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
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.
About La Chartreuse du Bignac
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.
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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.
Alex C. · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- BOD, 90 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 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
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.
- 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
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- BOD · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport.
- Typical total
- €8,000–25,000+Aisle estimate
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€8,000–25,000+ (50-guest weekend wedding with 2-night stays)
- Ceremony fee
- €500–1,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €60–120 a headAisle estimate
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€60–120 (catering costs vary; inquire with preferred caterers)
- Room rate
- €80–180 a nightAisle estimate
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€80–180 per room (hotel rates; subject to availability and season)
- Weather window
- July – August
The months the weather is kindest, with April and November mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 05 53 22 12 80
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Costs depend on guest count, season, catering partner, and décor choices. Request detailed pricing from the venue directly.
Questions about the venue
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.
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.