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. Best months: June, July, August, November.
Château de 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.
About Château de 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.
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Nothing is reserved until the venue confirms. A first note comes back within two business days.
Beautiful location, extremely friendly staff. Good rooms. Needs more variety and flexibility in catering, need to offer more vegetarian and vegan options.
Jawaad B · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CDG, 55 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- CountrysideAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 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
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 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)
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- CDG · about 55 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Paris Charles de Gaulle.
- Typical total
- €18,000-32,000Aisle estimate
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€18,000-32,000 (100-guest wedding, 1-night stay excluded)
- Ceremony fee
- €2,000-3,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €85-145 a headAisle estimate
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€85-145 (food, service, linens; drinks separate)
- Room rate
- €120-200 a nightAisle estimate
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€120-200 (partner hotels nearby)
- Weather window
- June – August
The months the weather is kindest, with November mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 01 34 71 11 11
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Venue fee covers gardens, château spaces, and coordinator only. Catering, flowers, music, and photography booked separately.
Questions about the venue
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.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.