Le Grand Duc
Baroque-and-roll. Luxury designer furniture shares the space with flea-market finds, 1970s pieces, and original sculpture. Every room is a different world — the kind of place where the lobby has a giant chandelier that changes with the season and celebrities like David Bowie and Fanny Ardant have slept.
Book dinner at least 48 hours ahead on weekends — it's a table d'hôtes (set menu, fresh market produce) and the chef cooks from scratch
Why It Matters
The owner Philippe Collet is both the decorator and sculptor of the entire property — the art is bespoke, constantly evolving, and genuinely surprising. Singer Babet was so moved she wrote a song inspired by one of the rooms. Rated 9.5 on Booking.com.
Le Grand Duc is a fully renovated 19th-century mansion set in a 3,000 m² English-style park garden. Originally the home of the General Director of the Compagnie des Mines d'Anzin, the house now belongs to Philippe Collet, a professional interior decorator and sculptor whose artistic obsession permeates every corner. Five individually styled rooms, a studio suite, and a restaurant make this a genuine one-of-a-kind stay in the industrial-heritage city of Valenciennes.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Double Room (Garden View)
From EUR108 / nightSpacious, individually decorated room with parquet floors and a large bed. Garden-view rooms look out over the 3,000 m² English-style park. Each is a distinct design statement — no two are the same. Includes private bathroom with bath and hairdryer, cable TV, free WiFi, and a writing desk.
Double Room (Single Occupancy)
From EUR99 / nightSame spacious, artistically curated double room used for solo travellers. Parquet floors, large bed, private bathroom with bath or shower, cable TV. Unique décor in each room.
Studio Suite
From EUR160 / nightA larger suite-style accommodation; details available on request directly with the property. Priced at €160. Like all rooms, expect the same layered, eccentric design philosophy.
The Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Cooking courses available on request. A hands-on experience with French regional cuisine in the mansion's kitchen.
Dancing evenings every Friday and Saturday night. No minimum guest count required. Lively, atmospheric events in the mansion setting.
Regular live jazz concerts and theatre performances held in the elegant salon of the mansion. A signature feature of the property that sets it apart from standard guesthouses.
Wander the 3,000 m² English-style landscaped garden filled with art installations and sculptures by Philippe Collet. The red door at the garden's end — 'the door to nowhere and elsewhere' — is a beloved feature. Pond and garden furniture included.
Decoration workshops led by owner Philippe Collet, a professional interior decorator. Available on request for guests interested in design.
The entire property can be privatised for private events, receptions, birthdays, baptisms, and seminars. Salons available for meetings. Contact property for details.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Free high-speed WiFi throughout the property and in all rooms.
On-site bar available to guests.
3,000 m² English-style park garden with pond, art installations, garden furniture, and a terrace. Breakfast can be taken outdoors.
Secure, gated parking on site at no charge. Highly rated by guests for vehicle security.
Electric vehicle charging available on site.
Dogs welcome with a charge of €15 per stay. Dog exercise areas and food and water bowls provided. Note: some booking platforms list as not pet-friendly — verify directly.
Baggage storage available for guests.
Le Grand Duc Décoration — an interior and outdoor design agency and online shop run by owner Philippe Collet. Guests can browse and purchase design pieces.
The André Parent tram stop is directly in front of the property, connecting guests to central Valenciennes without a car.
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