Hotel Relais Royal, member of Relais & Châteaux, is situated in the heart of the French medieval castle town of Mirepoix, in the Ariège region. The historical 18th century building once belonged to the Malroc de Lafage family. Extensive renovation by French craftsmen has sympathetically restored the Hotel to its former glory. The nature and attention to detail of the renovations has allowed most of the original features to be kept such as the stunning terracotta tiled floors, the wooden French style ceilings, the marble and natural stone fireplaces, and the Louis XIV nutwood doors, to name but a few. In keeping with its noble name The Relais Royal Hotel is truly majestic.

The Hotel offers a blend of culture and innovation, together with luxurious and modern comfort, all of which is in complete harmony with the historical setting of Mirepoix. Our guests can also avail of the south-facing courtyard, garden with swimming pool, and patio. Private garage parking is also available.

For you we have created an ambience to indulge in with a delectable combination of the traditional and modern and above all a personal touch - allow us to pamper you in the splendour of The Relais Royal!

General: Parking (fee required), Restaurant, Pets Allowed, Bar, Newspapers, Garden, Terrace, Non Smoking Rooms, Continental Breakfast, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled, Family Rooms, Elevator, Valet Parking, Heating, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly, Breakfast Buffet.

Activities: Fishing, Skiing, Massage, Windsurfing, Biking, Canoeing, Walking, Horse Riding, Outdoor Swimming Pool.

Services: Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Babysitting/Child Services, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Ironing Service, Internet Services, Currency Exchange, Bicycle Rent, Shoe Shine, Packed Lunches, Car Rental, Fax/Photocopy, Ticket Service.

Situated in the medieval castle town of Mirepoix, The Relais Royal**** Hotel is at the centre of the Ariège region and lies at the foot of the Pyrenean Mountains.

Discover the fourteenth century galleries in Mirepoix and the St. Maurice Cathedral. Many other beautiful attractions surround the town such as The Cathare Montsegur Castle, the world famous medieval castle town of Carcassonne, Limoux and its vineyards which are an extension of the Languedoc Rousillion vineyards, Toulouse, the Mediterranean Sea, Andorra and Spain.

For the more energetic among you there are endless activities to choose from such as walks in the Pyrenees, cycling routes, mountain biking, ski resorts in the Monts d’Olmes, go-carting tracks, golf courses, parachuting clubs, and sailing on the Montbel lake to mention a few. Staff at the hotel will be more than happy to provide you with information and guide you to any number of places and activities.

By car:
From Toulouse (45 mins) - from the A61 motorway take the A66 towards Foix Andorre, turn off to Mirepoix.
From Carcassonne (40 mins) - take the A61 motorway and turn off at the Bram/Mirepoix exit.

By plane:
The small Pamiers Les Pujols Airport is a mere 15 km away.
Carcassonne Salvaza Airport - 40 km.
Toulouse Blagnac Airport - 100 km.
Perpignan Airport - 115 km.
Montpellier Airport - 200 km.
Girona Airport (Spain) - 220 km.
Barcelona Airport (Spain) - 265 km.

By train:
Take the TGV to Toulouse and then take the SNCF train to the Pamiers station (20 minutes from Mirepoix)
Or take the TGV to Carcassonne (45 minutes from Mirepoix).