Domaine de la Fougeraie
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.
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.
About Domaine de la Fougeraie
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.
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Ti Labordage · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 180 guests
Staying over
- Sleeps
- 81 guests
The ceremony
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yes
Money
- Price
- €3,500 to €8,500 venue feeAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- TUF, 150 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Countryside, historic, elegantAisle estimate
Food and drink
- Outside caterers allowed
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 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
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 PMGuest arrival and check-in at hotel
- 6:00 PMWelcome aperitif on estate grounds
- 10:30 AMCeremony in designated venue space
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- TUF · about 2 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into TUF.
- Typical total
- $15,000-35,000Aisle estimate
See the full figure+
$15,000-35,000 for 50-75 guests including 2 nights accommodation
- Ceremony fee
- $800-2,000Aisle estimate
- Reception
- $90-150 a headAisle estimate
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$90-150 (excluding beverages)
- Room rate
- $120-220 a nightAisle estimate
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$120-220 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 29 38 05
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Pricing varies by season, group size, and menu selections. Request detailed proposal from venue. European destination weddings typically include service charges; confirm gratuity policies.
Questions about the venue
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.
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.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 180 guests
“Location des lieux avec traiteur de votre choix (jusqu'à 180 personnes dans notre salle)”
Read the source for seated dinnerSleeps: 81 guests
“Hébergement sur le Domaine avec petits déjeuners offerts ( 81 places de couchages : 57 en chambres et 24 en dortoirs )”
Read the source for sleepsIndoor option if it rains: Yes
“un lieu spécialisé dans les repas de famille et de groupe, avec des hébergements confortables, une salle pour le repas, une autre pour la cérémonie laïque et les salons du château pour le cocktail en cas de météo défavorable et un parc de 20 hectares arboré.”
Read the source for indoor option if it rainsOutside caterers allowed: Yes
“Location des lieux avec traiteur de votre choix (jusqu'à 180 personnes dans notre salle)”
Read the source for outside caterers allowed