Hotel with swimming pool, sauna and restaurant in Carcassonne
Less than an hour from Toulouse and the beaches of the Gulf of Roussillon, 45 minutes from Narbonne, easily accessible from the Carcassonne metropolitan area and in the heart of the village of Palaja and its shops, the Château de Palaja is the ideal place to organize a romantic getaway in Occitanie, a vacation in the Aude, an evening stopover in Carcassonne or a business seminar in Cathar country!
Like a guest house or a gîte, Cathy and Eric and their small team welcome you warmly and pay particular attention to your well-being throughout your stay, in compliance with health regulations.
The Château de Palaja, a 4-star hotel with parking near Carcassonne, has 12 magnificent, spacious rooms/suites (one of which is accessible to people with reduced mobility), all air-conditioned (between 20 and 70 m2) and can accommodate 2, 3, 4 and even 5 people. This charming hotel, nestled in a lush green setting of over 12,000 m², is just steps from the Cité de Carcassonne. It offers a wide range of high-end services and amenities: a restaurant, a quality buffet breakfast with over 60 items, an outdoor pool, a sauna, a fitness room, a seminar room, and free parking.
Its lush green setting invites you to relax and meditate while devouring Eric's comic book collection, inhaling the scents of the different tree species, or comfortably settling into the garden with your nose in the stars after dark. Treat yourself to a personalized massage session or a range of activities offered by Cathy and Eric: a stone's throw from the Cathar Castles, through the Black Mountains, in the Corbières, or on the shores of the Mediterranean.
The history of the Palaja Castle Hotel
18 years ago, Cathy and Eric left their lives as senior executives in an international company to change direction with their 3 young daughters and renovate this magnificent 18th-century building. Their dream: to bring this castle back to life to create a charming hotel near Carcassonne and to find in this reconversion, a better balance between professional and private life, saving time and space. It took 3 and a half years of extensive renovation work, with the help of 30 employees, for the Château de Palaja to become this warm place, both authentic and modern, where old wood rubs shoulders with steel, and where each piece of second-hand or customized furniture tells a story. Eric has successfully combined old materials (floor tiles, fireplace, marble, and wood) with more modern materials like steel, to make this place unique and in their image. The former stables, also transformed, now house the independent restaurant "S comme…", open to all.
Relaxation near Carcassonne, at the Château de Palaja hotel-restaurant
Just 5 minutes from the famous medieval city of Carcassonne, this 4-star hotel near Carcassonne, nestled in 12,000 m2 of greenery, offers peace and quiet while being in the heart of the village of Palaja. Whether you're alone, as a couple, with friends, or with family, Cathy and Eric offer you the opportunity to recharge your batteries. Comfortably seated in the garden, you can discover some of the 2,500 comics in Eric's private collection. You can enjoy friendly moments enjoying lively games of pétanque, bowling, molkky, or ping-pong. Enjoy carefully prepared and served sharing platters by Cathy and Eric, accompanied by a glass of local wine in the garden at sunset. Or, if you prefer, dine at the excellent on-site restaurant "S comme..." (independent and by reservation). Cathy and Eric have also prepared a selection of good restaurant recommendations in Carcassonne and the surrounding area. In our spa hotel in Carcassonne, you can also relax by the outdoor pool, hidden from view, or relax in our private sauna (free access when you book directly), or unwind by booking a wellness massage.
Families will appreciate the spacious rooms (50 to 70m²), the garden where younger guests can play ball or roll around, the chess games or Connect 4 games in the lounge, and the local ice creams to enjoy without moderation. Stroll in the shade of our "remarkable" trees in our private park, which is home to our free parking near Carcassonne. Don't forget to say hello to our tortoise, Séraphine, and enjoy the company of our cats and chickens near the picnic area.
Hotel with swimming pool, sauna and restaurant in Carcassonne
Explore the hiking trails on foot or by electric bike, available on site, and explore the Corbières from our luxury hotel near Carcassonne. Cathy will be happy to share with you her selection of activities around Carcassonne: visits to villages or museums, discovering the heritage of the Aude and the diversity of its landscapes, the hidden treasures of Occitania, wine tasting, swimming in a lake or river, or whitewater rafting.
Whether you're alone, as a couple, with friends or family, on a stopover near Carcassonne, halfway between two destinations, or on a longer vacation in the Aude, there's something for everyone. We'll help you plan your stay, combining relaxation, discovery, nature, culture, and poetry.