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Le Grand Bassin

Carcassonne · France

301 Quai Edmond CombesView location

8.4/10Excellent33 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service8.4/108.4
Comfort8.4/108.4
Condition8.4/108.4
Neighborhood10.0/1010.0
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About Le Grand Bassin

A stay at Le Grand Bassin places you in the heart of Castelnaudary, and within a 15-minute drive of St-Papoul Abbey. This bed & breakfast is 7. 8 mi (12. 5 km) from Ganguise Lake and 8. 6 mi (13. 8 km) from Col de Naurouze.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include concierge services, shopping on site, and a picnic area. Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite. Enjoy a satisfying meal at Table d'Hôtes serving guests of Le Grand Bassin.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Stay in one of 5 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment.

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Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and a turndown service, and housekeeping is provided daily.

A stay at Le Grand Bassin places you in the heart of Castelnaudary, steps from Grand Bassin and Canal du Midi. This bed & breakfast is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Musée du Présidial and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Collégiale Saint-Michel de Castelnaudary.

Stay in one of 5 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 9:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) Noise-free rooms not guaranteed Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.95 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open during the following times:
    • Monday - Friday: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts cash
    • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
    • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per person (one-way)
    • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    French

Nearby attractions

Grand Bassin 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Canal du Midi 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Collégiale Saint-Michel de Castelnaudary 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Musée du Présidial 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Moulin de Cugarel 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
St-Papoul Abbey 8.6 km / 5.3 mi
Ganguise Lake 12.5 km / 7.8 mi
Col de Naurouze 13.1 km / 8.1 mi
Monastery of St. Mary of Prouilhe 16.8 km / 10.4 mi
Port Lauragais 17.8 km / 11 mi
Bram Archaeological Museum 19.7 km / 12.2 mi
Museum and Garden of the Canal du Midi 20.1 km / 12.5 mi
St. Michael's Church 20.4 km / 12.7 mi
Saint-Ferreol Basin 20.7 km / 12.8 mi
Les Cammazes Tourism Office 20.7 km / 12.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 5
  • bed and breakfast
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Hotel safe
  • Shop
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
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  • Luggage room
  • Restaurant
  • Meeting room
  • Green Key (FEE)
  • Breakfast
  • Picnic
  • Non-smoking establishment
Upon availability

Room types

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  • DOUBLE GARDEN VIEWDOUBLE • GARDEN VIEWDBL.GV

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    Le Grand Bassin

    DOUBLE GARDEN VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    GARDEN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.GV

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • TWIN GRAND WITH VIEWSTWIN • GRAND WITH VIEWSTWN.GD-WV

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    Le Grand Bassin

    TWIN GRAND WITH VIEWS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    GRAND WITH VIEWS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.GD-WV

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE GRAND WITH VIEWSDOUBLE • GRAND WITH VIEWSDBL.GD-WV

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    Le Grand Bassin

    DOUBLE GRAND WITH VIEWS

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    GRAND WITH VIEWS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.GD-WV

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • TWIN GARDEN VIEWTWIN • GARDEN VIEWTWN.GV

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Le Grand Bassin

    TWIN GARDEN VIEW

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    GARDEN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.GV

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Le Grand Bassin

8.4
Excellent
33 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
8.4 /10
Comfort
8.4 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Neighborhood
10.0 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
20 reviews shown
2/10
Poor
07 Jul 2026
Caroline
Beware: This is a ghost hotel with absentee owner/staff. Unresponsive to email, and phone calls. Very limited check in availability. No air conditioning or ceiling fans. And an inflexible cancellation period - 7 days!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2026
Dave
We stayed at Le Grand Bassin Guesthouse for one night before picking up our Le Boat for a 10-day cruise east. I can say without hesitation that we had a perfect stay! We arrived on Castelnaudry by train, and then walked to the guesthouse, so of course we were behind schedule. Sophie waited patiently for us and, on our arrival, called Chez David in town to make sure we would get a table for dinner.

Sophie is an exceptional host, and our room was clean and comfortable. We did not have breakfast at her place, so I can't speak to that. However, I can only imagine that it would be excellent, given the rest of our experience.

