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.

Joanna Johnston
Joanna Johnston
Joanna Johnston
Joanna Johnston

Located 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.

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.

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.

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Joanna Johnston
Joanna Johnston
Joanna Johnston
Joanna Johnston

Just 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.

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.

Fifteen rooms can accommodate up to 36 people in a refined and comfortable atmosphere.

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Lucile Ortega
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Lucile Ortega

Located 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

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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.

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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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