Hotel Château les Merles
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.
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.
About Hotel Château les Merles
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.
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Wonderful restaurant and hotel with golf course set in a tranquil location. Highly recommended. We’d happily go back anytime
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Getting there
- Nearest airport
- EGC, 50 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Countryside, historic, elegantAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 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
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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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
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- EGC · about 50 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Bergerac Airport (Aéroport de Bergerac Dordogne Périgord).
- Typical total
- €8,000–25,000+Aisle estimate
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€8,000–25,000+ for 60–100 guests including food, drinks, ceremony space, and basic coordination
- Ceremony fee
- €800–1,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €80–150 a headAisle estimate
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€80–150 (catering; premium packages available)
- Room rate
- €120–250 a nightAisle estimate
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€120–250 per room (subject to availability and 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
- 05 53 63 13 42
Answered by the venue in local hours.
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.
Questions about the venue
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.
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.