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French Wedding Style
Château de Chignat
Capacity
Up to 400 guests
Accommodation
17 bedrooms · 94 guests
From
€16,000
Season
Jun–Sep
Location
Puy-de-Dôme, Rhône-Alpes

About This Venue

Volcanic countryside charm with vintage caravans and fairy-lit barns

A charming 12th-century estate entirely renovated in 2024, located 15 minutes east of Clermont-Ferrand in Puy-de-Dôme. Offering exclusive privatisation for weddings of 50 to 300 guests with up to 95 sleeping on-site in summer, featuring three reception halls in converted barns, a heated outdoor pool, glamping accommodations, and a bohemian-champêtre atmosphere mixing vintage and contemporary elements.

Languages: FrenchEnglish

The Venue History

12th century · Historic château with contemporary renovation, bohemian-champêtre aesthetic

A historic château dating back to the 12th century, formerly a private property. Acquired by Groupe Montel Hospitality in 2022 and entirely renovated and redecorated, opening as an event venue in April/June 2024. The renovation transformed the estate into an exceptional venue combining noble materials, recycled and eco-responsible elements, vintage flea market finds, and contemporary pieces.

Notable Features

  • • Converted Barn Reception Halls
  • • Grand Staircase
  • • Interior Courtyards
  • • Contemporary Lofts Within Historic Building

Spaces & Capacity

This venue can accommodate up to 400 guests for a seated dinner.

Salle Dame-Jeanne

Indoor
250
Seated
400
Cocktail
290
m²
dinner dancing cocktail ceremony
  • Decorated With Dame-jeannes (large Glass Bottles)
  • Access To Interior Courtyards
AC

Salle aux Arrosoirs

Indoor
70
Seated
150
Cocktail
135
m²
dinner cocktail intimate reception corporate
  • Exposed Beams
  • Warm Wood
AC

Third Reception Hall

Indoor
cocktail seminar intimate reception
  • Wall Panels From Old Canadian Train Carriage Floors
AC

Accommodation

Bedrooms
17
Sleeps
94
private bathroom toilet high-quality bedding bed linen provided shower gel and shampoo

Loft 1 (2nd floor)

loft
7 bedrooms Sleeps 14

Loft 2 (Top Floor)

loft
5 bedrooms Sleeps 10

Annex Gîte

gite (Cottage)
5 bedrooms Sleeps 15

Glamping Village (Seasonal)

glamping
Sleeps 55

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Pricing & Packages

2025-2026 pricing

From €16,000

Starting price for wedding packages, variable depending on selected dates. Off-season rates available November to April.

Minimum 3 nights

Season Price
Low On request Off-season rates available, bespoke formula

Packages

Venue Hire

From €16,000

What’s included

  • Exclusive use of estate
  • Accommodation for up to 94 people in summer (lofts, gîte, glamping)
  • Access to all reception rooms and lounge spaces
  • Furniture (tables, chairs, high-top tables, garden furniture)
  • Access to gardens and multiple reception tents
  • Access to relaxation spaces (pool, sauna, pétanque, BBQ)
  • Bed linen
  • Cleaning package
  • Marquee setup, guinguette string lights, and furniture (summer package)

Not included

  • Catering and drinks (unless integrated catering service selected)
  • Decoration and floral arrangements
  • DJ or live music
  • Wedding planner

Features & Amenities

Venue Features

Pool
Exclusive Use
On-site Accommodation
Allows External Caterers
Outdoor Ceremony
Rain Backup

Amenities & Activities

Spa
Petanque
Games Room
Library
Hot Tub/Jacuzzi
Brunch Available
Late Night Food
Gym
Forest/Woodland
Wi-Fi
Sound System
Furniture Provided

6,000m² of private grounds with a garden party atmosphere, outdoor ceremony space, BBQ area, pergola around pool, brasero fire pit lounge, and multiple outdoor reception tents.

Getting There

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By Air

  • Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (Aulnat) 10-12 km, approximately 10 minutes

By Train

  • Clermont-Ferrand SNCF 16 km, approximately 15 minutes

By Road

A711 towards Pont-du-Château, then D2089 towards Vertaizon. From Paris/Lyon: A75 motorway, Exit 1: La Pardieu

Key Distances

  • Paris 4h20 by car; 1 hour by flight
  • Clermont-Ferrand 15 minutes
  • Pont-du-Château 10 minutes
  • Vichy 1 hour
  • Lyon 2 hours
  • Saint-Etienne 1h30-2 hours
  • Grenoble 3 hours

Vertaizon, Puy-de-Dôme, France

In the heart of the Auvergne volcanoes, in the Puy-de-Dôme region of central France

Nearby villages: Vertaizon, Pont-du-Château

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