La maison de l'ambassadeur

A beautiful 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom maison de maitre located in the heart of the King Louis XV Bastide, Carcassonne. Built in 1850, it famously acquired its unique Art Nouveau facade in 1910. In a suitably grand gesture, the French ambassador of Finland gifted the house to his wife in a prenuptial agreement. Sleeping up to 12 guests comfortably, it has a bar room, large, marble-topped kitchen and 2 generous reception rooms leading out on to a private, secluded garden with outside seating. The unique Art Nouveau facade features intricate stone and ironwork, teardrop windows and ornate balconies. Featuring high ceilings, intricate plasterwork, marble fireplaces and a sweeping marble staircase, it is an architectural gem. The generous rooms and hallways are testament to its past function as a place for entertaining important dignitaries. Guests have exclusive access to all available bedrooms and communal areas, including two reception rooms, kitchen, dining area and garden.