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Chateau de Ferrieres
About This Venue
Experience excellence the French way.
A 19th-century neo-renaissance masterpiece built for Baron James de Rothschild, set within a 135-hectare English park just 25 km from Paris, offering prestigious wedding receptions for 20 to 450 guests with bespoke high-end catering by MOF-titled chefs.
About the History
1855-1859 · neo-renaissance
Built between 1855 and 1859 for Baron James de Rothschild, the chateau was designed by architect Joseph Paxton, who also created the Crystal Palace. Inaugurated on December 16, 1862 by Napoleon III, the estate replaced the old castle of Fouche, Duke of Otranto and Minister of Police of Napoleon I. The chateau famously hosted the Ferrieres interview between Bismarck and Jules Favre during the Franco-German War of 1870, where Bismarck demanded the cession of Alsace and Lorraine as a condition of peace. The property originally contained 28 suites with central heating and hot and cold running water. An underground passage connected the basement to a neighbouring building where the kitchens were located, avoiding cooking odours in the main chateau. The property is now part of the Accelis group and also houses the Ecole Ferrieres hospitality and luxury management school.
- • iconic glass ceiling in the Grand Salon designed by Joseph Paxton
- • grand staircase replicating the Crystal Palace staircase from the 1851 World's Fair
- • ebony, bronze, marble and fine gold interior decor
- • underground passage connecting main building to former kitchens
- • neo-renaissance facades
Spaces & Capacity
This venue can accommodate up to 5000 guests for a seated dinner.
Le Grand Salon
Indoor- glass ceiling designed by Joseph Paxton
- ebony, bronze, marble and fine gold decor
Le Salon Bleu
Indoor- marble columns
- Louis XVI style
Le Salon Antonin Careme
Indoor- very luminous ambiance
- formerly Guy de Rothschild's golf practice room
Salon Louis XIII
Indoor- cosy and warm decor
- intimate atmosphere
Salon de la Baronne
Indoor- former bedroom of Baroness Germaine de Rothschild
- access to former bathroom
Le Baron
Indoor- gastronomic restaurant
Accommodation
Pricing & Packages
Airtable min price 18,900 EUR. Packages start from 180 EUR per person (Pack Prestige).
Packages
Pack Prestige
€180 per person
- 1 glass of Jacquart champagne
- 8 canapes
- 4-course menu: amuse-bouche, starter, main course, individual dessert
- Presentation cake (gateau factice)
- Still and sparkling water
- 3 glasses of wine per person
- Coffee
- Room hire (room allocated by venue)
- Simple round floral table centrepiece
Pack Excellence
€225 per person
- 1 glass of Jacquart Blanc de Blanc champagne
- 12 canapes
- 5-course menu: amuse-bouche, starter, main course, cheese, individual dessert
- Presentation cake (gateau factice)
- Still and sparkling water
- 3 glasses of wine per person
- Coffee
- Room hire (room allocated by venue)
- Elaborated floral table centrepiece with decoration (glassware, mirrors, simple table decorations)
Pack Ferrieres
€249 per person
- 1 glass of Jacquart Blanc de Blanc champagne
- 12 canapes
- 7-course menu: amuse-bouche, first starter, second starter, fish course, meat course, cheese, individual dessert
- Presentation cake (gateau factice)
- Still and sparkling water
- 4 glasses of wine per person
- Coffee
- Room hire (room allocated by venue)
- Tall floral table centrepiece with complete table decoration
Prestige Package (English brochure)
€249 per person
- 1 glass of brut champagne and 8 canapes
- 4-course menu: starter, main course, cheese, individual dessert
- Presentation cake
- Still and sparkling water
- 3 glasses of wine from Chateau la Dorgonne estate (white, rose, red)
- Coffee and tea
- Table art
- Floral decoration
- Tasting meal
- Room hire
- Dedicated team
- Complimentary wedding night at Paxton Paris MLV hotel with spa access until Sunday 5pm (from 80 guests, subject to availability)
Imperatrice Package
€345 per person
- 1 glass of blanc de blanc champagne and 12 canapes
- 6-course menu: starter, 2 main courses, individual dessert
- Presentation cake
- Still and sparkling water
- 4 glasses of wine from Chateau la Dorgonne estate (white, rose, red)
- Coffee and tea
- Table art
- Floral decoration
- Tasting meal
- Room hire
- Dedicated team
Features & Amenities
Venue Features
Amenities & Activities
135-hectare landscaped park with one of the most beautiful English gardens from the era of Baron James de Rothschild, featuring rolling green landscapes, a lake, and majestic trees. The park extends over 132 hectares around the lake.
Getting There
By Air
- Charles de Gaulle Airport 30 km
- Paris-Orly Airport 40 km
By Train
- Bussy-Saint-Georges 15-minute walk
By Road
A4, exit 12
Key Distances
- Paris 25 km
- Paris 25 km
- Bussy-Saint-Georges 15-minute walk from train station
Ferrieres-en-Brie, Seine-et-Marne, France
Rolling green landscapes of Seine-et-Marne with a 135-hectare English park surrounding the chateau, featuring a lake and majestic gardens
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