Chateau
Château de Bonneval
Chateau
Château de Bonneval
Château de Bonneval is located in Coussac-Bonneval, Haute-Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The venue accommodates up to 80 guests, from €7,500.
Reviewed by Anne-Sophie Boubals, Editor-in-Chief. Last reviewed .
About This Venue
Your exclusive French wedding in the heart of the Limousin countryside
A historic château in the village of Coussac-Bonneval, home to the Marquis de Bonneval family for almost 1,000 years, offering exclusive hire for intimate weddings with period-furnished rooms, a Renaissance courtyard, and 18th-century gardens.
Owned by Marquis de Bonneval and Marquise de Bonneval
The Venue History
medieval, approximately 1000 years old · historic fortress with Renaissance courtyard and 18th-century facade
Home to the noble family of the Marquis de Bonneval, one of the oldest lineages in France, for nearly a thousand years. The château has witnessed key moments in French history, with the Bonneval family playing a central role throughout the centuries. It is one of the few castles in the region that is still furnished, inhabited, and open to visitors.
Notable Features
- • Renaissance Courtyard
- • 18th-century Facade
- • Grand Salon With Baroque Styling
- • Lion's Terrace
- • Tower Bedrooms
Spaces & Capacity
Grand Salon
Indoor- Sumptuously Baroque Decor
- Period Furniture
Renaissance Courtyard
Outdoor- Evocative Renaissance Architecture
- At The Heart Of The Château
Lion's Terrace
Outdoor- In Front Of The Beautiful 18th-century Facade
- Option To Site A Marquee
Lawns and Park
Outdoor- Entire Château As Backdrop
- Suitable For Marquee
Well Walk
Outdoor- Intimate Location Within Private Parkland
Ceremony
Ceremony types
Outdoor ceremony locations
- Lion's Terrace
- Lawns and Park
- Renaissance Courtyard
- Well Walk
Wet-weather backup
The Grand Salon indoors can seat 55 guests for ceremony and provides cover in the event of inclement weather.
Accommodation
Le Château
chateau (Castle)The Gite
gite (Cottage)For overflow guests, we recommend:
- Chambre d'hôtes, gîtes and hotels in and around Coussac-Bonneval
- St Yrieix la Perche accommodation (11km)
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Check Availability & PricingPricing & Packages
Exclusive hire of the château for a 3-day / 2-night period, starting from €7,500 depending on date selected.
Minimum 2 nights
What’s included
- Exclusive use of the château
- Accommodation for bride and groom in 'Chambre du Roy' wedding suite
- Accommodation for 4 guests in two ensuite tower bedrooms
- Grazing table and bottle of champagne for bride's preparation
- Continental breakfast each day for all château guests
- On-the-day wedding co-ordinator
- Tables and chairs (150 chairs, various table configurations)
- Clean-up services between 8am and midnight
Not included
- Catering and bar services
- Wedding planner services
- Celebrant
- Hair and make-up artist
- Photography
- Additional furniture and decorations
Security deposit: €2,500
Features & Amenities
Venue Features
Amenities & Activities
Castle grounds with interior courtyard, Lion's Terrace in front of the 18th-century facade, expansive lawns, private parkland, and a 'Well Walk'.
Getting There
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By Air
- Limoges Airport 50km
- Brive Airport approximately 80km south
- Bordeaux Airport 250km
By Train
- St Yrieix la Perche approximately 11km west
- Limoges (mainline) 45km
By Road
A20 autoroute nearby; central Paris approximately 4.5 hours, Paris CDG approximately 5 hours
Key Distances
- Paris approximately 4.5 hours by road; approximately 3.5 hours by train to Limoges from Paris Gare d'Austerlitz
- Limoges 45km, approximately 40 minutes
- St Yrieix la Perche 11km west
- Bordeaux approximately 3 hours via A89
Coussac-Bonneval, Haute-Vienne, France
Verdant Limousin countryside in the heart of south-west France
A Typical Wedding Weekend
An example of how a multi-day celebration often unfolds. Château de Bonneval will confirm your own weekend's actual schedule.
Arrival & welcome
Guests arrive over the afternoon and settle in. Many couples host a relaxed welcome dinner or drinks the evening before, so everyone is together before the day itself.
The wedding day
Ceremony, photographs, and reception typically run across the afternoon into the evening, followed by dancing and celebrations late into the night.
Farewell brunch
A slower morning together, often with a farewell brunch, before guests depart over the course of the day.
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