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Château de Bourron
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Château de Bourron
Château de Bourron is located in Bourron-Marlotte, Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France. The venue accommodates up to 140 guests, with on-site accommodation for 37 guests, from €15,000.
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About This Venue
The best of the French art de vivre
Chateau de Bourron is a privately-owned 16th-century Renaissance chateau set within 40 hectares of walled grounds adjoining Fontainebleau forest, an hour south of Paris. Classified as a Historic Monument since 1971, the estate offers full exclusivity for weddings of up to 140 guests across eight named indoor and outdoor spaces, with 15 bedrooms sleeping 37 on-site. Owned by the descendants of the Montesquiou-Fezensac family, the chateau remains a working family home with formal French gardens, moats fed by natural spring, and a path of linden trees.
Owned by Mr de Cordon and Mrs de Cordon
The Venue History
16th century (foundations dating to 14th century) · Brick and stone Renaissance style (brique et pierre)
Built at the end of the 16th century on the site of an old feudal fortress with foundations dating to the 14th century, as demonstrated by its still-visible moats. The chateau is a typical residence of the Ile-de-France region, also called the 'Petit Fontainebleau'. The wrought iron horseshoe staircase on either side of the listed building provides access to the reception rooms. The name Bourron originates from a spring on the grounds, meaning 'bubbling spring'. The place has been registered on the supplementary inventory since 1926 and classified since 1971 as Historic Monument.
Notable Features
- • Brick And Stone Facade
- • Moats Fed By Natural Spring
- • Wrought Iron Horseshoe Staircase
- • 18th Century Bookcase With Paneling
- • Dining-room With Late 16th Century Flemish Tapestries
- • Swiss Earthenware Stove With Hunting Scenes And Allegories
- • Hidden Mirrors Inside Shutters In The Salon Des Glaces
- • Vaulted Ceiling Rooms On Garden Level
Spaces & Capacity
This venue can accommodate up to 140 guests for a seated dinner.
Salon des Glaces
Indoor- Built In Transparency With Stunning Views On All Ground Perspectives (North And South)
- High Brightness
Salon Montesquiou
Indoor- Named After The Montesquiou-Fezensac Family, Ancestors Of The Owner
- Family Tree Showing Great Names In The History Of France
Louvois (Vaulted Room)
Indoor- Vaulted Ceiling
- Specifically Designated For Music And Dancing
Le Tellier
Indoor- Vaulted Ceiling
Breakfast Room
Indoor- Can Extend Reception Capacity To 140 Guests
Reading Rooms
Indoor- Two Superb Reading Rooms Accessible Via The Horseshoe Staircase
Grounds and Gardens
Outdoor- 40 Hectares Of Enclosed Walled Grounds
- Formal French Gardens With Canal
Professional Kitchen
Indoor- Professional Kitchen With 2 Toilets
Ceremony
Ceremony types
Outdoor ceremony locations
- 42 hectares of grounds with multiple ceremony spots
Nearby church
Bourron-Marlotte church, 200 metres away (contact Fontainebleau Parish; required to come with the priest who prepares you for marriage)
Accommodation
The Chateau
chateau (Castle)D'Artagnan's Cottage (Maison d'Artagnan)
cottageMaison de la Source (Le Pavillon)
cottageFor overflow guests, we recommend:
- Hotels at 4 to 7 km distance available for additional guest accommodation
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Check Availability & PricingPricing & Packages
Minimum 1 nights
What’s included
- Exclusive use of reception rooms
- 15 bedrooms in the domain
- On-site coordinator on the day
- Sound system and lighting of the dancefloor
- Ambient lighting of the lounges
- Outdoor park lighting
- Reading rooms for next day
- Free and unlimited WiFi
Not included
- Catering
- Furniture hire (chairs, tables)
- Flowers and decoration
- DJ
- Photography and videography
- Tourist tax
Features & Amenities
Venue Features
Amenities & Activities
40 hectares (100 acres) of enclosed, walled grounds adjoining Fontainebleau forest. Features formal French gardens, canal, path of linden trees, romantic Neolithic spring (source Saint-Severe), statues (Ceres, Saint-Joseph by Fernand Py), deer in the park.
Getting There
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By Air
- Paris airport approximately 1 hour
By Train
- Bourron-Marlotte train station 200 metres
Key Distances
- Paris 70 km south of Paris (approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour)
- Fontainebleau nearby
- Paris 70 km (approximately 1 hour)
Bourron-Marlotte, Seine-et-Marne, France
Set in the heart of Fontainebleau forest, surrounded by 40 hectares of enclosed walled grounds with formal gardens, woodland walks, and moat
A Typical Wedding Weekend
An example of how a multi-day celebration often unfolds. Château de Bourron 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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