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Chateau
Château de Sainte Croix
Chateau
Château de Sainte Croix
Château de Sainte Croix is located in Sainte-Croix, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The venue accommodates up to 150 guests, from €5,000.
Reviewed by Anne-Sophie Boubals, Editor-in-Chief. Last reviewed .
About This Venue
Chandeliers and Perigord stone in the Dordogne countryside
A restored 18th-century château in the Dordogne offering exclusive hire for up to 150 guests, with 12 ensuite bedrooms and a self-contained apartment, heated pool, and complete freedom to choose your own caterers and suppliers.
Owned by Gavin Weaver and Tina Weaver
The Venue History
18th century · Perigord stone château
The Chateau was constructed by the aristocratic Laulanie family in the 18th century. Mathieu Laulanie, known as the 'Maitre des Forges,' was recorded in 1767 as residing in his Chateau in Sainte Croix while overseeing two forges that produced high-strength cannons for the King. He also managed three grain mills and an oil mill along the River Couze. The chateau was uninhabited for 28 years before current owners Gavin and Tina Weaver purchased and restored it to its former glory within 18 months.
Notable Features
- • Perigord Stone Architecture
- • Petite Chapelle
- • Coach House & Stables
- • Cour D'honneur Courtyard
- • Magnificent Entrance Staircase
Spaces & Capacity
Coach House & Stables
Indoor- Perigord Stone Construction
- Ornate Chandeliers And Mirrors
Ceremony Room
IndoorGrand Salon
Indoor- Furnished To High Standard
- Decorative And Artistic Details
Petite Chapelle
Indoor- Candlelit
- Part Of Main Chateau Complex
Entrance Hall
Indoor- Magnificent Staircase
- Grand Entrance Backdrop
Salle de Billiard
Indoor- Country Theming
- Billiards Table
Salle à Manger
Indoor- Greens And Blues Decor
- Curated Artworks
Kitchen
Indoor- Glamorous Kitchen Island With Backlit Amethyst Centre
- Leads To Pool Area And Walled Terrace
Cinema
IndoorGrounds and Gardens
Outdoor- 22 Acres Of Parkland
- Gardens
Walled Terrace
Outdoor- Heated Swimming Pool
- Seating
Cour d'honneur
Outdoor- Flanked By Three Wings Of The Chateau
- Coach House & Stables At Far End
Ceremony
Ceremony types
Outdoor ceremony locations
- Grounds and Gardens
- Cour d'honneur
- Walled Terrace
Chapel
Petite Chapelle — part of the main chateau complex. Magical space for intimate ceremonies for up to 20 guests, bathed in candlelight.
Wet-weather backup
Multiple indoor spaces available including Coach House & Stables, Ceremony Room, Grand Salon, and Dining Room.
Accommodation
Château de Sainte Croix (Main Building)
chateau (Castle)The Apartment
apartmentFor overflow guests, we recommend:
- Numerous hotels and Airbnb properties in surrounding area, with nearby towns just 5-10 minutes away
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 150 guests
What’s included
- All 12 ensuite bedrooms and one apartment
- Luxury kitchen
- Dining area
- Grand Salon
- Coach House & Stables
- Heated swimming pool
- Beautiful grounds
- Children's cots and beds (at no extra cost)
Not included
- Catering
- Furniture
- Decoration (unless otherwise agreed in the contract)
Security deposit: €600
Features & Amenities
Venue Features
Amenities & Activities
22 acres of parkland, gardens, orchards, and woodlands. Formal cour d'honneur courtyard.
Getting There
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By Air
- Bergerac Airport 30 minutes
Key Distances
- Bergerac 30 minutes from airport
Sainte-Croix, Dordogne, France
22 acres of parkland, gardens, orchards, and woodlands in the Dordogne region of Southwest France
A Typical Wedding Weekend
An example of how a multi-day celebration often unfolds. Château de Sainte Croix 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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