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Château deVaugrignon

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.

Ceremony
20 seated
Reception
150 seated
Nearest airport
TUF · 25 minutes
Price range
$$$
Rating
4.6 /5 · 180

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.

01 · In a sentence

Château de Vaugrignon in Esvres.

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.

Amazing place for a stay in the Loire. Stunning grounds and house. Host was very nice and polite. Breakfast was excellent too. Very cool rooms (family suite) jacuzzi bath in ours and an onsite pool. loved it, thank you and Would definitely recommend. Sad to be leaving after 3 days

Lewis James-Lawrence
02 · What sets it apart

4 notes, from the desk.

Note 01

28 on-site guest rooms within the château property for multi-day wedding celebrations

Note 02

Grounds include a chapel, formal gardens, and terrace overlooking Loire Valley vineyards

Note 03

Located in Esvres, 15 minutes from historic Tours city center via car

Note 04

4.6/5 Google rating from verified guests

04 · Hold a date

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May 2026
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Choose a day from the calendar.

We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.

05 · A sample weekend

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.

Friday evening · day 01
  • 6:00 PMGuest arrival and welcome reception in château bar or terrace
Saturday morning · day 02
  • 10:30 AMCeremony in on-site chapel or garden space
Saturday afternoon · day 03
  • 12:30 PMCocktail reception and aperitif on terrace
  • 2:00 PMSeated reception and dinner in main dining room
06 · Practical

Things worth knowing.

Getting there

TUF · 25 minutes

Guests fly into Tours Val de Loire Airport. The desk arranges every transfer.

Typical total

€8,000-25,000

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.

Ceremony fee

€1,500-3,000

A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.

Reception

€80-150 / head

A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.

Room rate

€120-250 / night

A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.

Direct line

02 47 26 29 86

Answered by the venue in local hours. The desk picks up otherwise.

07 · Questions

Asked along the way.

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.

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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.