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In Foie Gras Country, A House for 6 that Celebrates World Travels, Near Samatan, Gers

We return to Gers where we started our guide with this house located in Foie Gras Country , 12 minutes from Samatan and 45 minutes from Toulouse.

Pamper Down in This Former Wine Cellar Estate in Fabrezan, Corbieres

Pamper down in this former wine cellar estate in the village of Fabrezan, Corbieres Located at equal distance (30 minutes' drive) from Carcassonne and Narbonne. It is run and was renovated with love by 2 sisters. We selected 2 options.

Tuscany in Occitanie, In the Heart of Gaillac, House for 12, With Large Backyard and Pool

Tuscany in Occitanie, In the Heart of Gaillac, House for 12, With Large Backyard and Pool. 2100 Euros a week (April 1- June 30 and Sept 1- Nov 10)

Surrounded by Nature and Vineyards, House for 6 in Rieux-Minervois, 1250 Euros A Week, Pool

Surrounded by nature and vineyards… This gîte in Rieux-Minervois (Aude) accommodates 6 people, 1250 Euros a week (April 1st to June 30th and September 1st to November 10). Gîte and owners’ home right next to it used to be where the family of the original owner of the vineyards used to live.

Put Down Your Bags in Lagrasse, A Medieval Gem, Studios and Apartments, Enclosed Lift

Put down your bags in Lagrasse, a medieval gem. This 8th showcase from our Mediterranean Work and Play dwellings in Occitanie, south of France, is a newly renovated old stone building.

Writers Retreat, Girls Getaway, Family Gathering, House for 10 in Gers, Salt Water Pool Included

Want to host a writers retreat, a girls getaway or a family gathering this house for 10 will do, salt water pool and garden included. It is an 18 Minutes drive from Auch and 1 Hour and 20 Minutes from Toulouse. Located in a hamlet in the heart of Gers

Looking For Your ‘The Little Prince’ Connection, Stay in this Wine Domain North of Narbonne

Looking for ‘The Little Prince’ connection, stay in this wine domain north of Narbonne The property is owned by the family of Saint-Exupery of The Little Prince fame. It is a 15 minutes drive outside Narbonne and closer to to the border with departement of Hérault and Beziers. We selected

Tree Shaded 3 Bedroom House in the Heart of Carcassonne, Artfully Decorated

Don’t want to drive, this 3 bedroom house fit for 6 combines a central location in the heart of Carcassonne with the calm of a small street. It was artfully decorated and furnished by the owner, a former gallery owner. The air-conditioned house is within walking distance of the

5 Minutes from the Mediterranean, 2 Hours from Barcelona, Perfect for Up to 6 people

After Tiny House near Landes in countryside in Gers, book lovers home in village of Montolieu, Le Moulin in wine country Minervois, we take a leap forward to the Mediterranean sea with this Mas lodging in Saint-Cyprien (Pyrenees-Orientales). 5 minutes from the beach with views of the Pyrenees, a 2

Le Moulin, A Mill With A View on Minervois Wine Domain, Lodges 6, from 950 to 1300 Euros a Week

Here is a 3rd sampling from the Spend More Time Doing Less guide from Mediterranean Work and Play. -Le Moulin (1292 sq ft, pictured above), accommodates 6. 1200 Euros a week (April 1-May 15), 1300 Euros a week (May 16-June 30), 950 Euros a week in October For more details

Calling All Book Lovers, This ‘Maison de Villlage’ located in Montolieu, Village of Books in Aude, Houses 4

This ‘maison de villlage’ located in Montolieu (Village of Books) 20 minutes from Carcassonne, is 2nd selection of the 12 properties we showcase here from our Spend More Time Doing Less guide. Houses 4, 580 Euros a week (*) You will be in the center of the village of books, as

Tiny House on Gers-Landes Border, 1 of the 12 Properties Selected by ‘Mediterranean Work & Play’

To give you a taste of what our guide has to offer, this tiny house on Gers-Landes Border is 1 of the 12 properties selected by Mediterranean Work & Play. All our selections are located in Occitanie (south of France). Call it a ’boutique’ tiny house. For more details subscribe

Properties Offered by Mediterranean Work & Play for Spring (April 1- June 30) and (September 1- November 8) 2025 Bookings

Listing of Properties Offered by Mediterranean Work & Play for Spring and Fall 2025 Bookings

Slow life, Slow food, Slowpreneurship, Choosing the Slow lane

Spend more time doing less in Occitanie, south of France. When I started Mediterranean Work and Play, I thought I would offer others something they were missing, a chance to 'Spend more time doing less'. After a while I realized I was one of them. The guide with