.maison Domain Registrationfrom £96.34/yr
Why Choose a .maison Domain?
The .maison extension launched in 2014 as part of ICANN's new gTLD programme, with "maison" being the French word for house or home. It carries strong associations with French luxury houses, fashion ateliers, and design studios — Maison Margiela, Maison Kitsuné and similar brands have made the term shorthand for craft and heritage. The TLD is unrestricted, so anyone can register, but it works hardest for businesses that trade on French-language identity, interior design, hospitality, or boutique craftsmanship.
Ideal for:
- French fashion houses and ateliers
- Interior designers and home decor brands
- Boutique hotels and bed-and-breakfasts
- Property developers and estate agents in francophone markets
- Artisanal food, wine and homeware producers
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register, with no requirement to be based in France or operate in French.
- Some short, dictionary-style names are classified as premium by the registry and carry higher one-off and renewal fees.
- The TLD is recognised across francophone Europe, Canada and parts of Africa, making it a useful signal for French-speaking audiences.
Creative .maison Domain Ideas
- Atelier.maison — for a couture or craft studio
- Provence.maison — for a holiday rental or regional property agency
- Lumiere.maison — for a lighting and interiors brand
- Bistro.maison — for a French restaurant or hospitality group
- Heritage.maison — for a period property restoration firm
- Parfum.maison — for an independent fragrance house
Frequently asked questions about .maison
Anyone, anywhere. There are no eligibility restrictions — you don't need to be based in France, operate in French, or prove a connection to the home or design industries. Individuals, sole traders and limited companies can all register a .maison name on a first-come, first-served basis.
You can register a .maison domain for between one and ten years at a time. Many customers choose two or three years to lock in their name and avoid the risk of forgetting a single annual renewal. You can extend the registration at any point during the term.
Yes. As long as the domain is at least 60 days old and not within 60 days of a previous transfer, you can move it across. You'll need the EPP authorisation code from your current registrar and the domain must be unlocked. The transfer adds one year to the existing registration period.
Yes. The registry classifies a portion of short, descriptive or commercially valuable names as premium, which means both the registration fee and the annual renewal fee are higher than the standard rate. The domain search will flag premium names clearly before you commit to buying.
After expiry the domain enters a grace period during which you can renew at the standard price. It then moves into a redemption phase with a higher recovery fee. If still unrenewed, the name is released back to the public pool and anyone can register it, so set up auto-renewal if you want to keep yours safe.