option. As I said, we loved our time there.
