The house has been in our family since the early 19th century, so it was only natural that my wife and I decided to move here when we got married. Aware of the building’s rich heritage, we meticulously restored it, taking care to preserve the soul and charm of the ancient house.
The house has undergone many transformations over the centuries. It dates back to the 13th century. The remains of a fortified tower and a cellar cut into the rock still survive from the time. However, it was not until the 16th century that it was converted into an inhabitable building. It acquired the elegance and architectural style it possesses today in the 18th century.
Major works were undertaken to update the building at my grandfather's instigation around 1890. The 18th-century façade with its arched openings was retained, but the south wing was modified to give it a more Tuscan aesthetic. The interior spaces were also redesigned, with several lounges fitted out and the doors and windows widened. As a result, the house acquired a character that was both authentic and contemporary. A few decades later, the house, which had been left empty, was requisitioned by the authorities in the Second World War to house refugees fleeing the conflict. It remains an eloquent reminder of the past today.
The house, in the heart of the Lauragais region, perched on a hillside, embraced by golden wheat and sunflower fields in the middle of three hectares of landscaped parkland, is a haven of tranquillity. Designed as a country house, the property is ideal for a holiday with family or friends. Guests can enjoy breakfast or relax with a book on the shaded terrace and in the Mediterranean garden. A little further back, the natural swimming pool, in its enchanting setting, invites you to relax and get away from it all. Further on, at the end of the park, a long path lined with olive trees calls walkers to enjoy a pleasant stroll in the heart of nature, far from the hustle and bustle of city life. We also provide our guests with three adult and two children's bicycles and offer a Thai cookery course on request.
We recommend a trip to the Revel market, which offers an authentic culinary experience in a magnificent 14th-century market hall and belfry. On the way you can visit Saint-Félix, a remarkably well-preserved medieval village, and sample the best local artisan bread at the "La Lauragaise" bakery. The region has many opportunities to walk and cycle through its hillsides and villages. Our favourite spot is the Seuil de Naurouze, where different waters mingle, with its avenue of majestic plane trees leading down to the canal. On the way back, the "Poteries de Naurouze" ceramics shop in Montferrand and the "Poterie Not Frères" shop in Mas-Saintes-Puelles on the banks of the Canal du Midi, are renowned for their regional and ancestral know-how.
The whole of the property is available for filming or photo shoots, with its wheat and sunflower fields, three hectares of parkland and garden and avenues of 150 olive trees.
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