About this property
Set in a large garden, this 19th-century mansion is a 5-minute drive from Valenciennes city center and SNCF Train Station. The charming rooms are spacious and individually decorated. Le Grand Duc offers evening entertainment, such as theater 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 1640 feet from the Escaut River and a 25-minute drive from the Belgian border.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Robert
United States“Family business required us to be in Valenciennes , this place was convenient, reasonable and appeared to have some charm. The owner’s restaurant recommendation was spot on.” - Martina
Germany“Apart from an exceptional stay in this beautiful hotel (and this was our second visit - see previous review) we were able to have a private dinner, which is usually only offered when there is a booking of at approx. 12 people. We were very lucky...” - Martina Germany“The hotel is a very nice old mansion house with a large garden. The interior design is absolutely exceptional. The garden is outstanding and very quiet. The breakfast was great and overall the stay was the best we have had in a long time in a...”
- Chris United States“Loved the house, the owner and staff were wonderful.”
- Robin United States“The owner was so kind. All the staff was so helpful. The breakfast was great! The garden was beautiful, and the decor was eclectic and pleasing. There was a cat and a dog and we really felt like part of the family. The owner made a great...”
- Sally
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“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“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“The host, the breakfast (amazing) the parking the decor the history the building the friendliness”
- Kevin United Kingdom“Stylish quirky hotel with a great, friendly host. Lovely breakfast.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
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- CuisineFrench
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
