Château du Pin is an estate destination wedding venue in Morancé, France, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), 45 minutes by car. Best months: June, July, August, September.
Château du Pin
Guests arrive at Château du Pin through tree-lined grounds that prepare them for an 18th-century estate experience in the Rhône Valley.
About Château du Pin
Guests arrive at Château du Pin through tree-lined grounds that prepare them for an 18th-century estate experience in the Rhône Valley.
Stone terraces, manicured gardens, and period architecture create multiple ceremony and reception backdrops without requiring travel between locations.
Your guests will remember the flow from aperitif on the lawn to candlelit dining in restored rooms.
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Nothing is reserved until the venue confirms. A first note comes back within two business days.
A beautiful venue for a beautiful celebration! Christian and Anabelle are very attentive, and the preparation was meticulous. Their excellent organization ensured the complete success of our son's wedding. All the guests were delighted.
PHILIPPE BONNET · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Money
- Price
- €3,500 to €7,500 venue feeAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- LYS, 45 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Countryside, historic, elegantAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 18th-century château with original architectural details and period furnishings throughout
- On-site capacity for 150 guests with flexible indoor and outdoor spaces
- 14 hectares of grounds including formal gardens, tree-lined pathways, and multiple ceremony locations
- 4.9/5 Google rating reflects consistent guest satisfaction and professional event management
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.
- 3:00 PMVenue walkthrough and final logistics meeting with château coordinator
- 10:00 AMGuest arrival; aperitif and welcome on the terrace
- 2:00 PMCeremony in garden or chapel (30–45 minutes)
- 3:00 PMCocktail hour on the lawn; group photos with château as backdrop
- 5:00 PMReception and dinner in main hall or salon
- 10:00 PMDancing and evening celebration (venue closes at midnight)
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- LYS · about 45 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport.
- Typical total
- €8,000–25,000+Aisle estimate
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€8,000–25,000+ (100-guest wedding including venue, catering, flowers, photography)
- Ceremony fee
- €500–1,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €60–120 a headAisle estimate
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€60–120 (food and beverage with approved caterer; pricing varies by menu)
- Room rate
- €90–180 a nightAisle estimate
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€90–180 (nearby hotels in Morancé and Lyon; not at château)
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 06 60 99 64 42
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Pricing is indicative; contact the venue for detailed quotes. External vendors typically charge service fees.
Questions about the venue
Can we hold both ceremony and reception on the property?+
Yes. The estate offers multiple ceremony locations (chapel, garden terrace, lawn) and several reception spaces, eliminating the need to move guests between venues.
Is accommodation available for out-of-town guests?+
The château does not provide guest rooms, but Morancé village and nearby Lyon offer hotels and rental properties within 15-30 minutes of the venue.
What catering options are available?+
You may bring your own caterer or work with approved vendors. Contact the venue directly at https://www.lechateaudupin.fr/ for current catering partnerships and requirements.
What is the best season for an outdoor ceremony?+
The estate has covered and indoor backup spaces for all seasons.
Are there decoration restrictions?+
The château's historic architecture requires sensitivity to the space. Discuss decoration plans with management, minimal additions often work best given the venue's existing character.
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.