Val d'Ay Tourist OfficeThe Don Quixote Room
Satillieu
Lucile OrtegaCharlie Vincendon
Caterer Restaurant
Say yes in Ardèche, what a great promise!
We all dream of it… Being in a castle in the Ardèche for your wedding. Of course, it's the way to open your heart to the loved one, but it's also a love declaration to our beautiful department. For the occasion, put the small dishes in the big ones and dare to dream of the most successful evening of your life. Here are three castles that host your weddings, whether intimate or large.
Château des Gaudras, the romantic
Located in Roiffieux, 1h30 from Lyon, in the heart of a green setting, the Château des Gaudras is a family residence dating from the XNUMXth century. Fully privatized, make this castle yours, the time of your wedding in Ardèche...
A green setting
This mansion with refined decoration can accommodate up to 170 people for your reception. You will be seduced by the charm of exposed stone walls that will give your photos an authentic and warm side.
The reception can be organized in the wooded park. In the shade of the foliage, you can enjoy this enchanting setting.
The 150m² orangery can accommodate up to 170 seated guests and has all necessary equipment : catering area, chairs, tables, games…
For the day after the wedding, your guests can relax in the pool house and enjoy the beautiful indoor swimming pool.
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On site, you can accommodate up to 36 people in the castle, in the pool house and in the outbuildings. A delicate decoration and modern and all the necessary comfort will make your weekend a perfect stay!
- In the castle: 15 people
- In the pool house: 15 people
- In the outbuildings: 6 people
Château de Pralong, the bucolic
Located in the town of Satillieu, 1h15 from Lyon or Saint Etienne.
This XNUMXth century mansion with its double staircase on the facade, French-style wooded park, octagonal basin and swimming pool, this aesthetic green setting will be perfect for your photo shoots opening up the view of the surrounding Ardèche hills. The castle of Pralong as well as the 20 park are fully privatized and offer you a warm space.
Several reception rooms
At your disposal, furnished lounges and reception rooms will seduce you with their cozy and authentic decoration. A dance floor, the possibility of organizing a buffet, cocktail reception, standing reception or seated dinner, billiard room and large equipped kitchen.
Wisteria : reception room for 140 people.
Lemon Trees : reception room for 220 people.
Comfortable rooms
On site, fifteen comfortable rooms will allow you to accommodate up to 36 people. The mansion offers all the comforts and the rooms are restored in a refined and chic style.
Lucia Ortega
Lucia Ortega
Château de Gourdan, the elegant
The castle is located just a few kilometers from Annonay and 1 hour from Lyon by the A7. Easily accessible by car, it is the ideal place for the newlyweds who are bringing family and friends from afar. Built in the XNUMXth century by Count Pierre de Vogüe, the charm of this place is unquestionably its French parterre overlooking the orangery.
An XXL reception
The Orangery: a very beautiful room of 300m², vaulted and bright for the reception. This room has a capacity of 350 people standing.
The French Parterre: flowered and in the shade of the trees, it faces the castle. How not to fall in love? It is also the ideal place for the cocktail.
The big stables: a series of vaulted rooms with a total area of 280m², located on the ground floor of the main building, in the main courtyard. The capacity is 180 to 200 people seated, which makes it the perfect place for dinner. There is a pantry for the caterer, chairs, tables and a room for the children.
Gites for the family
The castle has 3 furnished and equipped apartments with a capacity of 4 to 6 people. They are located in the Tour Carrée wing, opposite a swimming pool and above a games room. Another apartment, located in the castle, can accommodate 8 people.
A few minutes from the castle, your guests can even improve their swing in the only 18-hole golf course in Ardèche.
A castle to officially say YES?
It is possible too! In the town of Satillieu the wedding hall of the town hall is in a castle, a real one! Mayors and representatives will formalize your union in the very beautiful historic room called “Don Quixote” in reference to the painted canvases of Armand Fayein.
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You will be able to find our partners specialized in the wedding reception, from the composition of the menu to the wine of honor let yourself be guided by our professionals.
Portrait of a restaurant owner
Lucile OrtegaPutting the Ardèche on a plate is quite an art. The chef's secret, meeting expectations and composing a tailor-made brunch the next day.
What do you like / what do you prefer in your job?
There are no tasks that I prefer, I like them all equally. What I also appreciate is the contact with the customers, the relationship. Customers who come are most often there to share a tasty moment, and are relaxed. This is particularly the case for food and wine pairing evenings.
Take-out sales have grown since COVID, making it possible to eat at home what we could serve in restaurants. The menu is renewed every 6 weeks with always an emphasis on seasonal and local products.
How do you put the Ardèche on the plates of the newlyweds?
I put Ardèche in tiramisus and entremets, it's with chestnut cream that I put Ardèche. For wedding and group meals, fricassees, fillets or even haunches of veal from Maison Rousson (local butcher) are very popular.
I also like to take up challenges I have had requests such as the preparation of non-alcoholic or vegetarian wedding meals. I talk to the bride and groom beforehand to clearly identify their requests and be sure to be able to meet their expectations.
The brunch the day after the wedding usually takes place at 11 a.m. I offer an assortment of charcuterie, salads, cold meats, cheeses, fruit salads, pognes… It always takes place in a relaxed atmosphere.
