Side for Work: an offsite or remote work in a country house, 1h15 from Paris or in the heart of Provence
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A desk facing the garden.
A 4K monitor, a proper one.
Monday's video call on the big screen, with the Seine behind it.
At 6pm, the sauna.
Side for Work is Side House's homes set up for work: Rive, in Normandy, 80 minutes from Paris, and Pistou, in Eygalières, Provence. Each has a fully equipped workspace with individual desks, monitors, a meeting table and a video-conferencing screen. Come alone, with a few colleagues or as a team, to work remotely in the countryside or run an offsite, with breakfast and daily housekeeping included.
Side for Work at a glance
| The idea | A private house, a real workspace, hotel-style services |
| Rive | Muids, Normandy. 1h20 from Paris by car, 1h by train. 7 en-suite bedrooms, up to 14 guests |
| Pistou | Eygalières, Alpilles. 35 min from Avignon TGV. 6 en-suite bedrooms, up to 13 guests |
| The workspace | Individual desks, four 4K monitors, video-conferencing screen, webcam, whiteboard, meeting table for 10, very high-speed wifi (same set-up at Pistou) |
| Included | Breakfast served every morning, daily housekeeping, stocked pantry, house guide |
| The rhythm | One night, two days: arrive at 9am, leave the next day at 4pm |
| Meals | Mamiche dishes delivered (€25 per person per meal) or a private chef (from €87 per person per meal) |
| Price | Rive from €650 per night, Pistou from €980 per night in low season, for the whole house |
Where to work remotely in the countryside near Paris?
At Rive, in Muids, on the banks of the Seine. The house is 1h20 from Paris by car, or 1h by train from Saint-Lazare to Gaillon-Aubevoye, then a 20-minute taxi. Far enough for a change of scene, close enough to leave in the morning and be at your laptop before 10.
The difference with a holiday rental: you don't work at the corner of the kitchen table. There's a whole room for it.
What is the workspace like?
A dedicated, comfortable room, built for full working days.
- Individual desks with 4K monitors, for focused work.
- A meeting table for 10, for team sessions.
- A video-conferencing screen and webcam, for calls with whoever stayed in Paris.
- A whiteboard.
- Very high-speed wifi that handles several video calls at once.
Pistou has the same workspace, video-conferencing screen included.
A remote work day at Rive
- 8:30am: breakfast is served.
- 9:30am: everyone at their desk.
- 11am: team call on the big screen.
- 1pm: Mamiche lunch in the garden.
- 2pm: second session, or a walking call along the Seine.
- 6pm: sauna, cold plunge, 18-metre heated pool.
- 8:30pm: dinner by the chef, then a film in the cinema room.
An offsite for a small team near Paris
Rive sleeps up to 14, with a bedroom and bathroom for each person or pair. The house is private: no other guests, no confidential talks at a hotel bar.
With Side for Work, one night gives you two working days: arrive at 9am, leave the next day at 4pm. Between sessions there's pétanque, a boat trip on the Seine, the poker room, and a riverside run in the morning for the brave.
From €650 per night for the whole house, that's under €50 per person for 14 guests, breakfast and housekeeping included.
An offsite in Provence with a workspace
Pistou is in Eygalières, in the heart of the Alpilles, a two-minute walk from the village. 6 en-suite bedrooms, up to 13 guests. Same workspace as Rive, with a video-conferencing screen. And around it: sauna, gym, cinema room, summer kitchen, outdoor bar.
Avignon TGV station is 35 minutes away, Marseille airport 50. For a winter offsite in the sun, or a remote work week that smells of olive oil. From €980 per night for the whole house in low season.
What about meals?
Breakfast is served every morning. For the rest, two options you can mix:
- Mamiche dishes, our favourite Paris caterer: lasagne, hachis parmentier, vegetable tian, delivered with salads. €25 per person per meal, delivery included.
- A private chef who cooks on site and serves at the table. From €87 per person per meal.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I work remotely in the countryside near Paris?
At Rive, a Side House home in Muids, Normandy, 1h20 from Paris by car or 1h by train. It has a fully equipped workspace: individual desks, 4K monitors, a video-conferencing screen, a meeting table for 10 and very high-speed wifi.
Is there a house in Normandy with a real workspace for remote work?
Yes. Rive, in Muids, has a whole room dedicated to work, with desks, 4K monitors, a video-call screen and a meeting table for 10. Breakfast and daily housekeeping are included.
Where can a small team hold an offsite near Paris?
For a team of 4 to 14, a private house like Rive, 1h20 from Paris: en-suite bedrooms, an equipped workspace, and one night that gives you two days (arrive at 9am, leave the next day at 4pm).
Where can I hold an offsite in Provence with a workspace?
At Pistou, in Eygalières, in the Alpilles: 6 bedrooms, up to 13 guests, the same workspace as Rive with a video-conferencing screen. 35 minutes from Avignon TGV station.
Is the wifi fast enough for video calls?
Yes. Both houses have very high-speed wifi and a video-conferencing screen with webcam in the workspace.
Can I come alone or as a pair?
Yes. Side for Work isn't only for large teams: you can come and work remotely with just a few people. The whole house is booked.
How much does Side for Work cost?
Rive is from €650 per night and Pistou from €980 per night in low season, for the whole house, breakfast and housekeeping included. Meals are optional: Mamiche dishes at €25 per person or a private chef from €87 per person.
Can I get there by train?
Yes. For Rive: 1h by train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Gaillon-Aubevoye, then a 20-minute taxi. For Pistou: Avignon TGV station is 35 minutes away.
How do I book?
Email us at hello@side.house with your dates, the number of guests and what you'd like for meals.