Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection

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Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection

Name: Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection
Address: Allée Georges Roux, Couiza, 11190, France, Allée Georges Roux, Couiza, 11190, France
Price range: From £100
Rating: 4.4

No.9 of Cultural Hotels in Occitanie

Allée Georges Roux, Couiza, 11190, France

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Highlights

Free parking

Delicious breakfast

Lots to do

Pets welcome

Amenities

Outdoor swimming pool

Horse Riding

Hiking

Public parkingFree

Luggage Storage

Bar

Tennis Court

Restaurant

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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!

8.9/10

Very Good

Cleanliness8.9

Amenities8.9

Location8.9

Service8.9

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Surroundings

Airport: Carcassonne Airport

(41.3 km)

Train: CARCASSONNE RAILWAY STATION

(42.0 km)

Landmarks: Nautical base Couiza Over Aude

(<100m)

Landmarks: Gamm vert

(790m)

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Rooms

Guest Reviews

Services & Amenities

Policies

1 King bed

Non-smoking

Air Conditioning

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

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8.9/10

Very Good

48 reviews

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Cleanliness8.9
Amenities8.9
Location8.9
Service8.9

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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.

G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r

July 30, 2025

An incredible Castle, it made me feel like a Queen. The very attentive staff, the comfort of the rooms, the peace and tranquillity that is accompanied by the sound of the river. I was particularly impressed by the restaurant. The dishes were very well cared for, they looked like a painting with an explosion of flavours. A special Thank You to Xavier and Romain for all your care and attentions. Emanuela

G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r

July 18, 2025

To start with I would like to say that we have been coming here for 15 years and before it became a Corporate business it was outstanding, you were made to feel so welcome. It was so lovely and all staff were very attentive then. We always looked forward to the experience of dining in the fabulous courtyard, it had such ambiance. How it changed this year. We arrived after having driven 2 hours up from the coast to be greeted with "Dinner is off tonight, you will have to go elsewhere" and were given a couple of choices , some meant driving again. We were told it was because their fridges had broken. ( we did end up going to a fabulous local restaurant where our custom was appreciated) The female staff member then took us the wrong way to our room and it was extremely hot by then. We booked bed and breakfast last year to stay at the Chateau and we booked a table for dinner in January this year. We went to the bar area to have a drink, another place where there used to be oodles of ambiance, to eventually be told by the maître d' "I'll get someone to serve you" why he couldn't, I don't know, as he had just served someone else? A young lad came out, who didn't speak French and had trouble getting our drinks, the maître d' had to show him how to do it. We noticed later in the evening that 2 a large tables were being set for Dinner for some other guests. When checking out we were asked if our stay was good and I explained that it was not and asked why we were told we could not have the dinner experience but others could. We were told by the manager it was because they had booked half board. Is room, breakfast and dinner not half board? We had this booked a good 6 months prior to our visit. I'm just so disappointed that this piece of our annual homage to Couiza has been spoiled as we will not go back again to the Chateau. So sad.

G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r

May 3, 2025

This is solely for the food at the restaurant that we ate in, and not the hotel. But...I simply had to write a review because of how disgusting the meal was. Genuinely one of the worst meals of my life. The food was trying way too hard, yet it had a very small menu, so minimal complicated dishes. Just tried to be too fancy. e.g. 3 different sauces on each plate, multiple textures, and yet the fish or meat was overcooked. Also - 7 tables eating and two waiters...who made it seem like there were 70 tables. Fawlty Towers esque and neither of them bothered ot ask why none of the 6 of us finished any of our plates each course. We genuinely were laughing about the meal just past on the way home.

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.

Services & Amenities

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

Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.

Breakfast

TypeContinental

Age	Fee
Adult	Contact property

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. £10.46) per pet per night

Service Animals

Service animals are allowed

Age Requirements

The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old

Paying at the Hotel

Cash

Legal Information

This property is managed by a professional host. Professional hosts are parties that act for purposes relating to their trade, business, or profession and are regarded as traders under EU law.

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Property Description

Number of Rooms: 34

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some things to do near Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection?

You can visit the following landmarks near Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection: Nautical base Couiza Over Aude, <100m from your search (straight-line distance).

Does Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection have a swimming pool?

Yes, Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection has a pool.

Does Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection provide breakfast?

Yes, guests at Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection can enjoy breakfast during their stay. Breakfast option(s): Continental.

Are pets allowed at Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection?

Yes, Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection is a pet-friendly hotel, but it is best to call ahead to confirm.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection?

The check-in time at Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection is 15:00-20:30 and the check-out time is 11:30.

Which airport is closest to Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection?

Carcassonne Airport is the closest airport to Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection, and it is about 41 mins from hotel by car (41.3 km).

How much does it cost to stay at Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection?

Prices at Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection are subject to change according to dates, hotel policy, and other factors. To view prices, please search for the dates you wish to stay at the hotel.

About This Property

Nearest Airport	Carcassonne Airport
Distance to Airport	41.32KM
Nearest Train Station	CARCASSONNE RAILWAY STATION
Distance to Train Station	41.98KM
Average Price From	GBP188
Hotel Star Rating	4