Chateau De Palaja

France , Carcassonne
Saint Denis, 7 Rue Barri Del Castel 11570 Cazilhac
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4/10

Poor

18 Dec 2025

Dina

This hotel was rated highly and priced as though it was a high end property - it is not. It is an ancient chateau remodeled into a 1970s motel with amateur carpentry. Upon arrival the manager attempted to upsell us on-site breakfast and booking a dinner reservation through her website instead of showing us to our room. Our room was surprising, as it was not attractive or comfortable. There was a giant space heater to be plugged in because the proprietor turns off the heat at night - in December! The bathroom door was an ill fitting rolling door that did not provide privacy. We were happy to check out the next day. I could not recommend this hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2022

Michael

Reall nice hotel and very helpful owner who looked after us and had great local knowledge.
Rooms were huge and pool was quiet and got the sun until late.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Peaceful. Well appointed. Friendly, helpful, patient staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely location. Very very nice staff - the receptionist and the owners were charming and helpful. Pretty building in a picturesque village close to Carcassonne. Good facilities.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2019

Super

Lovely place to stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2018

David

Great place to stay when visiting Carcassonne

Very welcoming with comfortable rooms and good breakfast. No evening meal but there is an excellent restaurant in the same building. Easy to get into Carcassonne and gives you a very tranquil place to stay. We were here when devastating floods hit the area and the village of Palaga. We had no problems thanks to the attentive service we had from the owners who did everything possible to make our stay perfect.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2018

James

Great hotel for peace and quiet near Carcassonne

Loved our 5 night stay at this hotel. Very comfortable and quiet but still only a short drive from Carcassonne. The manager is very helpful with suggestions for sights. Adjacent restaurant is very good too. Highly recommend!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2018

Linda

This hotel is absolutely exquisite. The staff are wonderful and the rooms are so comfortable and beautiful. We enjoyed the grounds and the pool and wished we had booked more nights. I hope to go back one day.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2018

Barnett R

Lovely restored chateau in park outside Carcassonn

This was a lovely place to stay a few minutes outside of Carcassonne in a beautiful park. The chateau has been beautifully and comfortably restored. The owner is perhaps a bit too protective — no coffee in the rooms! But the breakfast buffet is generous and delicious, with many homemade items.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2018

mags

too many rules ...don't drink in room ,close door

stayed for one night only overall it was a very nice place . information was readily available if needed

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2018

Amazing Hotel

We had a lovely stay in Châteaux de Palaja. The hotel and grounds were immaculate, staff were extremely helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The bed was the comfiest we have had in the whole of France. We would return without hesitation.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2018

Christophe

A great stay at Château de Palaja

Great place to stay near Carcassonne, only a 5min drive from the old city and castle! We stayed only one night while traveling through the area, just enough time to visit the old city, but we wished we would have stayed longer. The owners of the place are just absolutely charming and will help you plan your stay to get the most out of it. The hotel is also very comfortable, with an excellent breakfast and spacious rooms (we booked the family suite), a pool, ping-pong tables, sauna, work-out room and an excellent collection of comics if you enjoy this sort of reading! We'll come back!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2018

Wojciech

Charming place with a wonderful host.

Wonderful host, very quiet and charming hotel. Restaurant next door is excellent.
I wish there were more places like this and fewer of the chain hotel hotel lookalikes.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2018

Susan

Very peaceful area - you must have a car. Tastefully renovated building with attentive staff.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2017

Alina

Renovated Chateau nearby Carcassonne

Our stay at Chateau de Palaja was every bit as wonderful as we expected. Cathy and her husband went out of their way to point out places of interest in the area and to make sure we had everything we needed. The room and bathroom are tastefully decorated and spotlessly clean, as well as all areas of this renovated chateau. One of the best breakfasts we have ever had in our travels through different areas of France! The restaurant next door was outstanding and beautifully decorated. I will recommend this hotel to all my friends when they visit the Cathar region!

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2017

geoff

Overnight stop

The hotel was perfectly located with great facilities and a wonderfully comfortable bed

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2017

Ahmet

Lovely stay

Perfect location to visit Carcassone and Le Cite if you are traveling by car. A great break from the ho-hum city hotels.

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2017

acarozzo

Nice hotel far from Carcassone, quite/ confortable

Recommend it for a longer stay. Ideally for gettting out of city and find some nature.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2017

Maria

Beautiful hotel, in dream-like setting.

We loved this Château. The room was perfect and the bed most comfortable we had in France. There is a pool and nice garden area. It is about a 6 minute drive to Cite Carcassonne to see the walled castle. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. We had the breakfast which was a good selection and nice cafe au lair machine.

I would have stayed more nights if we had time. We would definitely return and highly recommend Château de Palaja.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2016

Marin

A place to relax away from the city noise

The hotel is run very efficiently by a lovely couple - Catherine & Eric Remy, always smiling and happy to help.
It is situated in a quiet spot in a village, 10min drive from Carcassonne.
Beautiful old building restored and redecorated with taste, using even some reclaimed materials, which gives the place charm and singularity. E.g. I liked the idea of using old wooden shutters for the side bed tables in our room, \"Mirepoix\".
Very clean throughout.
Wonderful bed and very good shower.

