Hotel Château lesMerles
Hotel Château les Merles sits on 12 hectares of manicured grounds in southwestern France, meaning you'll have genuine privacy for ceremonies and receptions without feeling isolated.
- Ceremony
- 20 seated
- Reception
- 150 seated
- Nearest airport
- EGC · 50 minutes
- Open season
- June – November
- Price range
- $$$
- Google rating
- 4.7 /5 · 358
Hotel Château les Merles is a hotel destination wedding venue in Mouleydier, France, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Bergerac Airport (Aéroport de Bergerac Dordogne Périgord) (EGC), 50 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, November.
Hotel Château les Merles in Mouleydier, open June–November.
Hotel Château les Merles sits on 12 hectares of manicured grounds in southwestern France, meaning you'll have genuine privacy for ceremonies and receptions without feeling isolated.
The property accommodates guests overnight, eliminating logistics headaches and encouraging celebration well into the evening.
This Périgord estate works for intimate gatherings or larger affairs with its flexible indoor and outdoor spaces.
Wonderful restaurant and hotel with golf course set in a tranquil location. Highly recommended. We’d happily go back anytime
4 notes on the house.
12-hectare private property with gardens, woodland, and open lawns for ceremony and reception flexibility
On-site accommodation for 50+ guests reduces travel coordination and extends celebration time
4.7/5 Google rating reflects consistent service quality across venue, catering, and hospitality
Licensed for civil ceremonies on the grounds; full wedding coordination services available
Best held in June, July, August.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at Hotel Château les Merles.
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How the weekend usually runs.
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- 18:00–22:00Guest arrival, check-in, welcome aperitif in gardens
- 11:00Ceremony on the lawn
- 12:30–15:00Cocktail reception and photos in gardens
Things worth knowing.
EGC · 50 minutes
Guests fly into Bergerac Airport (Aéroport de Bergerac Dordogne Périgord).
€8,000–25,000
Actual pricing depends on guest count, menu selections, season (summer peak), and additional services. Request a formal quote from the venue. Wine packages and special dietary accommodations available.
€800–1,500
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
€80–150 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
€120–250 / 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 have both ceremony and reception here?+
Yes. The château offers multiple outdoor and indoor spaces suitable for ceremonies, cocktails, and receptions all within the same property.
How many guests can the venue accommodate?+
The property comfortably hosts 20–150 guests depending on your chosen spaces and configuration.
Are accommodations included?+
The hotel has rooms available on-site for guests. Pricing and availability should be confirmed directly during your initial inquiry.
What's the nearest major airport?+
Bergerac Airport (EGC) is approximately 45 km away, roughly a 50-minute drive. Bordeaux Airport (BOD) is larger but 90 km away.
Is the venue suitable for non-religious ceremonies?+
Yes. The grounds support civil ceremonies and secular celebrations with full coordination support.
In the same country.
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