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Château de la Corbe is located in Vendée, Pays de la Loire. The venue accommodates up to 400 guests, with on-site accommodation for 102 guests, from €18,000.

Reviewed by Anne-Sophie Boubals, Editor-in-Chief. Last reviewed .

Sleeps
102 guests
Exclusivity
Full exclusivity included
Catering
External Caterers Only
Wet-Weather Plan
The Orangerie and indoor reception spaces serve as weather backup.
Nearest Airport
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (about 35 minutes; direct flights from London around 1h30; private aviation and helicopter transfers available)

About This Venue

An Italian-inspired château in the heart of the Vendée

Château de la Corbe is a 19th-century château at Bournezeau in the Vendée, set within a 25-hectare park with a granite chapel from 1643, an Orangerie and on-site accommodation for up to 102 guests across 35 bedrooms. Rebuilt in 1898 by an Italian architect, it has a Tuscan-influenced design and is hired privately for one celebration at a time.

Languages: EnglishFrench

The Venue History

Late 19th century (rebuilt 1898) · Mediterranean, Tuscan-influenced design with honey-coloured façades, loggias and pavilions

Notable Features

  • Honey-coloured Tuscan Façades
  • Loggias And Pavilions
  • 1643 Granite Chapel With A Romanesque Portal

Spaces & Capacity

This venue can accommodate up to 400 guests for a seated dinner.

Chapel (1643)

Outdoor
ceremony

Orangerie

Indoor
dining reception cocktail

Main reception room

Indoor
300
Seated
reception dining

Ceremony

Ceremony types

Secular Symbolic Religious (Chapel)

Outdoor ceremony locations

  • Chapel (1643)
  • Park and French gardens
  • Lakeside

Chapel

A granite chapel built in 1643, within the park, with a Romanesque portal and a square bell tower.

Wet-weather backup

The Orangerie and indoor reception spaces serve as weather backup.

Accommodation

Bedrooms
35
Sleeps
102

Le Château

chateau (Castle)

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Pricing & Packages

From €18,000

Dry hire from 18,000 euro for private use of the château and 25-hectare estate for a multi-day celebration.

Minimum 2 nights

What’s included

  • Private use of the château and 25-hectare estate
  • Accommodation for up to 102 guests across 35 bedrooms
  • Access to the 1643 chapel, Orangerie and reception spaces
  • Gardens, swimming pool and all event areas

Features & Amenities

Venue Features

Swimming Pool
Exclusive Use
On-site Accommodation
Allows External Caterers
Outdoor Ceremony
Pet Friendly
WiFi
Air Conditioning
Disabled Facilities
LGBT Friendly
Golf Nearby
Chapel Nearby
Private Chapel

Amenities & Activities

Orangery
Lake/Pond
Wi-Fi
On-site Parking

25 hectares of parkland with French gardens, century-old trees and a lake.

LGBTQ+ Friendly Wheelchair Accessible

Getting There

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By Air

  • Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) about 35 minutes; direct flights from London around 1h30; private aviation and helicopter transfers available

By Train

  • Nantes (TGV) TGV from Paris about 2h, then about 35 minutes by car

Key Distances

  • Paris About 2h by TGV to Nantes, then about 35 minutes by car

Vendée, France

Set in the Vendée countryside within 25 hectares of parkland, French gardens, century-old trees and a lake.

A Typical Wedding Weekend

An example of how a multi-day celebration often unfolds. Château de la Corbe will confirm your own weekend's actual schedule.

Friday

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.

Saturday

The wedding day

Ceremony, photographs, and reception typically run across the afternoon into the evening, followed by dancing and celebrations late into the night.

Sunday

Farewell brunch

A slower morning together, often with a farewell brunch, before guests depart over the course of the day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many guests can Château de la Corbe accommodate?
The château hosts up to 400 guests for the celebration and sleeps 102 across 35 bedrooms on site, so a large wedding party can stay together on the estate.
How much does a wedding at Château de la Corbe cost?
Exclusive venue hire starts from €18,000 on a dry-hire basis (the venue only) for a minimum of two nights, leaving you free to bring your own caterer and suppliers.
Does Château de la Corbe have a chapel for the ceremony?
Yes. The estate has its own granite chapel dating from 1643 for religious or symbolic ceremonies, and secular ceremonies can also be held outdoors in the 25-hectare park.
Is the château exclusively yours for the wedding?
Yes. Château de la Corbe hosts one wedding at a time, giving a couple private use of the château, the Orangerie, the chapel and the 25-hectare park with its French gardens, century-old trees and lake.
Can we choose our own caterer?
Yes. There is no in-house catering; couples select from the château's recommended caterers or bring their own approved professional and suppliers.
Where is Château de la Corbe and how do guests reach it?
The château is at Bournezeau in the Vendée. It is about 35 minutes from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE), with private aviation and helicopter transfers available for guests arriving by air.

What couples say

In their own words, from couples who married here.

We were searching for a venue that would offer an authentic French château experience for our family travelling from abroad. Château de la Corbe exceeded every expectation. The chapel, the grounds, the accommodation, and the attention to detail created memories that we will cherish forever.
Emma & James, United Kingdom
Our guests are still talking about the wedding weekend months later. Being able to celebrate, dine, stay together, and enjoy the estate for several days created an atmosphere that was both elegant and deeply personal. Château de la Corbe is simply magical.
Olivia & Michael, United States

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