Stay for 2 pers : Discovery in the Upper Alentejo

SIÈCLE Paris is happy to introduce you to its heart region, make yourself comfortable in the Maison des Oiseaux, and let yourself be guided for a multi-faceted stay.

The Upper Alentejo

In terms of landscape, the Alto Alentejo is surrounded to the east by a granite mountain chain (the Serra de São Mamede) and wide and noble landscapes with vineyards, olive groves and the largest cork oak plantations in the world. The climate is gentle all year round, favouring a particularly varied flora and fauna, including many birds.

The northern half of the Alentejo (literally "beyond the Tejo", the river that rises in Lisbon) is also a medieval jewel, with its fortified towns (Elvas, Estremoz,...) and its castles perched on top of the cliff (Marvão, Castelo de Vide...). Between the 12th and 17th centuries, this territory, wedged between the Muslim south and Spain, was fundamental to the construction of Portugal's identity and borders. It is enough to mention the Order of Hospitallers and then the Order of Malta, of which Crato is the cradle.

Choose your visits and walks
For an 8-day stay, you have time, and that's important in this region. You must first set yourself to local time, rest, take advantage of the calm that is so characteristic of the region. And then discover La Maison des Oiseaux, appreciate its articulation, walk around selected objects, color harmony, wonderful frescoes. A few tomatoes bought from the merchant close by, to enjoy on the terrace.

Our visits are accompanied by your personal guide Perdro Capao. The visits will be organized with you, before your arrival. They can often be adjusted up to 2 days before the scheduled date.

Located 2 hours from Lisbon and a few kilometers from the Spanish border. The house of birds has 3 bedrooms on the ground floor and one bedroom upstairs. The first floor has direct access to the living room, kitchen and dining room as well as to a terrace leading to the swimming pool. 

Practical side: Swimming pool - Wifi - Barbecue - Equipped kitchen - TV - Old house, cool by nature, without air conditioning - Pellet central heating in winter season - CENTURY crockery available.
Supermarket - cooperative 5 minutes walk, a greengrocer located right in front of the house, and the butcher a little further down the street.

Breakfast or snack "Chez Maria", with its tea room and some local products to buy 1 minute walk away.
Special orders: Meals - Shopping - Driver - Airport taxi - Cook for barbecue grills - Personal guide of the region, tours or activities

LA MAISON DES OISEAUX

The whole house is furnished with a mix of family furniture carefully selected by Philippe, vintage pieces and bespoke creations chosen and made by Marisa Osorio Farinha, both creators of the SIECLE Paris brand. Each room has its own personalized decor and has its own bathroom or shower, and a dressing room or wardrobe. The well-placed swimming pool, slightly set back against a white wall, has its own terrace, solarium and barbecue.

Once through the front door of the Maison des Oiseaux, a ceremonial staircase typical of Portuguese Baroque architecture welcomes you, with its characteristic stucco ornamentation.

A little further on, directly overlooking the upper terrace and the swimming pool, the kitchen has kept the style of Alentejo kitchens with its ocher painted ceiling and its marble worktops from the region. It is fully equipped and functional.

A feature of the house is also this hall which distributes the rooms on the first floor, Marisa has created a decor where mural painting and the technique of real decoupage come together to find the peace and tranquility of a baroque garden patio, with frames and stucco ornaments so typical of noble Alentejo gardens.
On the left opens the dining room, a real gem in itself with its four-sided ceiling decorated with stucco in the tradition of the ceilings of Portuguese stately homes which traditionally crowned the entrance, the dining room and the dining room. stay.

The living room is topped with a large "Macieira" ceiling decorated with stuccoes, which take up the ornaments of the Louis XVI style fireplace, a real nod to France. It opens directly onto a large terrace, designed as a protective haven, in the shade of the reeds.

The swimming pool is tailor-made for this pretty space with an unobstructed view. It is made of ceramic tile and is maintained all year round.

FURTHER DISCOVERIES

It is certainly possible to organise your tour around a different theme. For example, a nature break with several hiking trails, one of which starts in Crato. For animal lovers, you will have to consider horse riding lessons (experienced riders), and visit the Royal Haras and its falcons. We can also organise a fishing trip for you, or introduce you to other towns in the region.

Temperatures and sunshine.

CONCRETELY

Upon receipt of your request, and after checking availability on the selected dates, we will send you a summary of your pending reservation. At this time you can choose to confirm your reservation with a 50% deposit, or choose to keep this project for a later date.

When your order is confirmed, we will send you the Maison des Oiseaux guide, a 44-page magazine that covers all the major themes of the house, the city and the region, as well as some visits and activities to do in surroundings.

Special general conditions for villa rental.