Toulouse. A night in the fantastic world of Harry Potter
Sleep under the starry skies of Hogwarts. Shower in the prefects’ bathroom. Cook with the giant tarantula Aragog. Fans of the Harry Potter universe are served. A few minutes from Toulouse, near the Pech David district, an apartment inspired by the fantastic saga is available for rent on the Airbnb platform.
Behind the original concept, hides Marianne, the owner of the place. “I wanted to make an atypical place that combines both beautiful architecture, but also magical decoration,” she admits.
And the original idea pleases. On social networks, the presentation video of the apartment has been viewed more than a million times. A whole community commented on the efforts made by Marianne to reproduce sets worthy of Hollywood studios. “It took a huge proportion. Reservations are closed for all weekends until December,” continues the owner. Renters for an evening or a week flock there to discover the rooms that retrace the passage of Harry Potter at London’s Kings Cross station or at Hogwarts School of Wizards.
The concept appeals to families and fans of the saga
Attendance is up and Marianne admits that it is mainly tourists who come to her apartment: “In the end, there are very few people from Toulouse. People come from all over France to see it. It’s quite funny. During the day, they make excursions to the Halle de la Machine or the Cité de l’Espace and the night in the apartment”.
Between the entrance hall, the large terrace or the fireplace, Marianne is already promising new decorations in the coming weeks and new decorations to please all fans of the Harry Potter saga.