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Limoux
approx. 9.5 km
A town of about 10,500 people in the Aude valley, known since the 16th century for blanquette de Limoux, a sparkling wine with protected designation of origin.
Photo: Pinpin, CC BY-SA 3.0
Château de Tournou: a château holiday home in Castelreng, Aude
Château de Tournou is a holiday home presented as a château in Castelreng, a small village in the Razès hills of the Aude. According to the Expedia listing it sleeps 15 in seven bedrooms and comes with a private infinity pool, a garden, a playground and open fireplaces. Limoux, famous for its sparkling blanquette, is about ten kilometres away and Carcassonne about thirty.
At a glance
- Location
- Castelreng, Aude department (Occitanie), in the Razès hills; about 9.5 km as the crow flies from Limoux and 30 km from Carcassonne
- Accommodation
- Private holiday home presented as a château: 7 bedrooms, sleeps 15 according to the listing title, 5 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen
- Highlights
- Private outdoor infinity pool, garden, barbecue, children’s playground, fireplace, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi
- Guest rating
- No reviews on Expedia yet (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from 3 pm · check-out at 11 am
- Good to know
- Only service animals welcome · no lift · parking on site, garage included · breakfast available at extra cost
Staying at Château de Tournou: a château-style holiday home with a pool
Staying at Château de Tournou means having a whole house to yourselves rather than a hotel room. The Expedia listing presents it as a château in the countryside near Castelreng and says it sleeps 15 in seven bedrooms, with five bathrooms. The pictures show a stone building with a covered terrace and a lush garden, a balcony and a wooden front door, a bathroom with a freestanding bath, and a pool area lit up in the evening.
Self-catering is easy here. The kitchen has a kitchen island, oven, hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, toaster, blender, kettle and coffee grinder, plus cookware and crockery, and there is a separate dining area. Bed linen and towels are provided, rooms have fireplaces and air conditioning, and there is a smart TV, a barbecue and garden furniture outside.
The listing also mentions extras that make a group stay more comfortable: a concierge service, laundry, massages, a cooking service and cookery courses, food delivery, books, a music library, games and a children’s playground. Breakfast can be added for a charge, and the food on offer is mostly sourced locally, with vegetarian and vegan options. The property is run by a private host.
Photos of Château de Tournou
The setting of Château de Tournou: the Razès and the Aude valley
- 10th century – The Benedictine abbey of Alet, a few kilometres east, is founded; from 1318 to 1801 its church serves as a cathedral.
- 1152 – Puivert Castle, now a ruined Cathar-era fortress, is first mentioned.
- 16th century – Limoux becomes known for blanquette, the sparkling wine of the Aude valley.
- 1948 – The church of the Assumption in Castelreng is listed as a historic monument.
- 1985 – The Montbel reservoir is filled and becomes a lake popular for water activities.
- 1992 – The Dinosauria museum opens in Espéraza.
No history of the house itself could be traced in the sources used for this guide, so this page looks instead at the landscape it stands in. Castelreng is a rural commune of about 200 inhabitants in the Razès, a historic area of hills between Limoux and the Pyrenean foothills, and the village church is the only listed monument in the commune.
Within an easy drive lie abbeys, castle ruins from the age of the Cathars, a dinosaur museum and one of Europe’s best-known medieval fortified cities, which is why many visitors treat the house as a base for exploring the Aude.
Facilities and services at Château de Tournou
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); as this is a private holiday home, please check what applies to your dates.
Rooms & bathrooms
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms, over 500 Mbit/s
- Five bathrooms; hairdryer, soap, shampoo and towels provided
- Bed linen provided; fireplace and air conditioning
- Smart TV and ironing facilities
- Bed and towel changes on request
Kitchen & dining
- Fully equipped kitchen with island, oven, hob and dishwasher
- Fridge, microwave, toaster, blender and kettle
- Separate dining area and dining table
- Cooking service and cookery courses
- Food delivery; mostly regional produce; vegetarian and vegan options
- Breakfast at extra cost
Outdoors & leisure
- Private outdoor swimming pool with infinity edge
- Garden, barbecue and outdoor furniture
- Children’s playground
- Books, music library and games
- Massage on request
Practical
- Parking on site, including a garage
- Laundry and concierge service
- Designated smoking areas
- No lift
- Local tours and activities organised by local businesses
Where Château de Tournou is: Castelreng, between Limoux and Carcassonne
The house is in Castelreng, a small village of around 200 inhabitants in the west of the Aude. Saint-Couat-du-Razès is just over a kilometre away, and Limoux, the area’s main town, about 9.5 km as the crow flies. Expedia describes the setting as rural and lists the wine house of Limoux, a piano museum and an automata museum within about 15 km.
Within 20 km the listing mentions Domaine Begude and the Château de Chalabre, and it names the abbey of Alet-les-Bains, Lake Montbel, the Dinosauria museum and a nature trail with a green labyrinth among the sights of the region. Fishing is possible close by.
Further afield, Carcassonne and its medieval Cité are around 30 km away, and Foix, former capital of the county of Foix, about 42 km.
