The pool is yours.
Morning swims, quiet afternoons and children in the water unfold without other guests around you.
A private gateway to the South of France
Not a hotel. Not a villa. A château that becomes yours.
Château de Tournou is for families and friends who want the South of France without the formality of a hotel, the anonymity of a villa or the burden of arranging every detail alone.
The pool, terraces, salons, gardens and bedrooms are reserved only for your group. Breakfast can last as long as the conversation does. A private chef can prepare dinner while everyone stays together. A Limoux wine tasting, a morning market or the medieval city of Carcassonne can become part of the same unhurried journey.
One group at a time
The rare privilege of having the château entirely to yourselves.
No other guests at breakfast. No strangers by the pool. No shared rhythm. For a few days, the estate belongs to the people you chose to bring together.
The table is yours.
Meals follow your group, your appetite and your conversations, not a restaurant timetable.
The estate is yours.
Terraces, gardens, salons and quiet corners remain part of your private world.
The France you came to feel
Markets, vineyards, stone villages and long evenings begin at your door.
For many international guests, France is not only a destination. It is a feeling: a table that keeps gathering people back, a bottle opened slowly, a village square after the market, old stone under warm light.
From Tournou, Carcassonne, Limoux wine estates, Cathar castles, village markets and preserved landscapes become part of a stay that feels personal rather than touristic. You can also see the estate in pictures before imagining your own rhythm here.
Discreet concierge support
The details are prepared before they become questions.
A private château stay should not ask the host of the family to become the travel manager. The right experiences can be anticipated, suggested and arranged around the rhythm of your group.
Private dining at home.
A chef can prepare dinner while your group stays together and the evening keeps its own pace.
Wine experiences with a sense of place.
Limoux estates, Crémant tastings and trusted local producers can be woven naturally into the stay.
Wellness without another transfer.
Massages, yoga or a slower morning can happen where your group already feels at home.
Local discoveries, not a checklist.
Carcassonne, Cathar castles, stone villages and markets can follow your pace rather than a fixed tour schedule.
A day at Tournou
No fixed program. Just the pleasure of being together.
The estate wakes slowly.
Coffee on the terrace, light on the hills, children already outside, adults still around the table.
France opens around you.
A market, a vineyard, Carcassonne, a stone village or simply the private pool and nowhere else to be.
The table becomes the center.
A chef in the kitchen, Limoux wine on the table, stories stretching into the warm silence of the estate.
Prepared for families and groups
Everyone can picture where they will sleep before they arrive.
Seven bedrooms welcome up to 15 guests across the historic tower and the château wing. The room-by-room guide helps families, friends and multi-generational groups prepare the stay with confidence.
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Château, villa or hotel?
Why a private château changes the way the trip feels.
A presence that cannot be recreated.
The tower, stone walls, historic salons and nearly eight centuries of history give the stay a sense of place a contemporary house cannot invent.
No other guests, no shared rhythm.
No breakfast room, no pool strangers, no lobby, no fixed schedule. The estate belongs to your group and your conversations.
A stay prepared for you.
Chefs, wine tastings, wellness, restaurants and local experiences can be anticipated so the trip feels generous rather than complicated.
Location and access
Perfectly placed for Carcassonne, Limoux and the quieter South of France.
Château de Tournou is located in Castelreng, in the Aude region of Occitanie. The estate feels secluded, yet remains close to some of the most evocative landscapes and cultural sites in southern France.
Prepared personally
Quentin & Dulce, the people behind each private stay.
Dulce brings experience in wine and high-end concierge services. Quentin brings a background in premium events, storytelling and local heritage. Together, they help transform a beautiful place into a stay that feels considered, human and deeply connected to the region.
Meet Quentin & DulceBefore you choose your private château
Essential questions for international guests.
Is the château entirely private?
Yes. Only one group stays at Château de Tournou during a reservation. The pool, terraces, gardens, salons and bedrooms are not shared.
How many guests can stay?
The château sleeps up to 15 guests across 7 bedrooms, suitable for family reunions, groups of friends, intimate celebrations and private retreats.
Where is Château de Tournou located?
The estate is in Castelreng, in the Aude region of Occitanie, around 30 minutes from Carcassonne and close to Limoux vineyards, Cathar castles and medieval villages.
Can you help organize the stay?
Yes. Depending on your wishes and dates, we can help arrange private chefs, wine tastings, wellness moments, restaurant reservations and local discoveries.
What budget should we expect?
Private stays are quoted according to season, length of stay and requested services. Many curated stays are prepared in the EUR 10,000-20,000 range.
Why choose Tournou instead of a luxury villa?
A villa can offer comfort. Tournou offers a true 13th-century château, complete privacy, history, atmosphere and a discreetly prepared way to experience France together.
Plan your private château stay
For a few days, let the South of France belong only to your group.
Tell us about your dates, your guests and the kind of experience you imagine. We will help you understand what is possible and prepare a clear proposal around your stay.