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Lurbe-Saint-Christau · France

Maysou A Noste

Typical guests

Nature Seekers In Transition

Solo travelers seeking spiritual reconnection and outdoor immersion through mountain hiking, river swimming, and cycling in a Pyrenees village.

Unique features

Mountain Adventures

Guests hike the Pyrenees, cycle sections of the Camino de Santiago, and enjoy easy access to climbing and countryside trails right from the doorstep.

River Swimming

A nearby river with a beloved bridge jump near the train station offers guests a refreshing natural swimming spot.

Historic House

The coliving occupies an original, historic house with distinctive design fully integrated into the character of the village.

Wellness Rituals

Regular Monday yoga sessions and Thursday café gatherings offer guests recurring rituals for spiritual nourishment and connection.

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Based on 9 reviews

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About Maysou A Noste

Maysou A Noste is a rural coliving hub in the foothills of the Pyrenees, rooted in the rhythm of a tiny village of 180 people. It's a home for adventurous spirits and curious minds who believe life is better when shared — blending quiet solitude with warm community, shared meals, and meaningful conversations.

Origin story

Maysou A Noste was born from the vision of four very different founders — Lucile, David, Pol, and Héloise — who came together to build a space where those differences are celebrated rather than smoothed over. Their shared belief in the grounding power of daily rituals and the strength of community shaped a mission: to create a place where individuals can reconnect with the world and find clarity, inspiration, and purpose.

Rooted in a small village in the Béarn region at the foot of the Pyrenees, Maysou set out to act as a bridge between local and global — blending the local knowledge and traditions of the region with the diversity of its international residents, so that guests experience the Pyrenees not merely as visitors, but as participants in its culture.

Community philosophy

Maysou operates on the belief that life is better when shared. Community is at the heart of everything — not just offering a bed, but an invitation to experience life differently, one where shared meals, meaningful conversations, and collective growth are the norm.

Three pillars shape daily life:

  • Environment: Living close to nature, growing food, and cultivating sustainable habits in harmony with the rhythms of the village.
  • Community: Meaningful connection through sharing meals, projects, and daily life in ways that turn neighbors into friends.
  • Individual Growth: Workshops, wellness, and creative exchange create space for learning, accountability, and personal transformation.

Food is central to community life — cooking and eating together is part of the daily rhythm, with a simple opt-out system ensuring meals are shared by default, because food tastes better when everyone is around the table.

Respect and kindness guide life at Maysou. Tolerance and diversity are celebrated, and everyone is welcomed as they are, knowing that differences enrich the time shared together. The house is proudly multi-generational and family-friendly — from toddlers to grandparents, and the pets who come along — with everyone made to feel at home and cared for.

Maysou also bridges the local and the global through its associated non-profit, Aux Rencontres des Vallées, a "third place" that hosts an associative café open to villagers twice a week, yoga and Qi Gong classes, and events that bring residents and neighbors together to share knowledge and strengthen social bonds.

Hosts

Work

Amenities

Spaces

Coworking space

Calls allowed

A dedicated coworking area with fast fiber internet. Designed to support focused work while also allowing for community collaboration. Part of a larger house setup with multiple work zones.

Library

A quiet indoor space with books in French, English, and Spanish, and comfortable armchairs. Functions as a reading room and a place to find a quiet desk for focused work. Also includes board games for evening sessions.

Café

A social hub within the house where residents and local neighbors gather. Features a bar stocked with beers and wine running on an honesty board system. Hosts regular Thursday café gatherings. Offers a lively background atmosphere for those who prefer the hum of voices and music while working.

Event hall

A large, flexible hall used for concerts, exhibitions, film screenings, workshops, and community gatherings. Open to both residents and the wider village community. Equipped with a projector for movie nights.

Kitchen

A fully equipped, spacious shared kitchen described as the heart of the house. Designed for collective cooking — residents cook for one another as part of the community's daily rhythm. Meals are shared by default with a simple opt-out system.

Terrace

Outdoor

An outdoor terrace shaded by a pergola, offering a sheltered spot to relax or step away for a quiet moment.

Garden

Outdoor

Outdoor grounds including a market garden, orchard, and park area with trees. Residents can help grow food, pick fruit, or wander through to rest and reconnect with nature.

Yoga room

A dedicated yoga room available to residents. Weekly yoga sessions are held on Mondays.

Ping-pong & foosball area

A games area with ping-pong and foosball tables available to all residents.

Rooms

4-bed Dorm

Dorm bed
4-person dorm
Shared bathroom

Shared dormitory room accommodating up to four guests, part of the coliving community house that can host up to twenty people total.

Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

Double bed
Up to 2 guests
Shared bathroom

Double room with a shared bathroom, the most affordable monthly stay option starting at €550/month. Includes private working area, sheets, towels and toiletries.

Small Single Room

Single bed
Up to 1 guest
Private bathroom

Small single room with en-suite bathroom, priced at €600/month. Includes a private working area within the room.

Small Double Room

Double bed
Up to 2 guests
Private bathroom

Small double room with en-suite bathroom, priced at €700/month. Includes a private working area within the room.

Large Double Room

Double bed
Up to 2 guests
Private bathroom

Large double room with en-suite bathroom, the top-tier accommodation option priced at €900/month. Includes a private working area within the room.

Food

Communal meals

Groceries

The community operates on a co-budgeting system for groceries at €10 per person per day (~€300/month), which is factored into the all-inclusive monthly room prices. Local farmers and village neighbors also serve as informal suppliers of food and goods.

