A romantic hide away in the French Mediterranean,
near sea and ski

Surrounded by vineyards, peach orchards, palm trees, mimosa and lots of flowers, Maison Catalan offers two luxurious but affordable village houses with wonderful terrace views over the mountains. Both recently restored houses are situated in authentic medieval villages in the south of the Languedoc-Roussillon region. This area, close to the Spanish border, is also known as French Catalonia.

Maison Oranger and Maison Palmier: houses with a philosophy

Both houses are renovated with a philosophy:

• Modern art meets antique furniture:
  light, clear and fresh colours dominate within traditional old stone walls.
• The view is the important thing:
  both houses offer wonderful views from the sunny south facing terraces, so guests can fully enjoy the warm Mediterranean climate.
• Northern European (Dutch) comfort and style in a southern European atmosphere:
  all facilities Northern Europeans are used to are integrated in both houses, like all the necessary electrical equipment and kitchen utensils.
• Your own ‘tourist board’ at home:
  With up to date brochures, walking maps, and tourist guides, guests are provided with all the instant information to make their holiday as enjoyable as possible. There are also personal suggestions about, for example, how to reach places or how to get the best out of specific visits.
• Coming home in a home:
  Everything you expect in a ‘home’ is there, like books, games (including ‘jeu de boules’ set), cleaning devises, shopping bags, herbs, olive oil, vinegar etc. You can start your vacation right away and you do not have to buy those things you will use only occasionally.
• Sleeping well is important:
  Both houses offer good beds, with good mattresses (in Maison Palmier there is a Nasa Tempur cover mattress), good quality seasonal duvets, and both hard and soft pillows are provided.
• ‘Small’ house, ‘small’ price:
  Both houses are designed for couples or a small family (maximum of four), which means that the price is also ‘small' .... why pay for three bedrooms when you just use one?
• Centrally located:
  Both villages (and houses) are situated close to shops, restaurants and all major attractions, so you do not need to drive up and down difficult mountain roads to get somewhere.

The medieval villages of Estoher and Finestret

Estoher and Finestret are unspoiled medieval villages located in the low valleys at the feet of the Pyrenees Mountains. Protected by the ‘holy’ Mont Canigou they both enjoy a Mediterranean micro-climate with lavender, oleanders, olive trees, Mimosa, palm trees, cork oaks and orange trees all growing nearby.

This climate ensures that the sunny terraces can be enjoyed almost all year round. All the facilities you may need are closeby, the shops and restaurants in Marquixanes and Vinça are just a 5 minute drive. The lovely city of Prades is only 15 minutes away, and the capital of French Catalonia, the dynamic and large historical city of Perpignan, is a 30 minutes drive.

Both villages are very close to many ‘attractions’, like medieval abbeys, thermal baths, the Mediterranean sea, ski resorts, Cathar castles, museums, and much more. Visit our page on the region for a full overview things to do in the area.

Anya Niewiera,
Netherlands
Owner