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A note from the owners Mary Spence-Thomas and Kim Machado, both of whom currently reside in Canada

Some things are just meant to be. In the beginning of 2013 neither of us had any thoughts or ideas about buying a house in the South of France. It was simply nowhere on the radar, but when we s​aw and felt it, there was no question in either of our minds. The previous owner, a writer from the UK, cherished this place as her writing retreat but sadly she passed away in 2012. Her wonderful creative presence fills the house and that might have been one of the attractions for us. Over the next few years we both hope to get over there as frequently as our situations will allow us to but in the meantime, we are opening it for others to enjoy, and to help enable us to keep it.


This is a very special place, filled with much more than a normal vacation rental. It has heart and history…and warmth. We hope, if you decide to come, that you will enjoy it as much as we do.


Mary & Kim

For inquiries about accommodation, availability and rates, please feel free to fill out this form below or email us directly at inquiries@maisontortue.com

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Maison Tortue

18 Rue de la Porte Neuve | Castelnau-de-Montmiral, Tarn, France 81140

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