
chateau · renaissance-castle
Chateau de Jalesnes
About This Venue
A Renaissance castle for your dream destination wedding
A beautiful Renaissance castle built in 1610, lovingly restored and offering exclusive use of 20 acres including formal gardens, forest, heated swimming pool, and on-site chapel for weddings of up to 180 guests with accommodation for 65 overnight guests.
Owned by Jenny & David
About the History
17th century · Renaissance
Built in 1610, Château de Jalesnes is a beautiful Renaissance castle rich with history. It has been lovingly renovated to provide modern comfort in a historic building. Since 2016, the château has hosted over 60 weddings and numerous parties and events. The property gained further fame through the English TV programme 'Escape to the Chateau DIY'.
- • 17th century façade
- • moats
- • stained glass windows
- • domed roof chapel
Spaces & Capacity
This venue can accommodate up to 180 guests for a seated dinner.
ST. LOUIS CHAPEL
Indoor- domed roof
- stained glass window
PAVILLON DE CHASSE
Outdoor- ancient stone hunting tower
- forest setting
Formal Lawns
Outdoor- château backdrop
- forest views
DRY MOAT
Outdoor- historic walls
- lush greenery
CHESTNUT GROVE
Outdoor- massive cooling trees
- sheltered setting
Grand Banquet Hall
Indoor- banquet space
- flexible table layouts
Accommodation
Main Château
chateauPricing & Packages
2026-2027 pricing
Three days/Two nights exclusive use including accommodation for 40 guests in 20 bedrooms, chapel, grounds, swimming pool, and function areas with all furniture and setup.
Minimum 2 nights
| Season | Months | Price |
|---|---|---|
| high | April to September | €50,000 |
Packages
Dream Wedding Package
€1250 per person
- Exclusive use of the Château
- Two-night accommodation for ALL guests
- Floral table decoration with candelabras
- Bride's bouquet and Groom's boutonniere
- Choice of round, rectangular or long tables
- Classical musician – Cellist, Pianist or Harpist
- Rehearsal dinner with local delicacies and French music
- Wine, beer and soft drinks for rehearsal dinner
- Traditional French continental breakfast each morning
- Wedding banquet including canapés and cocktails
- Classical musician during cocktail reception
- 3 course meal
- Traditional French wedding cake
- Late night snacks
- In-house DJ
- Staffed bar
- Wine and cocktails until 2am on wedding day
- Lawn games for the whole event
What’s included
- Exclusive use of the Château
- Château grounds
- Swimming pool access
- Function areas
- Chapel
- All furniture and setup
- Accommodation for guests
- Breakfast
Features & Amenities
Venue Features
Amenities & Activities
20 acres of grounds including formal gardens, forest, lawns, and orchard
Getting There
By Air
- Tours Val de Loire Airport 92 km
Key Distances
- Angers 35 minutes
- Tours 1 hour
- Nantes 1 hour 40 minutes
Vernantes, Maine-et-Loire, France
Heart of the Loire Valley with 20 acres of forest, formal gardens, and open lawns
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