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Château Wedding Venues in France

Historic châteaux hired for your celebration

A château wedding means a historic house, formal grounds and a setting that photographs beautifully in any season. The châteaux listed here range from houses with a handful of rooms to estates that sleep 50 guests or more.

Each of the 9 châteaux below is listed with the owner's approval, with a starting price from €3,100 and a direct enquiry form. BelleVenue takes no commission.

Venues

Browse 9 wedding venues

Château de Jalesnes
Pays de la Loire

Château de Jalesnes

Château de Jalesnes — a jewel of elegance in the heart of the Loire Valley

From €24,000

Up to 150 guests
Château de L'Encastre
Occitanie

Château de L'Encastre

An exclusive French château overlooking Lac de Saint-Ferréol - from intimate celebrations to unforgettable destination weddings in the South of France

From €3,100

Up to 250 guests
Château de Quesmy
Hauts-de-France

Château de Quesmy

A 17th-century château with a moat and a 6.5-hectare landscaped park in Picardy, one hour from Paris, with rooms for 50 guests

From €5,000

Up to 100 guests
Château du Loroux
Pays de la Loire

Château du Loroux

Château du Loroux — the elegance of a château, the soul of an abbey

From €15,000

Up to 150 guests

Choosing between châteaux

  • Rooms on site: some châteaux sleep your closest guests, others have no rooms and rely on nearby hotels. Compare the sleeping capacity on each listing, not just the guest limit.
  • Bad weather plan: a historic house can be wonderful when it rains, but check for an orangery, a barn or a marquee option if you plan an outdoor ceremony.
  • Music and curfew: châteaux in villages often have sound limits or an end time for music. Ask, especially if the dance floor matters to you.
  • Heating and access: older buildings can be cool outside peak summer. For spring or autumn dates, ask about heating and how guests will arrive.

Want to compare other kinds of venue? See all wedding venues in France.

Frequently asked questions

What does it cost to hire a château for a wedding in France?

On BelleVenue, château hire starts from €3,100. Prices depend on the size of the estate, the season, whether rooms are included and how many nights you stay.

Can we stay at the château for the whole weekend?

Several of the châteaux listed offer rooms on site, and some let the wedding party stay for a multi-night booking. The listing shows sleeping capacity and any minimum stay.

Is a château wedding only possible in summer?

No. Summer is the most popular season, but spring and early autumn are widely used, and some châteaux host weddings most of the year. Ask about the dates a venue is open.