Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection
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Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection
No.10 of Cultural Hotels in Occitanie
Allée Georges Roux, Couiza, Occitanie 11190, France
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Meet the history of France at the Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, Best Western Signature Collection, and live a unique experience!For five centuries, the valiant spirit of the Joyeuse family, and the sumptuous celebrations organized in their time, have permeated the Chateau.The beautiful road leading to the upper Aude Valley has many surprises in store for tourists sensitive to beautiful sites, providing history lovers with unsuspected anecdotes. By reaching Couiza, at the end of a bend, you will not fail to be won over by the spectacle that awaits you.‘Chateau’ hotel of character in a privileged natural environment, inspired by a contemporary spirit.Place of friendliness, hospitality, happiness, history and arts, nature and beauty, place of well-being, and good food, applying an eco-responsible approach.Choose between different kinds of rooms: standard, superior with poster bed, or prestige room on the wide towers of the castle, including poster beds and double sink bathroom. Take time to discover our gastronomic restaurant:large room, medieval decoration, divided into two dining rooms by a central chimney; the tables are well dressed with white tablecloths; the service is friendly, attentive, and professional. During the summer, take time to enjoy the ‘Renaissance’ atmosphere on our terrace, the most beautiful terrace in the valley.Arnaud Villiez and his kitchen team prepare with passion and precision dishes with respect to the land and seasons, such as Catalan lamb, and organic trout. Our priority is local products! Everything is homemade!Our cave purpose is more than 85 local references of wine and local ‘blanquette’, which is the local ‘Cremant’, a traditional recipe of the Champaign that we all know nowadays. Our team also welcomes you for all your events: meetings, team-building, weddings, parties, anniversaries, etc. Thanks to our three meeting rooms, and our business corner, boost your event to make it unique. Success guarantee!Show More
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Highlights
Free parking
Lots to do
Delicious breakfast
Pets welcomeAmenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Horse Riding
Hiking
Public ParkingFree
Luggage Storage
Bar
Tennis Court
Restaurant
All Amenities
Property Description
Meet the history of France at the Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, Best Western Signature Collection, and live a unique experience!For five centuries, the valiant spirit of the Joyeuse family, and the sumptuous celebrations organized in their time, have permeated the Chateau.The beautiful road leading to the upper Aude Valley has many surprises in store for tourists sensitive to beautiful sites, providing history lovers with unsuspected anecdotes. By reaching Couiza, at the end of a bend, you will not fail to be won over by the spectacle that awaits you.‘Chateau’ hotel of character in a privileged natural environment, inspired by a contemporary spirit.Place of friendliness, hospitality, happiness, history and arts, nature and beauty, place of well-being, and good food, applying an eco-responsible approach.Choose between different kinds of rooms: standard, superior with poster bed, or prestige room on the wide towers of the castle, including poster beds and double sink bathroom. Take time to discover our gastronomic restaurant:large room, medieval decoration, divided into two dining rooms by a central chimney; the tables are well dressed with white tablecloths; the service is friendly, attentive, and professional. During the summer, take time to enjoy the ‘Renaissance’ atmosphere on our terrace, the most beautiful terrace in the valley.Arnaud Villiez and his kitchen team prepare with passion and precision dishes with respect to the land and seasons, such as Catalan lamb, and organic trout. Our priority is local products! Everything is homemade!Our cave purpose is more than 85 local references of wine and local ‘blanquette’, which is the local ‘Cremant’, a traditional recipe of the Champaign that we all know nowadays. Our team also welcomes you for all your events: meetings, team-building, weddings, parties, anniversaries, etc. Thanks to our three meeting rooms, and our business corner, boost your event to make it unique. Success guarantee!
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4.4/5
Very GoodCleanliness4.4
Amenities4.4
Location4.4
Service4.4
All 44 Reviews
Surroundings
Airport: Salvaza Airport
(41.3 km)
Train: CARCASSONNE RAILWAY STATION
(42.0 km)
Landmarks: Nautical base Couiza Over Aude
(<100m)
Landmarks: Aude
(1.4 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
2
Family Room, 1 Twin Bed, Bathtub, Mezzanine
1 Single bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
TV
Towels
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3
Standard Queen Room-Non-Smoking
1 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Towels
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5
Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking
2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Towels
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5
Standard King Room-Non-Smoking
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Towels
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2
Standard Room With Double Bed-Non-Smoking
1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Towels
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5
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Towels
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3
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Towels
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Guest Reviews
4.4/5
Very Good
44 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.4
- Amenities4.4
- Location4.4
- Service4.4
Average for similar properties in Couiza
AI Summary
Guests praise the exceptional staff, clean and comfortable rooms, luxurious amenities, and high-quality breakfast. The location offers a peaceful atmosphere and cozy dining experience. Some guests enjoyed the EV charging station.
Judith A
July 8, 2024
This is an amazing place to stay. We have been here many times before and it is a place you can never get bored of. Very tranquil and very hospitable. The rooms are amazing. We stayed in a prestige room in one of the Towers. It is like going back hundreds of years as you glide around the Chateau looking at all it's ancient nooks and crannies. You can have a restful sleep with just the calming sound of the river beside you. The food is amazing as is the service. We have already booked for next year to stay in this gorgeous place.
Luv2Go6
August 8, 2024
We had high expectations for this hotel and all fell short by far since we booked on recommendation of a trusted source. Unfortunately neither of us knew that the property sold thus management changed shortly before we arrived. Disaster. Chaotic, awkward arrival-not welcoming at all and confusion when we asked for help with our bags. When we got to our room the a/c was not on and it was an oven. They tried to get it going but didn’t know how it worked. Finally after trying unsuccessfully to get to sleep my husband climbed up on a chair and got it working. Not a great first impression. Dinners-very limited menu clearly designed for groups, nothing special at all and somewhat odd to tell the truth. Servers were awkward and barely trained, breakfast staff in the morning were headed by a scowling woman and the same awkward servers from the evenings. We got the impression they were afraid of the scowling boss. Cannot recommend this hotel.
