Min Stay 2 nights
Château de Vallery lies 100 km from Paris on the border of Burgundy and Île-de-France, designed in the 16th century by Pierre Lescot, architect of the Louvre. This wedding chateau in Burgundy once belonged to the Princes of Condé and inspired La Princesse de Clèves. Its historic grounds include 5 hectares of landscaped gardens, 60 hectares of forest, and medieval ramparts.
The château offers a rare combination of Renaissance grandeur and cultural openness, welcoming all faiths for weddings, baptisms, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and secular ceremonies. Couples can choose between the Renaissance halls, lush gardens, or the 17th-century village church of Saint-Thomas de Cantorbéry.
A no-curfew policy allows celebrations to flow into dawn, while winter and mid-season weddings benefit from promotional rates. With on-site and nearby accommodation, a heated pool, and year-round accessibility, it is both a romantic retreat and a logistical dream for international weddings.
Accommodation:
The château sleeps 56 guests in 28 distinctive rooms, each with its own character. The Pigeonnier Bridal Suite is the largest dovecote in France, with three floors, a monolithic bathtub, and a glass ceiling for stargazing. The Grand Condé Suite serves as an elegant bridal preparation room, while the Loft Suite offers a modern groom’s retreat overlooking the pool.
Nearby, 40 rooms in the village are within walking distance, and additional hotels and guesthouses can host 200 more guests within 30 minutes. This scale ensures all guests can be comfortably accommodated for the château’s signature two- or three-day celebrations.
Amenities:
The estate’s leisure features include a heated year-round swimming pool beside the Oriental Pavilion, a tennis court, landscaped gardens, and forest trails. Reception and ceremony spaces with seating capacity:
From Paris: From Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, the château is 1h40 via the A5 motorway. From Paris Orly, it is approximately 1h20. The estate’s location offers direct access for domestic guests and international travellers alike. From
London: Travel from London via Eurostar to Paris Gare du Nord (2h20), then connect by car or train to Sens, followed by a short drive. Direct flights to Paris CDG or Orly provide multiple options for international arrivals.
Château de Vallery hosts religious festivals, milestone anniversaries, cultural events, and corporate retreats alongside weddings.
The vaulted 12th-century cellars are ideal for wine tastings, while the Oriental Pavilion lends itself to henna ceremonies, brunches, or themed dinners. The Rose Garden, Grand Chestnut Tree, and Seven-Trunk Sycamore offer seasonal open-air settings for intimate or large-scale gatherings.
Couples have access to retro-planning tools, wedding planner recommendations, and a complete estate brochure, alongside a virtual tour for international planning.
With its blend of history, versatility, and openness to all traditions, the château offers an exceptional stage for celebrations of every kind, year-round.
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Min Stay 2 nights
Up to 300 guests
Sleeps up to 56 guests
Free Choice
Chapel
Swimming Pool
LGBT Friendly
Disabled Facilities
Wifi Available
No Curfew
Château de Vallery offers exclusive-use hire on a flat-rate basis, providing full privacy of the château, gardens, and all event spaces for the duration of your stay. Each celebration benefits from unlimited flexibility and the venue’s renowned no-curfew policy.
For tailored proposals and date availability, please contact Château de Vallery’s events team.
Château de Vallery is located around 100 km from Paris, on the border of Burgundy and Île-de-France. It is easily reachable from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in about 1 hour 40 minutes, and from Paris Orly in about 1 hour 20 minutes. Guests travelling from London can take the Eurostar to Paris Gare du Nord, followed by a drive or train connection to Sens and a short transfer to the château.
The estate can host up to 300 seated guests for wedding receptions and celebrations. For accommodation, it sleeps 56 guests on-site across 28 unique rooms. An additional 40 rooms are available within walking distance in the village, and over 200 more guests can be accommodated in nearby hotels within a 30-minute radius.
Château de Vallery is a Renaissance masterpiece designed by Pierre Lescot, the architect of the Louvre, with former ownership by the Princes of Condé. It offers historic charm, cultural inclusivity, and a rare no-curfew policy, allowing celebrations to continue into the early morning. Couples can choose multiple settings for ceremonies—from the Renaissance halls and rose gardens to medieval ramparts or the 17th-century village church.
The château offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor spaces, including:
Grande Galerie: Seats up to 300 guests, ideal for banquets.
Salle des Tentures: Seats 220, with painted drapery walls perfect for ceremonies.
Music Room: Seats 150, with chandeliers and frescoed ceilings.
Closerie: Covered outdoor setting for receptions or cocktails.
Village Church: Seats 250 for religious services.
Rose Garden, Grand Chestnut Tree, and Seven-Trunk Sycamore: Scenic outdoor settings for symbolic or religious vows.
The château sleeps 56 guests in 28 character-filled rooms, including the iconic Pigeonnier Bridal Suite—a three-story dovecote with a glass ceiling. Additional guests can stay in 40 nearby village rooms within walking distance. For larger weddings, over 200 more guests can be accommodated in local hotels and guesthouses up to 30 minutes away.
Amenities include a heated year-round swimming pool beside the Oriental Pavilion, tennis court, landscaped gardens, and 60 hectares of forest. Guests can enjoy vaulted medieval cellars for wine tastings, forest walks, and on-site planning support including virtual tours and wedding planning tools. The estate welcomes all faiths and cultural traditions, offering spaces for civil, religious, and symbolic ceremonies with complete flexibility.
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