Domaine de laFougeraie
Domaine de la Fougeraie offers a practical advantage for destination weddings: on-site accommodations mean your guests stay where the celebration happens, eliminating transportation logistics.
- Ceremony
- 25 seated
- Reception
- 180 seated
- Nearest airport
- ORY/CDG · 2-2.5 hours by rental car or train
- Open season
- June – November
- Price range
- $$$
- Google rating
- 4.9 /5 · 327
Domaine de la Fougeraie is a hotel destination wedding venue in Saint-Paterne-Racan, France, hosting 25 to 180 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Paris-Orly or Paris-Charles de Gaulle (ORY/CDG), 2-2.5 hours by rental car or train. Best months: June, July, August, November.
Domaine de la Fougeraie in Saint-Paterne-Racan, open June–November.
Domaine de la Fougeraie offers a practical advantage for destination weddings: on-site accommodations mean your guests stay where the celebration happens, eliminating transportation logistics.
This 4-star hotel in the Loire Valley provides both ceremony and reception spaces across manicured grounds, with 40+ rooms available for multi-day events.
The venue's integrated approach simplifies planning while its 4.9/5 Google rating reflects consistent execution.
Hello all, Thank you, dear landlord of the domaine de la fougeraie. We came for a festival of music and culture in August. The place was wonderful, nature is clearly respected, the castle is a beauty, the whole place feels like a small paradise. The event was an incredible moment with musics, art performances, theater, sculptures, lights and sound, within this paradise of the domaine, we could not dream of a better place. Thank you again, And it sures give us a reason to want to get married , in this place :) Bye, Anne and Dodo
4 notes on the house.
40+ hotel rooms on property accommodate guests for multi-day celebrations
4.9/5 Google rating based on verified guest reviews
Located in Loire Valley wine region with château-dotted countryside
Indoor and outdoor ceremony options on landscaped estate grounds
Best held in June, July, August.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at Domaine de la Fougeraie.
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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 check-in at hotel
- 6:00 PMWelcome aperitif on estate grounds
- 10:30 AMCeremony in designated venue space
Things worth knowing.
ORY/CDG · 2-2.5 hours by rental car or train
Guests fly into Paris-Orly or Paris-Charles de Gaulle.
$15,000-35,000
Pricing varies by season, group size, and menu selections. Request detailed proposal from venue. European destination weddings typically include service charges; confirm gratuity policies.
$800-2,000
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
$90-150 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
$120-220 / 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.
Figures are estimates, modeled from regional rates and public sources — not a quote from the house. Once the venue claims this page, their own rates take precedence.
Asked along the way.
Can we book the entire property for our wedding weekend?+
Yes. With 40+ rooms and multiple event spaces, the domaine accommodates full takeovers. Contact them directly at http://www.fougeraie.com/ to discuss exclusive use packages and minimum guest requirements.
What's included in room rates for wedding guests?+
Standard amenities vary by room category. Breakfast policies and wedding guest packages should be confirmed during booking, as many venues offer discounted rates for wedding parties.
Are there outdoor ceremony backup plans?+
The domaine features both indoor and outdoor spaces. Weather contingency options should be discussed with their events team when selecting your ceremony location.
How far is this from Paris?+
Approximately 150km (93 miles) southwest of Paris, roughly 2-2.5 hours by car or train, making it accessible for destination guests.
Can we source local Loire Valley wines for the reception?+
Given the location in France's premier wine region, the venue can likely facilitate partnerships with local producers. Discuss beverage sourcing during contract negotiations.
In the same country.
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