Chateau
Chateau de Poudenas
Chateau
Chateau de Poudenas
Chateau de Poudenas is located in Poudenas, Lot-et-Garonne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The venue accommodates up to 500 guests, from €7,800.
Reviewed by Anne-Sophie Boubals, Editor-in-Chief. Last reviewed .
About This Venue
A classified 13th-century château in the Italian Renaissance style, in the heart of Gascony
Château de Poudenas is a classified historic monument in the Italian Renaissance style, in the heart of Gascony. Built in the 13th century and remodelled as an Italian villa some 4 centuries later, it overlooks the valley of the Gélise at the edge of the Landes forest. The château hosts weddings from 50 to 500 guests across 6 reception rooms, with a chapel, a 10-hectare park, and accommodation for 42 across 4 guest houses. Its 15-hectare estate holds lawns, cypress trees, and a lime-shaded esplanade.
Owned by Jean de Nadaillac and Alix de Nadaillac
The Venue History
13th century · Italian Renaissance
Château de Poudenas was built in the 13th century by the lords of Poudenas, vassals of Edward I Plantagenet, to guard the valley of the Gélise 50 metres below at the edge of the Landes forest. It served as a military stronghold until the 16th century, when mullioned windows were added. A century later a full redesign turned the château into the setting of an Italian villa. It is now a classified historic monument, held by the de Nadaillac family.
Notable Features
- • Mullioned Windows
- • Italian Renaissance Style
- • Inner Courtyard (Cour D'Honneur)
- • Panoramic South Terrace
- • Double Staircase
Spaces & Capacity
This venue can accommodate up to 500 guests for a seated dinner.
Cour d'Honneur
Outdoor- Majestic Inner Courtyard
- Festoon Guinguette Lighting Available
Les Grandes Ecuries (The Stables)
Indoor- Stone Vaulted Room
- Stone Walls
Le Billard
Indoor- Parquet Floor
- Ideal For Dancing
Le Salon
Indoor- Access To Panoramic Terrace
Le Bureau
IndoorLa Salle des Gardes
IndoorLa Salle a Manger
IndoorLa Terrasse Sud (South Terrace)
Outdoor- Panoramic View Of Surrounding Countryside
Le Parc (The Park)
Outdoor- 10 Hectares
- Cypress Trees
Chapelle du Chateau (Castle Chapel)
Indoor- On-site Chapel
- Seats Up To 300 Guests
Ceremony
Ceremony types
Outdoor ceremony locations
- 10-hectare park
- North Esplanade shaded by lime trees
Chapel
The chateau chapel seats up to 300 guests for religious ceremonies. A village church is located directly opposite the chateau.
Nearby church
Village church directly opposite the chateau (capacity 300 guests)
Wet-weather backup
Six indoor reception rooms available as backup for outdoor events
Accommodation
Logis du Chateau (The Castle Lodge)
chateau (Castle)Bastion du Prince Noir (The Black Prince's Bastion)
gite (Cottage)Maison de Simone (Simone's Guesthouse)
gite (Cottage)Maison d'Olive (Olive's Guesthouse)
gite (Cottage)For overflow guests, we recommend:
- Chambres d'hotes within walking distance in the village (total capacity approximately 150 guests)
Explore the Venue
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Check Availability & PricingPricing & Packages
Low season rate for 2 nights including accommodation for 28 persons
Minimum 2 nights
What’s included
- 3 on-site gites accommodating 28 guests
- Reception rooms as per package
Features & Amenities
Venue Features
Amenities & Activities
The 15-hectare estate includes a 10-hectare park of lawns and cypress trees, with a north esplanade shaded by lime trees. A pair of pools sit within the grounds, one at the château and one at the Bastion du Prince Noir.
Getting There
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Poudenas, Lot-et-Garonne, France
Château de Poudenas sits in Gascony, the land of Armagnac, where the Lot-et-Garonne, Gers, and Landes meet. It overlooks the valley of the Gélise from the edge of the Landes forest. Nérac, the former capital of King Henry IV, is 15 minutes away, with Bordeaux around 1 hour 40 minutes and Toulouse 1 hour 45 minutes.
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