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Chateau Lagorce is located in Haux, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The venue accommodates up to 150 guests, from €42,800.

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

Sleeps
50 guests
Exclusivity
Full exclusivity included
Catering
In-house catering
Wet-Weather Plan
Grand 150m2 reception room (function roo…
Nearest Airport
Bordeaux Airport (36-40 minutes)

About This Venue

Hilltop terraces and a private lake near Bordeaux vineyards

A 15th century fortified chateau in the Bordeaux wine region, set among ancient woodland and a private lake, offering exclusive-use destination weddings for up to 150 guests with 50 sleeping on-site across 22 en-suite rooms.

Owned by Anna Holmes and Edward (Edd) Holmes

Languages: FrenchEnglish

The Venue History

15th century (tower), 1766 (main building) · Fortified castle with 18th century additions

Castle Lagorce, formally known as 'noble house of the large gorce,' is one of the most important buildings of heritage in Haux. The site has been built on since Roman times, with the oldest tower dating from the 15th century featuring walls 1.2 metres thick. The castle originally had a moat and was embroiled in feudal wars during the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries. The majority of the castle was constructed by artisan builders for an affluent Bordeaux family in 1766. The name 'Lagorce' or 'The Great Gorce' derives from a type of vegetation which appeared at the beginning of the 16th century. The Faugeres family were lords of Lagorce since at least 1516, and the Montaudon family accomplished major work on the property around 1643. Under the revolution in 1793, the property changed hands multiple times. The Faux family brought prosperity through vineyards in the 19th century, producing wines that the famous Ferret described as a 'different Yquem' of exceptional quality. The Holmes family have been caring for the chateau since approximately 2002, lovingly restoring it with an eye for detail and authenticity. Monumental steps were built for Napoleon III.

Notable Features

  • 15th Century Tower With 1.2m Thick Walls
  • Monumental Stone Staircase Built For Napoleon III
  • Louis XIV Inspired Panelled Dining Room
  • XVth Century Vaulted Kitchen With Original Floor Tiles
  • Medieval Entrance Hall
  • Library With Deep Beamed Ornate Ceiling
  • Orangery On The Second Terrace
  • Wine Caves
  • Stone Tunnel Entrance To Central Courtyard
  • Coat-of-arms Keystone Uniting Montandon And Cursol Families Dated 1643

Spaces & Capacity

The Lake / Rotunda

Outdoor
150
Ceremony
ceremony photos
  • Rotunda Dressed With Garlands
  • Ancient Stone Staircase Entrance

Medieval French Chapel

Indoor
ceremony
  • Candlelit Medieval Chapel

Wine Caves

Indoor
ceremony cocktail wine tasting
  • Atmospheric Wine Caves
  • Wine Tastings Available

Ceremony

Ceremony types

Secular Symbolic Religious Catholic

Outdoor ceremony locations

  • Lakeside rotunda with water and woodland backdrop
  • Third terrace lawn
  • The terraces

Chapel

A candlelit medieval French chapel on the estate grounds.

Nearby church

Local Catholic church available nearby

Wet-weather backup

Grand 150m2 reception room (function room) available as rain backup; also the formal reception rooms can host indoor ceremonies

Celebrant available

Accommodation

Bedrooms
22
Sleeps
50
Bridal Suite
Yes
Breakfast
Included
All accommodation is included in the venue hire. The entire estate is reserved exclusively for your wedding party.
en-suite bathroom modern shower air conditioning curtains and shutters views over terraces or vineyards

Chateau Lagorce

chateau (Castle)
22 bedrooms Sleeps 50

For overflow guests, we recommend:

  • Local gites and guest accommodation nearby
  • Hotel recommendation list available

Dates fill up fast. Check availability before you fall in love.

Check Availability & Pricing

Pricing & Packages

From €42,800

Peak season (June-September) exclusive wedding package for up to 150 guests, minimum 2 nights

Minimum 2 nights

What’s included

  • Exclusive use of the entire chateau
  • 22 en-suite bedrooms for 2-night stay
  • Wedding day meal with wine
  • Tables, chairs and service tableware
  • Wedding planning assistance
  • Decoration including lanterns and fairy lights
  • Lakeside ceremony setup
  • Post-ceremony drinks

Not included

  • Photographer/videographer
  • Flowers (from 1,580 EUR)
  • Live band or DJ
  • Drinks packages (from 1,500 EUR or BYO with 5 EUR corkage per bottle)
  • Additional catering (grazing tables, BBQ, brunch from 25-45 EUR pp)

Features & Amenities

Venue Features

All-Inclusive
Allows Fireworks
Chapel Nearby
Child Friendly
Disabled Facilities
Exclusive Use
In-House Chef
On-site Accommodation
Outdoor Ceremony
Plan B Options
Swimming Pool
Private Chapel

Amenities & Activities

Hot Tub/Jacuzzi
Grand Piano
Library
Lake/Pond
Forest/Woodland
Fountain/Water Feature
Wine Tasting
Brunch Available
Late Night Food
BYO Wine
Vineyard On-Site
Orangery
Wi-Fi
Furniture Provided

Three terraces cut into the valley connected by stunning stone staircases. Ancient woodland and a private lake surround the gardens. The highest terrace leads from accommodation and reception rooms. The second terrace has the centuries-old Cedar tree and Orangery. The third, lowest terrace contains a hidden formal garden centred around the old fountain. Winding drive through a stone tunnel into the central courtyard with climbing flowers.

Wheelchair Accessible

Getting There

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By Air

  • Bordeaux Airport 36-40 minutes

Key Distances

  • Bordeaux 30 minutes
  • Cadillac nearby

Haux, Gironde, France

Set in the premier cote, the first set of hills inland from the coast of Bordeaux, among vineyards and ancient woodland with a private lake

Nearby villages: Cadillac, Rions, Haux
Nearby attractions: Saint-Emilion (UNESCO world heritage site), Bordeaux wine region vineyards

A Typical Wedding Weekend

An example of how a multi-day celebration often unfolds. Chateau Lagorce 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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