Chateau
Château du Doux
Château du Doux is located in Altillac, Corrèze, Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The venue accommodates up to 85 guests, with on-site accommodation for 70 guests, from €26,500.
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About This Venue
An all-inclusive château wedding above the Dordogne Valley
Château du Doux is a family-run wedding château above the Dordogne Valley, built in 1904 to the design of the architect Jean-Louis Pascal. The Young family give couples exclusive use of the whole estate for an all-inclusive wedding weekend, with room for up to 85 guests and on-site accommodation for up to 70 across 17 en-suite château bedrooms and 8 self-catering apartments.
Owned by Abbie Young, Clive Young, Karen Young and Ross Young
The Venue History
1904 · Early 20th century chateau
Château du Doux was built in 1904 for entertaining foreign dignitaries, to the design of Jean-Louis Pascal, one of the leading French architects of his day. The Young family first saw the château in 2008, fell for it and the Dordogne Valley, and have since renovated it into a destination wedding venue, a restoration filmed across several series of Channel 4's Escape to the Château DIY and Château DIY.
Notable Features
- • Wood Panelled Function Rooms
- • Panoramic Views Over The Dordogne Valley
Spaces & Capacity
This venue can accommodate up to 85 guests for a seated dinner.
Salle de Réception (Function Complex)
Indoor- Fully Air-conditioned
- Built-in White Sparkling LED Dance Floor
Wood-Panelled Dining Room
Indoor- Majestic Wood Panelling
- French Doors Opening To Dordogne Valley Views
Ceremony Terrace
Outdoor- Panoramic Views Over The Dordogne Valley
- Wedding Arch Provided
Lawn / Canapés Area
Outdoor- Overlooks Dordogne Valley
- Outdoor Tables Chairs And Parasols Provided
Pool Area
Outdoor- 25-metre Swimming Pool
- Outdoor Dining Area With Garden Lighting
Bridal Salon
Indoor- Purpose-built Beauty Salon
- Situated Within The Bridal Suite
Chateau Library
Indoor- Library Setting
Ceremony
Ceremony types
Outdoor ceremony locations
- Terrace overlooking the Dordogne Valley
Nearby church
striking local church, 5-minute drive from the Chateau, available for traditional religious ceremonies
Wet-weather backup
Beautiful wood-panelled room inside the Château with French doors opening onto Dordogne valley views serves as the indoor ceremony backup
Accommodation
Le Château
chateau (Castle)Apartments Building
apartmentFor overflow guests, we recommend:
- Neighbouring English-owned Chateau (5-minute drive, accommodates up to 15 additional guests)
- Hotels, bars and restaurants in Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne (5-minute drive)
Dates fill up fast. Check availability before you fall in love.
Check Availability & PricingPricing & Packages
Starting price for 2026-2027 all-inclusive package including exclusive use, venue hire and planning, catering, drinks, and on-site accommodation.
Minimum 3 nights
What’s included
- Exclusive use of the entire château and grounds
- On-site accommodation with continental breakfast
- Three-night Bridal Suite stay for the couple
- Planning stay for the couple
- Three-course wedding meal with canapés and wine
- Fully stocked weekend bar
- Bar staff
- Planning assistance and day-of coordination
Not included
- Additional catering for days around the wedding
- External suppliers (photographer, florist, DJ, celebrant, etc.)
- Fireworks
- Pool towels (available to rent)
Features & Amenities
Venue Features
Amenities & Activities
Set within 3 hectares of secure private walled grounds with no close neighbours. Includes lawns overlooking the Dordogne Valley, outdoor dining areas with garden lighting, and a pool terrace.
Getting There
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By Air
- Brive-la-Gaillarde Airport 45 minutes
- Limoges Airport 1 hour 30 minutes
- Rodez Airport 1 hour 30 minutes
- Bergerac Airport 2 hours
- Toulouse Airport just over 2 hours
- Bordeaux Airport 3 hours
By Train
- Brive train station 45 minutes (TGV direct from Paris)
Key Distances
- Paris TGV via Brive
- Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne 10 minutes
Altillac, Corrèze, France
Set within private walled grounds of 3 hectares overlooking the magnificent Dordogne Valley in the southern tip of the Corrèze, bordering the Lot and Dordogne departments.
A Typical Wedding Weekend
An example of how a multi-day celebration often unfolds. Château du Doux 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.
See Château du Doux in full
Pricing, sample menus, floor plans and availability, laid out the way the venue presents itself to couples.
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