chateau
Chateau de la Couronne
About This Venue
A fairytale-like venue providing the ultimate setting for a luxurious wedding weekend
A luxury family-run French château on the border of Charente and Dordogne, offering exclusive three-day wedding weekends for up to 500 guests with 50 sleeping on-site across four buildings, set within 5 acres of enchanting grounds.
Owned by Lucy Butler & Ben Butler
About the History
12th century · French château with turrets and slate roofs added in the late 1800s
The Château de la Couronne dates back to the 12th century, closely linked to the nearby Abbey of La Couronne. The estate suffered major damage during the Hundred Years' War (1337–1453). In 1449, Bertrand Farinard acquired the estate, later passing it to his daughter Louise as a dowry when she married Mathieu de Chambes in 1564. By the late 1600s, it remained in the Chambes family before passing through the Viaud, Modernard, and De Fornel families. In the late 1800s, the De Fornels renovated the château, adding turrets, slate roofs, and formal gardens with yew alleys, fountains, and exotic trees. During World War II, the château housed French troops in the Vichy Zone. In the 1970s, it became a residential training centre and summer camp — later inspiring the film Nos Jours Heureux. The Cooper family began restoration in the 1990s. In 2023, Lucy and Ben Butler purchased the château and transformed it into a luxury destination wedding venue following extensive renovations of over €1 million.
- • turrets
- • slate roofs
- • 12th-century ponds
- • grand stone fountain
- • original wooden beams in banquet hall
- • maisonette balcony
- • bi-folding patio doors
- • crystal chandeliers
Spaces & Capacity
This venue can accommodate up to 500 guests for a seated dinner.
Courtyard
Outdoor- grand stone fountain
- chandelier bar access
Gardens
Outdoor- four outdoor ceremony spaces
- fountains
Drawing Room (Piano Room)
Indoor- grand piano
- bi-folding patio doors onto terrace
Banquet Hall
Indoor- soaring ceilings
- original wooden beams draped in chiffon
Terrace
Outdoor- shaded and sunny areas
- pool access
Chandelier Bar
Indoor- courtyard access
- fully stocked with regional wines and Champagnes
Accommodation
The Château
chateauThe Coach House
cottageThe Garden Suite
cottageMaison de la Couronne
gitePricing & Packages
2027-2028 pricing
Venue package for 2027–2028 low/mid season, including 3-night exclusive use and accommodation for up to 50 guests.
Minimum 3 nights
| Season | Months | Price |
|---|---|---|
| low/mid | October–May (excluding bank holidays) | €32,450 |
| high | June–September and bank holidays | €34,450 |
| low/mid | October–May (excluding bank holidays) | €26,950 |
| high | June–September and bank holidays | €28,950 |
| low/mid | October–May (excluding bank holidays) | €24,950 |
| high | June–September and bank holidays | €26,950 |
Packages
Bespoke Wedding Package
- Exclusive use of the full estate (Château, Coach House, Garden Suite, Maison de la Couronne, gardens, swimming pool)
- Three-night accommodation for up to 50 guests
- Wedding day brunch with mimosa station (Saturday 11:00–12:00)
- Hot breakfast Sunday (10:00–11:00)
- Grab-and-go breakfast Monday from 10:00
- Daily housekeeping for bedrooms and communal areas
- Concierge service
- Wet weather option: Drawing room (up to 80) or banquet hall (up to 100)
- Use of tables, chairs, portable bar, sun loungers, parasols, candles, dinnerware, glassware, linens, and access to various props
- Silk floral arrangements to style pre- and post-events (for up to 100 guests)
- Full staffing for three days (set-up and clear-down on wedding day managed by wedding planner)
- Guest Pantry: complimentary French cheeses, fresh breads, croissants, confectionery snacks, water, beer and wine between meals
- × Catering
- × Drinks packages
- × Wedding planner fee
- × Additional staffing for weddings larger than 100
What’s included
- Exclusive use of entire estate
- Three-night accommodation for up to 50 guests
- Breakfast across three mornings for all staying guests
- Daily housekeeping
- Concierge service
- Tables, chairs, portable bar, sun loungers, parasols, candles, dinnerware, glassware, linens
- Silk floral arrangements (for up to 100 guests)
- Full staffing for three days
- Guest Pantry provisions
Not included
- Catering (Essential Catering Package required, from €313 per person)
- Drinks packages (POA)
- Wedding planner fee
- Additional staffing for weddings over 100 guests
- PA system (DJs typically supply their own)
Features & Amenities
Venue Features
Amenities & Activities
5 acres of enchanting gardens featuring fountains, woodlands, ornate planters and urns, climbing roses, hydrangeas, conifers, willow trees, 12th-century ponds with new water features, and a grand stone fountain in the courtyard.
Getting There
By Air
- Limoges Airport 1 hour
- Poitiers Airport approx 1 hour
- Bergerac Airport approx 1 hour 30 minutes
- Bordeaux Airport approx 1 hour 45 minutes
- Paris CDG/Orly approx 5 hours by car
By Train
- Angoulême TGV Station approx 25 minutes
Key Distances
- Paris 1 hour 45 minutes by TGV from Angoulême
- Angoulême 25 minutes
- Bordeaux 30 minutes by TGV from Angoulême
- Paris 1 hour 45 minutes by TGV from Angoulême
Marthon, Charente, France
Picturesque countryside on the border of Charente and Dordogne in southwest France
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