Château de Valesne
Château de Valesne rises from the Indre Valley in Saché with manicured grounds overlooking the Loire's tributary landscape.
Château de Valesne is a hotel destination wedding venue in Saché, France, hosting 30 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Tours Val de Loire Airport (TUF), 50 minutes by car. Best months: June, July, August, November.
About Château de Valesne
Château de Valesne rises from the Indre Valley in Saché with manicured grounds overlooking the Loire's tributary landscape.
This 37-room hotel occupies a restored château where stone towers frame gardens descending toward tree-lined horizons.
The venue spans 12 hectares of grounds suitable for ceremonies, receptions, and multi-day guest stays.
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I first visited Château de Valesne with my parents to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, and it was the best gift I could have given them.
Desislava Stanoeva · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Rooms
- 5 rooms
- Sleeps
- 14 guests
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- Price
- €2,500 to €6,000 venue feeAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- TUF, 35 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Countryside, historic, elegantAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 37-room on-site hotel accommodating 60+ overnight guests within the château and annexes
- 12 hectares of grounds with formal gardens, woodland walks, and valley views
- Licensed restaurant and kitchen facilities handling events up to 150 guests
- Saché location in the Indre Valley, 45km southwest of Tours city center
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 3:00 PMGuest arrival; check-in and welcome reception in château grounds
- 7:00 PMRehearsal dinner in château restaurant or garden pavilion
- 10:00 AMCeremony in gardens or interior salon
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- TUF · about 35 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Tours Val de Loire Airport.
- Typical total
- €15,000–35,000+Aisle estimate
See the full figure+
€15,000–35,000+ for 50–75 guests (ceremony, reception, 2-night stay)
- Ceremony fee
- On request
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Not publicly listed; contact venue
- Reception
- €80–150 a headAisle estimate
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€80–150 (estimated, based on French château venues)
- Room rate
- €120–250 a nightAisle estimate
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€120–250 per room (varies by room category)
- 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
- 06 60 22 32 31
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Pricing varies by season, guest count, menu selections, and included services. Direct inquiry recommended for accurate quotes.
Questions about the venue
Can guests stay at the venue?+
Yes. The château contains 37 rooms, allowing wedding parties and guests to stay on-site. Rooms range from château accommodations to annexed guest quarters.
What is the maximum guest count?+
The venue accommodates up to 150 guests for receptions. Ceremonies can be held in gardens or interior spaces depending on season and party size.
Are there indoor and outdoor ceremony options?+
Yes. The grounds feature multiple ceremony locations among gardens and tree-lined areas. Indoor spaces within the château provide backup for weather.
What catering options are available?+
The on-site restaurant manages food service. Menus and beverage options can be customized for wedding events; external catering policies should be confirmed directly.
How far is the nearest major airport?+
Tours Val de Loire Airport (TUF) is approximately 45km away, with a 50-minute transfer time by car or arranged shuttle.
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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
Rooms: 5 rooms
“Cinq chambres sont à disposition et chaque logement dispose d’une salle de bains privative et de toilettes séparées, garantissant confort et intimité à vos proches.”
Read the source for roomsSleeps: 14 guests
“Cela inclus pour 24 heures : L'espace Réceptif, les 3 salons, la salle Delorme, la bibliothèque, l'extérieur et 14 couchages reparties sur 5 chambres et 1 gîte”
Read the source for sleepsWhole property to yourselves: Yes
“Privatisez le Château de Valesne et accueillez vos invités dans un lieu de caractère, élégant et dépaysant.”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Les vastes jardins agrémentés de bassins en cascades offrent un cadre idyllique pour organiser une cérémonie laïque en plein air.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremony