La Chartreuse duBignac
La Chartreuse du Bignac offers on-site accommodation, meaning your guests can sleep where they celebrate—a logistical advantage that simplifies logistics and extends festivities into the evening.
- Ceremony
- 20 seated
- Reception
- 150 seated
- Nearest airport
- BOD · 1.5 hours
- Open season
- April – November
- Price range
- $$$
- Google rating
- 4.7 /5 · 334
La Chartreuse du Bignac is a hotel destination wedding venue in Saint-Nexans, France, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD), 1.5 hours. Best months: April, July, August, November.
La Chartreuse du Bignac in Saint-Nexans, open April–November.
La Chartreuse du Bignac offers on-site accommodation, meaning your guests can sleep where they celebrate—a logistical advantage that simplifies logistics and extends festivities into the evening.
This restored 18th-century chartreuse in Dordogne provides hotel rooms alongside event spaces, allowing you to host ceremony, reception, and overnight stays under one roof.
With a 4.7/5 Google rating, the venue delivers both atmosphere and operational reliability.
My wife and I were attending a wedding in the area. This was one of the recommended places to stay. Glad we chose to stay here. The grounds are beautiful with amazing views of the surrounding area, room was perfect, staff was super friendly and accommodating, restaurant was excellent. Would 10/10 recommend. Gorgeous.
4 notes on the house.
18th-century chartreuse building with period architecture and modern amenities
Hotel with on-site guest rooms eliminates transportation between ceremony, reception, and lodging
Located in Dordogne wine region with countryside views and medieval village access
4.7/5 Google rating reflects consistent guest satisfaction across events and stays
Best held in April, July, August.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at La Chartreuse du Bignac.
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- 5:00 PMGuest arrival; check-in at hotel; welcome reception in estate grounds
- 10:30 AMPre-ceremony guest assembly; photos with bridal party
- 11:30 AMCeremony in designated chapel or garden space
- 12:30 PMCocktail hour in courtyard or salon with local wine and canapés
- 2:00 PMReception dinner in main event hall; toasts and dancing
- 11:00 PMLate-night dessert and music; guests retire to on-site rooms
- 9:00 AMCasual farewell breakfast; guest checkout
Things worth knowing.
BOD · 1.5 hours
Guests fly into Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport.
€8,000–25,000
Costs depend on guest count, season, catering partner, and décor choices. Request detailed pricing from the venue directly. High-season premiums apply May–September.
€500–1,500
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
€60–120 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
€80–180 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
April – 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 guests stay overnight at the venue?+
Yes. La Chartreuse du Bignac operates as a hotel, so guests can book rooms directly. This eliminates the need for off-site accommodations and allows celebrations to continue late into the evening.
What's the nearest commercial airport?+
Bordeaux-Mérignac (BOD) is approximately 90 km away, roughly 1.5 hours by car. Paris-Orly (ORY) is 500+ km away.
Are outdoor spaces available?+
The property features grounds typical of 18th-century estates. Confirm specific outdoor ceremony and cocktail areas during your venue consultation.
What's included in venue rental?+
Typical packages include event space access and basic setup. Catering, accommodation, and décor are usually billed separately or through preferred vendors.
What's the guest capacity?+
The venue accommodates 20–150 guests depending on space configuration and setup style. Confirm exact capacity for your event size.
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