Château deChâtenay-en-France
With 8 acres of manicured gardens and a 17th-century château as your backdrop, you'll need to book 6-12 months ahead to secure your preferred date.
- Ceremony
- 20 seated
- Reception
- 150 seated
- Nearest airport
- CDG · 45-55 minutes
- Price range
- $$$
- Rating
- 4.5 /5 · 171
Château de Châtenay-en-France is a garden destination wedding venue in Châtenay-en-France, France, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), 45-55 minutes.
Château de Châtenay-en-France in Châtenay-en-France.
With 8 acres of manicured gardens and a 17th-century château as your backdrop, you'll need to book 6-12 months ahead to secure your preferred date.
This venue handles 20-150 guests across multiple outdoor spaces, meaning you can split your ceremony and reception without feeling cramped.
The on-site team manages logistics from setup through cleanup, letting you focus on your guests rather than coordinating vendors.
Very warm and accommodating hosts, beautiful nature, super delicious food, and good conference services. There are even wild animals around like deer, small foxes, and rabbits .
4 notes, from the desk.
8 acres of formal French gardens with multiple ceremony and cocktail spaces
17th-century château with both interior and outdoor reception options
Capacity ranges from 20 to 150 guests across tiered garden levels
Onsite catering kitchen and full-service event coordination included
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
How the weekend usually runs.
Yours will be different — nothing below is required. Every planning begins with the three meals you most want to eat, and builds outward.
- 6:00 PMGuest arrival; welcome cocktails in upper garden
- 10:00 AMCeremony setup and guest seating in formal garden
- 11:00 AMCeremony (30-45 minutes)
- 12:00 PMChampagne and canapés on lower terrace
- 2:00 PMSeated reception in château hall or covered pavilion
- 10:00 PMCake cutting and dancing (finish by 1:00 AM)
Things worth knowing.
CDG · 45-55 minutes
Guests fly into Paris Charles de Gaulle. The desk arranges every transfer.
€18,000-32,000
Venue fee covers gardens, château spaces, and coordinator only. Catering, flowers, music, and photography booked separately. Peak season (May-October) commands top-range pricing.
€2,000-3,500
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
€85-145 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
€120-200 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
01 34 71 11 11
Answered by the venue in local hours. The desk picks up otherwise.
Asked along the way.
What's included in the venue rental?+
Garden access, château interior spaces, tables, chairs, basic lighting, and event coordination. Catering, flowers, and entertainment are arranged separately through approved vendors or your own.
Can we hold the ceremony and reception in different locations on the property?+
Yes. The upper garden works well for ceremonies (capacity 80), while the lower terrace and château interiors accommodate receptions up to 150.
What's the weather backup plan?+
The château's interior halls and covered pavilion provide weather protection. Transparent tent rentals can also be arranged with additional cost.
Are there accommodations nearby for out-of-town guests?+
Several small hotels and converted manor houses exist within 5-15km. The venue provides a list of preferred partners offering group rates.
When's the latest we can host the reception?+
Events typically wrap by 1 a.m. due to local noise ordinances. Your coordinator will review specific timings during planning.
In the same country.
Hold dates at Château de Châtenay-en-France.
A note to the desk with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.