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French Wedding Style
Domaine de la Vène
27 photos
Capacity
Up to 80 guests
Accommodation
11 bedrooms · 22 guests
From
€16,000
Season
Apr–Jun, Jun–Sep, Sep–Nov, Nov–Mar
Location
Aude, Occitanie

About This Venue

Pyrenean foothills unfolding into wild Mediterranean horizons

An exquisite private estate nestled in the south-west of France within breathtaking preserved Mediterranean landscape. Situated in the Corbières at the foot of the Pyrenees, near the village of Palaja, just 15 minutes from the medieval city of Carcassonne. The estate accommodates up to 22 guests across 11 beautifully decorated rooms in the main villa and adjacent Bergerie cottage.

Owned by Rosie & James

Languages: FrenchEnglish

The Venue History

Traditional Provençal

The history of the domaine is closely tied to its horses: several of the surrounding meadows were formerly paddocks, and the stables still house two retired rescue horses, Llamp and Ming. The estate has been beautifully restored in a traditional Provençal style and decorated with original antiques.

Notable Features

  • • Three Fireplaces
  • • Large Arched Windows
  • • Stone Steps With Geraniums
  • • Antique-decorated Interiors Throughout

Spaces & Capacity

This venue can accommodate up to 80 guests for a seated dinner.

La Villa Principale

Indoor
accommodation dining gatherings
  • Three Fireplaces
  • Spacious Fully-equipped Kitchen

Le Chalet de la Bergerie

Indoor
accommodation gatherings
  • Adjacent To Main Villa
  • Cottage Style

Outdoor Pool Area

Outdoor
swimming cocktail dining
  • Panoramic Views Across Estate And Surrounding Hills
  • Outdoor Dining Area

Accommodation

Bedrooms
11
Sleeps
22

La Villa Principale

villa

Le Chalet de la Bergerie

cottage

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Pricing & Packages

From €16,000

Packages

Venue Hire (from)

From €8,500

Venue Hire (up to)

From €17,000

Features & Amenities

Venue Features

Pool
Exclusive Use
On-site Accommodation
Outdoor Ceremony

Amenities & Activities

Cinema Room
Lake/Pond
Vineyard On-Site
Olive Groves
Wine Tasting
BYO Wine
Forest/Woodland

630-acre estate grounds with hills, forests, lake, vineyards, olive groves, stone steps with geraniums, and walking trails including Montahut Est hill for sunset walks.

Getting There

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By Air

  • Carcassonne Airport (CCF) 15–20 minutes
  • Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) approximately 1 hour
  • Montpellier Airport (MPL) approximately 1.5 hours

Key Distances

  • Carcassonne 15 minutes by car
  • Toulouse approximately 1 hour north
  • Narbonne

Palaja, Aude, France

At the foot of the Pyrenees within the Corbières, a wild and preserved Mediterranean landscape with vineyards, olive groves, hills and forests.

Nearby villages: Lagrasse, Minerve, Limoux, Ribaute

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