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L'Auberge du Vieux Puits
Fontjoncouse, Aude, Occitanie, France · Independent · Core Luxury
The establishment steadily rose to fame, earning its first Michelin star in 1997, a second in 2001, and the prestigious third star in 2010. Gilles and Marie-Christine Goujon established the Auberge du Vieux Puits in 1992, transforming a formerly struggling village inn into a gastronomic destination. Today, it remains a family-run property that blends exceptional culinary innovation with charming rural hospitality in the heart of the Languedoc.
- 14 rooms
- Opened 1992
- Neighborhood: Canto Perdix
History
Gilles and Marie-Christine Goujon established the Auberge du Vieux Puits in 1992, transforming a formerly struggling village inn into a world-class gastronomic destination. The establishment steadily rose to fame, earning its first Michelin star in 1997, a second in 2001, and the prestigious third star in 2010. Today, it remains a family-run property that blends exceptional culinary innovation with charming rural hospitality in the heart of the Languedoc.
The setting
17 km from 14th-century Château de Gaussan. 20 km from Réserve Africaine de Sigean.
Restaurants and bars
- Le restaurant — Restaurant · Chef Gilles Goujon
Experiences
- Restaurant gastronomique — Gourmet cuisine by Chef Gilles Goujon (3 Michelin stars), using regional produce from kid goat and black pig to Mediterranean fish and shellfish.
- Cave et accords du sommelier — Sommelier-led discoveries of unexpected and striking bottles from the wine cellar.
- Axel et la Chocolaterie — Chocolate shop open to everyone, showcasing creations by Axel Goujon, Wednesday afternoon to Sunday afternoon.
Amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool with sun terrace
- Three-Michelin-starred haute cuisine restaurant
- Private terraces for most rooms
- Air conditioning and modern design interiors
- Wine cellar and sommelier services
- Secluded garden setting in the Corbières hills
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