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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
Price range
$$$
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.

01 · In a sentence

Hotel Château les Merles in Mouleydier.

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

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02 · What sets it apart

4 notes, from the desk.

Note 01

12-hectare private property with gardens, woodland, and open lawns for ceremony and reception flexibility

Note 02

On-site accommodation for 50+ guests reduces travel coordination and extends celebration time

Note 03

4.7/5 Google rating reflects consistent service quality across venue, catering, and hospitality

Note 04

Licensed for civil ceremonies on the grounds; full wedding coordination services available

04 · Hold a date

Check availability.

Select a date
May 2026
Pick a date

Choose a day from the calendar.

We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.

05 · A sample weekend

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.

Friday evening · day 01
  • 18:00–22:00Guest arrival, check-in, welcome aperitif in gardens
Saturday morning · day 02
  • 11:00Ceremony on the lawn
Saturday afternoon · day 03
  • 12:30–15:00Cocktail reception and photos in gardens
06 · Practical

Things worth knowing.

Getting there

EGC · 50 minutes

Guests fly into Bergerac Airport (Aéroport de Bergerac Dordogne Périgord). The desk arranges every transfer.

Typical total

€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.

Ceremony fee

€800–1,500

A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.

Reception

€80–150 / head

A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.

Room rate

€120–250 / night

A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.

Direct line

05 53 63 13 42

Answered by the venue in local hours. The desk picks up otherwise.

07 · Questions

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.

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Hold dates at Hotel Château les Merles.

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.