How many châteaux in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes can be hired for a wedding?

105, across 12 départements. These are the châteaux whose official website or manager told us they host receptions; each entry links to it.

Which is the best known château for a wedding in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?

Château de Pizay, in Belleville-en-Beaujolais, with 1,792 visitor reviews. Renown is measured here by attendance, not by an editorial ranking.

In which départements of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes can you hire a château for a wedding?

Rhône (25), Ain (11), Ardèche (11), Isère (11), Loire (10), Haute-Savoie (8), Puy-de-Dôme (8), Allier (7), Savoie (6), Cantal (4), Drôme (3), Haute-Loire (1).

How do you request a quote from a château in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?

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Castle wedding venues in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

105 châteaux · most visited first, according to visitor reviews

The châteaux in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes that host weddings, receptions and seminars, with a way to reach each of them.

We list 105 châteaux in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes that can be hired for a wedding or a reception, across 12 départements. The best known, according to visitor reviews, are Château de Pizay (Pizay Castle), Château de Duingt (Duingt Castle) and Château de Montmelas (Montmelas Castle).

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Château de Pizay (Pizay Castle)
Belleville-en-Beaujolais, Rhône1,792 reviews (4.5/5)
The site is located in the Beaujolais area, in the commune of Belleville-en-Beaujolais.
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Castle of Ripaille
Thonon-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie
Plan for about ninety minutes to visit the castle.
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Fortress of Miolans
Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny, Savoie
Adult admission costs 10 euros.
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Château de Duingt (Duingt Castle)
Duingt, Haute-Savoie192 reviews (4.4/5)
The site consists of open-air ruins, with no habitable building to tour.
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Château de La Chaize (Chaize Castle)
Odenas, Rhône
The château is open to visitors five days a week, depending on the season.
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Château de Montmelas (Montmelas Castle)
Montmelas-Saint-Sorlin, Rhône160 reviews (4.4/5)
Château de Montmelas, in Montmelas-Saint-Sorlin (Rhône), France. Location, access and practical information.
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Château de Janzé (Janzé Castle)
Marcilly-d'Azergues, Rhône265 reviews (4.7/5)
The château is located in Marcilly-d'Azergues, in the Rhône department, on a slope overlooking the Azergues valley.
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Château de Treffort (Treffort Castle)
Val-Revermont, Ain233 reviews (4.5/5)
The château sits in the upper part of the village of Treffort, so reaching it means walking uphill through the town streets.
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Château de Servolex (Servolex Castle)
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Savoie308 reviews (4.7/5)
The commune of La Motte-Servolex lies north of Chambéry, within the Chambéry urban area.
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Château de Thorens (Thorens Castle)
Fillière, Haute-Savoie
The castle is currently closed to the public due to ongoing works.
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"Ancien Hôtel Terminus, actuel ""Grand Hôtel Mercure Château Perrache"""
Lyon, Rhône1,895 reviews (4.2/5)
The building is a working hotel, and its protected rooms are mainly seen as a guest or during events held in the salons.
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Château de Valinches (Valinches Castle)
Marols, Loire344 reviews (4.3/5)
château de Valinches, in Marols (Loire), France. Location, access and practical information.
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Château de Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid
Courzieu, Rhône261 reviews (4.4/5)
château de Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid, in Courzieu (Rhône), France. Location, access and practical information.
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Château de Beauvoir (Beauvoir Castle)
Saint-Pourçain-sur-Besbre, Allier235 reviews (4.7/5)
The castle has been listed as a historic monument since 2005, including its gardens.
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Château de Chatillon (Chatillon Castle)
Châtillon-Saint-Jean, Drôme185 reviews (4.1/5)
The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1982, with protection covering the façades, the spiral staircase and certain interior rooms.
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Château de Varennes (Varennes Castle)
Quincié-en-Beaujolais, Rhône67 reviews (4.7/5)
The château has belonged to the same family for more than two centuries and remains privately owned.
