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Chateau de Vallery
About This Venue
A French chateau celebrating freedom — dance until dawn with no curfew, 100 km from Paris
A Renaissance masterpiece designed by Pierre Lescot (architect of the Louvre), Chateau de Vallery is a historic monument offering exclusive use for weddings of up to 500 guests, with 28 on-site rooms sleeping 56, no curfew, and total freedom over suppliers and celebration style.
About the History
Renaissance (16th century) · Renaissance with medieval elements
Once described as 'the most beautiful chateau in the world' by 16th-century chroniclers, Chateau de Vallery was designed by Pierre Lescot, the architect of the Louvre, commissioned by Jacques d'Albon. It hosted the Princes of Condé and witnessed royal intrigues including King Henri IV's romantic escapades with Charlotte de Montmorency. The property inspired Madame de Lafayette's La Princesse de Clèves, described as 'the castle of utter seduction and love'. The Grande Galerie was built between 1548 and 1560. The church on the estate contains the mausoleum of Henri II de Condé (1588–1646), created by sculptor Gilles Guérin.
- • Grande Galerie (16th-century vaulted hall, 300+ seats, underfloor heated)
- • Medieval ramparts (12th century)
- • Oriental Pavilion (converted stables)
- • Dovecote (largest in France, triplex bridal suite)
- • Rose Garden
- • Palm Grove
- • 12th-century vaulted cellars
- • Salle des Tentures (400m2 trompe-l'oeil ceiling)
Spaces & Capacity
This venue can accommodate up to 500 guests for a seated dinner.
Grande Galerie
Indoor- 16th-century vaulted hall built 1548–1560
- underfloor heating
Salle des Tentures
Indoor- 400m2 trompe-l'oeil ceiling
- overlooks the park
Salon des Musiques
Indoor- accommodates up to 300 guests
- dancing until dawn
Riad — Oriental Pavilion
Indoor- Oriental / Moroccan style
- dedicated to henna ceremonies and Muslim/oriental weddings
Closerie
Outdoor- additional outdoor reception space
- adjacent to main halls
Rose Garden (Roseraie)
Outdoor- rose-covered walls
- fountain of Bacchus with cascading water feature
Accommodation
Le Chateau Renaissance
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medieval_chateauPricing & Packages
2026-2027 pricing
Exclusive-use venue hire, flat rates by season. Starting price for 2026–2027.
Minimum 2 nights
| Season | Months | Price |
|---|---|---|
| low | Winter / off-season (promotions available from November) | €18,000 |
| high | Peak season (summer) | €33,000 |
What’s included
- Exclusive use of entire estate for 2–3 days
- 4 large historic reception halls
- 28 on-site bedrooms (sleeps 56)
- Heated swimming pool
- Tennis court
- Torch-lit gardens
- Sound system until dawn
- Furniture (chairs for 200+ guests)
- No time restrictions / no curfew
Not included
- Catering (free choice of caterer)
- Decoration
- DJ or live music
- Fireworks
- Other service providers (free choice)
Features & Amenities
Venue Features
Amenities & Activities
5 hectares of manicured parkland including Rose Garden, Palm Grove, Parc aux Ifs, medieval ramparts, and 60 hectares of surrounding forest. Torch-lit gardens at night.
Getting There
Vallery, Yonne, France
5 hectares of manicured parkland and 60 hectares of forest, on the border of Burgundy and Île-de-France
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