Travelling around France for 7 weeks we found many amazing people and places. Carston and his Maison stand out as being among the most memorable. We were blown away by his hospitapility, his willingness to spend time talking. We were also wowed by the fabulous dinner we had, overlooking the countryside and watching the beautiful sunset. One night was not... More

We had a fantastic stay for 3 nights in September. We were very lucky with the amazing weather, and the house is very pretty. Great views from the hill-side, makes for a perfect dinner location with the sunset. Very nice dinner, and perfect breakfasts - the table decorations almost as good as the food! Nothing was too much, and very... More

We stayed for a week, would have liked to stay longer, and will be back. Carston gave us a warm welcome and during our stay, nothing was too much trouble for him. The rooms are large, tastefully decorated with genuine antiques, and the beds are comfortable. Montesquiou is a picturesque village time seems to have passed by, and there are... More

There were 3 of us travelling through France when we called ahead to Maison de la Porte Fortifee and while there wasn't a room to accommodate 3 of us, Carsten our gracious host gave us 2 rooms, discounting the double that was used by a single person. We stated 2 nights and then extended for one more This was definitely... More