The Château de Joyeux and its gîtes are a family story. Welcoming you is our greatest happiness. The peaceful village of Joyeux and the Dombes are a magnificent setting that we like to show. Welcome, joie de vivre, authenticity, are our watchwords.

Completed in 1902, this is one of the last castles built in France. Classified as a historic monument with its park since 2009, it is considered one of the masterpieces of Henri and Achille Duchêne. These princes gardeners, renowned landscape architects, designed a castle in communion with its gardens and the lush nature of the surroundings. Perched on its hillock, the castle dominates the Dombes countryside and its numerous ponds. On a clear day, the outlook allows you to see Mont Blanc to the east and Beaujolais to the west. Today, the castle offers rooms for rent and hosts 4 rural lodges in its park. It is also possible to privatize the castle to experience… the life of the castle! Tennis, table tennis, table football, pétanque, trampoline or walks in the 30 hectare park are all activities within easy reach. Take advantage and make yourself at home!

Nearby, you will find a small town (Villars les Dombes) with all services and shops (7 km). 800 meters away, in the heart of the village of Joyeux, a typical Dombes restaurant welcomes you and even offers bicycles to rent for a ride between the ponds. We recommend that you visit the Parc aux Oiseaux in Villars-les-Dombes 7 km away and the magnificent medieval village of Pérouges 10 km away. Finally, the castle is close to the network of famous Ain golf courses.