Château Rieutort is a wine estate and château in the Hérault, in the Languedoc countryside of Occitanie. Built in 1755 and restored in the Neo-Baroque style, it stands on the banks of the Hérault river within 30 hectares of vineyard. It hosts one wedding at a time, with room for up to 300 guests and accommodation for 60 across the château and 7 gîtes. A 2.5-hectare park of mature plane trees, formal gardens, an orangery, and 2 outdoor pools sit within the grounds.

Owned by Karina Astelford and Peter Astelford

Languages: EnglishFrenchPolish

The Venue History

17th-18th century · Neo-Baroque

Château Rieutort was built in 1755, and its northern wing was later turned into a wine cellar. After a period apart from its land, the estate returned to wine production through the 20th and 21st centuries. Karina and Peter Astelford refurbished the château between 2012 and 2025, restoring its Neo-Baroque character while keeping its historic wine cellar and outbuildings. The plane trees along the grounds were planted in the year the château was built.

Notable Features

• Neo-Baroque Style Restoration
• Historic Wine Cellar
• Plane Trees Planted In 1755
• Historic Outbuildings: Orangery, Stables

Spaces & Capacity

This venue can accommodate up to 300 guests for a seated dinner.

Reception Room

Indoor

100

Seated

dinner reception

Orangery

Indoor

Seated

corporate_events conferences seminars

Historic Monument
Air-conditioned

Cour d'Honneur (Courtyard)

Outdoor

200

Cocktail

150

Ceremony

ceremony cocktail dinner dancing

Romantic Fountain Framed By Cypress Tree Alley
Terrace In Front Of Château

Ceremony

Ceremony types

Secular Symbolic Religious Civil

Outdoor ceremony locations

Romantic fountain framed by cypress tree alley
Terrace in front of château

Wet-weather backup

Marquee available from 3000€ or indoor reception room

Celebrant available Vow renewals welcome

Accommodation

Bedrooms

Sleeps

Bridal Suite

Yes

Breakfast

Included

All accommodation is included in the venue hire. The entire estate is reserved exclusively for your wedding party.

WiFi air conditioning (some units) private bathrooms safes double beds (European King Size) sofa beds (in suites) mini bars (in suites)

Château Rieutort

chateau (Castle)

5 bedrooms Sleeps 14

Grand Rieutort

gite (Cottage)

4 bedrooms Sleeps 11

Petit Rieutort

gite (Cottage)

3 bedrooms Sleeps 10

Orangery

gite (Cottage)

2 bedrooms Sleeps 4

The Barrels

gite (Cottage)

2 bedrooms Sleeps 6

Petite Fleur

gite (Cottage)

2 bedrooms Sleeps 5

Pigeonnier

gite (Cottage)

1 bedroom Sleeps 4

Duo d'Amour

gite (Cottage)

1 bedroom Sleeps 2

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Pricing & Packages

From €8,395

One night rental in low season (April).

Minimum 1 nights

What’s included

Exclusive rental of entire property
Accommodation for up to 60 people in château and gîtes
Usage of park and swimming pools
SPA access (sauna and jacuzzi)
Check-in at 12:00 noon, check-out at 4:00 PM
Parking for up to 100 cars
11 round tables of 150 cm diameter (8-10 guests each)
100 padded conference chairs

Not included

Catering and beverages (caterer choice, with wine minimum)
Photography
DJ or live music
Floristry and decoration
Wedding planner (optional)
Local occupancy taxes

Features & Amenities

Venue Features

Swimming Pool

On-site Accommodation

Pet Friendly

LGBT Friendly

Child Friendly

Allows External Caterers

Outdoor Ceremony

No Curfew

Plan B Options

Disabled Facilities

Amenities & Activities

Spa

Petanque

Vineyard On-Site

Hot Tub/Jacuzzi

Wine Tasting

Brunch Available

Late Night Food

Games Room

Orangery

Fountain/Water Feature

Wi-Fi

On-site Parking

Sound System

Furniture Provided

The grounds hold a 2.5-hectare park of formal gardens and plane trees planted in 1755, framed by 30 hectares of working vineyard. An orangery and former stables stand among the outbuildings, and 2 outdoor pools sit within the park.

LGBTQ+ Friendly Wheelchair Accessible

Getting There

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By Air

Béziers Airport 35 km
Montpellier Airport 50 km
Nîmes Airport 70 km

Key Distances

Béziers 35 km
Montpellier 50 km
Pézenas 12 km

Saint Pargoire, Hérault, France

Château Rieutort sits on the banks of the Hérault river, among the rolling vineyards of the Languedoc. The estate runs to 30 hectares of vines and a 2.5-hectare park of mature plane trees. Pézenas is 12 km away, Béziers 35 km, and Montpellier 50 km, with the Canal du Midi and Lac du Salagou within reach.

Nearby villages: Pézenas, Saint Guilhem le Désert

Nearby attractions: Pont du Gard, Abbaye de Valmagne, Cirque du Navacelles, Lac du Salagou, Pic de Vissou, Canal du Midi

A Typical Wedding Weekend

An example of how a multi-day celebration often unfolds. Château Rieutort 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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