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About This Venue

A Duke's 1840 residence where Dordogne dreams begin

A luxurious 19th-century chateau in Dordogne built in 1840 as the residence of the Duke of Isly, offering exclusive privatisation for weddings up to 150 guests with accommodation for up to 40 on-site.

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The Venue History

19th century · 19th-century chateau

Built in 1840 as the residence of Thomas Robert Bugeaud, Marquis de la Piconnerie, Duke of Isly and Marshall of France. He was a military leader and statesman serving under Napoleon Bonaparte, King Louis Philippe and Napoleon III, rising from the lowest military rank to Marshall of France. He became a member of parliament and Governor General of Algeria. As a revered national hero, he is buried in the Dome des Invalides near Napoleon Bonaparte.

Notable Features

  • High Ceilings
  • Valuable Antiques
  • Renovated To Luxury Standard

Spaces & Capacity

This venue can accommodate up to 150 guests for a seated dinner.

Marquee

Outdoor
150
Seated
150
Cocktail
162
dinner dancing reception
  • Wooden Dancefloor
  • Chandeliers

Gardens

Outdoor
150
Ceremony
ceremony
  • Beautiful Grounds
  • Enclosed Park

Grand Dining Room

Indoor
dinner rehearsal

Accommodation

Bedrooms
21
Sleeps
40
Bridal Suite
Yes
All accommodation is included in the venue hire. The entire estate is reserved exclusively for your wedding party.
Marble bathroom Antique décor

Château

chateau (Castle)
8 bedrooms Sleeps 15

Coach House

coach_house
8 bedrooms Sleeps 15

Cottage

cottage
5 bedrooms Sleeps 10

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Pricing & Packages

2026-2027 pricing

From €18,000

Minimum 3 nights

Season Price
Midweek From €18,000 2026 Château and Coach House without Cottage, midweek start
Low From €21,900 2026 Château and Coach House without Cottage, 3 nights
Medium From €22,300 2026 Château and Coach House without Cottage, 3 nights
High From €22,800 2026 Château and Coach House without Cottage, 3 nights

Packages

Marquee Package - Up to 30 guests

From €3,700

Up to 30 guests

  • Marquee 9m x 18m
  • Wood flooring
  • Carpet
  • Dance floor
  • Round tables
  • Chairs with white covers and sashes
  • Fairy lights
  • Red wine glasses
  • White wine glasses
  • Champagne glasses
  • Water glasses
  • Plates
  • All cutlery
  • Small table bar

Marquee Package - 31 to 50 guests

From €4,100

Up to 50 guests

  • Marquee 9m x 18m
  • Wood flooring
  • Carpet
  • Dance floor
  • Round tables
  • Chairs with white covers and sashes
  • Fairy lights
  • Red wine glasses
  • White wine glasses
  • Champagne glasses
  • Water glasses
  • Plates
  • All cutlery
  • Small table bar

Marquee Package - 51 to 70 guests

From €4,500

Up to 70 guests

  • Marquee 9m x 18m
  • Wood flooring
  • Carpet
  • Dance floor
  • Round tables
  • Chairs with white covers and sashes
  • Fairy lights
  • Red wine glasses
  • White wine glasses
  • Champagne glasses
  • Water glasses
  • Plates
  • All cutlery
  • Small table bar

Marquee Package - 71 to 150 guests

From €4,900

Up to 150 guests

  • Marquee 9m x 18m
  • Wood flooring
  • Carpet
  • Dance floor
  • Round tables
  • Chairs with white covers and sashes
  • Fairy lights
  • Red wine glasses
  • White wine glasses
  • Champagne glasses
  • Water glasses
  • Plates
  • All cutlery
  • Small table bar

What’s included

  • Exclusive use of entire property
  • Accommodation for up to 40 guests (with cottage) or 30 guests (without)
  • All bedrooms with marble bathrooms
  • Access to heated swimming pool
  • Tennis court
  • 5-aside football pitch
  • Table tennis
  • Beautiful gardens and large park

Not included

  • Catering
  • Drinks
  • Additional services

Features & Amenities

Venue Features

Swimming Pool
Exclusive Use
On-site Accommodation
Allows External Caterers
Outdoor Ceremony
Plan B Options
Allows Fireworks

Amenities & Activities

Tennis
Petanque
Gym
Fountain/Water Feature
Brunch Available
Late Night Food
On-site Parking
Furniture Provided

Beautiful gardens with plenty of space, enclosed park of 12 acres (5 hectares) with fruit orchard

Child-Friendly

Getting There

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By Air

  • Limoges Airport 1 hour
  • Brive Airport 1 hour
  • Bergerac Airport 1.5 hours
  • Bordeaux Airport 2 hours

By Train

  • Limoges TGV 3 hours from Paris

Key Distances

  • Paris 3 hours by TGV to Limoges
  • Limoges 1 hour
  • Brive 1 hour
  • Bergerac 1.5 hours
  • Bordeaux 2 hours

Lanouaille, Dordogne, France

Beautiful Dordogne countryside, also known as Périgord, in Southwest France

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