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Château des Ducs de Joyeuse

4.0 star property
Historic hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Reception
Courtyard
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Reception
Suite (Prestige)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Allée Georges Roux, Couiza, Aude, 11190
  • Abbey of Alet-les-Bains
    7 min drive
  • La Canne Bière
    2 min walk
  • Couiza-Montazels Station
    11 min walk
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    45 min drive

Room options

Junior Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Twin Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite (Prestige)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Couiza

At Château des Ducs de Joyeuse, you'll be 4 km (2.5 mi) from Rennes-le-Château Church and 5.8 km (3.6 mi) from Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria'. Highlights at this historic hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The fine-dining restaurant, La Cour des Ducs, serves French cuisine and is open for dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the outdoor tennis court and pool loungers as well as access to a playground. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room and a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Couiza hotel include Abbey of Alet-les-Bains and Piano Museum.

What's nearby

  • Abbey of Alet-les-Bains - 7 min drive
  • Rennes-le-Château Church - 7 min drive
  • Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' - 7 min drive
  • Puivert Castle - 26 min drive
  • Galamus Gorges - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Couiza-Montazels Station - 11 min walk
  • Blagnac Airport (TLS) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le marin d'eau douce - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪PIZZERIA les Platanes - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Café du Fleuve - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pétanque et poulet bicyclette - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Reine du Château - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Château des Ducs de Joyeuse

Historic hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant
Château des Ducs de Joyeuse offers its guests an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Château des Ducs de Joyeuse. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Couiza hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1540
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Château des Ducs de Joyeuse offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 16 for adults and EUR 11 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • La Cour des Ducs

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 12 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 16 for adults and from EUR 11 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 12 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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 major credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Eurocard.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Chateau Des Ducs De Joyeuse Hotel Couiza
Château Ducs Joyeuse Hotel Couiza
Chateau Des Ducs De Joyeuse
Château des Ducs de Joyeuse Hotel
Château des Ducs de Joyeuse Couiza
Château des Ducs de Joyeuse Hotel Couiza
Château Ducs Joyeuse Hotel
Château Ducs Joyeuse Couiza
Château Ducs Joyeuse

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Château des Ducs de Joyeuse?

Château des Ducs de Joyeuse offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Château des Ducs de Joyeuse?

Yep, Château des Ducs de Joyeuse has a free self car park.

Does Château des Ducs de Joyeuse have a pool?

Château des Ducs de Joyeuse has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Château des Ducs de Joyeuse serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Château des Ducs de Joyeuse?

No, Château des Ducs de Joyeuse does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Château des Ducs de Joyeuse?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves French cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Château des Ducs de Joyeuse?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Château des Ducs de Joyeuse?

Furry friends are welcome at Château des Ducs de Joyeuse, with food and water bowls on offer.

Château des Ducs de Joyeuse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
Vincent and his team very helpful Food and service excellent Accommodation superb
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

T

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loring

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay. The restaurant is absolutely wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hans AE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
must stay
loved our stay. Beautiful property and fantastic restaurant and service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maryse, Blainville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay
It was EXTRAORDINARY!!! From the enchantement of the place, the impeccable service our stay was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Ian, Hong Kong

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a pleasant stay. Staff is very helpful and the restaurant superb.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

JCBill, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful property run by a caring staff. Excellent kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely worth a stay
If you are visiting the area I would not hesitate to recommend a stay at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous location
Castle life, with great location, fantastic restaurant food and great service!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Archie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

JK, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chateau of Enjoyment
The Chateau has a great historic feel and the staff are helpful and nice.