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Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse BW Signature Collectio

Carcassonne · France

1 Allee Georges RouxView location

9.4/10Excellent124 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition9.4/109.4
Location8.6/108.6
Neighborhood8.0/108.0
Amenities9.4/109.4
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About Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse BW Signature Collectio

Featuring a heated outdoor pool, Chateau des Ducs de Joueuse, BW Signature Collection is located in Couiza in the heart of the Cathare region. This listed 16th-century castle is located on extensive grounds on the banks of the River Aude.

Each room has a classic decor and is equipped with a TV and a private spacious private bathroom. Guests can enjoy a meal in the chic restaurant or out in the courtyard. Many activities can be enjoyed nearby, including hiking, cycling and water sports.

Enjoy the tennis court or guests can visit Cathares and local cathedrals, historical monuments and 13th-century castles.

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When you stay at Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection in Couiza, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Marché de Espéraza and Esperaza Hat Museum. This historic hotel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Rennes-le-Château Church.

Make yourself at home in one of the 34 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 11:30 AM

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

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 2.59 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.
    • For details on Best Western's privacy policy, visit www.bestwestern.com/privacy.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:30 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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 credit cards, ANCV Chèques-vacances, mobile payments, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 15 for children
    • Pet fee: EUR 12 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35.0 per night

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

  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

    French

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Rennes-le-Château Church 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Marché de Espéraza 4 km / 2.5 mi
Esperaza Hat Museum 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Abbey of Alet-les-Bains 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Château d'Arques 10.8 km / 6.7 mi
Piano Museum 15.8 km / 9.8 mi
House of Limoux Wines 15.9 km / 9.9 mi
Rodeoraft 16.2 km / 10.1 mi
Quercorb Museum 21.5 km / 13.4 mi
The Nature Trail And The Green Labyrinth 21.6 km / 13.4 mi
Puivert Lake 22.1 km / 13.8 mi
Domaine Begude 23 km / 14.3 mi
Gorges de St-Georges 26.8 km / 16.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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

  • hotel
  • Small pets allowed (under 5 kg)
  • Large pets allowed (over 5 kg)
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Babysitting service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Smoke detector
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  • Hotel safe
  • Shop
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle storage
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Library
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels and bed linen
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Banquet hall
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • Printer
  • Photocopier
  • Business centre
  • Audio-visual equipment rental
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Outdoor heated pool
  • Casino
  • TV lounge
  • Game room
  • Massage
  • Green Key (FEE)
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • À la carte lunch
  • Set menu lunch
  • À la carte dinner
  • Set menu dinner
  • Half Board
  • Half board without drinks
  • Full board
  • Full board without drinks
  • Gluten-free meals
  • Vegetarian meal
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Canoeing
  • Cycling / mountain biking
  • Bocce
  • Tennis
  • Skiing
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

HB

Half Board

Usually includes breakfast and one additional meal.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

FB

Full Board

Usually includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR KING BEDDBL.KG-SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    SUPERIOR KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG-SU

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  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 30 m²FAM.ST
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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    30 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width, 3 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
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    STANDARD

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

    Room code: FAM.ST

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi

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  • TWIN NON SMOKINGTWIN • NON SMOKINGTWN.NM

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    TWIN NON SMOKING

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    NON SMOKING

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

    Room code: TWN.NM

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  • FAMILY ROOM ONE BEDFAMILY ROOM • ONE BEDFAM.1B

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    FAMILY ROOM ONE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    ONE BED

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    Room code: FAM.1B

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  • DOUBLE SINGLE USE STANDARDDOUBLE SINGLE USE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 12 m²DUS.ST
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    DOUBLE SINGLE USE STANDARD

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    12 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE SINGLE USE
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    STANDARD

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

    Room code: DUS.ST

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • KING BED NON SMOKINGDBL.KG-NM

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    DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    KING BED NON SMOKING

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

    Room code: DBL.KG-NM

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  • DOUBLE NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • NON SMOKINGDBL.NM

