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Château de la Jarthe
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Château de la Jarthe is located in Coursac, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The venue accommodates up to 390 guests, from €20,000.

Reviewed by Anne-Sophie Boubals, Editor-in-Chief. Last reviewed .

Capacity
Up to 390 guests
Accommodation
17 bedrooms · 44 guests
From
€20,000
Location
Dordogne, Aquitaine
Sleeps
44 guests
Exclusivity
Full exclusivity included
Catering
External caterers welcome
Wet-Weather Plan
Elegant 10x17m Berber tent provided oppo…
Nearest Airport
Bergerac Airport (45 minutes)

About This Venue

Eight centuries hidden in nature with a grand Baltard Orangerie

A Historic Monument dating back to the 12th, 14th, and 15th centuries, set within 130 hectares of unspoiled nature near Périgueux in the Dordogne, offering exclusive privatisation for weddings of up to 280 seated guests with 44 sleeping on-site across the château, bergerie, cottage, and dormitory.

Languages: FrenchEnglishSpanish

The Venue History

12th, 14th, and 15th centuries

Historic Monument (officially listed, 12th, 14th, and 15th centuries)

Hidden from view for over eight centuries, Château de la Jarthe is steeped in over 800 years of history, officially recognised as a Historic Monument dating back to the 12th, 14th, and 15th centuries. The estate transports guests to the heart of the Middle Ages, where authentic charm and refined décor blend seamlessly with modern comfort.

Notable Features

  • • Templars' Hall
  • • Cour D'Honneur
  • • Historic Bar Designed By Jacques Garcia For The Ladurée House
  • • Pavillon Baltard Orangerie

Spaces & Capacity

The Orangery – Pavillon Baltard

Indoor
280
Seated
390
Cocktail
600
m²
ceremony cocktail dinner dancing
  • Professional Sound And Lighting System
  • DJ Area
AC

Cour d'Honneur & Gardens

Outdoor
ceremony cocktail dinner
  • Historic Château Façades
  • Century-old Oak Tree

Templars' Hall (Salle des Templiers)

Indoor
60
Seated
90
Cocktail
120
m²
dinner cocktail meeting workshop
  • Private Lounge With Library
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen

Ceremony

Ceremony types

Secular Symbolic

Outdoor ceremony locations

  • Cour d'Honneur
  • château gardens
  • woodland ceremony area

Wet-weather backup

Elegant 10x17m Berber tent provided opposite the orangerie as fallback for outdoor cocktails and welcome drinks. Rotunda inside the orangerie available for symbolic or secular ceremonies.

Accommodation

Bedrooms
17
Sleeps
44
Bridal Suite
Yes
All accommodation is included in the venue hire. The entire estate is reserved exclusively for your wedding party.
King Size Bed air conditioning private bathroom mini-bar coffee machine 4K TV fibre internet towels and bathrobes

Le Château

chateau (Castle)
5 bedrooms Sleeps 10

La Bergerie (The Sheepfold)

barn_conversion
7 bedrooms Sleeps 14

The Cottage

cottage
4 bedrooms Sleeps 8

Luxury Dormitory

dormitory
1 bedroom Sleeps 12

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Pricing & Packages

From €20,000

Peak season (June-September) exclusive venue hire for up to 390 guests, minimum 2 nights

Minimum 2 nights

What’s included

  • Exclusive use of entire estate
  • All 44 beds across château, bergerie, cottage, and dormitory
  • Furniture for up to 150 guests in orangerie
  • Personalised welcome
  • Linen and toiletries
  • Security guard for wedding night
  • On-site parking
  • 6-seater electric cart

Not included

  • Catering
  • Drinks
  • DJ or live music
  • Photographer
  • Decorator
  • Additional nights (from €4,000 per night)

Features & Amenities

Venue Features

Swimming Pool
Exclusive Use
On-site Accommodation
Allows External Caterers
Outdoor Ceremony
Plan B Options
Pet Friendly
Child Friendly
Disabled Facilities

Amenities & Activities

Spa
Petanque
Hot Tub/Jacuzzi
Playground
Orangery
Shuttle Service
Library
Forest/Woodland
Wi-Fi
On-site Parking
Sound System
Furniture Provided

130 hectares of unspoiled parkland with century-old oak tree, carefully landscaped gardens, deer and horses on the property, woodland ceremony area, and wrought iron pergola.

Wheelchair Accessible

Getting There

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By Air

  • Bergerac Airport 45 minutes
  • Bordeaux Airport 1h30

By Road

A89 Bordeaux-Lyon and A20 Paris-Toulouse, 10 km from A89 exit

Key Distances

  • Paris 5 hours by car
  • Périgueux 10 minutes
  • Bordeaux 1h15
  • Toulouse 2h30
  • Paris 5 hours
  • Lyon 4 hours

Coursac, Dordogne, France

130 hectares of unspoiled nature in the heart of Périgord Blanc, with deer and horses on the property

A Typical Wedding Weekend

An example of how a multi-day celebration often unfolds. Château de la Jarthe will confirm your own weekend's actual schedule.

Friday

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.

Saturday

The wedding day

Ceremony, photographs, and reception typically run across the afternoon into the evening, followed by dancing and celebrations late into the night.

Sunday

Farewell brunch

A slower morning together, often with a farewell brunch, before guests depart over the course of the day.

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