Domaine du Mas d'en Llinas is teaming up with award winning artist Lynda Appleby to host our first Painting Holiday in September 2024. 

6 DAY ART PROGRAMME with 7 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION

Saturday 7th to Saturday 14th September 2024
First Year Launch Prices from £1,210 with art / £1,010 without art

Domaine du Mas d’en Llinas is set in the foothills of the Pyrenees, close to the beautiful village of Castelnou and 45 minutes from the Mediterranean Sea.

Reminiscent of Tuscan hillsides, an avenue of Italian Cypress trees leads one to this beautiful stone Mas, a countryside retreat, which is set amongst the Alberes mountain range and valleys of the Western Pyrenees with Mount Canigou, a beautiful unique mountain standing tall in the background. Set amongst olive, fig and almond trees, basking in sunshine with a huge swimming pool, the house has stunning views of the wild countryside right down to the Mediterranean sea and as such, is the perfect location with a great choice of subject matter for our artists!

This stone house is an architectural gem with traditional French ‘tuiles’ on the rooftops, numerous terraces, beautiful wrought ironwork and a variety of different types of marble throughout the house. It’s iconic tower looms large over this beautiful site.

Castelnou is one of the ‘Plus Beaux Villages de France’ and in addition to art sessions at the house, the painting holiday will encompass a trip to the village for a day of art. Castelnou is home to many artisans with a number of artist’s studios dotted around this beautiful village, a creative set evidently drawn by its enchanting scenery. There will also be a day trip to Collioure, a stunning medieval port that has attracted many ‘fauve’ artists from the likes of Picasso, Matisse and numerous others, inspired by its 13th century castle, 17th century bell tower and charming streets set in a beautiful Mediterranean bay.

The nearest city is Perpignan and the house is 40 minutes from the border with Spain.

With Inspirational Fitness Coach 

RACHEL CARTER OF FOR FITNESS SAKE 

Domaine du Mas d’en Llinas,
Castelnou 66300,
Pyrenees Orientales
France

4 DAY WELL-BEING PROGRAMME with 4 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION & DELICIOUS HOME COOKED FOOD SOURCED FROM LOCAL MARKETS & GROWERS

Thursday 26th to Monday 30th September 2024
First Year Launch Prices from £870 with classes & activities / £720 without

Domaine du Mas d’en Llinas is a stunning home set in the foothills of the Pyrenees, close to the beautiful village of Castelnou and 45 minutes from the Mediterranean Sea.

Reminiscent of Tuscan hillsides, an avenue of Italian Cypress trees leads one to this beautiful stone Mas, nestled amongst olive, fig and almond trees, basking in sunshine with a huge swimming pool. This countryside retreat, set within the Alberes mountain range of the Western Pyrenees has  stunning views of the wild countryside right down to the Mediterranean Sea with Mount Canigou, standing tall in the background.

Poolside Body Conditioning Fitness and Sunset Stretch classes will be on offer daily at this extended weekend of wellbeing.  A mix of core, cardio & strength work (and hopefully a few smiles too!) will kick you into gear with the morning fitness session. Take time to relax or follow up with a game of tennis or an afternoon hike , discovering this beautiful countryside. Work on your core, mobility & flexibility in the stretch class whilst watching the sun set behind Mount Canigou and bask in the golden colour of the evening light, dappling the valley and mountains. Then relax for evening drinks and canapés on the sofas under the pergola overlooking the pool and the breath-taking surroundings.

Castelnou is one of the ‘Plus Beaux Villages de France’ and a great option for walks from Mas d’en Llinas. Castelnou’s medieval streets attract visitors from far afield, drawn by its enchanting scenery. With a number of restaurants and little cafés and home to many artisans with their studios dotted around this beautiful village, this is a great destination to include in one of our walks.

Collioure, a medieval port set in a beautiful Mediterranean bay is a stunning destination for a day trip where we will have lunch overlooking the bay with its magnificent 13th Century Castle and 17th Century Bell tower, after a morning of sea kayaking and snorkelling or a coastal hike on the Emerald Coast.

Alternatively, some may choose to head to one of the Cathar Castles in the region with a walk up to the Chateau de Peyrepertuse, which boasts fantastic views from its peak of the valleys of the Corbières mountain range, where the many vineyards produce some of the best wines of the Languedoc. This will be followed by lunch at the Chateau de Jau Grill with 5 course lunch, each course accompanied by different wines from this famous vineyard.