Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection

Historic hotel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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1 Allée Georges Roux, Couiza, Aude, 11190
  • Abbey of Alet-les-Bains
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Rennes-le-Château Church
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria'
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 1 Twin Bed, Bathtub, Mezzanine

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Couiza

Located 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Rennes-le-Château Church, Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection is within a 10-minute drive of Abbey of Alet-les-Bains. This 34-room hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant and conveniences like an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Abbey of Alet-les-Bains - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Rennes-le-Château Church - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Puivert Castle - 28 min drive - 17.1 miles
  • Galamus Gorges - 34 min drive - 20.9 miles

Getting around

  • Couiza-Montazels Station - 11 min walk
  • Blagnac Airport (TLS) - 101 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

Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection

Historic hotel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant
Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection offers an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and an outdoor tennis court. A stay here includes free parking. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this historic hotel include a business center, a meeting room, and express check-in.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, and bathrobes. Other standard amenities include safes, phones, and desks.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 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 center
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1540
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 12 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 16 for adults and 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-10 PM
  • Check-out: 11:30 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts major credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Chateau Des Ducs De Joyeuse Hotel Couiza
Château Ducs Joyeuse Hotel Couiza
Château Ducs Joyeuse Hotel
Château Ducs Joyeuse Couiza
Château Ducs Joyeuse
Château des Ducs de Joyeuse
Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection Hotel
Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection Couiza

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection?

This hotel is located in Couiza, close to Rennes-le-Château Church, Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria', and Abbey of Alet-les-Bains. You'll also find Arques Castle nearby.

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

As of Apr 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection on May 9, 2025 start from $176.58, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Does Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection feature a casino at the property?

No, Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection?

This historic hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant with al fresco dining.

Does Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection serves continental breakfast for a surcharge each morning at La Cour des Ducs.

Will Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection for a fee of EUR 12 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection?

The closest major airport to Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection is Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare), which is 26.2 mi away (54 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection.

Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler, Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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

8/10 Good

Ian, Hong Kong

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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.