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Domaine de Vavril
Domaine de Vavril is located in Beaujeu, Rhone, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The venue accommodates up to 150 guests, from €9,800.
Reviewed by Anne-Sophie Boubals, Editor-in-Chief. Last reviewed .
About This Venue
A Beaujolais wine domaine hired whole for the wedding weekend
In the heart of Beaujolais, with a stunning view over the valley, feel right at home in this exceptional place full of rustic charm and vineyard appeal. Domaine de Vavril isn't just a venue, guests are encouraged to make the Domaine their own family home for the duration of their event. To fully soak up the atmosphere and surroundings, the Domaine offers a 3 night, 4 day package, allowing you to have a long weekend full of freedom, privacy, and serenity.
The Venue History
18th century · Stone maison de maître and former wine estate
With a deep history going back to the Middle Ages, this Domaine was lovingly restored in the early 2000's to its former glory. The 18th Century house and outbuildings can accommodate up to 41 people on-site, allowing you to enjoy the serenity of the Domaine, with all of its contemporary comforts. The stone reception room, clad with timber framing, can accommodate up to 150 guests, or 120 with a dance floor. If you're looking for something more intimate, the Old Wine Press room and its vaulted cave would be the perfect place.
Notable Features
- • Vaulted Cellar (cave Voûtée)
- • Former Wine Press Room (pressoir)
- • Stone Facade
- • South-facing Terraces Over The Vines
Spaces & Capacity
This venue can accommodate up to 150 guests for a seated dinner.
Salle de réception principale
Indoor- Screen And Video Projector
- Round Tables And Chairs
Salle du Pressoir et Cave Voûtée
Indoor- Historic Wine Press
- Vaulted Stone Cellar
La cour principale
Outdoor- Enclosed And Secure For Children
- Shaded By Lime Trees
Les jardins
Outdoor- Heated Pool With Pool House
- 18th-century Ornamental Basin
La terrasse face aux vignes
Outdoor- Outdoor Bar
- Pellet Patio Heaters
Ceremony
Ceremony types
Outdoor ceremony locations
- The gardens, by the 18th-century ornamental basin
Wet-weather backup
Salle du Pressoir et Cave Voûtée or the main reception hall
Accommodation
La Maison de Maître
manorL'Appartement des Vignes
apartmentLes Gîtes des Vendanges
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Check Availability & PricingPricing & Packages
Whole-estate hire is priced in two parts: the venue (reception halls and outdoor spaces, 4 days) plus the on-site accommodation (3 nights), which is mandatory. Combined, a wedding starts at 9,800 EUR in low season (January to March, November and December) and reaches 15,800 EUR in high season (May to October). April sits in between at 11,900 EUR. A bespoke quote for a full package (catering, decoration, flowers, music, and more) is available on request.
Minimum 3 nights
| Season | Price |
|---|---|
| Low Season | From €9,800 Whole estate: venue (4 days) 3,900 EUR plus accommodation (3 nights) 5,900 EUR |
| April | From €11,900 Whole estate: venue (4 days) 4,500 EUR plus accommodation (3 nights) 7,400 EUR |
| High Season | From €15,800 Whole estate: venue (4 days) 5,700 EUR plus accommodation (3 nights) 10,100 EUR |
What’s included
- Whole-estate hire for 3 nights and 4 days
- The fully equipped reception hall (seats 150, or 120 with a dance floor), with no time limit
- The former wine press room and its vaulted cellar
- The west-facing terrace with vineyard and sunset views, warmed by patio heaters
- The courtyard and gardens for a ceremony or open-air cocktail
- The heated swimming pool (mid-April to end of September)
- On-site accommodation for up to 41 guests (31 from 2028)
- Bed and bath linen
- 2 hours of planning guidance
- Estate wine tasting and cellar visit, subject to availability
- No corkage fee
Not included
- Catering (choose from the estate's approved caterers, or opt for a catering package)
- Beverages
- Decoration
- Music and DJ
- Pets not allowed
Features & Amenities
Venue Features
Amenities & Activities
South-facing gardens and terraces with vineyard views, an 18th-century ornamental basinlime trees.
Getting There
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By Air
- Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport about 1 hour by car
Key Distances
- Villefranche-sur-Saône about 30 minutes by car
- Lyon about 1 hour by car
Beaujeu, Rhone, France
In the Beaujolais wine hills above Beaujeu, on a south-facing slope surrounded by the estate's own vines, with views down the valley.
A Typical Wedding Weekend
An example of how a multi-day celebration often unfolds. Domaine de Vavril 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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