The historic features of the Maison Maynard include murals dating back as far as the 13th century and a 15th century ceiling with original hidden paintings. The house has two fireplaces of note, including one in the Grand Salle (Louis XV - 18th Century) and another, possibly of earlier construction, in what is now the kitchen. Originally owned by the Abbey, some form of accommodation may have stood on this site since as early as the 8th century. A pillar at the front of the house (photo at right) features stone carvings of the faces of the 14th century owner and his wife, together with a coat of arms carved in the ancient wooden beam above. The large door at the main entrance to the house dates from the 15th Century and is similar to others that can be seen in historic buildings around the region.

While the village of Lagrasse is classified as a "Monument Historique" the external facade of the Maison Maynard (everything below the balcony) has an additional classification, thus protecting the carved pillar and wooden beam, which are featured in many guide books of the region.

The recently completed renovations revealed an ancient Gothic style stone arch in the kitchen and additional murals in the Grand Salle.  A team of French Government authorized professional restorers was engaged during 2003 and 2004 to clean, restore and protect the murals.  Initial work on the ceiling in the Grand Salle included reparation of various damaged areas and replacement of the decorative corbels, six of which had earlier been removed. Future work will involve possible retrieval of some of the many small paintings that exist on wood panels in the ceiling. One, a painting of an angel holding a shield, (photo at right) can clearly be seen on a ceiling section next to the fireplace.

Local history books and village records state that the house was owned in the 15th century by the family of the Jesuit Saint Jean Francois Régis (b. Font-Couverte, Narbonne).

For more about the history of the village, please view this 2007 report from French television (in French).