In the middle of the Cathares castles, between Foix and Carcassonne, le château des ducs de joyeuse (XVI century) prevails like the ideal place for a historical stay.
The building has a interior patio of Renaissance style surrounded by 4 towers ideal for cocktails on the summer evenings. It combines the medieval character of the bedrooms and junior suites with the modern comfort of the fully renovated bathrooms splendly. Arrivals after 20.00, it is indispensable to inform the hotel about it.
The castle is located on the High Valley of the Aude, just at the edge of the river. In the heart of the Cathares castles, Between the city of Carcassonne and the castle of Foix.
8 km away from Rennes Le Château and the mystery of the Abbot Saunière (cf Da Vinci Codes)
Visit of the Blanquette of Limoux cellars (The world oldest « mousseux » wine.)
Services
Rooms
A charming escapade in Cathare country, exotic stay guarenteed. Our 35 rooms, which 10 are Junior Suites, combine their medieval character with the modernity of their installations.
Gastronomic cuisine of the Chef Cédric Fresnau. Regional and mediterranean specialities. Possibility for the groups of a medieval meal (on request).
Events
SALLE D HONNEUR
:
100-150 m² ( ft²)
Theatre:
100-125
School:
50-60
Cocktail:
100-125
Feast:
0-15
Mesau:
0-15
CATHARE
:
30-60 m² ( ft²)
Theatre:
50-60
School:
25-35
Cocktail:
50-60
Feast:
0-15
Mesau:
0-15
DES DUCS
:
30-60 m² ( ft²)
Theatre:
0-15
School:
0-15
Cocktail:
0-15
Feast:
0-15
Mesau:
0-15
CHAPELLE
:
0-30 m² ( ft²)
Theatre:
25-35
School:
15-25
Cocktail:
25-35
Feast:
0-15
Mesau:
0-15
Situation
North access: By the A 61, exit Carcassonne, direction Limoux then Couiza.
South access: From Perpignan, direction Quillan, then Couiza.
North access: By the A 61, exit Carcassonne, direction Limoux then Couiza.
South access: From Perpignan, direction Quillan, then Couiza.
The castle is located on the High Valley of the Aude, just at the edge of the river. In the heart of the Cathares castles, Between the city of Carcassonne and the castle of Foix. 8 km away from Rennes Le Château and the mystery of the Abbot Saunière (cf Da Vinci Codes) Visit of the Blanquette of Limoux cellars (The world oldest « mousseux » wine.)
