In 2018, Patrice Pauly decided to start from scratch. After a busy career and numerous trips around the world, he embarked on an ambitious project: to create an exceptional place in the Dordogne, far removed from the restrictive norms of traditional hospitality. A luxury lodging experience that is free-spirited, warm, and true to his vision.
And so Escapades en Périgord was born, with the opening of its first two luxury vacation rentals in Eymet and Monbazillac. Then, in 2022, after four years of construction, the project took on a new dimension: Le Domaine des Hauts de Rouquette, a 5-star residential resort, opened its doors in Eymet with three lodges and an annex. Each accommodation features a private pool, sauna, steam room, and spa for the duration of the stay.
A prestigious venue in a designated historic site
The Domaine des Hauts de Rouquette does more than simply offer exceptional comfort: it is located within a designated historic site, subject to the requirements of the Architecte des Bâtiments de France. This setting demands materials that are worthy of the location, which naturally led Patrice to choose ORSOL.
“I wanted a luxurious yet natural touch both indoors and outdoors. Given the many vacation rentals in the area, we wanted to stand out with a high-quality finish, and the Causse cladding evokes the stone found in the vineyards right next door. ” — Patrice Pauly, founder of Escapades en Périgord
Causse ORSOL Wall Cladding: The Elegance of ORSOL Stone
To create a warm, contemporary contrast between the spaces, Patrice chose to combine two premium materials: wood and Causse d’ORSOL siding in a natural finish. This blend of textures defines the visual identity of each lodge, both inside and out.
The ORSOL Neomineral cladding, approved by the Architecte des Bâtiments de France, offers the visual authenticity of natural Quercy stone combined with the advantages of a lightweight, durable, and certified solution. Its mineral appearance and natural stone color blend seamlessly into the Périgord landscape, evoking the low vineyard walls that line the estate.
Each lodge has its own decorative style, but they all share the same design elements: the same floor area, a similar layout, and the same stone exterior, which invites guests to return and discover a different atmosphere with each stay.
Installation entrusted to a trusted local craftsman
The work was carried out by Xavier Grezel, a mason and roofer based in Saint-Agne (Lot-et-Garonne), whom Patrice trusts for the quality of his work and the care he takes with every detail of the installation.
“I am very pleased with the Causse collection from ORSOL, and I would like to thank our mason, Xavier Grezel of Maçons Couvreurs, for the installation.”
A loyalty that has lasted for more than 10 years
This isn’t Patrice’s first project with ORSOL. More than ten years ago, he used ORSOL products to clad his own home. This renewed trust has led to an ongoing project for the future: cladding a well on the estate’s grounds, again using the Causse collection.
Are you planning a high-end construction, renovation, or remodeling project? Discover the Causse ORSOL collection and our exterior and interior cladding options, available throughout France.
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Contemporary house & Cubik ORSOL siding: Charlène and Benoît’s testimonial
On the arrival of their second child, Charlène and Benoît, content creators and entrepreneurs based on the outskirts of Tours, decided to take the plunge and leave renting behind to build the house of their dreams. It’s a project born of an observation shared by many families in the wake of the health crisis.
Accompanied by their master builder friend, they acquired a plot of land at the end of a hamlet to design a contemporary house built around light and family life.
Architecture centered on the living area
The heart of the house is the large living room, open to the outside world: large bay windows, a ceiling height of almost five meters, and the generous volume of an existing renovated farmhouse. A space bathed in natural light throughout the day.
For the adjacent volumes: offices, bedrooms (etc.) the project manager directed the couple towards a solution that was both aesthetically pleasing and durable for cladding their exterior facade: sheet cladding.
To create a visual coherence with the low stone wall delimiting the plot, the choice fell on ORSOL Neomineral cladding slabs from the Cubik collection in a natural tone. This exterior cladding is in keeping with the resolutely modern spirit of the building, while recalling the natural materials of the site.
“We’re getting great feedback on our house in general, but especially on the choice of ORSOL siding. We’ll never get tired of it.”
Neominéral cladding panels offer the authentic look of natural stone, without the weight or installation constraints of traditional materials. Weather-resistant, lightweight and easy to install, they are one of the most popular solutions forexterior facade cladding, both for new-build and renovation projects.
ORSOL sheet cladding: far beyond the façade
Although Charlène and Benoît chose Neomineral Cubik cladding panels for their exterior facades, the collection can be adapted to many other areas of the home.
For projects integrating a terrace, ORSOL’s sheet cladding for terrace walls is ideal for extending the aesthetic unity of the exterior right through to the relaxation area. Cubik’s natural mineral appearance creates a perfect visual continuity between the façade of the house and the outdoor features.
Feedback that speaks for itself
Used to sharing their daily lives with their community on social networks, the couple’s feedback on their home is unanimous, and the exterior cladding is often the first topic of conversation.
