Chateau
Château de la Faye
Château de la Faye is located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The venue accommodates up to 95 guests, with on-site accommodation for 27 guests, from €7,225.
Reviewed by Anne-Sophie Boubals, Editor-in-Chief. Last reviewed .
About This Venue
A 500-hectare Charente estate, hired on an exclusive-use basis for 3-day weddings.
Château de la Faye is a 13th-century estate in southern Charente, in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, on the borders of the Dordogne and the Gironde. The property covers 500 hectares of forest, ponds and open country, crossed by 20 km of trails and set around an 8-hectare lake.
It is hired on an exclusive-use basis for 3-day weddings. Up to 95 guests are seated in the 130 m² reception hall, and 27 stay on site across 11 bedrooms. The bedrooms are split between the château's guest rooms and a separate cottage. A chapel, a swimming pool, a sauna and a second reception room for poor weather sit within the grounds. Restoration has been under way since 2023.
The Venue History
13th century
The owners date the origins of Château de la Faye to the 13th century, when the property was the seat of a seigneury. Its architecture changed across the centuries as stonework was reshaped and styles moved on. In the early 18th century the feudal castle gave way to the present main house, built in a more residential spirit. After several owners, and centuries shaped by the families who lived there, the château fell into a long decline. It was saved from ruin in 1990, and a further restoration began in 2023, balancing respect for heritage with contemporary comfort, and continues today.
Ceremony
Ceremony types
Wet-weather backup
In the event of rain, the ceremony can be held in the charming Vendangeurs’ Room.
Accommodation
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Packages
Weekend hire, May to September
From €9,950
Up to 95 guests
- Sole use of the chateau grounds and terrace
- Reception hall from 10:00 the day before, with adjoining catering preparation area
- Accommodation for 27 guests over 2 nights
- Pool area for cocktails, dinner and brunch, with catering kitchen
- Second room as wet-weather cover for the cocktail reception
- Reception furniture for 95 guests (indoor chairs, round and rectangular tables)
- Cleaning, subject to the premises and grounds being left in satisfactory condition
- On-site parking with an electric charging station
Weekend hire, October to April
From €8,500
Up to 95 guests
- Sole use of the chateau grounds and terrace
- Reception hall from 10:00 the day before, with adjoining catering preparation area
- Accommodation for 27 guests over 2 nights
- Pool area for cocktails, dinner and brunch, with catering kitchen
- Second room as wet-weather cover for the cocktail reception
- Reception furniture for 95 guests (indoor chairs, round and rectangular tables)
- Cleaning, subject to the premises and grounds being left in satisfactory condition
- On-site parking with an electric charging station
Weekday hire, May to September
From €8,455
Up to 95 guests
- Sole use of the chateau grounds and terrace
- Reception hall from 10:00 the day before, with adjoining catering preparation area
- Accommodation for 27 guests over 2 nights
- Pool area for cocktails, dinner and brunch, with catering kitchen
- Second room as wet-weather cover for the cocktail reception
- Reception furniture for 95 guests (indoor chairs, round and rectangular tables)
- Cleaning, subject to the premises and grounds being left in satisfactory condition
- On-site parking with an electric charging station
Weekday hire, October to April
From €7,225
Up to 95 guests
- Sole use of the chateau grounds and terrace
- Reception hall from 10:00 the day before, with adjoining catering preparation area
- Accommodation for 27 guests over 2 nights
- Pool area for cocktails, dinner and brunch, with catering kitchen
- Second room as wet-weather cover for the cocktail reception
- Reception furniture for 95 guests (indoor chairs, round and rectangular tables)
- Cleaning, subject to the premises and grounds being left in satisfactory condition
- On-site parking with an electric charging station
Features & Amenities
Venue Features
Amenities & Activities
The grounds are wooded rather than formally planted, with open views across the surrounding country. Ceremonies, drinks receptions and less formal gatherings are all held outdoors here. The pool area is used for cocktails, dinner and brunch, and has its own catering kitchen.
Getting There
By Air
- Bordeaux Merignac 1 h
- Bergerac 1h30
By Train
- Angouleme 30 min
The château sits within 500 hectares of forest, ponds and open country in the south of the Charente. The department meets the Dordogne and the Gironde nearby. An 8-hectare lake sits within the grounds, and 20 km of trails run through the woodland. Wildlife moves through the woodland and around the ponds.
A Typical Wedding Weekend
An example of how a multi-day celebration often unfolds. Château de la Faye 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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