Find It. Manage It. Enjoy It
Whether you're dreaming of a home in the Midi-Pyrénées or already own one, Maartje Michelson-Duijzings is your trusted local partner. She can handle everything so you don't have to.
CONTACT MEFinding the perfect property in South West France can be overwhelming from a distance. Maartje takes the stress out of the process, using her deep local knowledge and network to help you find your dream home in the Midi-Pyrénées.
From renovation and extensions to repairs, garden upkeep, pre-arrival cleaning and stocking your home before you arrive. Maartje coordinates reliable local tradespeople and service providers, so your property is always in perfect condition.
Need a professional front and back office based in France with a global outlook? Maartje offers high-level administrative support. From paperwork and project management to communications,with the experience and discretion of a seasoned international assistant.
Not using your property year-round? Maartje can manage the rental of your holiday home on your behalf, handling the logistics from start to finish and ensuring your guests have a seamless experience.
Whether it's arranging local contractors, managing rental bookings, navigating French administration or planning complete vacation journeys for your guests, Maartje brings calm, competence and a personal touch to every task.
• Locally based in the Ariège, with deep roots in South West France
• Internationally experienced across Europe, Africa and the USA
• Fluent in four languages — a true bridge between cultures
• Trusted by organisations, executives and property owners alike
• Flexible, reliable and genuinely invested in your peace of mind
About Maartje
Maartje Michelson-Duijzings is a dynamic and highly experienced administrative professional who has lived and worked in London, Paris, Zürich and Amsterdam before settling in the Ariège, in the heart of South West France.
Her career spans international organisations of the highest calibre — including the OECD in Paris, the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, Rotary International in Zürich and Springer Nature. This gives her a rare combination of organisational rigour, cross-cultural fluency and genuine warmth.
She is fluent in Dutch, English, French and German, keeps her composure under pressure, and has a long track record of managing complex projects, high-level relationships and demanding schedules across multiple countries and time zones
Get in touch :
Maartje Michelson-Duijzings
8, rue de Montségur — 09500 Lagarde, France
+33 6 81 06 18 85
✉️ contact@maartje.fr
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