In the heart of the village of Leucate, 19 21 combines an elegant town house and its former wine cellar to form a haven of peace with a contemporary feel. Kate, Alex and Dominque have overturned the conventions of hotel keeping to create an unwaveringly original, open, warm-hearted place. Serenity reigns here; simplicity becomes elegance and the rejection of standardisation becomes conviviality. The light of the Midi is everywhere, flooding the space through light shafts, concealed skylights and picture windows.
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You have only to push open the door of 19 21 to enter its imposing hall, with its light shaft. Light, radiant light reigns supreme here. Enjoy its benefical effects on the Mediterranean patio, before plunging head first into the pool or sampling a glass of wine in the old wine cellar...
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Spectacular sunsets light up the sky over the lagoons of the Narbonne nature reserve, with their teeming bird life. In the Corbières Massif, glorious paths wind through the garrigue. And the distant Pyrenees offer glimpses of their snowy peaks.
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Contemporary design and antiques conduct a harmonious dialogue with each other from room to room. The raw materials provide a natural, soothing touch. From ochre to gold, via grey and black, the colour palette enhances the overall effect.
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In the light-filled entrance hall, a corner shop with the air of a cabinet of curiosities displays its treasures: fair trade jewellery, fabrics, hotel crockery and linen, small items of furniture, etc. So you can take away a small piece of the 19 21 ambience with you in your suitcase…
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