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Castle wedding venues in Loire

12 châteaux · most visited first, according to visitor reviews

The châteaux in Loire that host weddings, receptions and seminars, with a way to reach each of them.

We list 12 châteaux in Loire that can be hired for a wedding or a reception. The best known, according to visitor reviews, are Château de Valinches (Valinches Castle), Château de Matel (Matel Castle) and Château de Montrouge (Montrouge Castle).

Every entry carries a form: your request goes to the château, which answers you directly.

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. Château du Rozier (Rozier Castle)

    Feurs, Loire370 reviews (4.6/5)

    château du Rozier, in Feurs (Loire), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. Château des Périchons (Périchons Castle)

    Poncins, Loire49 reviews (4.9/5)

    château des Périchons, in Poncins (Loire), France. Location, access and practical information.

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Frequently asked questions

How many châteaux in Loire can be hired for a wedding?
12. 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 Loire?
Château de Valinches, in Marols, with 344 visitor reviews. Renown is measured here by attendance, not by an editorial ranking.
How do you request a quote from a château in Loire?
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.