The Planaval plateau is picture perfect, sparsely populated, and with a mild climate. The house is very nice and fully equipped, and the owner is helpful and ever ready to recommend places and day trips, e.g., the pizzeria in Arvier. Limited shopping is available 15 min away, and the huge Cidac supermarket is 40 min drive from the house, near the center of Aosta. People in Valle d’Aosta are friendly and relaxed, and food is excellent.