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Chateau de la Valouze is located in La Roche-Chalais, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The venue accommodates up to 150 guests, from €15,800.

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

Sleeps
44 guests
Exclusivity
Full exclusivity included
Catering
External caterers welcome
Wet-Weather Plan
Winter garden marquee with sliding doors
Nearest Airport
Bordeaux Airport (1 hour)

About This Venue

Thirty-four hectares of lakes and bamboo in the Dordogne

An impressive and romantic chateau near Bordeaux set in 34 hectares of parkland with 2 lakes, bamboo forest, and ancient trees. Sleeps 96 guests with outstanding reception facilities for up to 200 guests.

Languages: EnglishFrench

The Venue History

19th century · Classic 19th century chateau

The estate previously belonged to the family of the man who popularized Impressionism. The current owners have lived in the region for the past ten years.

Notable Features

  • Monumental High Ceilings In Reception Hall
  • Multiple Furnished Rooms With Tasteful Decor

Spaces & Capacity

This venue can accommodate up to 150 guests for a seated dinner.

The Grand Hall

Indoor
150
Seated
200
Cocktail
dinner reception
  • Monumental High Ceilings
  • Sound System Ready For DJ Plug-in

The Terrace

Outdoor
cocktail dinner
  • Pergolas
  • Suspended Fairy Lights

The Winter Garden

Indoor
cocktail ceremony rain_backup
  • Sliding Doors Opening To Park
  • Large Glass-sided Marquee

Ceremony

Ceremony types

Secular Symbolic

Outdoor ceremony locations

  • 3 lakes
  • parkland with exotic trees
  • ancient trees
  • various garden settings

Wet-weather backup

Winter garden marquee with sliding doors

Accommodation

Bedrooms
27
Sleeps
44
Bridal Suite
Yes
en-suite bathrooms WiFi

Chateau

chateau (Castle)
17 bedrooms Sleeps 52

The Apartment

apartment
4 bedrooms Sleeps 8

The Bungalows

bungalow
22 bedrooms Sleeps 44

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Pricing & Packages

From €15,800

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

Minimum 2 nights

What’s included

  • Exclusive use of entire estate
  • Accommodation for guests
  • Tables, chairs, and furniture
  • Access to swimming pool and gardens

Not included

  • Catering
  • Drinks
  • Additional services

Features & Amenities

Venue Features

Allows External Caterers
Child Friendly
Disabled Facilities
Exclusive Use
LGBT Friendly
No Curfew
On-site Accommodation
Outdoor Ceremony
Pet Friendly
Plan B Options
Swimming Pool

Amenities & Activities

Tennis
Petanque
Lake/Pond
Forest/Woodland
Fountain/Water Feature
Library
Orangery
Brunch Available
Wi-Fi
On-site Parking
Sound System
Furniture Provided

34 hectares of parkland with 2 lakes, bamboo forest, trees up to 400 years old, secret paths

LGBTQ+ Friendly Wheelchair Accessible

Getting There

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By Air

  • Bordeaux Airport 1 hour
  • Bergerac Airport 1 hour

By Train

  • Bordeaux Station 50 minutes

Key Distances

  • Bordeaux 45 minutes
  • Saint-Émilion 30 minutes
  • Bergerac 1 hour

La Roche-Chalais, Dordogne, France

34 hectares of parkland with 2 lakes, bamboo forest, and trees up to 400 years old, crossed by the Dronne river

Nearby villages: La Roche-Chalais, Saint-Émilion, Aubeterre-sur-Dronne
Nearby attractions: Saint-Émilion wine region, Bordeaux UNESCO heritage site, Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, Bergerac

A Typical Wedding Weekend

An example of how a multi-day celebration often unfolds. Chateau de la Valouze 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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