Le Grand Duc

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

9.9

About this property

Set in a large garden, this 19th-century mansion is a 5-minute drive from Valenciennes city centre and SNCF Train Station. The charming rooms are spacious and individually decorated. Le Grand Duc offers evening entertainment, such as theatre shows and jazz concerts, in the elegant lounge room. Cooking and decorating workshops are also available on request. The guest rooms at Le Grand Duc bed and breakfast feature wooden floors and large beds. Each is equipped with free Wi-Fi access and some offer park views. Guests can enjoy regional cuisine for lunch and dinner, and there is also a bar. A continental breakfast is served every morning, which can be taken in the dining room overlooking the park, or on the garden terrace. The Grand Duc is located next to the Nord-Pas-de-Calais Regional Park. It is just 500 metres from the Escaut River and a 25-minute drive from the Belgian border.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Heidemarie
Ireland Ireland
“A most beautiful eclectic & quirky Bed & Breakfast. Parking on site is secure & safe. The owner was so welcoming when we arrived a little early & offered us tea & coffee, which was very welcome after a 3 hour drive. He gave us a lot of...”
Sally
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“What a fabulous property. I cannot recommend it enough. The building and gardens are beautiful and the interior so stunning and interesting. Philippe is a fantastic host providing a delicious breakfast, plenty of useful advice and lots of...”
Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable. Ideal for travelling around the area( we were cycling). It was a paradise in the city. Eclectic and exceptional in decor. The senses were stimulated both in the house and garden”
Anders
Sweden Sweden
“Everything was amazing! Exciting house with excellent design and a garden that was like a fantasy kingdom. The host was extremely nice and made our stay really interesting telling us all about the history of the house and region.”
Julian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The host, the breakfast (amazing) the parking the decor the history the building the friendliness”
Kevin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stylish quirky hotel with a great, friendly host. Lovely breakfast.”
Čechová
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“The house is absolutely beautiful both from the outside and the inside. Philippe is an artist and it shows with the design and decor of the home (and garden too). The owner Philippe is very kind, generous, thoughtful and outgoing. You will feel...”
Peter
Germany Germany
“It is a very nice, cozy and very artistically designed hotel. The owner is extremely nice and a very interesting and courteous person to talk to. The bed was very good and so was the breakfast. I look forward to my next visit when there is time...”
Elizabeth
Australia Australia
“Our host was exceptional Our room was very comfortable Breakfast just right”
Joanna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Quirky but homely. Phillipe the host is warm, friendly, interesting and very entertaining. Beautifully furnished. Very clean & comfy. Lovely breakfast.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
le grand duc
  • Cuisine
    French

House rules

Le Grand Duc takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per child, per night
Cot upon request
€ 15 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that lunch and dinner are available upon request and based on availability. They must be booked at least 24 hours in advance. In case of food allergies or dietary restrictions, please advise the property.

Please inform Le Grand Duc in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.