L’Abbaye-Chateau de Camon
Camon, Midi-pyrenees
Good Hotel Guide Review
‘Just as lovely as we remembered,’ says a returning visitor to this converted 10th-century abbey, part of a castle in this lovely old fortified village, way south-west of Carcassonne. The owners, Peter and Katie Lawton, are warm, friendly and helpful. The meals, all taken on a lovely terrace, were excellent: traditional dishes nicely cooked; plentiful breakfasts.’ Earlier praise still holds good: ‘The situation is idyllic; the views of wooded hills, Pyrenees in the distance, are splendid. The building exudes ancient character, and the bedrooms are superb, light, spacious, tastefully decorated, with lovely views.’ The more expensive rooms are former monks’ cells. The dining room has tapestry-like murals; there is a pleasant inner terrace, a large terraced garden with a pool. Weddings are sometimes held. The château of Montségur and the caves of Niaux are not far away.
Hotel details
Address
3 Place Philippe De Lévis
Camon
Midi-pyrenees
9500
France
Telephone
00 33 5616 0312 3
Bedrooms
8 bedrooms, two of which are family suites.
Open
Easter to End of October. House parties only Christmas/New Year. Restaurant open on evening only, closed Wednesdays.
Facilities
Swimming pool, big garden, salon, library with wi-fi and TV, cloisters, terrace, listed rooms, parking on grounds.
Credit cards
MasterCard, Visa.
Prices
Standard double room from €145-€200 per night. Dinner €52 pp, breakfast €18 pp.
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L’Abbaye-Chateau de Camon
- USA Today: 20 of the most beautiful hotels in France
- Huffington Post: Top Five Castle Hotels in France
A must if you want to stay in a beautiful ancient building in beautiful surroundings, eat excellent food and be well looked after throughout your visit. Don't choose it if you need a modern bathroom, cobweb-free bedroom, smart pool area and other boringly standard hotel extras such as a mini-bar, tea making facilities etc!
- Edward Gosnell - August 2019
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