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Chateau · Renaissance-castle
Chateau de Jalesnes
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Chateau · Renaissance-castle
Chateau de Jalesnes
Chateau de Jalesnes is located in Vernantes, Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire. The venue accommodates up to 180 guests, from €22,000.
Reviewed by Anne-Sophie Boubals, Editor-in-Chief. Last reviewed .
About This Venue
Renaissance grandeur and a private chapel in the Loire Valley
A beautiful Renaissance castle built in 1610, lovingly restored and offering exclusive use of 20 acres including formal gardens, forest, heated swimming pool, and on-site chapel for weddings of up to 180 guests with accommodation for 65 overnight guests.
Owned by Jenny and David
The Venue History
17th century · Renaissance
Built in 1610, Château de Jalesnes is a beautiful Renaissance castle rich with history. It has been lovingly renovated to provide modern comfort in a historic building. Since 2016, the château has hosted over 60 weddings and numerous parties and events. The property gained further fame through the English TV programme 'Escape to the Chateau DIY'.
Notable Features
- • 17th Century Façade
- • Moats
- • Stained Glass Windows
- • Domed Roof Chapel
Spaces & Capacity
ST. LOUIS CHAPEL
Indoor- Domed Roof
- Stained Glass Window
PAVILLON DE CHASSE
Outdoor- Ancient Stone Hunting Tower
- Forest Setting
Formal Lawns
Outdoor- Château Backdrop
- Forest Views
DRY MOAT
Outdoor- Historic Walls
- Lush Greenery
CHESTNUT GROVE
Outdoor- Massive Cooling Trees
- Sheltered Setting
Grand Banquet Hall
Indoor- Banquet Space
- Flexible Table Layouts
Pool Terrace
Outdoor- Heated Swimming Pool
- 20 Metres Length
Upper Terrace
Outdoor- Dazzling Views Over Fields
Ceremony
Ceremony types
Outdoor ceremony locations
- Formal Lawns with Château or forest backdrop
- Dry Moat surrounded by lush greenery and historic walls
- Chestnut Grove sheltered under massive trees
- Pavillon de Chasse ancient hunting tower in the forest
Chapel
Stone domed roof chapel with stained glass window, double-storey vaulted ceiling
Wet-weather backup
Grand Banquet Hall serves as indoor alternative for ceremonies
Accommodation
Main Château
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Check Availability & PricingPricing & Packages
Peak season (June-September), all-inclusive wedding package for up to 180 guests with a minimum 2-night stay.
Minimum 2 nights
What’s included
- Exclusive use of the Château
- Château grounds
- Swimming pool access
- Function areas
- Chapel
- All furniture and setup
- Accommodation for guests
- Breakfast
Features & Amenities
Venue Features
Amenities & Activities
20 acres of grounds including formal gardens, forest, lawns, and orchard
Getting There
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By Air
- Tours Val de Loire Airport 92 km
Key Distances
- Angers 35 minutes
- Tours 1 hour
- Nantes 1 hour 40 minutes
Vernantes, Maine-et-Loire, France
Heart of the Loire Valley with 20 acres of forest, formal gardens, and open lawns
A Typical Wedding Weekend
An example of how a multi-day celebration often unfolds. Chateau de Jalesnes 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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