Maison Jullian
Romantic antique-eclectic with slow-food heart. Think William Morris wallpaper, a cast-iron clawfoot tub, a Verner Panton chandelier reedition, and a neo-Moorish billiards room serving as the dining room. Design-forward but genuinely personal — Candy's eye is all over it.
Book the Table d'Hôtes dinner (4 courses, €49 without wine / €63 with pairing) when reserving your room — it fills up fast and requires advance notice
Why It Matters
Michelin Guide and Tablet Hotels listed. Just three rooms means near-total privacy. The chef pedigree is real — Michelin-starred background, on-site vegetable garden, hyper-local sourcing. Only property in Béziers sitting directly on the Canal du Midi (UNESCO World Heritage) with a serious restaurant attached. Gault & Millau recognized.
Three rooms, one resident chef, and a late 19th-century folly on the banks of the Canal du Midi. That's the whole pitch — and it's enough. Maison Jullian opened in 2023 after a 7-month renovation, run by Candy Miller (French-British, former Parisian concept store owner) and chef Charles Teboul, whose 30-year Paris career included a stint as executive chef at the Michelin-starred Hôtel Scribe. The building itself is a folie biterroise — a petite urban château built around 1890 by Martien Jullian, vineyard owner and wine merchant. The three rooms are named after his wife and daughters.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Alice-Rose
From EUR185 / nightNamed after Martien Jullian's eldest daughter and described as 'an ode to the past and to travel.' The room has iconic William Morris wallpaper with art deco motifs, an old travel trunk repurposed as a wardrobe, and a green velvet sofa. One of the castle's turrets has been converted into a reading room with views over a huge magnolia tree. The bathroom features geometric tiles, an old cement floor, views of a glazed Burgundy tile dome, and a cast-iron bathtub with eagle-shaped clawed feet. Large windows look out over the garden and Canal du Midi.
Double · 30 sqm
Marguerite
From EUR185 / nightNamed after Martien Jullian's youngest daughter. The garden theme dominates: giant wisteria wallpaper by Laura Ashley, Japanese cherry tree branch tiling, and luminous pendant lights made of dried flowers. The freestanding bathtub opens directly onto the bedroom — a deliberately romantic choice. Sleeps 2 adults plus 1 child. Garden and Canal du Midi views from the windows.
Double · 30 sqmValentine
From EUR230 / nightNamed after Martien Jullian's wife and the flagship room. Haussmann-style master bedroom with 1960s-70s Scandinavian-influenced decor: a Verner Panton reedition mother-of-pearl chandelier, a Wendy Morrison colourful carpet, and a south-facing furnished terrace of 20m² overlooking the Canal du Midi — plus a smaller balcony over the garden. The pink and gold bathroom has a large walk-in shower and one of the castle's turrets repurposed as a boudoir with a Venetian-style dressing table facing stained glass windows. A sofa bed converts for a child. The go-to room for wedding nights or anniversary stays.
Double · 40 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Bicycles available for guests to rent on site — handy for exploring the Canal du Midi towpath, which runs directly past the property and connects to the iconic Fonserannes Nine Locks (~2.5km away).
Maison Jullian hosts cultural and well-being events throughout the year — including special themed brunches (e.g., live harpist for Mother's Day brunch, Easter egg hunt in the garden). Check the official website or Instagram for current programming.
A 2000m² English-style garden with wisteria, bougainvillea, mimosa, sage, rosemary, and lavender planted among old magnolia and linden trees. Antique greenhouse with Eiffel-style iron structures and small stained glass windows. A genuinely peaceful spot right on the canal towpath.
Chef Charles Teboul's team offers off-site catering. Chef at home from €700 (meal included); cocktail service at €40/person; aperitif box (4–5 people) at €35; birthday cakes at €6/person. Free delivery from €150 within 10km of Béziers.
A 10m × 4m outdoor pool set within lush vegetation in the 2000m² English-style garden. Deckchairs, parasols, bathrobes, towels, and single-use flip-flops provided. Available to hotel guests and also to day visitors via paid pool packages. Seasonal (summer months).
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Rooms on 1st and 2nd floors of an old building. No lift. Property is not accessible for guests with reduced mobility.
20m² pesticide-free vegetable garden supplying the kitchen year-round. Vegetables, fruits, and aromatic plants.
Restaurant recommendations and bookings, taxi reservations, excursion tips provided by hosts.
Air conditioning does not appear to be available. Worth noting for summer visits in the South of France.
Original Eiffel-style iron structure with small inlaid stained glass windows. Used for private dining and events.
Approximately 10 free spaces on the chemin de halage du Port Neuf. One dedicated guest space in front of the garage.
10m × 4m pool surrounded by garden vegetation. Deckchairs and parasols provided.
Complimentary transfer to/from Béziers station. Must be booked in advance.
€35 per transfer. Must be booked in advance.
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