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    DOUBLE NON SMOKING

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    NON SMOKING

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

    Room code: DBL.NM

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  • FAMILY ROOM NON SMOKINGFAMILY ROOM • NON SMOKINGFAM.NM

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    FAMILY ROOM NON SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
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    NON SMOKING

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

    Room code: FAM.NM

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  • Room NON SMOKINGRoom • NON SMOKINGROO.NM

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    Room NON SMOKING

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
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    NON SMOKING

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

    Room code: ROO.NM

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 14 m²DBL.QN
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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    14 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

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

    Room code: DBL.QN

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi

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  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

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    Room TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: ROO.2B

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 12 m²TWN.ST
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    TWIN STANDARD

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    5 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    12 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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

    Room code: TWN.ST

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIORDOUBLE • SUPERIOR • 1 Bedroom • 35 m²DBL.SU
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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    35 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

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

    Room code: DBL.SU

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG

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    DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    DELUXE KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.DX-KG

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  • DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXE • 1 Bedroom • 45 m²DBL.DX
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    DOUBLE DELUXE

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    7 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    45 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width, Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

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

    Room code: DBL.DX

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 18 m²DBL.ST
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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    8 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    18 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGDBL.NM-QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

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

    Room code: DBL.NM-QN

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse BW Signature Collectio

9.4
Excellent
124 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
9.4 /10
Location
8.6 /10
Neighborhood
8.0 /10
Amenities
9.4 /10
50 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2026
Kingsley
Fantastic venue in a 4 sided castle with a magical restaurant atmosphere. Nice pool too.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
Brooks
Beautiful property with outstanding restaurant. With no elevator and parking while available is not convenient if you have large bags. Staff is very polite and friendly.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2026
Baya
Stunning setting! Wonderful staff and extremely clean
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2025
Maria
We had a beautiful, large room with a canopy bed. All the furniture was elegant and antique in style. We had a huge bathroom with double sinks. The room came with robe and slippers. Our room was on the second floor reached by a spiral stone staircase. They brought our luggage to the room. Dinner is available and we enjoyed our meal in a stone walled room. Breakfast was served there too. It has a lovely courtyard where they served drinks. It was an amazing experience and I highly recommend staying here.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2025
Patrick
Impeccable property. Would definitely stay again.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2025
Verified traveler

Beautiful and incredible. Don’t miss out.

Having been spectacularly let down by another venue locally - I booked here at short notice. I’m so glad I did - genuinely stunning hotel, brilliant and helpful staff and a wonderful stay overall. I genuinely can’t find fault in any way.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2025
Ebba
The hotel's staff is amazing, but at dinner time, they would benefit from extra waiters. We waited way too long for our table to be served. However, everyone at the hotel is giving their best, and I give them five stars for their service. We miss them already and will be back! Merci!
Business_and_leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2025
Martina
Historic nature, authentic, excellent food, excellent service.
We liked everything about it.
Recommend it to everybody and stay for dinner
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2023
David

Excellent stay

Vincent and his team very helpful
Food and service excellent
Accommodation superb
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2022
Loring
Fantastic place to stay. The restaurant is absolutely wonderful.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2022
Carol
This property is a beautiful, unique, gem of a lovely experience. The owner and his wife are wonderful hosts attending to all needs with grace and professionalism. Staff is great, and has been with them for a long time. The Chateau has such charm and beauty. Located right by the Aude river, you hear the river and birds. The location is close to many points of interests about Mary Magdalene, Templars, Bugarach mountain, lovely southern France countryside beauty. A must to see and experience. Find your way there.
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2022
Carol
This a an unique property that needs to be experienced. The place is a beautifully maintained castle right by the river. It has a wonderful energy about it, and the owners and staff are lovely, and respond to requests promptly. Great service. The restaurant is superb.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2021
Hans AE

must stay

loved our stay. Beautiful property and fantastic restaurant and service
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Wonderful setting!
Dinner experience exceptional!!!
Quiet, peaceful and after all a true castle!
Would have loved to stay longer but need to continue on our bicycle tour🚲.
Merci!
Jill & Marco
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2019
Maryse

Perfect stay

It was EXTRAORDINARY!!!
From the enchantement of the place, the impeccable service our stay was perfect!
Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Jul 2019
Ian
Historically pleasing and well maintained.
The pictures of the pool somewhat misrepresent the size of the pool, and the breakfast is well over priced, but regardless our stay was enjoyable.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2019
daniel
Always a pleasant stay. Staff is very helpful and the restaurant superb.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2018
JCBill
A beautiful property run by a caring staff. Excellent kitchen.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2018
Verified traveler

Amazing hotel, great place to relax and unwind.