“We’re getting great feedback on our house in general, but especially on the choice of ORSOL siding. We’ll never get tired of it.”
Proof that a well-chosen material, in this case ORSOL stone cladding panels, guarantees lasting aesthetic satisfaction, long after the job has been completed.
Consider ORSOL sheet cladding for your project
Whether you’re building or renovating, ORSOL Neomineral cladding panels can be adapted to every style and every space: exterior facades, terrace walls, pool surrounds, outdoor landscaping. Available in a range of shades and formats, ORSOL cladding panels let you personalize your home while guaranteeing long-term durability and aesthetic appeal.
Renovating a 50s house: Laurence and Frédéric’s testimonial
Non classifié(e) 20 Feb 2026
Photo credits: Thomas Béhuret
When undertaking the complete renovation of an old house, the choice of façade materials is a crucial step. Laurence and Frédéric, a couple from Hauts-de-Seine, chose to transform their 50s house while preserving its authenticity. Discover how they enhanced their project with ORSOL wall cladding.
Renovating old buildings
After living in a VEFA apartment for many years, Laurence and Frédéric felt the need for independence and space. After seven years of searching, they settled on a typical 1950s house.
To respect the constraints of the Local Urban Plan (PLU) and optimize living space, the couple made a strategic decision: retain the original exterior walls rather than demolish.
Thermal performance and aesthetics: a winning combination
To meet the requirements of the RE2020 standard, Laurence and Frédéric installed external thermal insulation (ITE). The question of façade cladding then arose: how to combine modernity, aesthetics and technical constraints?
Lightweight version (under-molded): To comply with the weight constraints on the insulation (less than 40kg/m²), the couple opted for the lightweight version of the cladding, perfectly suited to ITE.
A bold duo of shades: they combined a “natural” tone for the upstairs and an “anthracite” tone for the garage, creating a modern, elegant contrast.
A “coup de coeur” confirmed: Influenced by the recommendations of their friends and family, they validated their choice after consulting the ORSOL collections, without ever regretting their initial decision.
ORSOL support: an asset for the worksite
The success of a renovation project also depends on the quality of the support provided. Laurence and Frédéric emphasize the ease with which they were able to guide their installers thanks to ORSOL tutorials and technical data sheets. They also benefited from direct support from the ORSOL teams to answer all their technical questions.
“ORSOL offers quality products. Today, we are very satisfied with the result, and we have no regrets!” – Laurence and Frédéric.
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Rocky Mountain Anthracite by ORSOL sublimated on a Passive House
Special stories 31 Oct 2025
Photo credit: Nathalie POU
A Passive House, a lifestyle choice
Valérie and Patrice left Grenoble to realize an ambitious retirement project in Ollioules: the construction of a passive house passive house. Scheduled for completion in 2022, the house is a model of energy sobriety, thanks to its ultra-efficient insulation (30 cm of expanded polystyrene).
We have a colossal amount of insulation, which means we hardly heat at all in winter, and only use a little air-conditioning in summer.
The aim is to consume as little external energy as possible, while heating with the energy released indoors (household appliances, residents, etc.).
Le Parement ORSOL : La Touche de Caractère
Faced with a modern facade, mainly made of Viroc (wood-cement panels), the former Grenoble couple wanted a material that would bring texture and contrast. Their natural choice was stone, but in a lightweight material compatible with the structure.
Rocky Mountain Anthracite cladding was chosen for :
Its dry-stone look in linear bars offers a natural yet contemporary style.
Its light weight, essential for application on wood-frame facades.
Its Anthracite color is perfect for creating a striking contrast with the house’s gray siding.
Used on 78m² of facades, notably on the terrace of the garden-floor rental apartment, the result lives up to expectations.
We’re very pleased with the look of the ORSOL cladding, which blends perfectly with the grey cladding, bringing contrast to the façade.
The Ollioules project proves that it is possible to combine the performance of a passive house with the timeless elegance of stone, thanks to ORSOL’s lightweight, designer solutions.
Interested in the Rocky Mountain collection for your own contemporary façade?
A house in harmony with nature: Sylvie and Stéphane’s testimonial
Special stories 17 Sep 2025
Sylvie and Stéphane Hecq, master builders in Calvados, have been working in the construction industry for almost 20 years. When they decided to build their own home, their objective was clear:
We wanted to build a house that met the latest RE2020 standards, combining traditional know-how with innovation.
To achieve this, they chose a house made of wood, stone cladding and zinc, which blends in perfectly with its natural surroundings. They opted for ORSOL’s Causse collection, a natural-toned cladding stone that clad 90 m² of exterior walls, covering the driveway, entrance facade and terrace. The stone is reminiscent of the typical regional stones found on the Bessin plain.
For Sylvie and Stéphane, it was important that their home reflected their attachment to their region:
We wanted to live in a home that resembled our region, using quality materials.
Having known the ORSOL brand for several years, they made the choice for quality and lasting beauty.
