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Castle wedding venues near Bordeaux

21 châteaux · most visited first, according to visitor reviews

The châteaux to hire for a wedding or a reception within 60 km of Bordeaux, from the best known to the most confidential, with the distance from the city centre.

Within 60 km of Bordeaux, we list 21 châteaux that can be hired for a wedding or a reception, all in Gironde. The best known, according to visitor reviews, are Château Saint Georges (Saint Georges Castle), Château Descas (Descas Castle) and Château Haut-Bailly (Haut-Bailly Castle).

Distances are measured as the crow flies from the centre of Bordeaux: allow a little more by road. Every entry carries a form: your request goes to the château, which answers you directly.

  1. Château Saint Georges (Saint Georges Castle)

    Montagne, Gironde, 36 km203 reviews (4.7/5)

    The château is primarily a working wine estate, which shapes how it can be visited.

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  2. Château Descas (Descas Castle)

    Bordeaux, Gironde, 2 km161 reviews (4.5/5)

    The building is not a heritage site open for general visits, but a venue for shows and receptions.

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  3. Château Haut-Bailly (Haut-Bailly Castle)

    Léognan, Gironde, 12 km100 reviews (4.7/5)

    The estate is located in Léognan, in the Gironde department, within the Pessac-Léognan appellation.

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  4. Château de Seguin (Seguin Castle)

    Lignan-de-Bordeaux, Gironde, 14 km123 reviews (4.7/5)

    The estate covers 173 hectares, including 95 hectares of vineyards.

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  5. Château Léoville-Poyferré

    Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, Gironde, 38 km147 reviews (4.8/5)

    Château Léoville-Poyferré, in France. Location, access and practical information.

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  6. Château Balac (Balac Castle)

    Saint-Laurent-Médoc, Gironde, 42 km140 reviews (4.8/5)

    La visite se fait dans le cadre d'une visite-dégustation du domaine viticole, sur demande auprès des propriétaires.

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  7. Château Laffitte Carcasset (Laffitte Carcasset Castle)

    Saint-Estèphe, Gironde, 49 km99 reviews (4.8/5)

    Château Laffitte Carcasset, in Saint-Estèphe (Gironde), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  8. Château Sentout (Sentout Castle)

    Tabanac, Gironde, 17 km71 reviews (4.8/5)

    Château Sentout, in France. Location, access and practical information.

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  9. Château de Lussac (Lussac Castle)

    Lussac, Gironde, 40 km

    The château stands at the centre of the village of Lussac, directly visible from the public road.

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  10. Château de Cérons (Cérons Castle)

    Cérons, Gironde, 30 km170 reviews (4.8/5)

    Visits take place on a working wine estate, with tastings on offer.

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  11. Château La Mission Haut-Brion

    Talence, Gironde, 3 km

    The estate is primarily a working vineyard, which shapes how visits are organised.

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  12. Château d'Eck (Eck Castle)

    Saint-Selve, Gironde, 11 km

    The estate is located in the Gironde department, within the Pessac-Léognan appellation area.

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  13. Château Lagorce (Lagorce Castle)

    Haux, Gironde, 21 km

    The château is a privately run estate mainly used for weddings and stays, not a museum open to the public.

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  14. Ancien Palais des Archevêques ou Palais Cardinal

    Saint-Emilion, Gironde, 34 km212 reviews (5/5)

    The building dates from the 12th century and is protected as a listed historic monument.

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  15. Château de Sallegourde (Sallegourde Castle)

    Villenave-d'Ornon, Gironde, 8 km7 reviews (4/5)

    Visits are by reservation only, as the château remains a private property.

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  16. Château de Sales (Sales Castle)

    Lalande-de-Pomerol, Gironde, 30 km100 reviews (4.7/5)

    The château belongs to a working wine estate, which may affect visiting arrangements.

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  17. Château de La Tour Ségur (Tour Ségur Castle)

    Lussac, Gironde, 41 km86 reviews (4.6/5)

    The château now operates as a guesthouse and private event venue, which limits public access to the building.

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  18. Château de Siaurac (Siaurac Castle)

    Néac, Gironde, 34 km58 reviews (4.8/5)

    The visit lasts about 75 minutes.

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  19. Château de Badine (Badine Castle)

    Saint-Sulpice-et-Cameyrac, Gironde, 15 km54 reviews (4.4/5)

    château de Badine, in Saint-Sulpice-et-Cameyrac (Gironde), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  20. Château de Sainte-Barbe (Sainte-Barbe Castle)

    Ambès, Gironde, 17 km27 reviews (4.8/5)

    The château is open five days a week according to the available information.

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  21. Château du Thil (Thil Castle)

    Léognan, Gironde, 11 km

    Only the park is listed as a historic monument, not the château building itself.

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Frequently asked questions

How many châteaux near Bordeaux can be hired for a wedding?
21 within 60 km, all in Gironde. These are the châteaux whose official website or manager told us they host receptions; each entry links to it.
Which is the closest château wedding venue to Bordeaux?
Château Descas, in Bordeaux, 2 km from the centre of Bordeaux as the crow flies.
Which is the best known château for a wedding near Bordeaux?
Château Saint Georges, in Montagne (36 km), with 203 visitor reviews. Renown is measured here by attendance, not by an editorial ranking.
How do you request a quote from a château near Bordeaux?
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.