| Domaine-de-Lavie is set in over seven acres of lawns, gardens, parkland and woodland. It is surrounded by the verdant countryside of the Béarn. |  | ![The grounds [click to enlarge]](http://www.domaine-de-lavie.com/sites/letsites/clients/lavie/photos/lavie_003_.jpg "The grounds [click to enlarge]") |
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![The pool [click to enlarge]](http://www.domaine-de-lavie.com/sites/letsites/clients/lavie/photos/lavie_002_.jpg "The pool [click to enlarge]") | | The old vegetable gardens have been replaced by a stunning swimming pool (14m x 8m). Its curved shape blends perfectly with the gently undulating hills, and the views are truly wonderful as you look out across the lush valley towards the Pyrénées. |
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| Around the pool is a spacious terrace with sun beds and parasols. It is an ideal spot for those wishing to relax, unwind or sunbathe. For the more energetic, the pool is large enough to enjoy a really good swim. | | ![The pool & terrace [click to enlarge]](http://www.domaine-de-lavie.com/sites/letsites/clients/lavie/photos/lavie_028_.jpg "The pool & terrace [click to enlarge]") |
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![Wisteria ring [click to enlarge]](http://www.domaine-de-lavie.com/sites/letsites/clients/lavie/photos/lavie_006_.jpg "Wisteria ring [click to enlarge]") | | Bordering the swimming pool is a mature orchard. When the fruit is ripe, guests are welcome to sample apples, pears, figs, plums and greengages picked fresh from the trees. |
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| Over the years, many specimen trees and shrubs have been planted throughout the grounds which makes Domaine-de-Lavie a haven for wildlife. Sit quietly and watch - you’ll soon see and hear all sorts of birds, from wrens to buzzards. And swallows regularly swoop to drink from the pool. | | ![Relax in the gardens [click to enlarge]](http://www.domaine-de-lavie.com/sites/letsites/clients/lavie/photos/lavie_008_.jpg "Relax in the gardens [click to enlarge]") |
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![Flowers in the courtyard [click to enlarge]](http://www.domaine-de-lavie.com/sites/letsites/clients/lavie/photos/lavie_005_.jpg "Flowers in the courtyard [click to enlarge]") | | Dozens of different butterflies are attracted by the numerous flowers and shrubs. Rabbits, and even deer, can be seen grazing or nibbling at tender shoots. Luckily, the native wild boars tend to stay in the wooded areas! |
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| Throughout the gardens and grounds, you will find peaceful, shady spots to relax in. Settle down with a good book on one of the many garden benches, or just while away the time with a doze in one of the hammocks slung between two trees. What could be more perfect? | | ![A quiet corner [click to enlarge]](http://www.domaine-de-lavie.com/sites/letsites/clients/lavie/photos/lavie_004_.jpg "A quiet corner [click to enlarge]") |
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![The grounds [click to enlarge]](http://www.domaine-de-lavie.com/sites/letsites/clients/lavie/photos/lavie_003.jpg "The grounds [click to enlarge]")
![The pool [click to enlarge]](http://www.domaine-de-lavie.com/sites/letsites/clients/lavie/photos/lavie_002.jpg "The pool [click to enlarge]")
![The pool & terrace [click to enlarge]](http://www.domaine-de-lavie.com/sites/letsites/clients/lavie/photos/lavie_028.jpg "The pool & terrace [click to enlarge]")
![Wisteria ring [click to enlarge]](http://www.domaine-de-lavie.com/sites/letsites/clients/lavie/photos/lavie_006.jpg "Wisteria ring [click to enlarge]")
![Relax in the gardens [click to enlarge]](http://www.domaine-de-lavie.com/sites/letsites/clients/lavie/photos/lavie_008.jpg "Relax in the gardens [click to enlarge]")
![Flowers in the courtyard [click to enlarge]](http://www.domaine-de-lavie.com/sites/letsites/clients/lavie/photos/lavie_005.jpg "Flowers in the courtyard [click to enlarge]")
![A quiet corner [click to enlarge]](http://www.domaine-de-lavie.com/sites/letsites/clients/lavie/photos/lavie_004.jpg "A quiet corner [click to enlarge]")
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