Once used to house animals and tools, La Maisonnette was superbly renovated in 2017 to offer all modern amenities in a charming living space accented by original wood beams and exposed stone walls. The two-story structure includes a living space, kitchen, bathroom, Italian shower and sleeping area. There is also a private terrace on the ground floor and a balcony overlooking the garden which separates La Maisonnette and the host's home.

Guests are invited to text the host should they require information, extra towels, supplies, etc. Your host is an avid gardener and you might very well find her in the garden. Your host is American. She visited France for the first time as a university student and was enamoured! For four decades, she traveled to France several times a year while working in tourism. She retired to France in 2022. While working in tourism, the goal she set for each tour she organized was to provide the opportunity for cultural discovery and interaction with peoples of other cultures. She offers her guesthouse now in this same spirit of cultural exchange and discovery. She looks forward to making your acquaintance!

You will find in La Maisonnette a library of books, pamphlets and maps as an introduction to the multitude of sites in the region. Prades is located equa-distance between the Mediterranean Sea and the highest peaks of the Pyrénées Mountains. It is the commerical center for surrounding mountain towns and villages. The market occupies the town center each Tuesday morning, nestled under the platane trees. You'll find vendors selling everying from local produce, meets, cheese and wine to pottery and baskets, to mattresses and antiques. Opportunities abound to enjoy hiking, white-water rafting, mountain climbing and biking. Some trail heads are located just a short walk from La Maisonnette! The area has long been recognized for its curative hot springs. Why not enjoy a day of relaxation at one of the spas in the area? Of course, there are hot springs to be found in nature but the location of these sites are more closely guarded by the locals. Located on the historic Santiago de Compostela trail, the area is dotted with historic religious sites such as St. Pierre Church in Prades, Abbey of Saint Michel de Cuxa, the Monastery of Saint Martin de Canigou, the Priory of Marceval, the Priory of Serrabona and many others. History buffs will also be enthralled by the impressive Vauban fortifications in the area: Villefranche-de-Conflent, Fort Libéria, Cova Bastera and Mont Louis. And Cathare country is just a stones throw away where the most impressive sites are to be found: Peyrepertuse, Quéribus and Aguilar. You won't want to miss the wine area surrounding the towns of Maury, Caramany, and Estagel. This can be combined with your discovery of Cathare monuments. And of course the Mediterranean Sea is only 40 minutes drive from Prades. The coast is dotted with lovely beaches, seaside resort towns and fishing villages.