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Château de Versailleux (Versailleux Castle)
Versailleux, Ain79 reviews (4.7/5)
The site today is mainly used for weddings and corporate events rather than for standard tourist visits.
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Château de Faverges (Faverges Castle)
Faverges-Seythenex, Haute-Savoie365 reviews (4.6/5)
Only the keep, the courtyard floor and the south and south-west retaining walls are listed as historic monuments.
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Château de Saint-Trys (Saint-Trys Castle)
Anse, Rhône65 reviews (4.7/5)
The château is privately owned and today hosts professional and private events rather than regular public tours.
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Château de Rosières (Rosières Castle)
Saint-Félicien, Ardèche
The château stands roughly two kilometres from the village of Saint-Félicien, in the Ardèche.
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Château d'Effiat (Effiat Castle)
Effiat, Puy-de-Dôme249 reviews (4.4/5)
The château is a listed historic monument, and its garden is included in the preliminary inventory of remarkable gardens.
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Château de Matel (Matel Castle)
Roanne, Loire234 reviews (4.6/5)
The château is located in Roanne, in the Loire department, alongside the Roanne-to-Digoin canal.
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Château de la Crête (Crête Castle)
Audes, Allier192 reviews (4.5/5)
The château has been listed as a historic monument since 2006, a protection covering the old castle, the new castle, the chapel and the outbuildings.
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Poët-Célard castle
Le Poët-Célard, Drôme289 reviews (4.6/5)
The château today operates mainly as an event venue, hotel and restaurant rather than as a monument open for casual visits.
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Château de Peufeilhoux (Peufeilhoux Castle)
Vallon-en-Sully, Allier688 reviews (4.7/5)
The château has been listed as a historic monument since 2021, including its double enclosure and outbuildings.
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Château de Montrouge (Montrouge Castle)
Savigneux, Loire249 reviews (4.6/5)
The historic monument listing covers only a small room and its decoration, located in the southwest tower.
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Château du Souzy (Souzy Castle)
Quincié-en-Beaujolais, Rhône247 reviews (4.5/5)
The château cannot be visited as a standard monument, access is through a stay, a restaurant meal or a private event.
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Château de Gourdan (Gourdan Castle)
Saint-Clair, Ardèche100 reviews (4.6/5)
The château lies about 4 km from Annonay, 45 km from Valence and 70 km south of Lyon.
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Château de Montplaisant (Montplaisant Castle)
Montagnat, Ain95 reviews (4.7/5)
The château is not open for individual sightseeing, it operates as a venue rented out for private events.
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Château de Maulmont (Maulmont Castle)
Saint-Priest-Bramefant, Puy-de-Dôme200 reviews (4.7/5)
Château de Maulmont, in Saint-Priest-Bramefant (Puy-de-Dôme), France. Location, access and practical information.
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Ensemble castral du Montellier
Le Montellier, Ain71 reviews (4.4/5)
The castle, of medieval origin, underwent major alterations in the 16th and 17th centuries.
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Château de Rochebonne (Rochebonne Castle)
Theizé, Rhône36 reviews (4.3/5)
The château has been listed as a historic monument since a decree of 17 October 2023, protecting the whole building along with its outbuildings and terraces.
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Château Clément (Clément Castle)
Vals-les-Bains, Ardèche155 reviews (4.9/5)
The château now operates as a private hotel, with no free access for a simple sightseeing visit.
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Château de Dolomieu (Dolomieu Castle)
Dolomieu, Isère542 reviews (4.3/5)
The château has been privately owned since 2020, after belonging to the town of Saint-Fons for several decades.
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Château du Passage (Passage Castle)
Le Passage, Isère
The guided historical tour lasts about one hour.
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Château de Ronno (Ronno Castle)
Ronno, Rhône201 reviews (4.8/5)
The château has remained in the same family since the seventeenth century, which explains why it has no regular public opening.
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Château du Sou (Sou Castle)
Lacenas, Rhône191 reviews (4.7/5)
Only the fortified gate of the château is listed as a historic monument, under a 1933 order.
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Château des Martinanches (Martinanches Castle)
Saint-Dier-d'Auvergne, Puy-de-Dôme181 reviews (4.5/5)
Adult admission is 7 euros.
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Château de Liviers (Liviers Castle)
Lyas, Ardèche170 reviews (4.8/5)
The château operates as an accommodation estate with guest rooms and cottages, and visits take place in that context.
