Chateau Mireille in Provence. Image via www.havenin.com French provincial or countryside homes are all about warmth, charm and a sense of lived in beauty. Inside and out these homes capture what it means to balance classic and somewhat rustic design style with elegance. The term French provincial is actually one that’s very broad, despite the defining characteristics that these homes share. Also, while outside of the traditional realm of provincial architecture, there are also chateau-style homes that are part of the sought-after French architecture. Here are some of the elements that make...