Set within 250 hectares designated as a Natura 2000 wildlife fauna and flora conservation zone. Seclusion and peace of the country side can be experienced, yet the medieval walled citadel of Carcassonne is only 15km with airport and Canal du Midi. Discover the sand beaches, flamingos on the etangs and oyster beds of the Golf du Lion Mediterranean coast which are an hour’s drive away.
Domaine du Maquis stands in 25 hectare parkland incorporating a small lake, extensive lawns, an arched winery and barn, terraced olive groves and mature plantings. Restored in traditional Provençal style, the Domaine has an independent Bérgerie guest annexe.
Spacious and comfortable throughout. The imposing stone flagged entrance hall has sweeping stone stairs to a balconied mezzanine landing. The comfortable grand salon with open fireplace has glass doors opening to both garden and courtyard. A library is equipped with roll down cinema screen and surround sound. Spacious and well equipped kitchen leads to a formal dining room. From a back hallway a garden path leads to the independent Bergerie, simpler in style and smaller in size. Well designed bedrooms and large bathrooms are situated over first floor with sitting room and second floor.
Dining and seating terraces enjoy views over the grounds and forested hillsides. An enticing swimming pool (15m x 7m) with extensive shallow end of 1.2m depth, is complete with pool house and auvent shade dining. Only 12km from open all year-round excellent 18-hole golf Le Domaine d’Auriac with Michelin star restaurant.
Sleeps: Maximum 22 people – Accommodation between Main house and Bergerie (simpler accommodation)
Main House: 8 bedrooms + 5 bathrooms en suite + 2 further bathrooms + 2 sep WC
The Bergerie: 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + additional bedroom – accessed externally only, sharing bathroom in Bergerie
Staff: House Manager, non-resident housekeeping, gardener. Cooking by arrangement in advance
Wi-Fi, swimming pool, fixed barbecue, table tennis. Horse riding , golf, Canal du Midi cruises nearby.
Cost of let per week 2024 (Inclusive of electricity and heating):
Low Season – 4 nights minimum stay, pro-rata rate based on the weekly price
January, February, March, April (except from 29 March to 1 April)
€6,700
Mid Season – 4 nights minimum stay, pro-rata rate based on the weekly price
October, November, 1st to 22nd December
€7,050
High Season 1 – 4 nights minimum stay, pro-rata rate based on the weekly price
May, September
€11,250
High Season 2 – 7 nights minimum stay
June
€14,750
Peak Season – 7 nights minimum
July, August
€18,250
Easter – 5 nights minimum stay, pro-rata rate based on the weekly price
From Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April
€14,750
Christmas – 7 nights minimum
22nd December to 3rd January 2025
By arrangement
Our stay at la Domaine du Maquis was an unparalleled success. We loved it. the Owner could not have been more helpful – or discreet, and the chef we had was excellent………2022
We had a fabulous and relaxing stay at Domaine du Maquis. The property, as you know, is large and sprawling which suited our group of young families perfectly…………..2022
Palaja village (6km: shops,chemist,café pizzeria, post office). Carcassonne (15km: Sat market/Medieval walled citadel + Canal du Midi). Carcassonne Airport (24 km + super & hypermarkets). Mirepoix (60km: Monday market). Narbonne (60km: TGV, banks, Thurs & Sun markets + covered food market , beaches + windsurfing).
The beach at Lake Cavayère is only a 14 minute drive from the house. Just next door there is the Aquaviva Waterpark, a day out perfect for children and adults alike, as well as the Acrobatic Forest Route at the O2 Adventure park 15 minutes from the house.
Airports – Toulouse (109km), Perpignan (115km), Montpellier (158km), Marseille (289km)