Château de Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid is a restaurant destination wedding venue in Chevinay, France, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), 45-60 minutes by car. Best months: July, August, October, November.
Château de Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid
This Michelin-starred restaurant château operates as a dual-purpose venue, meaning your ceremony and reception happen where the kitchen already excels, eliminating the logistical headache of coordinating multiple vendors.
About Château de Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid
This Michelin-starred restaurant château operates as a dual-purpose venue, meaning your ceremony and reception happen where the kitchen already excels, eliminating the logistical headache of coordinating multiple vendors.
Located in the Rhône Valley wine region, it seats up to 150 guests in refined dining spaces with views of the surrounding vineyards.
Your wedding menu benefits from the restaurant's 40+ years of culinary expertise.
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A touch of Scotland this morning, for this immense venue that has seen better days. Interesting private tour. Must be very pleasant for a wedding in the summer.
Anne d'Andiran · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Standing reception
- 140 guests
Staying over
- Sleeps
- 24 guests
The ceremony
- Chapel on site
- Yes
Money
- Price
- €3,500 to €8,000 venue feeAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- LYS, 60 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Mountain, historic, elegantAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Michelin-starred restaurant on-site ensures professional catering and service standards
- Capacity ranges from 20 to 150 guests across multiple dining rooms
- Located in Chevinay, heart of the Rhône Valley wine region with 40+ years of culinary heritage
- Google rating of 4.5/5 reflects consistent guest satisfaction
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.
- 2:00 PMGuest arrival; check-in at local accommodations
- 10:00 AMGuest arrival at château; welcome aperitif
- 11:00 AMCeremony in château chapel or garden space
- 12:00 PMCocktail hour and group photos
- 1:30 PMSeated reception and multi-course dinner service
- 5:00 PMCake cutting and toasts
- 6:00 PMDancing and dessert service until 10:00 PM
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- LYS · about 1 h by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport.
- Typical total
- €4,500-9,000+Aisle estimate
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€4,500-9,000+ for 50 guests (ceremony, reception, basic wine pairing)
- Ceremony fee
- IncludedAisle estimate
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Included with reception package or €500-1,000 if ceremony-only
- Reception
- €120-180 a headAisle estimate
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€120-180 depending on menu and wine selections
- Room rate
- €80-150 a nightAisle estimate
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€80-150 at nearby hotels in Chevinay area
- Weather window
- July – August
The months the weather is kindest, with October and November mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 04 78 19 46 55
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Prices vary by season, menu complexity, and wine pairing selections. Contact venue directly for detailed quote. Michelin-starred pricing reflects the culinary caliber.
Questions about the venue
Can we customize the wedding menu?+
Yes. The restaurant works with couples to create custom menus using seasonal ingredients and wine pairings from their extensive cellar.
Is the venue available year-round?+
The venue operates as a restaurant, so availability depends on kitchen schedules. Contact them directly via their website to confirm your preferred dates.
Are there accommodation options nearby?+
The Rhône Valley has numerous hotels and guesthouses within a 15-minute drive. The venue can provide recommendations for guest lodging.
Can we have both ceremony and reception here?+
Yes. The château has multiple spaces suitable for both ceremonies and receptions, with the flexibility to use indoor or outdoor areas depending on weather.
Is there parking available?+
Yes, the venue provides parking for guests on-site.
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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.
Sources for individual venue facts
Standing reception: 140 guests
“Au chteau de Saint Bonnet le Froid, vous pourrez louer la grande salle principale pour votre réception de mariage, qui vous permettra de recevoir 80 à 90 convives assis pour un repas et 140 personnes pour le cocktail.”
Read the source for standing receptionSleeps: 24 guests
“Après les festivités, le Chteau de Saint Bonnet le Froid pourra vous héberger vous et vos hôtes en mettant à votre disposition diverses chambres : deux suites pour 3 ou 4 personnes chacune, trois chambres doubles d'une capacité de 2 personnes par chambre, un appartement de 6 couchages, et un deuxième de 5 couchages soit un total de 24 couchages sur place.”
Read the source for sleepsChapel on site: Yes
“Accompagné de sa chapelle, le Château est entouré de pittoresques jardins en terrasses pour rendre votre évènement (mariage, séminaire, baptême ou anniversaire), inoubliable et atypique.”
Read the source for chapel on site