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Distances (as the crow flies from Château de Tournou)
| Saint-Couat-du-Razès (village) | approx. 1.5 km |
| Church of the Assumption, Castelreng | approx. 2.5 km |
| Castelreng (village) | approx. 2.5 km |
| Limoux | approx. 9.5 km |
| Alet-les-Bains Abbey | approx. 11 km |
| Puivert Castle | approx. 11 km |
| Dinosauria museum, Espéraza | approx. 11 km |
| Lake Montbel | approx. 14 km |
| Carcassonne | approx. 30 km |
| Foix | approx. 42 km |
Distances are calculated as the crow flies from the coordinates given in the listing; driving distances are longer.
Things to see around Château de Tournou
Alet-les-Bains Abbey
approx. 11 km
A Benedictine abbey founded in the 10th century. Its church was a cathedral and seat of the diocese of Alet from 1318 until 1801. Parts are listed as historic monuments.
Photo: Devisme.alain, CC BY-SA 3.0
Puivert Castle
approx. 11 km
A ruined 12th-century fortress, first mentioned in 1152 and often called Cathar, standing on a hill at 605 m above the village and its lake. Classified in 1907.
Photo: Bridom, CC BY-SA 3.0
Dinosauria museum, Espéraza
approx. 11 km
A palaeontology museum that opened in 1992 and shows up to 35 dinosaur species as skeletons or life-size models, including a 12 m Ampelosaurus found nearby.
Photo: Jacques Le Letty, CC BY-SA 3.0
Lake Montbel
approx. 14 km
An artificial lake of about 550 hectares, filled in 1985, straddling the Ariège and the Aude, with the Tabe massif as a backdrop. Expedia lists fishing nearby.
Photo: Jcb-caz-11, CC BY-SA 4.0
Cité de Carcassonne
approx. 30 km
A medieval fortified city with a double wall of nearly 3 km and fifty-two towers, plus the count’s castle and the basilica of Saint-Nazaire.
Photo: Chensiyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0
Tours & activities near Château de Tournou
Experiences in the region that you can book online with Viator:
Carcassonne During World War 2
We will visit buildings, memorials, statues, and places that have a link back to World War 2 and I will share my love of the subject, bringing the …
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Wine Discovery Tasting In Carcassonne
Your host is an acknowledged wine expert and wine tour guide with 35 years of experience and an in depth knowledge of wine and wine making across the …
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Private guided tour of the city of Carcassonne
This guided tour is private you will not be mixed with other travelers. The tour adapts to your pace. You will experience an immersion in the history …
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Winery Visit with Food and Wine in Carcassonne
This experience includes: A Winery Tour and Wine Tasting A Food Platter featuring our well rated food. • Hot & cold appetisers • Plat du jour • …
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Cité de Carcassonne Guided Walking tour. Private tour.
This is the biggest fortified city in Europe, and you cannot miss some history details to unsderstand better this magnificient site! Learn more about …
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Carcassonne 's Medieval Walls: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Carcassonne is the largest fortified medieval city in Europe with its double walls still intact — a UNESCO World Heritage Site most visitors only …
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Walking guided tour Carcassonne
During our guided tour, we will discover the mythical narrow cobble streets of this old fortress. The monumentality of the citadel will impress you …
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Unusual guided tour of Carcassonne at the time of the Builders
Guided by Master Guilhem, Dive into the 13th century in Carcassonne at the time of the great constructions. A builder from generation to generation …
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Who is Château de Tournou for?
Large groups and families
Seven bedrooms for up to 15 guests, a big kitchen and a dining area make the house suited to family reunions and friends travelling together.
Families with children
A garden, a playground and a private pool give children room to play, and Dinosauria and Lake Montbel are within easy reach.
Food and wine lovers
Limoux’s blanquette, mostly regional ingredients, a cooking service and cookery courses suit anyone who travels for the table.
Explorers of the Aude
Alet abbey, Puivert Castle, Carcassonne and the Pyrenean foothills are all a short drive from Castelreng.
Good to know before booking Château de Tournou
- Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
- Only service animals are welcome; other pets are not allowed.
- Parking is available on site, and a garage is included.
- There is no lift, and there are designated smoking areas.
- Breakfast is available for an extra charge; the property is a self-catering holiday home run by a private host.
- The listing does not yet show guest reviews, so there is no rating to compare.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at Château de Tournou?
Yes. It is offered on Expedia as a holiday home presented as a château in Castelreng, with seven bedrooms and room for 15 guests.
Does Château de Tournou have a swimming pool?
Yes. The listing mentions a private outdoor pool, described as an infinity pool.
Are pets allowed?
According to Expedia, only service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
Is there parking?
Yes, there is parking on site, and a garage is among the options.
How far is Château de Tournou from Carcassonne and Limoux?
Limoux is about 9.5 km and Carcassonne about 30 km as the crow flies; Expedia lists several Limoux museums within 15 km.
Photos, the full list of amenities and available dates are all in the Château de Tournou listing on Expedia.
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