Min Stay 4 nights
Domaine de La Léotardie, set in the Purple Périgord 15 km from Bergerac, is a storied 17th-century estate of four period residences gathered within expansive countryside. This wedding chateau in Perigord hosts exclusive-use weekend celebrations, pairing historic architecture with generous indoor options. Ceremonies can take place under mature oak trees, in landscaped gardens, or at the nearby Saint Rita chapel.
Receptions centre on the Chai, whose carved roof structure and blond stone create a distinctive setting for seated dinners of up to 110 guests. A second interior room supports cocktails or a weather-secure layout, while the Salle de l’Amitié welcomes the late-night party.
Couples receive the dovecote tower for their private suite. Lodging for large groups is integral to the experience, with pools, salons, and kitchens set for extended stays. Regional gastronomy and famed sites of the Dordogne lie close by, from Vézère Valley prehistory to market towns and vineyards.
Accommodation:
Accommodation spans four nearby residences sleeping up to 91. La Léotardie (32) offers eight double bedrooms including a studio and the pigeonnier for the couple, plus two dormitories of eight single beds each, two salons, two dining rooms, two kitchens and nine shower rooms.
Bos de Pénit (31) comprises multiple apartments, including a house for four, a converted grange for twenty-seven split across two ten-person units, plus further apartments for four and three. Belpech hosts 17 to 19 with four doubles, three twin rooms and a sofa bed. Le Vignal welcomes 7 to 9 with two doubles, a triple room and a sofa bed.
Amenities:
For celebrations, the Chai seats 110 beneath a striking 17th-century frame and stone walls; a second indoor space suits ceremonies or cocktails and doubles as a rain plan. The Salle de l’Amitié is designated for dancing into the night. A professional kitchen is available, with free choice of caterers and no corkage.
Included equipment covers round tables, chairs, benches, high cocktail tables, linens, napkins, candles, chandeliers and outdoor torches. A dedicated meeting room accommodates up to 80. Each residence enjoys a private pool, and La Léotardie’s is approximately 14 m by 5.5 m by 1.2 m. The pigeonnier tower is reserved for the newlyweds throughout the stay.
From Paris: the quickest public-transport route is TGV INOUI from Paris-Montparnasse to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean, then TER to Bergerac in as little as about 3 h 45, followed by a 20–25 minute taxi or hire car to 24140 Saint-Georges-de-Montclard. Driving Paris to Bergerac typically takes around 5 h 30, traffic dependent.
From London: the fastest is a direct flight to Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport when operating seasonally from London (airport announcements indicate a London–Bergerac route), then a 20–25 minute drive to the estate. Otherwise, fly to Bordeaux and continue by TER or car to Bergerac.
Corporate and private gatherings are supported across the same historic spaces. The estate lists seminars and meetings alongside family celebrations such as baptisms, communions and birthdays. The Chai’s seated capacity of 110 suits gala dinners, while a named meeting room for 80 enables plenary sessions or workshops.
Houses sit close together at the heart of the property, enabling multi-day retreats without transfers. Between sessions, guests can swim in the private pools or explore nearby Dordogne highlights cited by the venue, including the Vézère Valley’s prehistoric sites and noted food culture. Equipment for hosting—tables, linens, and lighting—comes included, with a professional kitchen available.
➡️ Explore Dordogne wedding estates with 50+ guest lodging and exclusive multi-day stays
Min Stay 4 nights
Up to 110 guests
Sleeps up to 91 guests
Free Choice
Swimming Pool
Wifi Available
La Léotardie offers transparent, seasonal hire packages for weddings and private events, with exclusive use of the estate and accommodations. Wedding weekends typically run from Thursday afternoon to Monday morning, while July–August bookings follow a weekly Saturday–Saturday schedule on request.
For high-season weekly rates, additional residences, or detailed availability, please submit an enquiry using the contact form on this page.
The estate is in the Purple Périgord region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, around 15 minutes from Bergerac, surrounded by 400 hectares of countryside and woodland.
Domaine de La Léotardie can host up to 110 guests for a seated wedding dinner in the historic Chai reception hall.
Up to 91 guests can stay on the estate, across four historic residences, each with private pools, kitchens, lounges, and landscaped gardens.
Couples can hold ceremonies in gardens, under oak trees, or a nearby chapel, then dine in the 17th-century Chai. There’s also a second indoor room for cocktails or rain backup and a dedicated party room (Salle de l’Amitié) for late-night dancing.
Yes — weddings at La Léotardie include exclusive use of the estate, reception rooms, accommodation, pools, and professional kitchen for the duration of your stay.
The venue combines historic charm and countryside tranquillity: a timber-framed Chai lit by candlelight, private pigeon tower suite for the couple, multiple pools, and more than 400 hectares of fields, forests, and traditional stone architecture.
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