Chateau · Renaissance-chateau
Chateau de Vallery
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© Sylvain Bouzat
© Sylvain Bouzat
© The New Old
© Sylvain Bouzat
© Sylvain Bouzat
© Sylvain Bouzat
Chateau · Renaissance-chateau
Chateau de Vallery
Chateau de Vallery is located in Vallery, Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. The venue accommodates up to 300 guests, from €18,000.
Reviewed by Anne-Sophie Boubals, Editor-in-Chief. Last reviewed .
About This Venue
Dance until dawn in a Louvre architect's Renaissance masterpiece
A Renaissance masterpiece designed by Pierre Lescot (architect of the Louvre), Chateau de Vallery is a historic monument offering exclusive use for weddings of up to 500 guests, with 28 on-site rooms sleeping 56, no curfew, and total freedom over suppliers and celebration style.
The Venue History
Renaissance (16th century) · Renaissance with medieval elements
Once described as 'the most beautiful chateau in the world' by 16th-century chroniclers, Chateau de Vallery was designed by Pierre Lescot, the architect of the Louvre, commissioned by Jacques d'Albon. It hosted the Princes of Condé and witnessed royal intrigues including King Henri IV's romantic escapades with Charlotte de Montmorency. The property inspired Madame de Lafayette's La Princesse de Clèves, described as 'the castle of utter seduction and love'. The Grande Galerie was built between 1548 and 1560. The church on the estate contains the mausoleum of Henri II de Condé (1588–1646), created by sculptor Gilles Guérin.
Notable Features
- • Grande Galerie (16th-century Vaulted Hall, 300+ Seats, Underfloor Heated)
- • Medieval Ramparts (12th Century)
- • Oriental Pavilion (converted Stables)
- • Dovecote (largest In France, Triplex Bridal Suite)
- • Rose Garden
- • Palm Grove
- • 12th-century Vaulted Cellars
- • Salle Des Tentures (400m2 Trompe-l'oeil Ceiling)
Spaces & Capacity
Grande Galerie
Indoor- 16th-century Vaulted Hall Built 1548–1560
- Underfloor Heating
Salle des Tentures
Indoor- 400m2 Trompe-l'oeil Ceiling
- Overlooks The Park
Salon des Musiques
Indoor- Accommodates Up To 300 Guests
- Dancing Until Dawn
Riad — Oriental Pavilion
Indoor- Oriental / Moroccan Style
- Dedicated To Henna Ceremonies And Muslim/oriental Weddings
Closerie
Outdoor- Additional Outdoor Reception Space
- Adjacent To Main Halls
Rose Garden (Roseraie)
Outdoor- Rose-covered Walls
- Fountain Of Bacchus With Cascading Water Feature
Grand Chestnut Tree (Grand Marronnier)
Outdoor- White Spring Blossoms
- Golden Autumn Leaves
Sycamore (Sycomore aux 7 troncs)
Outdoor- 7-trunk Centuries-old Sycamore Tree
- Sheltered And Secluded
12th-Century Vaulted Cellars
Indoor- 12th-century Vaulted Underground Cellars
- Beneath The Park
Pool Terrace with Arbors
Outdoor- 2 Arbors Alongside The Heated Pool
- Overlooks The Rose Garden
Ceremony
Ceremony types
Outdoor ceremony locations
- Rose Garden (Roseraie)
- Grand Chestnut Tree (Grand Marronnier) — seats 200+
- Sycamore with 7 trunks (Sycomore aux 7 troncs)
- Park / forest edge
Nearby church
Eglise Saint Thomas de Cantorbéry, at the edge of the chateau's forest (contains the mausoleum of Henri II de Condé). Contact Diocese of Chéroy for Catholic ceremonies.
Wet-weather backup
Grande Galerie and Salle des Tentures available as indoor ceremony alternatives in all weather
Accommodation
Le Chateau Renaissance
chateau (Castle)Le Pigeonnier (The Dovecote)
dovecoteOriental Pavilion
pavilionPalm Grove (Palmeraie)
garden_pavilionsMedieval Chateau Rooms
medieval_chateauFor overflow guests, we recommend:
- 40 rooms in the village of Vallery (walking distance, accommodates up to 150 guests)
- Additional hotels and guesthouses for 200 guests within 30-minute drive
Explore the Venue
Dates fill up fast. Check availability before you fall in love.
Check Availability & PricingPricing & Packages
Peak season (June-September), exclusive venue hire for up to 300 guests with a minimum 2-night stay.
Minimum 2 nights
What’s included
- Exclusive use of entire estate for 2–3 days
- 4 large historic reception halls
- 28 on-site bedrooms (sleeps 56)
- Heated swimming pool
- Tennis court
- Torch-lit gardens
- Sound system until dawn
- Furniture (chairs for 200+ guests)
Not included
- Catering (free choice of caterer)
- Decoration
- DJ or live music
- Fireworks
- Other service providers (free choice)
Features & Amenities
Venue Features
Amenities & Activities
5 hectares of manicured parkland including Rose Garden, Palm Grove, Parc aux Ifs, medieval ramparts, and 60 hectares of surrounding forest. Torch-lit gardens at night.
Getting There
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By Air
Key Distances
- Paris 100 km / approximately 1 hour
- Paris 100 km / approximately 1 hour
Vallery, Yonne, France
5 hectares of manicured parkland and 60 hectares of forest, on the border of Burgundy and Île-de-France
A Typical Wedding Weekend
An example of how a multi-day celebration often unfolds. Chateau de Vallery 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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