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Chateau · Royal Hunting Lodge

Chateau de Maulmont

Name: Chateau de Maulmont
Address: St Priest Bramefant, Puy-de-Dôme, FR

St Priest Bramefant › Puy-de-Dôme › Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes › France

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Indoor chateau reception room with dark wood paneling, crystal chandeliers, round tables, and dusty rose medallion chairs

Aerial drone shot of a French château set within an extensive forested landscape, captured during what appears to be a wedding event. The château features multiple pointed turrets, warm sandstone and terracotta-tiled architecture, and a walled courtyard. A large white reception marquee tent has been erected in the courtyard beside the château, accompanied by orange parasols and a round above-ground pool with bright blue water. A small number of guests are visible around the pool and courtyard area. A pond or small lake is visible to the left of the property, and a road borders the right edge of the grounds. Potential venue feature image.

A wide-shot exterior photograph of a château-style castle venue taken at night, with no people visible. The building features a round turret tower on the left, a pointed Gothic arch entrance gate at the center, decorative brickwork facades, multiple chimneys, and smaller turret elements along the roofline. The structure is illuminated by warm amber uplighting that highlights the architectural details of the entrance and tower, while pathway lights guide a gravel driveway toward the main gate. A half-timbered outbuilding is visible to the left, also lit from below. The surrounding grounds are dark with large mature trees framing the composition on both sides. Potential venue feature image.

An indoor swimming pool housed within a vaulted brick cellar or undercroft, featuring a series of arched brick ceilings and warm-toned brick walls. The pool water appears a pale turquoise-green, lit from below with a visible underwater light. Two blue-and-white striped sun loungers are positioned at the poolside near an arched doorway in the background, and a metal pool ladder is visible at the far end. The wide-angle shot captures the full length of the pool and the architectural character of the space, with wall-mounted lighting illuminating the brick arches. No people are present. Potential venue feature image.

Wide exterior of pink-red brick French chateau with conical turret towers and formal hedgerow gardens

Gothic-Revival chateau with conical turrets, pointed arches, and geometric boxwood parterre in foreground

Exterior wide shot of a French château featuring warm terracotta and red brick construction with decorative diamond-pattern brickwork, multiple conical-roofed towers with grey slate finials, Gothic pointed archway entrance, and arched window details with white stone surrounds. The foreground includes formally clipped boxwood hedges arranged in geometric shapes, with ornamental shrubs and a blue-grey conifer to the right. No people are visible in the frame. The image is taken in natural overcast light. Potential venue feature image.

Aerial view of bride and groom walking hand-in-hand through a formal French parterre garden with curved boxwood hedges

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Chateau de Maulmont is located in St Priest Bramefant, Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The venue accommodates up to 100 guests, from €8,900.

Reviewed by Anne-Sophie Boubals, Editor-in-Chief. Last reviewed 19 April 2026.

Capacity

Up to 100 guests

Accommodation

19 bedrooms · 64 guests

From

€8,900

Season

Apr–Jun, Jun–Sep, Sep–Nov

Location

Puy-de-Dôme, Rhône-Alpes

Sleeps

64 guests

Exclusivity

Full exclusivity included

Catering

Recommended caterers

Wet-Weather Plan

Indoor reception rooms (Grande Salle and…

Nearest Airport

Clermont-Ferrand Airport (CFE) (40 minutes)

About This Venue

A Templar stronghold turned royal lodge above the Allier Valley

A former royal hunting lodge of Princess Adélaïde, sister of King Louis Philippe, set in 22 hectares of private parkland in the Auvergne region with stunning views over the Allier Valley. Offering exclusive privatisation for weddings of up to 240 cocktail guests with up to 64 sleeping on-site.

Owned by Maartje and Ian

Languages: FrenchEnglish

The Venue History

royal hunting lodge with towers

Historic monument

Château de Maulmont is a former royal hunting lodge of Princess Adélaïde (1777-1847), sister of King Louis Philippe. The château was part of the Royal Estate of Randan. Over the last 25 years the château has been privileged to host parties for guests of more than 70 different nationalities.

Notable Features

• Oak-panelled Reception Rooms
• Towers
• Pergola Overlooking Lakes
• Large Terrace
• Custom Made Marquee

Spaces & Capacity

Grande Salle

Indoor

Seated

120

Cocktail

m²

dinner ceremony dancing

4 French Windows
3 Large Windows

Custom Marquee

Outdoor

Seated

120

Cocktail

m²

dinner ceremony dancing

Extends Onto The Terrace
Valley Views

Grande Salle + Marquee Combined

Covered Outdoor

100

Seated

240

Cocktail

165

m²

dinner dancing cocktail

Space For Dance Floor
Combined 165m²

Ceremony

Ceremony types

Secular Symbolic Religious

Outdoor ceremony locations

Pergola overlooking lakes
Park and gardens
Marquee

Wet-weather backup

Indoor reception rooms (Grande Salle and marquee) available as backup for outdoor ceremonies.