Nearby vendors

  • Weekly farmers market (10min walk)
    Weekly village markets in the surrounding area with stalls offering fresh local produce and artisanal crafts
  • On-site garden & orchard (1min walk)
    On-site market garden and fruit orchard at Maysou where residents can help grow food and pick fresh produce
  • Nearby town shops (15min drive)
    Oloron-Sainte-Marie, the nearest town, with shops, cafés, and a Lindt chocolate factory, accessible for larger grocery runs
  • Bedous market (20min drive)
    A Thursday morning market in the village of Bedous, reachable via a long hike/walk along the river or a short train ride

Organised trips & deliveries

  • Shopping trips
    Market visits are organized as weekend activities, along with occasional trips to Spain for shopping and exploration. The community co-budgets groceries together at €10 per person per day.

Activities

Hiking

Trails begin right at the doorstep, wander through forests, climb gentle hills, or set out on longer routes into the Pyrenees, including the nearby Mailh Arrouy summit and the Holzarte suspension bridge over the Olhadubi gorge. Guests repeatedly praise the hiking, with one calling out 'Great hikes!' and another describing hiking up into the Pyrenees as a personal highlight of their stay.

3 mentions in reviews

Communal Meals

Share meals together around the table, food is central to community life at Maysou, with icebreakers and conversations flowing naturally. Guests praise the good food and daily shared dinners, describing eating together every day as a highlight that fosters genuine bonds and lasting friendships.

3 mentions in reviews

Communal Cooking

Meals are a collective act of care at Maysou, residents cook for one another in a fully equipped kitchen, with a simple opt-out system so shared meals are the default. Guests describe helping prepare meals together and taking turns cooking for each other as part of the daily community rhythm.

2 mentions in reviews

River Swimming

The river is just a 10-minute walk from the house, take a cold plunge to wake up, swim on hot afternoons, or simply sit on the bank with a book. Guests swam in the river and one mentions a nice bridge jump into the refreshing water near the train station.

2 mentions in reviews

Cycling

A fleet of bikes is available for residents to explore the region, from gentle rides through the valley to longer routes into the Pyrenees. One guest rode along part of the Camino de Santiago trail and cycled back to the house at sunset to join everyone for dinner, feeling like a kid again.

1 mention in reviews

Location

605 route des Thermes, Lurbe-Saint-Christau, France

Maysou A Noste is located at 605 route des Thermes in Lurbe-Saint-Christau, a tiny village of around 180 inhabitants nestled in the foothills of the French Pyrenees, in the Béarn valley. The surrounding landscape is characterised by forested hillsides, river valleys, and mountain views in every direction.

The nearest town of note is Oloron-Sainte-Marie, known for its river and hill views, the scent of the local Lindt chocolate factory, thrift shops, cafés, and lively street festivals. The wider valley hosts weekly markets, seasonal fêtes, and cultural events rooted in the traditions of Béarn — from shepherd dog demonstrations and transhumance to stories of musketeers and local folklore.

The coliving sits in the heart of the village and acts as a community hub, with its event hall, associative café, and workshop rooms welcoming both residents and local villagers. One guest review describes the property as "well located and integrated into the village," reflecting a genuinely peaceful, quiet setting away from city life.

Getting around

  • Not walkable
    Small village of ~180 inhabitants; river and hiking trails at the doorstep, but essential services require travelling to Oloron-Sainte-Marie.
    Reviews: Guests describe walking to nearby swimming spots, a bridge jump near the train station, and hiking trails right from the house, though services and shops are not within walking distance.
  • House bikes
    A fleet of bikes is provided by the coliving and available to all residents.
    Destinations: Explore the valley, surrounding forests, gentle hills, and longer routes into the Pyrenees. Discover local villages and hidden gems in the region, including hiking trails such as Mailh Arrouy, the walk to Bedous, and the Holzarte suspension bridge, plus stretches of the Camino de Santiago trail.
    Reviews: Guests enjoyed riding the house bikes along part of the Camino de Santiago trail and back to the house in the evenings, describing it as a simple, joyful way to explore the surroundings and unwind after a day outdoors.
  • Car
    Guests travelling by personal car can drive from the coliving to reach nearby towns and activities.
    Destinations: Oloron-Sainte-Marie for cafés, thrift shops, markets, and the Lindt chocolate factory; nearby ski stations in winter; canyoning, rafting, and paragliding sites in the valley; the Lacs d'Ayous hiking area; indoor climbing at Le Mur; San Sebastián for a day trip across the border.
    Reviews: At least one guest group drove to San Sebastián for a day trip, enjoying tapas and the seaside, showing the coliving's location allows for longer cross-border excursions by car.
  • Free parking
    Parking is available on-site or nearby, making arrival by car easy and convenient. Specific costs are not detailed on the website; guests should confirm with the coliving directly.

Getting there

How to get to Maysou A Noste from the nearest transportation hubs:

Pau Train Station

Canfranc Train Station (Spain)

Pau Pyrénées Airport

Policies

Stay restrictions

  • 7 nights minimum

Guest restrictions

  • Children allowed

    Family-friendly and multi-generational. The house is already home to a toddler (Jojo), and spaces are designed to be welcoming for all ages, from toddlers to grandparents, with safe play spaces and quiet corners.

  • Pets may be allowed

    Pets are welcome at Maysou. Dogs, cats, ducks, chickens and other animals are accepted as part of the community. A prior discussion is requested to ensure the pet's needs can be accommodated and a safe, harmonious environment maintained for everyone (e.g. designated areas or routines if a pet doesn't get along with resident animals). The property has several resident animals including Crash the dog and Charly the cat.

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