We learned about ORSOL from an advertisement we found in a materials store four or five years ago. The product is beautiful, and lasts over time. All the houses we’ve decorated with ORSOL siding have always satisfied our customers. The rendering is very realistic,” they explain.
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Authentic transformation with the Manoir ORSOL collection: Hervé’s successful bet for his home
Inspiration 29 Jul 2025
To give his home a unique soul, Hervé, an enthusiast of DIY, masonry and carpentry, set himself a major challenge: to build his house himself, from floor to ceiling. After letting his house “work” for a few years, Hervé decided in 2018 to sublimate its facades with ORSOL siding. His goal: to give his home a warm, authentic aesthetic. The challenge was met, with no less than 370m² of Manoir ORSOL stone to wrap the exterior walls and transform the house into a veritable architectural gem.
Hervé’s first visit to a specialist retailer was an instant success:
I was immediately hooked, the ORSOL stone is beautiful, I’ve had a lot of compliments and it’s very easy to install.
His natural choice was the Manoir collectioncollection, a reference reminiscent of the historic Burgundy stone so dear to the region. The result is stunning: many visitors are convinced they’re looking at an old building! On the advice of the sales assistant, Hervé mixes natural and sienna colors to create subtle nuances:
It’s a real eye-catcher.
For an authentic, top-of-the-range result, Hervé has taken care of every detail:
-Satisfied with his experience, Hervé chose to continue the ORSOL adventure and will soon be cladding his 60m² low wall with Manoir cladding and wall caps for a perfect finish:
–Manoir corner elements for a harmonious, seamless finish,
–Manoir door/window lintels and arches add character and elegance to every opening,
The stone is truly exceptional, and everything was perfect in every way.
The Manoir ORSOL Manoir collection reveals its full potential: authenticity, rich architectural detail, subtle play of color and simple installation. An ideal inspiration for anyone who wants to transform their home by enhancing every façade, window and low wall with the elegance of a stone that has stood the test of time.
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A haven of freshness at Sophie’s
Non classifié(e) 05 May 2025
Photo credits: François-Xavier Driant
A natural, Mediterranean-style pool house thanks to ORSOL siding
Sophie has been living on the outskirts of Lyon for the past ten years, and has chosen to swap the hustle and bustle of Paris for the verdant tranquillity of the Rhône-Alpes region. In 2023, she launched a vast landscaping project with a clear objective: to rethink her 2,000 m² garden to make it a harmonious, functional and refreshing place.
A pool house for summer living
With an existing pool and increasingly hot summers, creating an attractive, shaded pool house quickly became a priority.
We needed a space where we could escape the heat, read quietly, entertain friends… and still enjoy this side of the garden.
Sophie is also keen to incorporate sustainable architectural choices, notably with a light-colored roof to reflect heat and maintain natural coolness around the pool.
TERTUS stone cladding for a rough, southern feel
To bring warmth and authenticity to the project, Sophie wanted to marry textures: wood, raw concrete and mineral cladding. After much research, she discovered ORSOL’sTERTUS collection , a wall cladding that perfectly imitates the look of natural dry stone, without the constraints of installation or the high cost.
I was looking for a seamless cladding with a raw, Mediterranean feel. The natural shade of TERTUS harmonized perfectly with the light concrete and wood already present.
Careful installation for a natural look
An experienced tiler carried out the installation, with a few adjustments to preserve the seamless effect while guaranteeing stability.
In the end, a light, almost invisible, recessed grouting was applied to fill in some of the gaps. The final result is superb!
Today, this ORSOL Neomineral stone pool house captivates visitors with its natural, contemporary and welcoming style. The recently installed wooden terrace further enhances the warm, elegant ambience around the pool.
ORSOL’s TERTUS collectionreally was an ideal alternative to natural stone, which was far too expensive. The result has exceeded our expectations.
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The Tertus collection sublimates a pottery school in Corsica
Located in the heart of Solacaro, a small village of 400 inhabitants just a few kilometers as the crow flies from the sea, Mr. and Mrs. Capelle have created Corsica’s first pottery school at the heart of the town’s Centre Culturel et Social des Arts de la Terre.
The facility is designed to harmonize with the rural environment, integrating wood and stone, and offering a warm energy that appeals to visitors. Construction of the center was completed in 2023. Mr. and Mrs. Capelle discovered ORSOL cladding and were immediately seduced by the aesthetics and quality of the products.
“The installer, a local craftsman, was a great pleasure to work with. High-quality products!
The couple wanted cladding that was as close as possible to the look of the traditional “casetta”, a small isolated dwelling in rural Corsica made of assembled dry stone. Together, they naturally turned to the shaded beige Tertus Collection, which was closest to the light ochre telluric background of Corsican earth.
The Tertus collection is completely rural and traditional. With wood, it’s wonderful and timeless.
All visitors think the Center has been there for decades…