Celebrant available Vow renewals welcome

Accommodation

Bedrooms

Sleeps

All accommodation is included in the venue hire. The entire estate is reserved exclusively for your wedding party.

WiFi private bathroom television bathrobes and slippers hair dryer small fridge 2 bottles of mineral water welcome tray (tea and coffee)

Château de Maulmont

chateau (Castle)

19 bedrooms Sleeps 64

For overflow guests, we recommend:

Hotels and apartments in Vichy (15 minutes)
B&Bs, gites and hotels nearby

Explore the Venue

Exterior & Grounds

Wide exterior shot of a French château featuring warm terracotta-toned brick construction with multiple pointed turrets, a Gothic-arched entrance portal, and decorative patterned brickwork across the facade. A gravel driveway leads directly toward the main entrance, flanked by trimmed hedgerows, mature trees, and a large blue-green conifer in the foreground. A secondary white half-timbered outbuilding is visible to the left of the main structure. One or two small figures can be seen near the entrance doorway, giving scale to the building. Potential venue feature image.

Interior

View through arched doors into chateau reception with wood paneling chandelier and white gladioli entry florals

Curved wooden staircase with turned spindle balusters and framed winter landscape print on white wall

A moody interior shot of a formal dining room viewed through a partially open dark wooden door, with no people present. The room features a gold and crystal chandelier hanging from a dark wood-beamed ceiling, casting warm light in an otherwise deeply shadowed space. A long dining table is set with a white tablecloth and surrounded by Louis XVI-style medallion chairs with white painted frames and dusty rose pink upholstered seats and backs. The herringbone parquet floor and dark wood-paneled walls suggest a classic French château interior. Wide shot framed as a peek through the doorway, with strong contrast between the deep foreground shadow and the softly lit room beyond. Potential venue feature image.

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Pricing & Packages

From €8,900

Peak season (June-September), exclusive venue hire for up to 100 guests with a minimum 2-night stay.

Minimum 2 nights

What’s included

Exclusive use of the château
Accommodation for 48-64 guests across 19 bedrooms/suites/apartments
On-site parking

Features & Amenities

Venue Features

Swimming Pool

Exclusive Use

On-site Accommodation

No Curfew

Pet Friendly

Allows External Caterers

LGBT Friendly

Child Friendly

Disabled Facilities

Outdoor Ceremony

Plan B Options

Allows Fireworks

Amenities & Activities

Spa

Helipad

Hot Tub/Jacuzzi

Brunch Available

Lake/Pond

Wi-Fi

On-site Parking

22 hectares of private parkland with lakes, many walking paths, and surrounded by luxurious vegetation with views over the Allier Valley.

LGBTQ+ Friendly Wheelchair Accessible

Getting There

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By Air

Clermont-Ferrand Airport (CFE) 40 minutes
Lyon Airport 2 hours

By Train

Vichy train station 15 minutes

Key Distances

Vichy 12 km
Clermont-Ferrand 35 km

St Priest Bramefant, Puy-de-Dôme, France

In the Auvergne region (the land of volcanoes), surrounded by 22 hectares of private parkland with stunning views over the Allier Valley and the Montagne Bourbonnaise.

Nearby villages: Vichy

Nearby attractions: Château de Randan (7 km, formerly part of the same royal estate), Vichy spa town, Bourbonnais mountains (20 minutes), Volcano Park (80 volcanoes)

A Typical Wedding Weekend

An example of how a multi-day celebration often unfolds. Chateau de Maulmont 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.

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Chateau de Maulmont

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Chateau de Maulmont

About This Venue

The Venue History

Notable Features

Spaces & Capacity

Grande Salle

Custom Marquee

Grande Salle + Marquee Combined

Bar

Salon Louis Philippe

Salon Rond

Terrace

Pergola

Park and Gardens

Ceremony

Ceremony types

Outdoor ceremony locations

Wet-weather backup

Accommodation

Château de Maulmont

For overflow guests, we recommend:

Explore the Venue

Exterior & Grounds

Interior

Pricing & Packages

What’s included

Features & Amenities

Venue Features

Amenities & Activities

Getting There

By Air

By Train

Key Distances

A Typical Wedding Weekend

Arrival & welcome

The wedding day

Farewell brunch

Real Weddings at Chateau de Maulmont

Candlelit Linen and Hilltop Views at Chateau de Maulmont, Auvergne

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