Experience Authentic French Art de Vivre like a local - at Maison Soleil Elne – Your Perfect Getaway
Our beautifully renovated home places you in the heart of this charming medieval town, just steps from Le Casot wine bar & tapas, a minute from Cathedral and Musée Terrus.
ACCOMMODATION FOR UP TO 6 GUESTS - 3 COMFORTABLE SLEEPING AREAS:
* 1st floor: Bedroom 1, Double bed, wardrobe, en-suite bathroom with separate toilet
* 2nd floor: Bedroom 2, Double bed, dresser, en-suite bathroom
* Ground floor, Living Room, Sofa bed for 1–2 people
Single futon bed and baby travel cot with complete bedding - complimentary setup available in any bedroom upon request.
PERSONAL WELCOME: Local biscuits and a handpicked bottle of French wine await you on arrival.
KITCHEN & DINING:
- Dining table for 6 (can be expanded further)
- Fully equipped kitchen: Barista coffee machine with coffee capsules, Ninja Foodi with 6 functions ( including air-fryer); dishwasher, oven, stove, large fridge-freezer, microwave, toaster, dishes, cutlery & cookware, water filter jug
- Complimentary provisions: cereals, spreads, biscuits, tea, coffee, hot chocolate
ENTERTAINMENT & CONNECTIVITY:
- High-speed Wi-Fi, phone chargers
- Smart TV with 200+ channels (Orange TV - French and international)
- Access your favourites: Netflix, Disney+, Prime (don't forget to log out from your account prior you check out!)
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE:
- Individual heating, cooling fans in each bedroom and in the living area
- Air-purifying cooling fan on ground floor
- Washing machine, drying rack, iron (for dryer - Blue Water launderette located 180m away, opened 7am - 10pm)
- Safe
- Stick vacuum cleaner
ALL IS INCLUDED:
- Cleaning products, dishwasher powder and laundry detergent
- Shampoo, shower gel, hand soap
- Towels, bed linen, kitchen cloths
- Smoke detectors, first aid kit, fire extinguisher.
Maison Soleil is located right in the middle of Elne's Historic Medieval Quarter
Elne is a captivating medieval town in France's Pyrénées-Orientales that seamlessly blends Catalan heritage with Mediterranean charm. The walkable medieval center reveals winding cobblestone streets that lead to hidden courtyards and ancient stone buildings steeped in centuries of history.
TOP ATTRACTIONS
- Cultural Sites:
The magnificent Cathédrale Sainte-Eulalie-et-Sainte-Julie d'Elne dominates the skyline alongside the renowned Cloître d'Elne, one of southern France's most beautiful Romanesque cloisters. Don't miss Musée Terrus for regional art, Le Tropique du Papillon butterfly conservatory, and the historically significant Maternité Suisse.
Dining Scene:
20 restaurants backed by over 1,300 traveler reviews showcase the town's vibrant culinary culture. Top recommendations include Au Remp'Arts (just 30m from Maison Soleil), Logis Hôtel le Cara Sol, and L'Etoile, serving traditional Catalan dishes to contemporary French cuisine.
LOCAL INSIGHT:
Strategic Location:
Elne's prime positioning allows mountain hiking in the morning followed by Mediterranean swimming by afternoon. Perpignan is just 15 minutes away, Spain's border is nearby, and the stunning Côte Vermeille coastline beckons exploration.
Market Magic:
Local markets overflow with Catalan wines, artisanal regional cheeses, and the freshest Roussillon produce.
Car-Free Travel:
Elne train station (700m away) offers excellent direct connections:
- Perpignan, Argeles-sur-Mer, Collioure (6-11 minutes)
- Banyuls-sur-Mer, Cerbere (20-25 minutes)
- Narbonne (57 minutes)
- Carcassonne, Beziers (1½ hours)
- Montpellier (2¼ hours)
One transfer reaches Portbou (45 minutes), Barcelona (1½ hours), Marseille (4 hours), and Paris (5 1/4 hours).
This neighborhood offers authentic Catalan France, historically rich, culturally vibrant, yet peacefully removed from overwhelming tourist crowds.
