The village of Terre Rouge (Red Earth) is at least a few hundred years old. The old farm is probably 300-400 years old.

Felicia Otter started renovating the house the Donkey - l'Ane from 1965. Over the years many people have helped.

Since 1990 Rene Otter has worked hard to bring the house back into good condition (see Pictures Renovation). For example, a new roof with dormer, wall insulation to also keep warm at night in winter at -10 to -20 C, replacing old water pipes and drains. Also all the glass in the windows have been replaced for double glazing and a lot of insulation has been installed. All with as many natural materials as possible.

Terre Rouge spring 1969 (the first year Rene Otter travelled with his aunt to Terre Rouge)

A small church in the Hautes Alpes (not in Terre Rouge or Cervieres)