Château de Vaugrignon is a hotel destination wedding venue in Esvres, France, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Tours Val de Loire Airport (TUF), 25 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, November.
Château de Vaugrignon
Guests arrive through wrought-iron gates to discover a 19th-century château overlooking the Loire Valley, where stone terraces and manicured gardens provide the setting for ceremonies and receptions.
About Château de Vaugrignon
Guests arrive through wrought-iron gates to discover a 19th-century château overlooking the Loire Valley, where stone terraces and manicured gardens provide the setting for ceremonies and receptions.
The hotel offers 28 individually decorated rooms where wedding parties and families can stay steps from celebration spaces, eliminating the logistics of scattered accommodations.
Rated 4.6/5 on Google, the venue balances historic architecture with modern hospitality services.
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Amazing place to stay! Very suitable for family. Breakfast was fantastic, everyone was having a great time.
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Getting there
- Nearest airport
- TUF, 25 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Countryside, historic, elegantAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 28 on-site guest rooms within the château property for multi-day wedding celebrations
- Grounds include a chapel, formal gardens, and terrace overlooking Loire Valley vineyards
- Located in Esvres, 15 minutes from historic Tours city center via car
- 4.6/5 Google rating from verified guests
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 and welcome reception in château bar or terrace
- 10:30 AMCeremony in on-site chapel or garden space
- 12:30 PMCocktail reception and aperitif on terrace
- 2:00 PMSeated reception and dinner in main dining room
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- TUF · about 25 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Tours Val de Loire Airport.
- Typical total
- €8,000-25,000Aisle estimate
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€8,000-25,000 for 60-80 guests over 2 days
- Ceremony fee
- €1,500-3,000Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €80-150 a headAisle estimate
- Room rate
- €120-250 a nightAisle estimate
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€120-250 per room
- 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
- 02 47 26 29 86
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Pricing varies by season, day of week, and customization. Hotel rate depends on room category. Contact venue for precise quote. Estimate includes ceremony space, reception catering, and standard event coordination; excludes external vendors, décor, photography, and florals.
Questions about the venue
Can we hold both ceremony and reception at the château?+
Yes. The property features multiple event spaces including an on-site chapel for ceremonies and dining rooms with garden access for receptions. The terrace and grounds accommodate both daytime and evening celebrations.
How many guests can the venue accommodate?+
Château de Vaugrignon hosts 20 to 150 guests depending on which spaces and configurations you select for ceremony and reception.
Is accommodations included with the venue rental?+
Room rental is separate from event space rental. The 28 on-site rooms are available for guests at nightly rates. Bulk room blocks can be arranged through the venue coordinator.
What is the nearest airport?+
Tours Val de Loire Airport (TUF) is approximately 20 kilometers away, about a 25-minute drive. Paris airports (CDG and Orly) are 2.5 hours by car or rail.
Are outside catering and vendors permitted?+
Contact the venue directly at http://www.chateau-vaugrignon.com/ or through their event coordinator to discuss vendor policies and any restrictions.
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.