Venues packages Département de l'Hérault, France

17th Century South of France Chateau with Private Pool in the Languedoc, sleeps up to 20 people. A minimum 3 night stay is possible please ask for details on cost. Please enquire about the supplement for exclusive use of the Chateau for a wedding. The extensive grounds of the Chateau have the most wonderful backdrop - 15 acres of landscaped garden with fields and woods, accessed by a tree lined drive, this lovely 17th century château has been entirely renovated and offers peace and tranquillity but with easy access to the South of France town of Pézenas only 2kms away. (One can easily transport our imagination back in time to an epoch of elegance and grandeur, when Moliere wrote his plays and troubadours roamed the Languedoc countryside...) Charming and tasteful renovations have been finished to a high standard, retaining character and tradition. The accommodation comprises 10 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms plus 3 large reception rooms and a stunning staircase, an old glass 'orangery', chapel and stables (no longer in use). In the mature park is the 13m x 5m x 1.1-2.5 heatable pool (extra cost) with pool-house/summer kitchen and wc, plus outside shower. The Orangery adjoins this Chateau The three Reception rooms, well equipped kitchen, living area, 'Music Room', lawned gardens and wooded paths offer all that is needed for that well deserved break from the rat race in the South of France You will also find a former pond and listed fountain in the grounds. The winding paths boarded by mature trees, provide shade in summer and total privacy (even seclusion if one is seeking it). The wonderful open lawn in front of the Château is ideal for hosting receptions, family celebrations, small weddings and other 'special events'. Please contact us for more details - a number of these have been successfully hosted over the last couple of years. The South of France Mediterranean beaches are only 20 minutes by car. This is a perfect location to explore the Languedoc region. For weddings The Chateau can take up to 200 people for a garden reception - i.e using the Orangerie with a marquee next to it, or just using one large marquee in the grounds -From May/June/beg July and September the owner keeps weekends free for weddings so arrival/departure day can be flexible with the wedding normally on the Saturday. Accommodation for weddings: 3 nights = 4950 euros 4 nights = 6590 euros Plus €5000 euros for hiring the Chateau for an event €600 for extra events (Brunch, pool party with more than 10 non residential guests). Heatable pool - strong pump 27C+/- extra cost of 200 euros These prices include the use of very well maintained park and grounds, parking area, terraces, basins & fountain, large pool with surround and sun beds and catering kitchen. Breakages deposit: 4000€ (to be returned within 10 days after departure Appx cost for a wedding: Flowers/decoration: 800 -1200€ Renting of Tables/chairs: about 300€ Photographer: 500-1000€ DJ: 1000 – 1200€ Food and beverages: 40 – 120€ per person Just imagine: A civil ceremony in front of the historic fountain "aux chevaux marins" or at the far end of the park under the enormous oak tree… A religious ceremony in the recently restored private chapel… Drinking cocktails at the 18th century stone pond or on our extensive lawn looking back at the magnificent view of the lit up facade of the chateau… Dancing or dining in the original Orangerie… Having a wedding brunch in the shade of our two hundred year old cedar tree…