Castle in Ardèche: where to organize your wedding in an exceptional setting?
You dream of a castle in Ardèche for your wedding Between characterful residences, large wooded parks and elegant reception halls, the Ardèche offers an ideal setting to celebrate the most beautiful day of your life.
Just an hour from Lyon or Saint-Étienne, several wedding castles in Ardèche We welcome you to organize an intimate reception or a large-scale wedding. Discover three exceptional venues located in the North Ardèche.
Château des Gaudras in Roiffieux: a romantic wedding in the heart of nature
Joanna Johnston
Joanna Johnston
Joanna Johnston
Joanna JohnstonLocated in Roiffieux, 1 hour 30 minutes from Lyon, the Château des Gaudras is an elegant 19th-century family residence that can be entirely privatized for your wedding in Ardèche.
A green setting for your reception
Surrounded by a wooded park, this wedding château in the Ardèche region can accommodate up to 250 people. The exposed stone walls create a warm and authentic atmosphere that will enhance your wedding photos.
The reception takes place outdoors, in the shade of the trees, in a calm and refined environment.
The 140m² orangery is fully equipped to receive your guests: catering area, tables, chairs and equipment necessary for your reception.
The following day, your guests can continue the festivities around the indoor pool and pool house.
On-site accommodation
The estate can accommodate up to 31 people, spread across the château, the pool house, and the outbuildings. A real asset for fully enjoying your wedding weekend in the Ardèche.
Château de Pralong in Satillieu: a bucolic wedding in the Ardèche
Joanna Johnston
Joanna Johnston
Joanna Johnston
Joanna JohnstonJust 1 hour and 15 minutes from Lyon and Saint-Étienne, the Château de Pralong captivates with its peaceful atmosphere and exceptional surroundings.
This 15th-century manor house has a 20-hectare French-style park, an octagonal basin and a swimming pool offering an ideal setting for your photo shoots with the Ardèche hills in the background.
Several reception areas
The estate is entirely private and offers several rooms suitable for all types of weddings:
Les Glycines: up to 140 people;
Les Citronniers: up to 220 people
Lounges, a dance floor, a billiard room, a fully equipped kitchen and outdoor spaces allow for a friendly and warm wedding.
Elegant rooms for your guests
Fifteen rooms can accommodate up to 36 people in a refined and comfortable atmosphere.
Château de Gourdan in Saint-Clair: an elegant castle for a grand wedding in the Ardèche
Lucile Ortega
Lucile Ortega
JP Girard
Lucile OrtegaLocated a few kilometers from Annonay and only an hour from Lyon via the A7, the Château de Gourdan is particularly popular with couples whose guests come from all over the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Built in the 18th century, this castle offers a majestic setting with its famous French-style parterre and its orangery.
Spaces suitable for large receptions
Several venues allow you to organize each key moment of your day:
- The 300 m² Orangery for the reception drinks;
- The French-style Parterre for the cocktail reception;
- The Great Stables for the wedding dinner.
The estate can accommodate up to 200 seated guests in an elegant and fully equipped setting.
Accommodation to extend the party
The castle has several furnished apartments that can accommodate family and friends to fully enjoy the weekend.
Just a few minutes away, golf enthusiasts can also discover the only 18-hole course in Ardèche.
A place for your wedding photos
Even though this venue does not host receptions, the Jardins de Brogieux in Roiffieux provide a magnificent setting for your wedding photos.
Alex Comorassamy A castle to officially say "I do"
In Satillieu, the town hall's wedding hall is located in a genuine castle. The ceremonies are held in the historic "Don Quixote" room, decorated with works by Armand Fayein.
An original way to officially say "I do" in a setting steeped in history.
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