Chateau
Chateau du Fey
About This Venue
Heritage and creativity on 103 acres of Burgundy
A protected 17th-century chateau on a 103-acre Burgundy estate, restored by French architect Jessica Angel with a focus on sustainability and cultural preservation. Original 1750 fireplaces and mirrors sit alongside modern design, with the 450-square-metre Orangerie and forested grounds accommodating celebrations of up to 1,000 guests.
Owned by Jessica Angel
The Venue History
17th century · Classical French chateau
Dating to the 17th century, Chateau du Fey retains striking original details including fireplaces and mirrors from 1750. The interiors reflect centuries of heritage through a considered mix of antique and modern design. A colourful 400-year history, scattered with French nobility, intellectual luminaries and notable patrons of the arts, shaped the estate. In the 1980s, the previous owners ran an acclaimed cooking school, but the property lay empty for nearly a decade before Jessica Angel and her family discovered it in 2017. At the age of 26, the French architect crowdfunded with her family to acquire the chateau and took on the challenge of turning the historic site into a place of gathering and a laboratory to rethink the world of tomorrow.
Notable Features
- • Original Fireplaces From Circa 1750
- • Antique Mirrors Dating To 1750
- • 17th-century Wood Flooring In Reception Rooms
- • Historic Wine Press And Cereal Grinder Outbuildings
- • 400-year-old Twin Oak Trees
- • Three Picturesque Courtyards With Fountain And Historic Well
Spaces & Capacity
This venue can accommodate up to 1000 guests for a seated dinner.
Salon
Indoor- Original 1750 Fireplace
- 17th-century Wood Flooring
Dining Room
Indoor- Original 1750 Mirror
- 17th-century Wood Flooring
Middle Salon
Indoor- Original Fireplace
- Antique Decor
Breakfast Room
IndoorOrangerie
Covered Outdoor- 450m² Luxury Event Tent
- Set Within The Vegetable Garden
Gallery
Covered Outdoor- Historic Barn Space
Wine Press
Covered Outdoor- Original Wine Press
- Historic Cereal Grinder
Terrace
Outdoor- Panoramic Views Of The Yonne Valley
- Adjacent To Private Pool
Forest
Outdoor- 90-acre Private Forest
- Natural Clearings For Events
Oak Trees
Outdoor- 400-year-old Twin Oak Trees
- Open-air Setting
Potager Garden
Outdoor- Organic Vegetable Garden
- Rare-species Orchard
Accommodation
The Chateau
main houseThe Farmhouse
farmhouseThe Cottage
cottageThe Gite
gite (Cottage)Glamping Field
glampingDates fill up fast. Check availability before you fall in love.
Check Availability & PricingPricing & Packages
Exclusive three-day hire including accommodation for up to 70 guests
Minimum 3 nights
What’s included
- Exclusive use of entire estate for three days
- Accommodation for up to 70 guests
- Day-of coordination package (timeline review, vendor management, 12-hour day-of support)
- Professional kitchen access for external caterers
- On-site parking
Not included
- Catering (external caterers required)
- Tableware and tablecloth hire
- Audio visual equipment hire
- Glamping tents (available as add-on)
- Champagne reception
- Childcare
- Valet parking service
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Additional cleaning
Features & Amenities
Venue Features
Amenities & Activities
Getting There
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By Air
- Paris Orly (ORY) 1h30 by car
- Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) 2 hours by car
- Joigny Airport (LFGK) 10 minutes (private jets only)
By Train
- Joigny 15 km (direct TER from Paris Gare de Lyon, 1h10)
By Road
A6 exit 18 towards Joigny, then 15 km to Villecien
Key Distances
- Paris 1h30 by car via A6, or 1h10 by direct train from Gare de Lyon
- Joigny 10 minutes by car
- Sens 30 minutes by car
- Auxerre 40 minutes by car
- Paris 1h30 by car
Villecien, Yonne, France
Nestled on a hilltop in the Yonne Valley with panoramic views of the river and surrounding villages, surrounded by 90 acres of private forest.
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