My wife and I have travelled all over Europe, and Le Grand Bassin is a beautiful property at a great price. Please do not hesitate to give it a try the next time you visit Castelnaudry.
Partner
4/10
Poor
17 May 2025
Peter
We arrived tired from a long cycle and had to look at an email to find the code to the door to get in. No person on site after that for 2 hours....
Good location but very basic rooms and high price compared to other nearby properties.
We rented relatively last minute and it was one of our few available options....
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2024
Leo
Brilliant location on the banks of the basin and only a short walk from town. Highly recommend this property for any stay in Castelnaudary
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2023
ellen
We are traveling with had limited access to text and email. Both expedia and the hotel were wonderful to stay in touch while we made our wat to Casr÷lnaudry.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
11 Jun 2023
Joanne
Beautifully decorated and charming building. Sophie was a fabulous host.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
03 Jun 2023
p

Not to our taste.

Accommodation not to my taste. Was led to believe it was a small hotel with restaurant but no evening food available even though we asked for it. Style of room was eclectic and functional only.
I wanted to move on but partner had done a lot of driving and needed to stop.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2019
Jean

happy stay in castelnaudary

Excellent position next to the canal basin, quiet but within easy reach of amenities. Our hostess was delightful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2025
Maryse
Chambre confortable, calme et agréable dans un lieu parfaitement rénové. L’accueil est chaleureux, aux petits soins et nous avons eu droit à un petit déjeuner qui avait l’air sur mesure tellement tout était parfait ! Nous y retournerons très certainement !
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 May 2025
Georgette
Tout s’est bien passé pour un séjour d’une nuit, endroit calme, propre et accueillant .
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2025
corinne
Chambre tres calme, au bord du bassin
Hotesse très accueillante et a votre disposition Bon pdj
Business_and_leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Jun 2024
FREDERIC

Attention au prix

A l’image de ce que nous attendions
Prix un peu cher en rapport qualité prix
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2023
Hans-Gunnar

Överraskande bra och prisvärt boende.

Mycket prisvärt och trevligt boende i lugnt och fridfullt område. Speciell karaktär med några hönor som vandrar omkring i trädgården. Värdinnan trevlig och tillmötesgående. Kan verkligen rekommenderas.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2022
Fabrice
Notre séjour , trois jours de rêves , dans une région superbe . Le gîte très bien situé , prêt du bassin et du centre ville . L'accueil très chaleureux . La restauration de l'établissement est bien . Je recommande ce gîte .
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Sep 2022
Christina
Deze accommodatie is fantastisch gelegen aan het grand bassin. Het huis is met veel liefde, kleurrijk ingericht. De gastvrouw is erg vriendelijk. Het ontbijt royaal, opgediend in de prachtige tuin. Er is een prima plek om fietsen te stallen. Kortom: een ideale plek om te overnachten tijdens bv. een fietstocht langs het Canal du Midi.Castelnaudary is een onverwacht mooie stad; een aanrader!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Jan 2022
david
Superbe vue sur le plan d'eau.
Décoration agréable dans la chambre, spacieuse et bouilloire à dispo avec thé et café. Très bonne literie !! Ca change des lits des chaînes hôtelières et des oreillers plats lol
Petit déjeuner a la demande, rien à redire.
Seul petit bémol, il faisait un peu frais dans la chambre.
Hotesse accueillante.
Bon séjour dans l'ensemble même si je n'ai pas visité la ville. Dommage car l'emplacement est parfait.
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
21 Feb 2021
Verified traveler

Mauvais rapport qualité/ prix

Mauvais rapport qualité/ prix. Il faisait froid dans la chambre. Petit déjeuner pas terrible, pain pas frais, café très léger pire que le café américain et juste tiède. Etc...
Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2020
Fabien

eni

J’ai adoré mon séjour. Les chambres sont très agréables. Le personnel est accueillant et souriant. Un seul point, il manque la climatisation.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2020
FABIENNE

une belle escale

Cadre très agréable, hôtesse disponible qui nous distille de bons conseils
Business
8/10
Excellent
23 Sep 2019
Cédric

Très bon séjour au sein de la chambre d’hôtes

De court passage mais un accueil sympathique avec de bon conseils de visites environnantes.
Partner

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301 Quai Edmond Combes, Castelnaudary, France

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