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Château de Caramagne (Caramagne Castle)
Chambéry, Savoie
The château is privately owned, which limits regular public access.
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Château d'Aiguebelette-le-Lac
Aiguebelette-le-Lac, Savoie775 reviews (4.1/5)
Only ruins of the former stronghold remain, not a complete castle.
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Château Bayard (Bayard Castle)
Pontcharra, Isère59 reviews (4.7/5)
The château is privately owned, with an associated one-hectare vineyard planted with Malvoisie and Persan grapes.
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Château de Vachères (Vachères Castle)
Montclar-sur-Gervanne, Drôme50 reviews (4.7/5)
The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1987.
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Château de Saint-Victor (Saint-Victor Castle)
Saint-Victor-sur-Loire, Loire765 reviews (4.5/5)
The château stands at the heart of the medieval village of Saint-Victor-sur-Loire, overlooking the Loire and Lizeron valleys.
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Château de la Chapelle des bois
Fleurie, Rhône155 reviews (4.4/5)
château de la Chapelle des bois, in Fleurie (Rhône), France. Location, access and practical information.
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Château de Luponnas (Luponnas Castle)
Vonnas, Ain145 reviews (4.7/5)
The château is a private event venue for weddings and functions, not a site open to public sightseeing.
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Château de Brangues (Isère)
Brangues, Isère10 reviews (4.9/5)
The château, still lived in by Paul Claudel's descendants, is open to visitors only during the national Heritage Days.
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Château de Nervers (Nervers Castle)
Odenas, Rhône
The château is mainly experienced through its vineyard estate and its evening show, the Serment du Vigneron.
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Château de Lemps (Lemps Castle)
Lemps, Ardèche95 reviews (4.9/5)
château de Lemps, in Lemps (Ardèche), France. Location, access and practical information.
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Château de Faverges-de-la-Tour
Faverges-de-la-Tour, Isère204 reviews (4.8/5)
The château is currently used to host corporate seminars, a role that followed its earlier status as a Relais et Châteaux property.
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Château de Morgenex (Morgenex Castle)
Vallières-sur-Fier, Haute-Savoie116 reviews (4.9/5)
château de Morgenex, in Vallières-sur-Fier (Haute-Savoie), France. Location, access and practical information.
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Château de Courbeville (Courbeville Castle)
Chessy, Rhône77 reviews (4.9/5)
Château de Courbeville, in Chessy (Rhône), France. Location, access and practical information.
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Château de Charmeil (Charmeil Castle)
Charmeil, Allier155 reviews (4.9/5)
The château belonged in the seventeenth century to the Douet family, lords of Saint-Germain and Chambon.
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Château de La Gallée (Gallée Castle)
Millery, Rhône263 reviews (4.7/5)
The château has been listed as a monument historique since 1926.
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Château du Bost (Bost Castle)
Bellerive-sur-Allier, Allier514 reviews (4.6/5)
The château today houses a hotel and a restaurant, which shapes access to the interior spaces.
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Château de Chitry (Chitry Castle)
Vallières-sur-Fier, Haute-Savoie20 reviews (4.8/5)
The château is not open for regular sightseeing visits, it operates as a private events venue.
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Château de l'Éclair (Éclair Castle)
Liergues, Rhône14 reviews (4.6/5)
The château is privately owned and cannot be visited.
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Château de Vollore (Vollore Castle)
Vollore-Ville, Puy-de-Dôme
The castle stands at the edge of the village of Vollore-Ville, set apart from it by its terraced park.
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Château de Pramenoux (Pramenoux Castle)
Saint-Nizier-d'Azergues, Rhône86 reviews (4.2/5)
No information on opening hours is available.
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Château de Rajat (Rajat Castle)
Saint-Pierre-de-Chandieu, Rhône156 reviews (4.5/5)
The château today operates mainly as a private and corporate event venue rather than a monument open for standard visits.
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Château de Chaulnes (Chaulnes Castle)
Noyarey, Isère146 reviews (4.6/5)
The château is privately owned and used for receptions and events, with no established regular public tours.
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Château de Petit-Bois
Cosne-d'Allier, Allier89 reviews (4.3/5)
The château is not a ticketed monument but a private property run as a hotel and restaurant.
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Château de Saint-André-d'Apchon
Saint-André-d'Apchon, Loire10 reviews (5/5)
