La bergerie du Courneau
La bergerie du Courneau is a municipal estate venue in Canéjan offering straightforward logistics for destination weddings, one facility means fewer vendor coordination headaches.
La bergerie du Courneau is an estate destination wedding venue in Canéjan, France, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD), 25–30 minutes. Best months: April, June, July, August.
About La bergerie du Courneau
La bergerie du Courneau is a municipal estate venue in Canéjan offering straightforward logistics for destination weddings, one facility means fewer vendor coordination headaches.
Located in the Bordeaux wine region of southwestern France, this countryside estate provides flexible indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions.
With a 4.5/5 Google rating, the venue demonstrates consistent guest satisfaction for events of varying sizes.
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I got married in this room on May 20, 2023...it is magnificent, no special decorations are needed, it is perfect as it is.
Aurélie Lie · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Money
- Price
- €900 to €2,500 venue feeAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- BOD, 30 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Vineyard, restored, relaxed
Venue highlights
- Municipal estate venue managed through Canéjan's community facilities office, ensuring transparent pricing and established protocols
- Capacity accommodates 20–150 guests, making it suitable for intimate gatherings or mid-sized celebrations
- Located 15 kilometers from Bordeaux city center, providing easy access to hotels, restaurants, and regional wine tours
- Outdoor grounds suitable for ceremonies, with flexible indoor reception space
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.
- 18:00–21:00Guest arrival; welcome dinner at Bordeaux restaurant or welcome reception at venue
- 09:00–11:00Guest preparation; guided vineyard tour or leisure time (optional)
- 14:00–15:30Ceremony at La bergerie du Courneau (outdoor or indoor space)
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- BOD · 25–30 minutes
Guests fly into Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport.
- Typical total
- €4,000–12,000Aisle estimate
As a municipal venue, pricing is typically transparent and lower than private estates. Costs vary significantly based on catering choice, guest count, and season. Contact Canéjan town office for official venue rental rates and package options.
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€4,000–12,000 for 50 guests (venue + basic catering + accommodation for 2 nights)
- Ceremony fee
- €300–600Aisle estimate
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
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€300–600 (estimated municipal facility fee; confirm with Canéjan)
- Reception
- €25–50 / headAisle estimate
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
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€25–50 (dependent on external catering; venue rental separate)
- Room rate
- €80–200 / nightAisle estimate
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
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€80–200 (Canéjan/Bordeaux hotels; varies by category)
- Weather window
- April, June – August
The 4 months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 05 56 89 99 06
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
What is included in the venue rental?+
As a municipal facility, La bergerie du Courneau provides the space itself. Contact the Canéjan town office via the venue website for specific inclusions regarding tables, chairs, kitchen access, and utility services.
Can we bring our own caterer?+
Municipal venues typically allow external vendors. Confirm catering policies and any kitchen facilities available by contacting the Canéjan administrative office directly.
Is the venue suitable for a rainy day?+
The estate includes both indoor and outdoor spaces. Plan weather contingencies with adequate covered areas or discuss tent rental options during your site visit.
What is the nearest airport?+
Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD) is approximately 20 kilometers away, a 25–30 minute drive. Many European destinations connect through this airport.
Are there hotels nearby for guests?+
Yes. Canéjan is 15 kilometers from central Bordeaux, where numerous hotels and guest accommodations ranging from budget to luxury options are available.
Could this be your venue?
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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
Setting: Vineyard, restored, relaxed
“Située en bord de vignes, dans un bâtiment de caractère, la Bergerie du Courneau est particulièrement adaptée à la célébration d'évènements familiaux (mariages, baptêmes, etc.) ou à l'organisation de séminaires.”
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