The Chateau de Violet : located in the Minervois, in the heart of the Languedoc region, 25 km from the medieval town of Carcassonne, just outside the village of Peyriac. It stands on the site of a gallo-roman villa and dates from the 11th century with additions and revisions in the 17th and 19th centuries. In 1966, the present owners bought the chateau and after extensive renovation, transformed it into a three star *** Hotel-Restaurant.

Best access is from the airport at Carcassonne (25 km) or by the A61 motorway using exit Carcassonne west or Beziers west. Toulouse and Montpellier airports are about 110 km to the west and the east respectively.

The Chateau is surrounded by its vineyards consisting of 40 hectares in the terroir known as 'L'Argent Double', a region of silicious deposits in the central zone of the Minervois, and produces fine aromatic AOC wines which keep very well.

The wine making facilities form a compact and attractive whole together with the storage, ageing and tasting rooms. There is also a small museum dedicated to the history of vine growing and wine production. Visitors, whether wine loving amateurs or passing tourists, will find this area both instructive and entertaining. Weekend residential courses are organised for visitors to discover the local wines and the surrounding area.

Visitors are always sure of a warm welcome from Emilie Faussié. The hotel's rooms are decorated in traditional styles with period furnishings. The surrounding parkland, swimming pool and terrace complete the magnificent decor.

The Chateau de Violet has a large conference room with all modern facilities to cater for groups up to 50 persons.

The restaurant through its choice of menus or 'a la carte' proposes an aromatic, light cuisine full of sunshine based on local traditions. Our aim is for you to feel like part of our family in the family dining room complete with monumental, open fireplace.

The winery in its autumn colors