DOMAINE DE POUZELANDE is a hotel destination wedding venue in Sanilhac, France, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD), 90 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, November.
DOMAINE DE POUZELANDE
Guests arrive at a restored 18th-century estate in southwestern France where stone architecture frames vineyards and manicured gardens.
About DOMAINE DE POUZELANDE
Guests arrive at a restored 18th-century estate in southwestern France where stone architecture frames vineyards and manicured gardens.
The property offers on-site accommodations alongside event spaces, allowing your wedding party to stay, celebrate, and wake together on the same grounds.
With a 4.9 Google rating, Domaine de Pouzelande delivers both ceremony venues and multi-day retreat experiences without requiring guests to scatter across separate hotels.
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My family stayed here in one of the gîte and it was so peaceful and enjoyable. Martine and Didier were excellent hosts. I can’t wait until we have another chance to stay with them again.
Jeffery Puckett · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- BOD, 90 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Historic château dating to the 18th century with original architectural details
- 18 guest rooms available on-site for multi-day wedding experiences
- Situated on 40+ acres of vineyard and manicured grounds in Périgord region
- Indoor reception hall accommodating up to 150 guests plus outdoor ceremony spaces
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 6:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in at on-site rooms; welcome aperitif on terrace
- 11:00 AMCeremony in garden or pavilion
- 1:00 PMCocktail reception in courtyard or salon
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- BOD · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport.
- Typical total
- €6,500–15,000+Aisle estimate
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€6,500–€15,000+ for 50 guests (ceremony, reception, minimal accommodation)
- Ceremony fee
- €800–1,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €55–85 a headAisle estimate
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€55–€85 depending on menu and beverage selections
- Room rate
- €90–180 a nightAisle estimate
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€90–€180 per room based on season
- 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
- 06 80 32 59 20
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Multi-day events and longer guest stays reduce per-night room rates. Request formal quote directly from the venue.
Questions about the venue
Can we host both ceremony and reception at the venue?+
Yes. The estate offers multiple ceremony spaces, including garden locations and a covered pavilion, with reception halls and outdoor terraces suitable for dinners and dancing. Most events utilize both the grounds and interior spaces across a single day.
Are guest rooms included in the wedding package?+
Guest rooms are available but typically booked separately from the event fee. The on-site 18-room capacity allows wedding parties to arrange accommodation for out-of-town guests, though room rates vary by season. Contact the venue directly for package combinations.
What's the closest major airport?+
Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD) is approximately 90 minutes away by car. Smaller regional airports include Bergerac (60 minutes) and Périgueux (45 minutes).
Is the venue suitable for small or large celebrations?+
The estate accommodates events from 20 to 150 guests, making it flexible for intimate gatherings and larger celebrations. Multiple indoor and outdoor spaces allow for customized layouts depending on guest count.
Can we arrange catering, wine, and rentals on-site?+
The estate operates its own restaurant and wine program, and can coordinate with preferred catering partners. Rentals (linens, furniture, décor) are arranged through the venue or approved local vendors.
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.