Beautiful location and facilities. Kids loved the pool and the tennis court.
Restaurant was amazing and room was outstanding.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2018
Mary

Great place

Service was fantastic. Despite arriving after the kitchen had closed they went over and above to provide us with food after a long day out. Facilities are great with a lovely swimming pool and river for a dip.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2018
N

Definitely worth a stay

If you are visiting the area I would not hesitate to recommend a stay at this hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2017
Verified traveler

Fabulous location

Castle life, with great location, fantastic restaurant food and great service!
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2017
JK

Chateau of Enjoyment

The Chateau has a great historic feel and the staff are helpful and nice.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2016
Elinor R

Best food in the region!

One of my favourite places to stay i the South of France.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2016
William

A True Delight and Trip Highpoint

Got upgraded to large, carpeted room that was a joy. great place, very helpful and dinner on site was from heaven. Should be Michelin starred if it isn't, at least 1 maybe 2, just superb food.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Sep 2015
Clinton

Very good

Awesome chateau - definitely worth the stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Aug 2015
Verified traveler
This is a wonderful hotel for families. My daughters and I stayed in a room with three singles in a loft and a double bed in the main room. The room was comfortable and clean, and the kids loved staying in a castle.
6/10
Pleasant
05 Aug 2015
Verified traveler

Castle stairs and no air conditioning

Provided a fan due to no air conditioning.Lacks an elevator and had to lug heavy bags from the parking lot up winding castle type stairs in the turret.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2015
Verified traveler
Staff were very friendly and helpful, the overall ambience very pleasing. Wifi in the room didn't work which was the only negative. Lovely base for touring and the castle is a joy in itself.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2014
Princess

Fabulous hotel

Driving up we were a little surprised at the location (next to a sports field) however as soon as we walked in we were blown away with the wonderful courtyard and building itself as well as the friendly staff. Super stay, wish we had longer to enjoy the pool and garden. Dinner was AMAZING!! Wonderful, romantic stay :)
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2013
robert

Very unique and interesting place.

Very interesting accommodation and a fabulous dinner. Although wifi is there,,,,,a bit spotty due, I imagine, to building itself.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2013
Steve

Wonderful historic chateau

A beautiful chateau, excellent staff and delightful food made for a lovely stay.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2013
S.

A beautiful memorable hotel

We visited the hotel in July'13 for 2 nights. The castle is beautiful and unique place to stay.
It has an excellent pool which is quiet and relaxing. There's an excellent restaurant and the food is to a high standard, but not cheap if your on a tight budget. It's lovely to eat outside in the courtyard in the evening. The bedroom was pleasant with a nice bathroom.
The main attraction is Carcassonne which is definately worth a day trip but it is approx. 30 mins away by car. There's also a Kayaking/ conoeing centre next to the hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2013
family of 6

medieval castle

I thought it might be fun for the kids to stay in a medieval castle and found this Chateau on Expedia. It's truly fantastic - the images on their website don't do it justice. My kids (and my wife for that matter) were thoroughly impressed. Staff were very friendly and patient with my children. I can only comment on the breakfast which was healthy, rustic and relaxing. The evening meal didn't start service until 7:30pm which was too late for my children so we ate in the nearby village, but I'd liked to have given it a try as the menu looked sumptuous. If you were looking for a romantic trip as a couple then I'd certainly recommend this place and if like me you have a family then even more so. The only slight downside is that there is no kitchen facility during the day, so if you're looking for a mid afternoon sandwich you'll need to take it with you beforehand. This isn't a criticism, I only mention it so that you go prepared, if your children are like mine and are constantly on their feet and hungry throughout the day. If you're travelling down from Paris to Barcelona this is an ideal place for a stopover with lots of character and charm.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2013
Eric

