Questions, answered
The things most often asked, answered plainly
Booking & dates
How far in advance should we book?
Most weddings are confirmed 9 to 18 months ahead. We hold one date at a time without exception, so the calendar can move quickly in peak months.Is the chateau ours alone?
Yes. Every booking is a private buyout. There are no other weddings, no overnight visitors, and no shared spaces during your stay.What is the minimum stay?
Three nights — the unhurried shape of a wedding weekend. We do not host single-day events.
- How far in advance should we book?
- Most weddings are confirmed 9 to 18 months ahead. We hold one date at a time without exception, so the calendar can move quickly in peak months.
- Is the chateau ours alone?
- Yes. Every booking is a private buyout. There are no other weddings, no overnight visitors, and no shared spaces during your stay.
- What is the minimum stay?
- Three nights — the unhurried shape of a wedding weekend. We do not host single-day events.
Stay & guests
How many guests can stay at the chateau?
We host up to eight guests in residence. The estate is sized for the wedding party, not for a hundred-person reception.Are children welcome?
Always. Each room can accommodate children with prior notice; we have a small selection of cots and high chairs on site.
- How many guests can stay at the chateau?
- We host up to eight guests in residence. The estate is sized for the wedding party, not for a hundred-person reception.
- Are children welcome?
- Always. Each room can accommodate children with prior notice; we have a small selection of cots and high chairs on site.
Food & wine
Who handles catering?
A small in-house team plans every meal of your stay, working from local growers in Charente. Menus are tailored to the couple, not chosen from a fixed list.Can dietary needs be met?
Yes. Allergies, intolerances, and preferences are accommodated when they are shared with us in advance.
- Who handles catering?
- A small in-house team plans every meal of your stay, working from local growers in Charente. Menus are tailored to the couple, not chosen from a fixed list.
- Can dietary needs be met?
- Yes. Allergies, intolerances, and preferences are accommodated when they are shared with us in advance.
Arrival & accessibility
Where is the chateau?
We are in northern Charente, three hours by train from Paris and one hour from Bordeaux. Detailed travel notes are sent on confirmation.Is the property accessible?
The ground floor is step-free, including the salons and the dining room. Bedrooms are on the upper floors and accessed by historic stone stairs; we are happy to discuss arrangements in advance.
- Where is the chateau?
- We are in northern Charente, three hours by train from Paris and one hour from Bordeaux. Detailed travel notes are sent on confirmation.
- Is the property accessible?
- The ground floor is step-free, including the salons and the dining room. Bedrooms are on the upper floors and accessed by historic stone stairs; we are happy to discuss arrangements in advance.
Still wondering?
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