The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1963, protecting its facades, roofs and the gallery below the courtyard.
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Château de Magneux-Haute-Rive (Magneux-Haute-Rive Castle)
Magneux-Haute-Rive, Loire125 reviews (4.6/5)
The château operates mainly as a private event venue for weddings and seminars rather than as a site with regular public visiting hours.
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Château de Barbarin (Barbarin Castle)
Revel-Tourdan, Isère57 reviews (4.7/5)
The castle is listed as a historic monument, with its facades, roofs, staircase, and the painted decorations on the first floor protected.
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Castle of Feissons
La Léchère, Savoie47 reviews (4.2/5)
What remains are the ruins of a fortified house rather than a restored château.
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Château de Saint-Jean-de-Chépy
Tullins, Isère336 reviews (4.7/5)
The site now functions as a venue for private events such as weddings and seminars, which may limit access on certain dates.
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Château de Bissieux (Bissieux Castle)
Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne, Ain18 reviews (4.8/5)
The château de Bissieux operates as a private bed-and-breakfast and gîte, with no standard heritage tour on offer.
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Château de Saint-Marcel-de-Félines
Saint-Marcel-de-Félines, Loire288 reviews (4.3/5)
The château is a classified historic monument, with protection covering its interior décor as well.
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Château de Mussel (Mussel Castle)
Arlod, Ain16 reviews (4.6/5)
No verified information is available regarding opening hours or visiting arrangements.
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Château d'Héré (Héré Castle)
Duingt, Haute-Savoie10 reviews (4/5)
The château has been listed as a historic monument since 2006, with partial protection already granted in 1984 for the wall painting and the barn.
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Château de Cachard (Cachard Castle)
Boffres, Ardèche
Parking is available on site, private and free of charge, with an electric charging point.
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Château de Frontonas (Frontonas Castle)
Frontonas, Isère
The château is not open for regular sightseeing visits, it operates as a restaurant and event venue.
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Château de Goutelas (Goutelas Castle)
Marcoux, Loire
The château has been a listed historic monument since 1964, protecting its façades, roofs, great hall and chapel.
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Château de Pravins (Pravins Castle)
Blacé, Rhône
Tours of the estate and tastings take place Thursday to Monday, from 11am to 4pm.
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Château des Creusettes (Creusettes Castle)
La Chapelle-du-Châtelard, Ain
The château now operates as accommodation with thirteen rooms, including two duplexes, and a private apartment.
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Château de Challes (Challes Castle)
Saint-Didier-sur-Chalaronne, Ain34 reviews (4.9/5)
The château passed successively through the families of Challes, Rhodes, and Cavillon.
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Château de la Sône (Sône Castle)
La Sône, Isère22 reviews (4/5)
The castle's buildings and roof, as well as the chapel and park, are registered as historical monuments.
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Château de Sampigny (Sampigny Castle)
Gerzat, Puy-de-Dôme13 reviews (4.7/5)
The château is not open for regular sightseeing and operates as a private and corporate event venue.
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Château de La Voulte (Voulte Castle)
Marmanhac, Cantal8 reviews (5/5)
The château is open to visitors only two days a week, according to current opening times.
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Château de Bonport (Bonport Castle)
Tresserve, Savoie
The castle is not open for standard tourist visits, it hosts private events such as weddings or corporate seminars.
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Château du Bluizard (Bluizard Castle)
Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne, Rhône31 reviews (4.4/5)
A visit here mostly means discovering the vineyard and tasting the wines, arranged by contacting the château directly.
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Château de Chavagnac (Chavagnac Castle)
Lemps, Ardèche222 reviews (4.7/5)
The château is privately owned and has been undergoing restoration work since 2019.
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Château des Ternes (Les Ternes)
Les Ternes, Cantal206 reviews (4.4/5)
The château can only be visited in July and August, under arrangements made by the local commune.
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Château de la Bastide (Bastide Castle)
Salers, Cantal204 reviews (3.3/5)
The château stands right in the centre of Salers, on Avenue de Barouze, and is mainly seen from outside.
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Château seigneurial
