Chateau
Château de Ricey-Bas
Château de Ricey-Bas is located in Les Riceys, Aube, Grand Est. The venue accommodates up to 550 guests, from €5,000.
Reviewed by Anne-Sophie Boubals, Editor-in-Chief. Last reviewed .
About This Venue
Founded in 1086 where Champagne meets Burgundy heritage
A historic château founded in 1086 in the Champagne region between Champagne and Burgundy, featuring 25 hectares of French gardens and park, on-site accommodation for 32 guests, and customizable event spaces.
Owned by Charles de Taisne and Ségolène de Taisne
The Venue History
11th century · medieval castle with Renaissance elements
Founded in 1086 by Robert 1er, Seigneur des Riceys, who established the first foundations. The château has been part of French history for over 800 years. Currently owned and restored by Charles and Ségolène de Taisne, who installed themselves with their family in 1967, undertaking a comprehensive preservation and enhancement of this family home.
Notable Features
- • 12th-century Vaulted Cellar (Cellier)
- • Old Kitchen (Vieille Cuisine)
- • Nicolas Rollin Room
- • 16th-century Wing
- • Grand Courtyard
- • Stone Construction With Pale Pink Lime-washed Walls
Spaces & Capacity
Cour d'Honneur
Outdoor- Protected By Château Structure
- Direct Access To Village And Church
Cellier
Indoor- 12th-century Stone Vaulted Ceiling
- Pale Pink Lime-washed Walls
Vieille Cuisine
Indoor- Adjacent To Cellier
- Functional Kitchen Space
Salle Nicolas Rollin
Indoor- 7.6 Meters Ceiling Height
- 130 M² Burgundy Stone
French Formal Gardens
Outdoor- Formal French Design
- Bicentennial Trees
Ceremony
Ceremony types
Outdoor ceremony locations
- Cour d'Honneur
- French gardens
Nearby church
Église du village, 2 minutes walk away
Accommodation
Château de Ricey-Bas
chateau (Castle)For overflow guests, we recommend:
- Hotels and guest rooms within immediate proximity
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 550 guests, minimum 2 nights
Minimum 2 nights
What’s included
- Exclusive use of entire château and grounds
- On-site accommodation for up to 32 guests
- Housekeeping
- Parking for visitors
Not included
- Catering and drinks
- Decorations
- Entertainment
- Photography
Features & Amenities
Venue Features
Amenities & Activities
25-hectare park with formal French gardens, bicentennial tree-lined alleys, canals, and waterfall features
Getting There
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By Air
Key Distances
- Paris 2 hours
- Paris 2 hours
- Troyes
Les Riceys, Aube, France
Between Champagne and Burgundy, in the valley of the Laignes, with French formal gardens and 25-hectare park featuring bicentennial trees, canals and waterfall
A Typical Wedding Weekend
An example of how a multi-day celebration often unfolds. Château de Ricey-Bas 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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