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Chateau · Boutique-estate
Chateau Engalin
Chateau · Boutique-estate
Chateau Engalin
Chateau Engalin is located in Mauvezin, Gers, Occitanie. The venue accommodates up to 120 guests, from €60,000.
Reviewed by Anne-Sophie Boubals, Editor-in-Chief. Last reviewed .
About This Venue
Romanesque chapel ruins and Gascon gastronomy in one estate
An 18th-century food-centric boutique wedding estate in the heart of Gascony, South West France, blending art, gastronomy, nature and architecture across 30 acres for exclusive-use multi-day celebrations of 50–120 guests.
Owned by Marwan Badran and Jeremy Grose
The Venue History
18th century · 18th-century French country estate with 11th-century Romanesque chapel ruins
The historical site dates back to the 11th century. The 18th-century residence has been lovingly renovated over the course of 20 years by owner Marwan Badran, who moved to Gascony in 2005 to establish Chateau Engalin as a Culinary Utopian Retreat. The romantic Rose Chapel dates back to the 11th century.
Notable Features
- • 11th-century Romanesque Rose Chapel Ruins
- • Restored Original Stone Chateau Walls
- • Vaulted Room
- • Woodbarn Across The Courtyard
- • Bedouin Tent In Grass Courtyard
Spaces & Capacity
Rose Chapel Ruins
Outdoor- 11th-century Romanesque Ruins
- Secluded Within Grounds
The Vaulted Room
Indoor- Vaulted Ceiling
- Intimate Setting
The Courtyard and Bedouin Tent
Outdoor- Grass Courtyard In Front Of Chateau
- Bedouin Tent Covered Feasting Space
The Gallery
Indoor- Cocktail Bar
- Professional Revolving Lights
The Gallery FoodLab Terrace
Outdoor- Overlooks The FoodLab Kitchen
The Sunset Terrace
Outdoor- Elevated Floating Platform
- Oriented Towards Sunset
The Pool Deck and Cocktail Bar
Outdoor- Poolside Terrace With Bar
- Pool Bar
Champagne Lawn
Outdoor- Adjacent To Rose Chapel Ruins
The Grand Salon
Indoor- Minimalist Open Fireplace
- Home Cinema
The Pink Salon
Indoor- Dedicated Bridal Lunch Space
Ceremony
Licensed for civil marriage on site.
Ceremony types
Outdoor ceremony locations
- Rose Chapel Ruins and Champagne Lawn
- Estate Grounds (30-acre landscaped park)
Chapel
The Rose Chapel Ruins date back to the 11th century. An elegantly restored Romanesque ruin, secluded within the grounds, serving as a romantic and intimate outdoor ceremony backdrop.
Wet-weather backup
The Vaulted Room provides an intimate indoor ceremony space for approximately 30 guests
Accommodation
The Chateau
chateau (Castle)The Woodbarn
barnFor overflow guests, we recommend:
- Local hotels and gîtes can be arranged through the wedding planning team
Explore the Venue
Exterior & Grounds
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 120 guests, minimum 3 nights
Minimum 3 nights
What’s included
- Exclusive use of entire estate
- 15 double en-suite bedrooms for 30 guests
- 3 breakfasts
- Wedding lunch
- Pizza Night for 30 guests
- In-house wedding planning and styling service
Not included
- Eventing Service Charge: €150 per person (event setting-up, furniture, crockery, cutlery, glasses, napkins and service for all 3 events)
- Welcome Event: from €80 per person (chef's table — canapés, starter, main, dessert)
- Wedding Banquet: €130 per person (canapés, starter, main, dessert, cake)
- Grill & Pool Party: from €90 per person (mezze, mixed grill, heart lollipops)
- Draft Party Packages: €15 per person per hour (organic white, rosé & red wine, artisanal beer, filtered water and soft drinks)
Features & Amenities
Venue Features
Amenities & Activities
30 acres of landscaped park in the heart of the French countryside, designed with wedding photography in mind
Getting There
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By Air
- Toulouse International Airport approximately 45–50 minutes by road
Key Distances
- Paris Direct flight approximately 1 hour 15 minutes, or TGV approximately 4 hours 15 minutes to Toulouse then 1 hour drive
- Toulouse approximately 45–50 minutes by road
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Mauvezin, Gers, France
Heart of the rural Gers, characterised by rolling vineyards, ancient forests, grassy valleys and mountain foothills, with an average of 2,000 hours of sunshine per year
A Typical Wedding Weekend
An example of how a multi-day celebration often unfolds. Chateau Engalin 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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