Salma Assaf, a resident of the village of Mi'ilya, an avid antiquities enthusiast, and a graduate of the Department of History, began her life's work about two decades ago with her late husband, Labib Assaf. Salma says that she always looked out at the ancient walls from her family garden and dreamed of reviving the past.
Cafes and Restaurants
Accommodation at Chateau du Roi
Boutique Guest Rooms
Mi'ilya
Cafes and Restaurants
Chateau du Roi
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If you want to enjoy atmospheric, quiet accommodation and wake up to a mountainous landscape, Chateau du Roi is the place. The boutique stay is an excellent option for restaurant and bar guests who wish to continue the Chateau experience, enjoy a dreamy stay, and have an indulging breakfast.
Guests can also take the Chateau du Roi Tour, including the historic cellar.
Rooms & Historic Restoration
Currently, Chateau du Roi offers eight accommodation units, including two lovely double rooms located directly above the historic Frankish-period (Crusader) wine factory.
The rooms are furnished to a high standard while maintaining a classic and authentic touch. Additional hospitality units inside the King’s Castle walls, including the fourth castle tower, are currently being restored.
History & Heritage
Chateau du Roi is housed in a historic building connected to a 12th-century Crusader fortress, originally built by King Baldwin III to serve as a strategic fortress overlooking Mount Meron.
This project began about two decades ago as the life’s work of Salma Assaf – a resident of Mi’ilya village, an avid antiquities enthusiast, and a history graduate – alongside her late husband, Labib Assaf. Today, the site brings together Italian cuisine, country charm, history, and cordial hospitality for an unforgettable experience.
What we offer
Chateau du Roi Restaurant ― Traditional Italian Cuisine with Galilean Touches
Chef Elian Layousse brings around 30 years of experience, centered on traditional Italian cuisine enriched with personal Galilean touches. After starting his career in New York as a cook, he relocated to Italy to establish his own restaurant.
Chateau du Roi Restaurant ― Traditional Italian Cuisine with Galilean Touches
Chef Elian Layousse brings around 30 years of experience, centered on traditional Italian cuisine enriched with personal Galilean touches. After starting his career in New York as a cook, he relocated to Italy to establish his own restaurant.
Salma Assaf, a resident of the village of Mi'ilya, an avid antiquities enthusiast, and a graduate of the Department of History, began her life's work about two decades ago with her late husband, Labib Assaf. Salma says that she always looked out at the ancient walls from her family garden and dreamed of reviving the past.
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