Tasty breakfast, good assortment of products, many of them locally sourced.
The next door restaurant (serious food and service) and the one in the in the next village (cheaper and cheerful), L'Arbre Du Voyageur served us very good food.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2016

Peter

Excellent small hotel. We will return.

A lovely hotel in a wonderful position if you are traveling by car. The house itself is glorious. We stayed in the larger room which is a junior suite and we loved the size and ambience. The staff couldn't be more pleasant and helpful. The grounds are superb and the access easy. It's a short drive to the La Cite. It's a good departure point for the Cathar countryside if that's your thing. We did a lot of that and it was always a delight to return home where the aircon is good and the bed super-comofortable. The restaurant next to the hotel is lovely but is not run by the hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2016

John

Hidden gem near Carcassonne, France

Lovely setting, a real hidden gem. Want to go to Europe? Go to Chateau Palaja.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2015

Peter

Restful stay embracing local culture

We are so glad we chose to stay at Chateau Palaga just outside of Carcasonne for our visit. This 12 room family run Hotel was welcoming, comfortable, and unique. It is conveniently located in a small, quiet village just outside of Carcasonne. The hosts were warm and helpful with great language skills. The available breakfast buffet was full and tasty and worth the cost. The complimentary coffee and tea service available at any time in the dining room was a nice touch. One of the hotel's great advantages is its location next door to a fine dining restaurant. We enjoyed a wonderful relaxing dinner with superb service. One of three Belgian born brothers who run the restaurant served us was happy to explain every detail of the menu to us in perfect English. Please note that the restaurant serves only 20 clients a night so MAKE a RESERVATION in ADVANCE. Total bill for two 85 Euro. The hotel will offer guidance upon request. The combination of this boutique hotel and a wonderful restaurant steps away is a can't miss.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2015

Joy

What a fantastic find near carsaconne!

What a great find near Carsaconne!!! We loved this hotel! Its more like a private b & b off the beaten path but within driving distance of so many hidden treasures! The restaurant was fabulous, and a quaint little community surrounds! They gave us hints on cities south that were totally awesome. We ended with the Medevial city of Carcasonne and it was awesome. Highly recommend if you want a different feel outside the hustle and bustle, but yet close by! Highly recommend!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2015

Stan M

Excellent hotel .

Very clean and comfortable. Nice pool great breakfast. Recommend nearby restaurant S.Comme.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2015

den

Excellent hotel near Carcassonne

We loved our stay here. Family run, friendly but not intrusive. Nothing too much trouble. Stylish rooms, good breakfast. Lovely views and gardens. Air con in the rooms was a real bonus in the summer. Great place for a relaxed chill out stay in perfect surroundings .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2015

Thierry

Very nice!

A true jewel near Carcassonne.
Staff was very nice and accomodating.
Hot beverages are offered anytime of the day.
The pool was very fresh and enjoyable.
Nothing else to say.
Thank you!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2015

patty

Beautiful chateau in a lovely setting.

We were delighted when we arrived at Chateau de Palaja. It is located in a very small town near Carcassonne, which was our \"tourist\" destination. It was beautiful and well maintained. And, fortunately, it is next door to an amazing French restaurant which we enjoyed for two evening meals !! Our room was very nice, comfortable and clean. Our only complaint was the owner's comments about booking through outside agencies. In reality, we would not have found this lovely Château if we had not used Expedia. These comments made us, as her \"guess\", somewhat uncomfortable as we were leaving. Otherwise, it was a beautiful, comfortable stay in this location.

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2015

peter

Wonderful place

Outstanding. Catherine and her staff couldn't have been more helpful arranging sightseeing, restaurant reservations,etc.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2014

Richard

Wonderful chateau, clean and well run

We stayed at this Chateau de Palaja, in Palaja, Carcassonne, France, for a unique experience, and we were rewarded. The chateau is very well run and exceptionally clean and quaint. The proprietor was friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and welcoming. Our room was quiet and well organized. The breakfast was the very best one could ever find in France. The dining area for coffee, tea or other beverages, and reading room are always open. The UNESCO Midieval City is just 10 minutes away, as is the proper city of Carcassonne. It truly was a welcome break from staying in hotels.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2014

claude

Great stay

Great location to visit Carcassonne, Narbonne and rhe Cathare Castles. Great hospitality from the owners, we were received like faily. Very big room, very comfortable and scenic. We strongly recommend the Chateau Palaja

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2014

claude

Great place to get a feeling of French hospitality

great hospitalty. Quiet location,yet easy access to Carcassonne (La Cité ) ,the highway and the Canal du Midi. The restaurant associated with the Château is excellent. The owners are very friendly and helpful with their recommandations