Guest User
July 31, 2024
A restaurant to visit at least once (preferably several times). Great meals, wonderful service, super wines, ambiance perfect (Bas Armagnac). Courtyard eating in summer, inside for winter. Dogs welcome. Small bedrooms - but they are in keeping with the fact that this is an ancient protected building. Plenty of parking
Guest User
March 1, 2024
We wanted the castle experience while in France and this place was perfect. It’s really beautiful, on a pretty river and very comfortable. We enjoyed the pool with lots of lounge chairs. It seemed a bit of a splurge to stay for dinner, but relative to other restaurants during our trip, it was quite reasonable for excellent food. Both the waiter and waitress were very warm and made us feel comfortable. The waiter noticed we were speculating about the history of the place and brought us a brochure in English. We had a room for 3 and it was in one of the towers. Robes, slippers, air conditioning, a huge room-it was a really nice luxury experience at what I thought was a really good price.
Guest User
July 27, 2023
We were lucky to spend 16 days at this beautiful chateau in Couiza, a renaissance castle from the 16th century at the foot of the Pyrenees. The restaurant did not stop surprising us with new gorgeous dishes every day served with the best of service. Cozy and clean room with air condition, nice pool and outdoor retreat area. The hosts Isabelle and Vincent together with the staff made our stay a memorable one, and we will for sure return to this lovely place.
Guest User
August 13, 2023
The place as a historical castle is a unique experience and definitely part of the special lodging experiences one may do. Actually it was my second stay there but my first lovely visit is dating back about 15 years. Great finding - the experience did repeat! The rooms are respecting the medieval character above all in furniture - but remains comfortable, above all with regard to the bed comfort. The hotel has a nice pool area which is great after a full day of discoveries you may do in the land of cathares. What an experience for dinner - if the weather allows dinner will be served (breakfast too) within the court area that is fully surrounded by the castle walls and thus perfectly protected. The hotel cuisine is very good, a little limited in choice but of great quality with natural ingredients. Good wine list with focus on wines of the Midi. Very friendly and competent staff and owner!
Guest User
July 24, 2023
Very cool place to stay, intimate and historic vibe. Lovely front desk. The big spiral stairs adds to the charm. Lovely breakfast, relaxing pool. Rooms are a little dated feeling but overall comfortable and nice. I would be happy to return in the future.
Guest User
July 17, 2023
Spent two nights with a friend in this magical place. Had a delicious lunch accompanied by great wines from Limoux in the beautiful courtyard of the castle. Super friendly and attentive staff that kindly prepared a very tasty cold meat and cheese platter when we arrived late one evening.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Horse Riding
Hiking
Public Parking
Free
Luggage Storage
Bar
Tennis Court
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Multi-Function Room
Children's Playground
Babysitting Services
Additional charge
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Bar
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Heated pool
Parking
Public (not only for guests) is available Off-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Public Parking
Free
Business Services
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Fax/Copying Service
Free
Multi-Function Room
Front Desk Services
Front Desk Safe
Luggage Storage
Concierge Service
VIP Check-In Service
Express Check-In and Check-Out
Languages Spoken
French
German
Spanish
Food & Drink
Bar
Public Areas
Smoking Area
Executive Floor
Garden
Health & Wellness
Tennis Court
Hiking
Horse Riding
Activities
Fishing
Cleaning Services
Laundry Service (On-Site)
Additional charge
Clothes Dryer
Facilities for Children
Children's Playground
Babysitting Services
Additional charge
Children's Meals Available
Accessibility
Accessible Rooms Available
Assistive Listening Devices
Safety & Security
First-Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Detector
Security Alarm
Security Personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–20:30
Check-out: 07:30–11:30
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots cannot be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Breakfast
TypeContinental, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
StyleBuffet, Boxed/packaged food
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are allowedAdditional charge
Fee: €12.00 (approx. NZD 22.16) per pet per night
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 17
Meet the history of France at the Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, Best Western Signature Collection, and live a unique experience!For five centuries, the valiant spirit of the Joyeuse family, and the sumptuous celebrations organized in their time, have permeated the Chateau.The beautiful road leading to the upper Aude Valley has many surprises in store for tourists sensitive to beautiful sites, providing history lovers with unsuspected anecdotes. By reaching Couiza, at the end of a bend, you will not fail to be won over by the spectacle that awaits you.‘Chateau’ hotel of character in a privileged natural environment, inspired by a contemporary spirit.Place of friendliness, hospitality, happiness, history and arts, nature and beauty, place of well-being, and good food, applying an eco-responsible approach.Choose between different kinds of rooms: standard, superior with poster bed, or prestige room on the wide towers of the castle, including poster beds and double sink bathroom. Take time to discover our gastronomic restaurant:large room, medieval decoration, divided into two dining rooms by a central chimney; the tables are well dressed with white tablecloths; the service is friendly, attentive, and professional. During the summer, take time to enjoy the ‘Renaissance’ atmosphere on our terrace, the most beautiful terrace in the valley.Arnaud Villiez and his kitchen team prepare with passion and precision dishes with respect to the land and seasons, such as Catalan lamb, and organic trout. Our priority is local products! Everything is homemade!Our cave purpose is more than 85 local references of wine and local ‘blanquette’, which is the local ‘Cremant’, a traditional recipe of the Champaign that we all know nowadays. Our team also welcomes you for all your events: meetings, team-building, weddings, parties, anniversaries, etc. Thanks to our three meeting rooms, and our business corner, boost your event to make it unique. Success guarantee!