Loire Valley, France
Chateau de Chenonceau
Event capacity: 200
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Loire Valley, Bordeaux & Dordogne
The Loire Valley brings châteaux and formal gardens; Bordeaux pairs wine estates with vineyard landscapes; the Dordogne offers medieval villages, castles and riverside countryside. Compare these distinct destinations to find the French celebration that feels like you.
What makes Loire Valley, Bordeaux & Dordogne special
These three areas form an editorial collection of countryside wedding settings. Bordeaux and the Dordogne are not parts of the Loire Valley, and each needs a separate guest-travel plan.
Loire châteaux
Formal gardens and historic architecture suit a celebration centred on a château and its grounds.
Bordeaux wine estates
Vineyards and wine experiences can shape the events around your wedding.
Dordogne countryside
Village settings, castles and riverside landscapes offer their own sense of place.
Places to celebrate
Selected Loire Valley, Bordeaux & Dordogne wedding venues
Challain-la-Potherie, Loire Valley, France
Chateau de Challain
Event capacity: 400 · Sleeps 55
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Dordogne, France
Chateau de la Valouze
Event capacity: 200 · Sleeps 30
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Dordogne, France
Chateau Le Mas de Montet
Event capacity: 250 · Sleeps 20
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Bordeaux, France
Chateau Gassies
Event capacity: 180
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Moulon, Bordeaux, France
Chateau de Garde
Event capacity: 120 · Sleeps 40
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Saint-Médard-d'Excideuil, Dordogne, France
Domaine d’Essendieras
Event capacity: 250 · Sleeps 270
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Montlouis-sur-Loire, France
Chateau de La Bourdaisiere
Event capacity: 300 · Sleeps 58
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Sainte-Croix, Dordogne, France
Chateau de Sainte Croix
Event capacity: 150 · Sleeps 32
Explore the venue →Is this the right setting for you?
A beautiful fit if…
- You picture a country estate as the heart of the celebration.
- You want to compare château gardens, vineyards and village settings.
Keep in mind
- Choose an area before comparing transfer routes and accommodation.
- Confirm whether the estate’s bedrooms and event spaces meet the same guest-count needs.
Your guests’ stay
An estate stay can bring part of the group together, with nearby accommodation for others. Compare the actual room mix and distances rather than treating an event capacity as a lodging count.
Guest rooms at selected properties
Challain-la-Potherie, Loire Valley, France
Chateau de Challain
Sleeps 55
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Chateau de la Valouze
Sleeps 30
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Chateau Le Mas de Montet
Sleeps 20
View property and room options →Planning your wedding budget
Build your budget around the venue, food and drink, planning, production and the events you want to host. Keep guest accommodation and travel separate, and agree who pays for each part. Your consultation is a chance to explore the scope that suits your priorities.
Other destinations to consider
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