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2014

Tony

Very unique hotel to stay in France

We arrived and the owner improves our reservation allowing stays on bigger room. I was surprised because the size of the room (huge) not easy to find it in Europe, the rooms have very unique furniture and decoration. The next morning we have an excellent breakfast. The hotels have a nice grounds with many trees good to relaxing
They have a restaurant beside of the hotel( not owned by the hotel) with good food and menu
In general I describe the hotel a good place to stay and feel relaxing away of the city with unique decoration and location

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2014

Colin

Quiet location a few minutes from Carcassonne

We spent two nights here as a base for exploring the countryside around Carcassonne. The city itself is just over 5 minutes drive away, so easy to get to for dinner in the evening. Palaja is a nice, quiet village on the edge of the hills, and much more relaxing than Carcassonne. The Chateau is full of character, and we really enjoyed our stay here. Breakfast is recommended, although it does cost a little extra.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2014

meryl

Out of town

Our room on the 3rd floor was large with great bathroom. Linens on bed were top notch and queen bed was comfy. Frig in the room was convenient. The grounds are beautiful and parking is free.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2014

Derek

Lovely old charm in beautiful location

We had a wanderful stay. Our room was really spacious with a separate bathroom and sitting room and we loved the old charm feel. It was nice also to be able to make ourselves a coffee whenever we wanted which we enjoyed in the lovely garden and in the library/sitting room. The owner was extremely helpful and her advice was much appreciated. Fantastic restaurant on the premises & great location only about 6km from Carcassone.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2014

Darren

Nothing but the best

We loved everything about this place...including the restaurant!

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2014

Verified traveler

Restored chateau in village

Very friendly reception. Lovely garden, good breakfast, good outdoor pool. Beautiful, restful setting. Good up-market restaurant with excellent service next door. However no lift, no fridge, no chest of drawers.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2014

Helen

Beautiful hotel in very pretty surroundings

Very well appointed hotel more like staying in a large French house in the countryside, The owners were more than helpful in advising what to see and the best places to visit in the surrounding countryside. The room was spotless, the breakfast was excellent with lot of choices and we were able to take this outside into the pretty garden or have drinks there later on in the evening.

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2014

Verified traveler

Beautifully renovated chateau

Comfortable room and bed, recently done to a high standard. Conveniently located a few miles from Carcassonne in a quiet area. Owner speaks good English. We would have preferred breakfast to be included in the price rather than as an extra, particularly as there was no facility for making hot drinks in the room. Overall a very good experience and we would recommend it.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2014

Verified traveler

Quiet Location

A real treat with clean rooms, amazing breakfasts and superb service

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2014

Verified traveler

Lovely spot!

A beautiful very short drive from castle. The country road is picturesque and the hotel is very nicely remodeled.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2014

Mícheál

Will put you in a good mood

This hotel, and its friendly staff, saved our holiday after an air traffic control strike left us (wife and two small children) stranded in a rental car at Carcassonne airport. The Room was spacious, clean, comfortable and very well presented. We cooled off in the pool before a very pleasant and relaxing meal in the restaurant next door. Lovely gardens, helpful staff, excellent breakfast. Highly recommended.

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2014

Mug

Lovely hotel in a great setting

we stayed this weekend for one night. It's a lovely, charming hotel with excellent staff and modern amenities.
It is set in a beautiful garden where there is plenty of space to relax.

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2014

JohnC

Friendly, helpful Reception staff.

Ideal location just a few minutes' drive to Carcassonne Cite. Reception staff were unfailingly helpful, friendly and efficient. Very comfortable beds in an attractively designed bedroom with good facilities.Excellent buffet breakfasts with a wide range of fresh, high quality produce. Overall, a great place to stay in Carcassonne.

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2014

N & L

Chateau in the outskirts

Hotel was great and dinner in the restaurant was also delicious.

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2014

Verified traveler

A lovely place to stay.

The owner could not have been more charming and helpful. I had mistakenly booked a room for Monday night when we were due to arrive Tuesday night. When we arrived on Tuesday the owner was so understanding, expressing her pleasure that we had finally arrived and not suffered some mishap en route. The breakfast was excellent as was the adjoining restaurant.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2014

michael

Room with a circular view

Our room was modern in furnishings. The bathroom had luxury shampoos etc and a great shower-head, with the room offering views through the old chateau windows across the lush gardens to the Pyrenees (Though the weather didn't permit on our short stay). A 10 minute drive through rural villages to Carcassonne, it's much easier than staying in the city if you're a novice on French roads. Breakfast was Fresh and tasty, with all the standard fare. We were given some good tips for our visit to the castle, and would rate this as our favourite stay of our month in France.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2013

George

Comfortable and serene in the country

First-rate chateau-hotel, personable, comfortable, charming. Excellent restaurant for lingering over a special meal.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2013

Laraine

Lovely grounds. Very attentive staff and very friendly owners. Late dinner at the restaurant next store and it was nice with good service.