About Us
Our team at Frigoulet
Le Frigoulet is run by Michelle Grombach, who brings a lot of heart, organizational talent, and genuine passion to the table. She is the central element that connects all the pieces of the puzzle and ensures, with great attention to detail, that everything runs smoothly.
Our chef, a true native of the region, lives for his cuisine. His motto: "We also eat with our eyes." He doesn't hesitate to visit nurseries, even on his days off, to choose new plants, because his dishes must be as beautiful as they are delicious.
With expertise, attention, and a genuine smile, our service team ensures that you feel completely at ease, whether at breakfast, dinner, or in between.
And behind the scenes, everything runs like clockwork: our discreet but dedicated cleaning team ensures that the rooms and the entire estate sparkle every day.
Our mountain bike guides, who accompany you on varied routes, are delighted to return to "Frigi" every time, a place that is both a home and a starting point for new adventures for them.
Our gardener devotes great dedication to tending the vast estate, with its lavender fields, lawns, and carefully tended garden. Thanks to his deep attachment to the region, he also regularly serves as a hiking guide. He's the ideal companion for exploring nature and learning more about the local treasures.
What makes Le Frigoulet so special? A family-run team, passionate and deeply warm, authentic, accessible, and driven by a genuine joy of welcoming.
history
how it all began
For Hansruedi Büchi, it all began during a canoe trip through the wild gorges of the Ardèche. He discovered this unspoiled landscape as a teenager and fell in love with it at first sight.
Later, with Christine by his side, he wanted to share this special place, and showed her the Ardèche, his personal paradise.
It wasn't long before Aktivferien AG's first cycling tours also led to the Ardèche. What began as a discovery grew: the vacation became ideas, the ideas a dream, and this dream gave birth to the Domaine du Frigoulet.
Today, the estate covers over 600,000 m², a private nature park, a stylish hotel and two lovingly restored holiday homes.
And it's not over yet: three more holiday homes are currently under construction and will soon offer even more space for peace, nature and activities in the heart of this fascinating landscape.
Connected across borders
The Büchi family lives in Switzerland. Le Frigoulet remains their favorite project:
Hansruedi is responsible for strategic direction and continues to pursue his passion: restoring old houses and giving them new life.
Beni and Carina work from their Swiss office but are regularly on location, whether for new projects, as bike guides, or simply spending time on vacation with their own families. And Christine? She's the driving force behind it all: warm, quietly present, and the discreet thread that ties everything together.
