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Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
An outdoor courtyard with stone buildings, tables, and chairs arranged for dining.
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)
Dinner served, French cuisine, al fresco dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1 Allée Georges Roux, Couiza, Aude, 11190
  • Place, Rennes-le-Château Church
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Abbey of Alet-les-Bains
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Esperaza Hat Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Single Bed, Bathtub, Mezzanine

Family Room, 1 Single Bed, Bathtub, Mezzanine

Family Room, 1 Single Bed, Bathtub, Mezzanine

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed

2 Single Beds, Non-Smoking, Standard Room, Courtesy Tray, Bathrobes And Slippers

  • Sleeps 2

1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Standard Room, Courtesy Tray, Bathrobes And Slippers

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Deluxe Room, Poster Or Canopy Bed, Mini Bar, Courtesy Tray, Espresso Machine

  • Sleeps 2

1 Double Bed, Non-Smoking, Standard Room, Courtesy Tray, Bathrobes And Slippers

  • Sleeps 1

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Standard Room, Courtesy Tray, Bathrobes And Slippers

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Superior Room, Poster Or Canopy Bed, Mini Bar, Courtesy Tray, Espresso Machine

  • Sleeps 2

1 Queen 3 Single, Non-Smoking, Family Room, Mezzanine, Courtesy Tray, Bathtub, Bathrobes And Slippers

  • Sleeps 5

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About the area

Couiza

When you stay at Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection in Couiza, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Esperaza Hat Museum and Rennes-le-Château Church. .This historic hotel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Château d'Arques.

What's nearby

  • Rennes-le-Château Church - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Abbey of Alet-les-Bains - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Esperaza Hat Museum - 10 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' - 10 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Château d'Arques - 13 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzéria des Platanes - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Le Palace - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Café du Fleuve - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪La Galerie - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Le marin d'eau douce - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection

Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 34 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy a satisfying meal at La Cour des Ducs serving guests of Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.
La Cour des Ducs - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 15 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

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 12 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 12 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

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

Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a beautiful, large room with a canopy bed. All the furniture was elegant and antique in style. We had a huge bathroom with double sinks. The room came with robe and slippers. Our room was on the second floor reached by a spiral stone staircase. They brought our luggage to the room. Dinner is available and we enjoyed our meal in a stone walled room. Breakfast was served there too. It has a lovely courtyard where they served drinks. It was an amazing experience and I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impeccable property. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful and incredible. Don’t miss out.

Having been spectacularly let down by another venue locally - I booked here at short notice. I’m so glad I did - genuinely stunning hotel, brilliant and helpful staff and a wonderful stay overall. I genuinely can’t find fault in any way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ebba

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel's staff is amazing, but at dinner time, they would benefit from extra waiters. We waited way too long for our table to be served. However, everyone at the hotel is giving their best, and I give them five stars for their service. We miss them already and will be back! Merci!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic nature, authentic, excellent food, excellent service. We liked everything about it. Recommend it to everybody and stay for dinner
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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