Discover a hidden France
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Relais Mira Peis
A boutique bed and breakfast in the heart of Occitania, gateway to the Pyrénées Mountains.
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Our Bed & Breakfast
Relaxed Elegance in the South-of-France
The Relais Mira Peis is a boutique bed and breakfast in an elegant mansion dating from 1666.
We are located in the historic village of Mirepoix, France, in the foothills of the Pyrénées Mountains; about 45 minutes from Carcassonne and 1h25 hours from Toulouse, and 1h20 from Andorra and Narbonne.
Tel : +33(0)5.61.67.74.67
Our lodging includes options for both suites and rooms.
Suites are over 60 m2, and feature a sitting room and bedroom.
All our rooms and suites feature high-quality king-sized beds, luxurious linens and towels, air conditioning, flat screen TV, ensuite baths with full tubs and showers, double sinks, and granite countertops. Each of our offerings has a unique, historic character all their own – including many features of the original mansion – old beams, high ceilings, and antique floor tiles.
Guests are encouraged to enjoy a buffet breakfast every morning, which is included in the price of your accommodation. Breakfast is served between 08:30 and 10:00 in our formal dining room, but you are also welcome to take breakfast back to your room, in our private courtyard, or by the pool.
We take are to feature local products, including cheeses from our region, local charcuterie, jams and apple juice from one of the many local farms.
Private events & full buyouts
From Weddings to Corporate Events, We are At Your Service
We specialize in small, intimate, and professional events including weddings, elopements, family reunions, executive meetings, and other private parties. We will work with you to design the perfect gathering, at your budget.
Spaces available:
Full buyout of the entire mansion. This can include up to 15 overnight guests, 30-45 people as event guests, full use of our professional kitchen, formal dining room, intimate cocktail bar, interior patio, and entryway courtyard.
The “Ancienne Cuisine” or Historic Kitchen is a space in the original kitchen for the manor house. Today, the space is no longer used for food preparation but instead can be used as a dining or meeting space. The highlight of this room is the enormous original fireplace, complete with a weight-driven rotisserie. This room can accommodate 10-15 people.
The “Salle Clauzel” or Formal Dining Room is a beautiful space with floor-to-ceiling windows, terra cotta tile floor, and a working fire place. This room can accommodate up to 30 people seated.
the “Salle Malroc” or Room 101 is also available as a small meeting space.
About our village
Medieval History and Quaint Country Charm
The Relais Mira Peis is located in the center of the medieval town of Mirepoix, in the Ariège Department of France.
Mirepoix has been a cultural and economic center of the region since the 13th century. It is renowned for having one of the finest surviving arcaded market squares in France, dating from medieval times, and for its impressive Cathedral of St. Maurice.
Today, Mirepoix is a vibrant, enchanting town full of quintessentially French cafés, small restaurants, shops featuring local artisans, classic bakeries, cheese shops, and antique markets.
Sites you can’t miss include:
The open-air Monday Market. This market happens every Monday throughout the spring and summer months and is a local legend, filling the city center with vendors of organic produce; prepared food; artisanal cheeses, honey, and cured meats; and other specialties like handmade gifts, pottery, and baskets. Sometimes you may even find a baby goat or rabbit!
The Cathedral of St. Maurice. It boasts the second-widest Gothic arch in Europe, a massive pipe organ, and stunning stained glass. The Cathedral was restored by Eugene Viollet-le-Duc himself in the 19th century, who also restored Notre Dame de Paris and Mont Saint Michel.
Regional attractions and activities
Adventure and heritage at your fingertips
The larger region, also called Occitania or the Midi-Pyréneés, is home to several UNESCO World Heritage sites including the fortress city of Carcassonne, the industrial wonder of the Canal du Midi, and multiple routes of the famed Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage.
The region is known as the heart of the Cathares (pronounced “Kat-AHR”), a Christian Gnostic sect active between the 12th-14th centuries which were persecuted during the Albigensian Crusades. Though their story is difficult, the Cathares left incredible castles perched high on mountaintops and cliffs, known as the Châteaux cathares, which are breathtaking to visit today.
