Domaine d'Essendieras Wedding Venue

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White marquee tent lit from within at dusk reflected in ornamental pool flanked by cypress trees with purple uplighting

Aerial drone view of French chateau estate with slate mansard roofs, formal geometric gardens, and woodland surroundings

Formal French garden with symmetrical box hedges, gravel pathway, water fountain, and cypress trees

Aerial view of cypress allee with reflecting pool and white pagoda marquee on countryside terrace

Formal garden pathway with stone urns of purple and pink petunias lavender borders and wooded hill views

Aerial wide shot of a French château with classic 19th-century architecture, featuring brick facades, slate-roofed turrets, and dormer windows. The formal grounds include a symmetrical garden approach with a circular parterre in the foreground, a central pathway leading up to the building, manicured hedgerows, and white flower beds flanking the main steps. No people are visible in the image. Potential venue feature image.

Aerial view of turreted chateau with parterre garden, turquoise pool, and woodland estate grounds

Night view of glowing pagoda marquee tent with guests visible through clear panels at chateau grounds

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About This Venue

An exceptional venue for your event

An enchanting 360-hectare estate with two historic castles, offering sophisticated wedding celebrations with extensive accommodation for up to 200 guests, refined French cuisine, and multiple ceremony and reception spaces.

The Venue History

Domaine d'Essendiéras is located in the picturesque Périgord Vert region of Dordogne, offering over 360 hectares of French countryside. The estate is graced with two majestic castles—one dating from the 16th century and the other from the 19th century—providing a unique combination of history and elegance. The estate has played host to famous figures such as academician André Maurois and businessman Sylvain Floirat. The venue's wide variety of spaces makes it a perfect choice for weddings, with the capacity to host up to 250 guests in its beautifully designed gardens and interiors. Couples can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys, making it an ideal setting for memorable wedding ceremonies and receptions.

Spaces & Capacity

This venue can accommodate up to 250 guests for a seated dinner.

Celtic Garden

Outdoor

200

Ceremony

ceremony

Natural Beauty
Romantic Atmosphere

Romantic English Garden

Outdoor

200

Ceremony

ceremony

Natural Beauty
Romantic Atmosphere

The Carousel

Covered Outdoor

200

Ceremony

ceremony rain_backup

Sheltered
Weather Protection

Accommodation

Sleeps

200

La Grange Guichardies

gite (Cottage)

12 bedrooms Sleeps 26

Suites - Old Castle

chateau (Castle)

2 bedrooms Sleeps 4

Guest Rooms - Grand Château

chateau (Castle)

5 bedrooms

Chambres d'hôtes

chateau (Castle)

5 bedrooms

Apartments

apartment

7 bedrooms

Cottages

cottage

24 bedrooms

Dates fill up fast. Check availability before you fall in love.

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Pricing & Packages

2026-2027 pricing

From €6,500

Low season weekend venue hire

Season	Price	Months
Low	From €6,500 Low season weekend
High	From €22,700 High season weekend

Packages

Passion Offer

From €190 per person

Up to 250 guests

Ceremony: Romantic Garden, Celtic Garden, or Carousel (1,500 EUR)
Cocktail: Grand Château or Old Castle or The Pagodas Terrace
Dinner: Clubhouse or Salon des Anges (until 2 AM)
Brunch: Clubhouse
Canapés
Dill-marinated salmon workshop
3-course menu (starter, main course, cheese)
Coffee & tea buffet
Sweet & savoury or gourmet brunch
The terrace of the Grand Château for cocktail
Reception room until 4 AM for dinner & evening
Reception room for brunch
Photo booth rental (unlimited)
Champagne and wines (white and red) with corkage
Soft drinks, still and sparkling waters from the Domain's menu
Bridal suite offered for total service amount exceeding 20,000 EUR

Emotion Offer

From €245 per person

Up to 250 guests

Ceremony: Romantic Garden or Celtic Garden or Carousel
Cocktail: Grand Château or Old Castle or The Pagodas Terrace
Dinner: Clubhouse or Salon des Anges (until 4 AM)
Brunch: Clubhouse
Appetizers, verrines and tapas, 5 pieces
Plancha skewers workshop
Foie gras with fig chutney workshop
4-course menu (starter, fish, main course, cheese)
Coffee & tea buffet
Sweet & savoury or gourmet brunch
Champagne and wines (white and red) from the Domain's menu
Soft drinks, still and sparkling waters from the Domain's menu
Bridal suite offered for total service amount exceeding 20,000 EUR
Photo booth rental (unlimited)

Dream Wedding Offer

From €260 per person

Up to 250 guests

Welcome dinner at inner courtyard of the castles
Ceremony: Romantic Garden or Celtic Garden
Cocktail: Grand Château terrace
Dinner: Reception room until 4 AM
Brunch: Reception room
Welcome dinner barbecue
Appetizers, verrines and tapas, 5 pieces
Plancha skewers workshop
Pan-fried foie gras with chives workshop
Sliced cured ham workshop
4-course menu (starter, fish, main course, cheese)
Sweet & savoury or gourmet brunch
Coffee & tea buffet
Champagne with corkage
Wines (white & red) from the Domain's wine list
Soft drinks, still & sparkling waters from the Domain's wine list
Bridal suite offered for total service amount exceeding 20,000 EUR
Photo booth rental (unlimited)

What’s included

Venue rental
Furniture (round tables for 8-12 guests, rectangular head table, chairs, white table linen and napkins, glassware, cutlery)
Room setup, service staff, and cleaning
Decoration access day before from 2 PM to 6 PM