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About This Venue

A Napoleonic distillery reborn among Grande Champagne's golden vines

A boutique Napoleonic château and former Cognac distillery built in 1805, set amidst the Grande Champagne vineyards of Charente. Fully restored in 2015, it offers exclusive hire for up to 140 guests with 6 suites sleeping 12 on-site.

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The Venue History

Early 19th century (Napoleonic era) · Napoleonic chateau with former Cognac distillery

Built in 1805 as a boutique château and Cognac distillery situated in the vineyards of the Grande Champagne region. Whilst the ancient distillery is now silent, the house and grounds were purchased in 2015 by their current owners and fully restored with stylish good taste to create a truly luxurious venue.

Notable Features

  • Pigeonnier (dovecote) With Circular Green
  • Chai Barn (former Cognac Distillery)
  • Tower Suites
  • Arched Barn Housing A Bread Oven Kitchen

Spaces & Capacity

This venue can accommodate up to 100 guests for a seated dinner.

Circular Green by the Pigeonnier

Outdoor
ceremony
  • Pigeonnier (dovecote)
  • Circular Green Lawn

Sunset Estrade

Outdoor
dinner cocktail
  • Panoramic Vineyard Views
  • Full Fairy Light Canopy Overhead (included In Venue Price)

Le Chai Barn

Indoor
dinner dancing rain_backup
  • Chandeliers
  • Fairy Lights

Accommodation

Bedrooms
6
Sleeps
12
All accommodation is included in the venue hire. The entire estate is reserved exclusively for your wedding party.
en-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower high ceilings large windows soft linens

Le Château

chateau (Castle)
6 bedrooms Sleeps 12

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Pricing & Packages

From €20,000

Minimum 3 nights

Packages

Venue Hire

From €20,000

What’s included

  • Exclusive use of entire estate
  • Accommodation for 12 guests across 6 suites for 3 nights
  • Tables and chairs (approx. €2,000 value)
  • Full fairy light canopy over outdoor dining area (approx. €4,000 install value)
  • No corkage charges

Not included

  • Catering and drinks
  • Wedding planner (approx. €6,000 minimum)
  • Set-up and takedown fee (approx. €300-€400)
  • Photography
  • Videography
  • Florals and props
  • DJ or live band
  • Transport
  • Hair and makeup
  • Celebrant
  • Insurance (mandatory, approx. €500)
  • Pre-wedding and post-wedding events

Features & Amenities

Venue Features

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

Amenities & Activities

Vineyard On-Site
Brunch Available
BYO Wine
Dovecote
Late Night Food
Wi-Fi
Furniture Provided

Lavender path, circular green by the Pigeonnier, gardens visible from pool and west-facing rooms, vineyards surrounding the property.

Getting There

Shuttle service available

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By Air

  • La Rochelle Airport 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Bordeaux Airport 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Poitiers Airport 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Limoges Airport
  • Cognac-Châteaubernard Airport nearby (private jet access)

By Train

  • Angoulême TGV under 2 hours from Paris

Key Distances

  • Paris Under 2 hours by TGV to Angoulême
  • Cognac 15 minutes
  • Angoulême

Salles-d'Angles, Charente, France

Set amidst the vineyards of the Grande Champagne Cognac region of Charente, South West France

Nearby villages: Salles-d'Angles

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