chateau · domaine
Château des Barrenques
About This Venue
A 15th-century Provencal castle and estate in Lamotte-du-Rhone, Vaucluse, classified as a Historic Monument, offering full privatisation for weddings of up to 198 guests with 42 guests sleeping on-site across 14 rooms.
Owned by Nicolas Tommasini
About the History
15th century · Provencal castle
A 15th-century Provencal castle, formerly the residence of the Marquis de Balincourt. Three elements are classified as Historic Monuments: the Castle with its grand staircase (15th century), the Magnanerie (silkworm farm, the largest in the region) and its Waterworks (mid-19th century), and a Windmill from the 17th century with a perfectly preserved mechanism. The estate was inaugurated in July 2022 after a complete renovation, attended by more than 250 people from the region. It notably hosted the wedding of Miss France Valerie Begue and Olympic swimmer Camille Lacourt in 2013.
- • grand staircase
- • Magnanerie (silkworm farm, largest in region)
- • 17th-century windmill with preserved mechanism
- • Cathedral of the Plane Trees alley
- • Art Deco lounge
Spaces & Capacity
This venue can accommodate up to 198 guests for a seated dinner.
Natural Cathedral (Plane Tree Alley)
Outdoor- ancient sycamore/plane trees (some 200 years old)
- secular ceremony setting
La Lucarne
Outdoor- views of Mont Ventoux
Park Clearings
Outdoor- tranquil park setting
- century-old trees
Castle Terrace
Outdoor- shaded by cypress and magnolia trees
- lounge area
La Magnanerie Ground Floor
Indoor- air-conditioned
- dance floor
La Magnanerie Upper Floor
Indoor- exposed beams
Accommodation
The Chateau
chateauMaison de la Tonnelle (Arbor House)
giteMaison de la Chapelle (Chapel House)
giteMaison d'Annette (Annette's House)
cottagePricing & Packages
2027 pricing
Weekend hire (Friday 2pm to Sunday 5pm), 3 days 2 nights, 42 beds, furniture included, one breakfast. April rate for 2027.
Minimum 2 nights
| Season | Months | Price |
|---|---|---|
| low | April | €12,500 |
| medium | May | €16,500 |
| medium | September | €23,100 |
| high | June, July, August | €25,750 |
| medium-high | October | €17,500 |
| low | April, October | €8,500 |
| high | Summer | €18,500 |
What’s included
- Full privatization of the estate
- Castle terrace, Magnanerie terraces, nomad tent, park spaces
- La Magnanerie (160m2 + upper floor)
- Castle mill (110m2)
- 2 swimming pools (one heated)
- 6 hectares of wooded park
- Furniture (tables, chairs, high tables, lounge area)
- Fairy light canopy on Magnanerie terrace
- Breakfast for on-site guests
- 42 beds
Not included
- Catering
- Drinks
Features & Amenities
Venue Features
Amenities & Activities
6-hectare wooded park featuring over 52 different tree species, some several centuries old. Notable trees include Bald Cypresses, Giant Redwoods, approximately 60 majestic plane trees (Cathedral alley), a magnificent ginko, old yew tree, majestic pines, giant birches, and a giant magnolia tree. Aromatic Provencal plants include lavender, thyme, rosemary, and olive trees. Features a river, health trail, sports spaces, and a tree climbing bridge. Art sculptures by artists Mireille Vanson and Ana Maria throughout the park.
Getting There
By Air
- Marseille Provence Airport 50 minutes (1h15-1h25 cited)
- Montpellier Airport 1h30
- Lyon Airport 2 hours
By Train
- Bollene-la-Croisiere 7 minutes
Key Distances
- Avignon 40 minutes
- Orange 30 minutes
- Montelimar 30 minutes
Lamotte-du-Rhone, Vaucluse, France
Situated at the crossroads of four lands -- Vaucluse, Drome Provencale, Ardeche, and Gard, on the Rhone wine route, surrounded by lavender fields. Features a 6-hectare park with century-old trees, a river, and Provencal aromatic plants.
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