Chateau deRajat
Located 25 kilometers southeast of Lyon, Chateau de Rajat offers couples a working estate with genuine French countryside credentials—meaning you're not paying premium prices for staged authenticity.
- Ceremony
- 20 seated
- Reception
- 150 seated
- Nearest airport
- LYS · 45-60 minutes
- Open season
- June – November
- Price range
- $$$
- Rating
- 4.5 /5 · 132
Chateau de Rajat is a estate destination wedding venue in Saint-Pierre-de-Chandieu, France, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), 45-60 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, November.
Chateau de Rajat in Saint-Pierre-de-Chandieu, open June–November.
Located 25 kilometers southeast of Lyon, Chateau de Rajat offers couples a working estate with genuine French countryside credentials—meaning you're not paying premium prices for staged authenticity.
The 18th-century property accommodates intimate gatherings through larger celebrations, with grounds suitable for both ceremony and reception on the same grounds.
Its 4.5-star rating reflects consistently strong experiences from previous events.
I attended a wedding at Chateau de Rajat in Summer 2022 and it was beautiful! We had a great time.
4 notes, from the desk.
18th-century French estate located in Saint-Pierre-de-Chandieu, 25km from Lyon city center
On-site accommodation available for guests, reducing logistics for destination wedding attendees
Grounds accommodate ceremonies and receptions without requiring off-site transfers
Working agricultural estate providing authentic French countryside atmosphere rather than purpose-built venue
Best held in June, July, August.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at Chateau de Rajat.
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
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.
- 3:00 PMGuest arrival and welcome reception on estate grounds
- 9:00 AMFinal setup and guest arrival; light breakfast available
- 3:00 PMCeremony begins on estate grounds
- 4:30 PMCocktail hour and photos in gardens
- 7:00 PMDinner reception indoors or semi-covered areas
- 10:00 AMFarewell brunch for guests before departure
Things worth knowing.
LYS · 45-60 minutes
Guests fly into Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport. The desk arranges every transfer.
€4,000-15,000
Costs vary significantly based on guest count (20-150 range), season, menu selections, and beverage packages. Contact http://www.chateaurajat.fr/ directly for binding quotes. Regional French estate venues typically offer better value than Parisian alternatives.
Contact venue directly
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
€70-150 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
€100-200 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
June – November
4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.
Asked along the way.
Can we hold both ceremony and reception on the estate?+
Yes. The grounds are designed to accommodate both ceremonies and receptions, allowing guests to remain on-property throughout the event.
Is overnight accommodation available for wedding guests?+
Yes, the estate offers on-site accommodation, which is particularly valuable for destination weddings and reduces guest travel logistics.
What is the distance from Lyon?+
Chateau de Rajat is approximately 25 kilometers southeast of Lyon, roughly 30-40 minutes by car depending on traffic.
What is the guest capacity?+
The venue accommodates between 20 and 150 guests, making it suitable for both intimate and moderate-sized celebrations.
Does the venue provide catering?+
Contact the estate directly at http://www.chateaurajat.fr/ for current catering partnerships and service options.
In the same country.
Hold dates at Chateau de Rajat.
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.