Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection

Driving up we were a little surprised at the location (next to a sports field) however as soon as we walked in we were blown away with the wonderful courtyard and building itself as well as the friendly staff. Super stay, wish we had longer to enjoy the pool and garden. Dinner was AMAZING!! Wonderful, romantic stay :)

Flott slott i en region full av historie. Hyggelg betjening og vertskap. Hit skal vi tilbake på et senere tidspunkt.

Very interesting accommodation and a fabulous dinner. Although wifi is there,,,,,a bit spotty due, I imagine, to building itself.

A beautiful chateau, excellent staff and delightful food made for a lovely stay.

We visited the hotel in July'13 for 2 nights. The castle is beautiful and unique place to stay. It has an excellent pool which is quiet and relaxing. There's an excellent restaurant and the food is to a high standard, but not cheap if your on a tight budget. It's lovely to eat outside in the courtyard in the evening. The bedroom was pleasant with a nice bathroom. The main attraction is Carcassonne which is definately worth a day trip but it is approx. 30 mins away by car. There's also a Kayaking/ conoeing centre next to the hotel.

I thought it might be fun for the kids to stay in a medieval castle and found this Chateau on Expedia. It's truly fantastic - the images on their website don't do it justice. My kids (and my wife for that matter) were thoroughly impressed. Staff were very friendly and patient with my children. I can only comment on the breakfast which was healthy, rustic and relaxing. The evening meal didn't start service until 7:30pm which was too late for my children so we ate in the nearby village, but I'd liked to have given it a try as the menu looked sumptuous. If you were looking for a romantic trip as a couple then I'd certainly recommend this place and if like me you have a family then even more so. The only slight downside is that there is no kitchen facility during the day, so if you're looking for a mid afternoon sandwich you'll need to take it with you beforehand. This isn't a criticism, I only mention it so that you go prepared, if your children are like mine and are constantly on their feet and hungry throughout the day. If you're travelling down from Paris to Barcelona this is an ideal place for a stopover with lots of character and charm.

This is a complete castle experience The setting is great, nice pool, little river flowing next to it and the food deserves a Michelin star, I only wish I had stayed there longer I would recommend it to anyone wishing to travel back to the time of the cathares

It is a nice hotel but the restaurant has a fixed and somewhat expensive menu. It is foolish to pay 19 euros for a salad!! The food options need to be expanded and prices to become more reasonable. Also the restaurant service is very slow.

We were exploring the incredible Cathar region of the Aude Valley and discovered this hotel. Or should I say Chateau! Tucked away in the small village is an incredible restored Chateau along a beautiful small river. The grounds are immaculate with tennis court and swimming pool and the walls have recreations of Cathar inquisition and history. There is a wonderful courtyard for breakfast and cocktails and the service staff are amazing and friendly. The room we had was incredible and decorated with four poster bed and portraits of kings and dukes. We were transported back centuries and had a restfull relaxing night's sleep. Should also mentioned the formal dining room that was packed with guests and served an unforgettable 3 course meal at an affordable price. We would recommend this to anyone staying in the area and will return for sure!

Very nice place to stay. As it was 35 degrres tho, aircon (or maybe even a fan) would have been paareciated. Great restaurant ambiance and food.