Aurec-sur-Loire, Haute-Loire135 reviews (4.7/5)
The château is a listed historic monument (inscription), protected since 1996.
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Manor in Morancé
Morancé, Rhône181 reviews (4.9/5)
The manor is currently a privately run venue for weddings, corporate events and guest rooms, and is not set up for standard tourist visits.
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Château de La Moissétie (Moissétie Castle)
Aurillac, Cantal171 reviews (4.8/5)
The château is a privately run property operating as a guesthouse, which affects how it can be visited.
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Château de Thol (Thol Castle)
Neuville-sur-Ain, Ain59 reviews (4.4/5)
The site consists of open-air ruins, with no roofed building to visit.
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Maison dite de Melchior Philibert
Charly, Rhône164 reviews (4.4/5)
Maison dite de Melchior Philibert, in Charly (Rhône), France. Listed historic monument. Location, access and practical information.
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Castle of Ailly
Parigny, Loire134 reviews (4.3/5)
Castle of Ailly, in Parigny (Loire), France. Location, access and practical information.
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Château du Vieux-Melay (Vieux-Melay Castle)
Neuvy, Allier97 reviews (4.7/5)
The site has been listed as a historic monument since 1985, with protection covering the gateway, facades, roofs, dovecote and chapel.
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Ancien Palais des Evêques
Bourg-Saint-Andéol, Ardèche91 reviews (4.4/5)
Ancien Palais des Evêques, in Bourg-Saint-Andéol (Ardèche), France. Listed historic monument. Location, access and practical information.
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Château des Tours-Portabéraud (Tours-Portabéraud Castle)
Mozac, Puy-de-Dôme87 reviews (4/5)
The adult admission fee is 5 euros.
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Château de Lachal (Lachal Castle)
Valfleury, Loire3 reviews (5/5)
The château is mainly hired out today for weddings and private or corporate events, which limits open public access.
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Château des Cartières (Cartières Castle)
Chaponost, Rhône45 reviews (4.5/5)
Château des Cartières, in Chaponost (Rhône), France. Location, access and practical information.
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Brogieux
Roiffieux, Ardèche42 reviews (4.6/5)
Visits are by phone reservation only.
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Château de Montfleury (Montfleury Castle)
Laps, Puy-de-Dôme33 reviews (4.9/5)
The château is privately owned and the interior is not open to visitors year round.
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Château d'Urbillac (Urbillac Castle)
Lamastre, Ardèche
Parking is available on a private, free car park.
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Château de Châteauvieux (châteauvieux Castle)
Duingt, Haute-Savoie
The château stands on an islet linked to the shore by a causeway, on the edge of Lake Annecy, in the commune of Duingt.
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Château du Bost (Bost Castle)
Blacé, Rhône19 reviews (5/5)
The château is not open for regular sightseeing, it operates as a private event venue.
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Château de Montvéran (Montvéran Castle)
Culoz-Béon, Ain10 reviews (4.4/5)
Château de Montvéran, in Culoz-Béon (Ain), France. Location, access and practical information.
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Château de Miremont (Miremont Castle)
Miremont, Puy-de-Dôme
This is the ruin of a feudal castle, not a furnished or inhabited building.
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Château de Clermont (Clermont Castle)
Saint-Geoire-en-Valdaine, Isère
Plan for about 90 minutes to visit.
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Château du Besset (Besset Castle)
Saint-Romain-de-Lerps, Ardèche
The château operates as a guesthouse and is not set up for standard tourist visits.
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Frequently asked questions

How many châteaux in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes can be hired for a wedding?: 105, across 12 départements. These are the châteaux whose official website or manager told us they host receptions; each entry links to it.
Which is the best known château for a wedding in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?: Château de Pizay, in Belleville-en-Beaujolais, with 1,792 visitor reviews. Renown is measured here by attendance, not by an editorial ranking.
In which départements of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes can you hire a château for a wedding?: Rhône (25), Ain (11), Ardèche (11), Isère (11), Loire (10), Haute-Savoie (8), Puy-de-Dôme (8), Allier (7), Savoie (6), Cantal (4), Drôme (3), Haute-Loire (1).
How do you request a quote from a château in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?: From its entry: the button Request a quote opens a short form, and your request goes straight to the château, which answers you at the address you give. We take no commission.