La vie de chateau

This is a complete castle experience
The setting is great, nice pool, little river flowing next to it and the food deserves a Michelin star, I only wish I had stayed there longer
I would recommend it to anyone wishing to travel back to the time of the cathares
8/10
Excellent
10 Jun 2012
Verified traveler
It is a nice hotel but the restaurant has a fixed and somewhat expensive menu. It is foolish to pay 19 euros for a salad!! The food options need to be expanded and prices to become more reasonable. Also the restaurant service is very slow.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Nov 2011
Chris

Medieval Castle

We were exploring the incredible Cathar region of the Aude Valley and discovered this hotel. Or should I say Chateau! Tucked away in the small village is an incredible restored Chateau along a beautiful small river.

The grounds are immaculate with tennis court and swimming pool and the walls have recreations of Cathar inquisition and history. There is a wonderful courtyard for breakfast and cocktails and the service staff are amazing and friendly.

The room we had was incredible and decorated with four poster bed and portraits of kings and dukes. We were transported back centuries and had a restfull relaxing night's sleep.

Should also mentioned the formal dining room that was packed with guests and served an unforgettable 3 course meal at an affordable price.

We would recommend this to anyone staying in the area and will return for sure!
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2011
Brian

Lovely Hotel

Very nice place to stay. As it was 35 degrres tho, aircon (or maybe even a fan) would have been paareciated.
Great restaurant ambiance and food.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2026
Natalie
Super 👍
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
xavier
Très bel hôtel, un château plein de charme.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2026
Thierry
Dans un cadre magnifique articulé autour d’une splendide cour intérieure, le château offre des prestations de grande qualité: excellente cuisine gastronomique, justesse de la décoration, et une piscine accueillante et fort bien entretenue.
Par dessus tout, l’ensemble du personnel est chaleureux et témoigne son plaisir d’offrir aux clients une expérience inoubliable.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2026
John
Trevlig personal. Unikt boende och unika rum. Man kan känna historiens vingslag. Vi hade med oss ett 8-årigt barnbarn som uppskattade varje minut på slottet. Stort tack alla som jobbar på hotellet.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2026
Hervé
On pourrait bien sûr pinailler sur la taille de la piscine ou autre détail finalement sans importance. Concentrons nous sur les progrès fait par la nouvelle équipe dans ce lieu magique, historique et chargé d’histoire, bien tenu, propre, amical et généreux. Tout le personnel est impliqué et cela fait toute la différence. Halte apaisante et romantique sur les routes de l’Aude.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Dec 2025
Enzo
Habitación genial, personal muy atento. Muy tranquilo el lugar para relajarse
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2025
GABRIEL FRANCISCO
Nuestra experiencia fue maravillosa. El personal muy amable, las instalaciones hermosas, los jardines divinos y la comida deliciosa. Volveremos!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2025
claude
Très bel établissement, recharge voiture électrique offerte
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Aug 2025
Verified traveler

Fint sted

Et fint sted med mye historie, hyggelig opparbeidet hage og trivelig bassengområde. Selve hotellrommet var fint, men også litt utdatert (dusjen var blant annet litt upraktisk). Hotellet er en del av en større kjede, og selv om dette har mange fordeler opplevde vi at det gikk litt på bekostning av den sjarmen og sjelen man kanskje ønsker seg når man skal overnatte på et Chateau. God mat og hyggelig betjening.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2025
GABRIEL FRANCISCO

Excelente

Excelente
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 May 2025
Hans
Good hotel ,netjes voor omgeving zeker goed eten.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2025
Patricia

Très bien

Excellent séjour. Lieu exceptionnel. Cadre fabuleux. Juste dommage que le chauffage était éteint lorsque nous sommes arrivés dans la chambre. Il a fallu un petit moment avant que la pièce ne se réchauffe. Mise à part ce désagrément, tout était super.
Friends_and_family Family

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