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Castle wedding venues in Pays de la Loire

29 châteaux · most visited first, according to visitor reviews

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

We list 29 châteaux in Pays de la Loire that can be hired for a wedding or a reception, across 4 départements. The best known, according to visitor reviews, are Château Colbert (Colbert Castle), Manoir de la Vignole and Manoir de Procé.

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

  1. Château Colbert (Colbert Castle)

    Maulévrier, Maine-et-Loire1,159 reviews (4.7/5)

    château Colbert, in Maulévrier (Maine-et-Loire), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  2. Manoir de la Vignole

    Turquant, Maine-et-Loire893 reviews (4.7/5)

    The manor now operates as a hotel, which limits access mainly to what can be seen from outside.

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  3. Manoir de Procé

    Nantes, Loire-Atlantique651 reviews (4.3/5)

    The manor itself is not open for visits as a monument, but houses a café-restaurant.

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  4. Château de la Gournerie (Gournerie Castle)

    Orvault, Loire-Atlantique346 reviews (4.4/5)

    The château is not open for tourist visits; it operates as a restaurant and event venue.

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  5. Cour de Justice (ancienne) dénommée aussi Le Temple

    Asnières-sur-Vègre, Sarthe293 reviews (4.4/5)

    The building has belonged to the municipality of Asnières-sur-Vègre since 1972.

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  6. Manoir

    Poillé-sur-Vègre, Sarthe293 reviews (4.4/5)

    The visit lasts about one hour.

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  7. Château de la Flocellière (Flocellière Castle)

    Sèvremont, Vendée256 reviews (4.5/5)

    The site combines medieval ruins, including a 13th-century keep, with a building restored in the 19th century.

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  8. Château du Grand-Lucé

    Le Grand-Lucé, Sarthe227 reviews (4.5/5)

    The château holds heritage listed status (inscription), covering the main building, the gate, the outbuildings, the wash house, the stable and the orangery, as well as the park.

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  9. Château du Plessis (Plessis Castle)

    Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire, Loire-Atlantique196 reviews (4.3/5)

    The estate is not open for tourist visits, it operates as a private venue for receptions and seminars.

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  10. Château de Chéronne (Chéronne Castle)

    Tuffé Val de la Chéronne, Sarthe149 reviews (4.7/5)

    The gatehouse of the château has been listed as a historic monument since 1991.

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  11. Château des Rues (Rues Castle)

    Chenillé-Champteussé, Maine-et-Loire142 reviews (4.6/5)

    Only the façades and roofs are listed as historic monuments, under a protection order dated 15 March 1978.

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  12. Manoir de Noirbreuil

    Chaumes-en-Retz, Loire-Atlantique141 reviews (4.5/5)

    The site now functions mainly as an estate for private events and receptions rather than as a monument open to sightseeing.

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  13. Château de la Citardière (Citardière Castle)

    Mervent, Vendée136 reviews (4.7/5)

    The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1989, along with its moats, bridge and retaining wall.

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  14. Château de Pierre Levée

    Chaumes-en-Retz, Loire-Atlantique136 reviews (4.8/5)

    No verified information is available regarding opening hours.

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  15. Château d'Oyré (Oyré Castle)

    Clermont-Créans, Sarthe122 reviews (4.8/5)

    The castle is not open for regular tourist visits.

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  16. Château de Soucelles (Soucelles Castle)

    Rives-du-Loir-en-Anjou, Maine-et-Loire98 reviews (4.4/5)

    Château de Soucelles, in Rives-du-Loir-en-Anjou (Maine-et-Loire), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  17. Manoir de la Petite-Coudraie

    Sainte-Hermine, Vendée86 reviews (5/5)

    Manoir de la Petite-Coudraie, in Sainte-Hermine (Vendée), France. Registered historic monument. Location, access and practical information.

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  18. Château de Tressé (Tressé Castle)

    Ombrée d'Anjou, Maine-et-Loire84 reviews (3.7/5)

    Château de Tressé, in Ombrée d'Anjou (Maine-et-Loire), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  19. Château de la Fleuriaye (Fleuriaye Castle)

    Carquefou, Loire-Atlantique55 reviews (4.5/5)

    Château de la Fleuriaye, in Carquefou (Loire-Atlantique), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  20. Château du Plessis (Plessis Castle)

    La Jaille-Yvon, Maine-et-Loire53 reviews (4.7/5)

    château du Plessis, in La Jaille-Yvon (Maine-et-Loire), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  21. Château de Vaux (Vaux Castle)

    Miré, Maine-et-Loire9 reviews (5/5)

    Château de Vaux, in Miré (Maine-et-Loire), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  22. Château de Blain (Blain Castle)

    Blain, Loire-Atlantique

    Château de Blain, in Blain (Loire-Atlantique), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  23. Château de Challain-la-Potherie

    Challain-la-Potherie, Maine-et-Loire

    Château de Challain-la-Potherie, in Challain-la-Potherie (Maine-et-Loire), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  24. Château de Chambiers (Chambiers Castle)

    Durtal, Maine-et-Loire

    Château de Chambiers, in Durtal (Maine-et-Loire), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  25. Château de la Noë Bel-Air (Noë Bel-Air Castle)

    Vallet, Loire-Atlantique

    Château de la Noë Bel-Air, in Vallet (Loire-Atlantique), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  26. Château de la Turmelière (Turmelière Castle)

    Orée d'Anjou, Maine-et-Loire

    Château de la Turmelière, in Orée d'Anjou (Maine-et-Loire), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  27. Château de Thouaré-sur-Loire

    Thouaré-sur-Loire, Loire-Atlantique

    Château de Thouaré-sur-Loire, in Thouaré-sur-Loire (Loire-Atlantique), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  28. Château des Briottières (Briottières Castle)

    Les Hauts d'Anjou, Maine-et-Loire

    Château des Briottières, in Les Hauts d'Anjou (Maine-et-Loire), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  29. Château du Plessis-de-Vair

    Vair-sur-Loire, Loire-Atlantique

    Château du Plessis-de-Vair, in Vair-sur-Loire (Loire-Atlantique), France. Location, access and practical information.

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Frequently asked questions

How many châteaux in Pays de la Loire can be hired for a wedding?
29, across 4 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 Pays de la Loire?
Château Colbert, in Maulévrier, with 1,159 visitor reviews. Renown is measured here by attendance, not by an editorial ranking.
In which départements of Pays de la Loire can you hire a château for a wedding?
Maine-et-Loire (11), Loire-Atlantique (10), Sarthe (5), Vendée (3).
How do you request a quote from a château in Pays de la 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.