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Castle wedding venues near Clermont-Ferrand

11 châteaux · most visited first, according to visitor reviews

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

Within 60 km of Clermont-Ferrand, we list 11 châteaux that can be hired for a wedding or a reception, across 3 départements. The best known, according to visitor reviews, are Château d'Effiat (Effiat Castle), Château de Maulmont (Maulmont Castle) and Château des Martinanches (Martinanches Castle).

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

  1. Château d'Effiat (Effiat Castle)

    Effiat, Puy-de-Dôme, 32 km249 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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  2. Château de Maulmont (Maulmont Castle)

    Saint-Priest-Bramefant, Puy-de-Dôme, 39 km200 reviews (4.7/5)

    Château de Maulmont, in Saint-Priest-Bramefant (Puy-de-Dôme), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  3. Château des Martinanches (Martinanches Castle)

    Saint-Dier-d'Auvergne, Puy-de-Dôme, 36 km181 reviews (4.5/5)

    Adult admission is 7 euros.

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  4. Château de Charmeil (Charmeil Castle)

    Charmeil, Allier, 49 km155 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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  5. Château du Bost (Bost Castle)

    Bellerive-sur-Allier, Allier, 44 km514 reviews (4.6/5)

    The château today houses a hotel and a restaurant, which shapes access to the interior spaces.

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  6. Château de Vollore (Vollore Castle)

    Vollore-Ville, Puy-de-Dôme, 40 km

    The castle stands at the edge of the village of Vollore-Ville, set apart from it by its terraced park.

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  7. Château de Sampigny (Sampigny Castle)

    Gerzat, Puy-de-Dôme, 7 km13 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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  8. Château des Tours-Portabéraud (Tours-Portabéraud Castle)

    Mozac, Puy-de-Dôme, 13 km87 reviews (4/5)

    The adult admission fee is 5 euros.

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  9. Château de Lavaud-Blanche (Lavaud-Blanche Castle)

    Le Compas, Creuse, 54 km35 reviews (4.9/5)

    château de Lavaud-Blanche, in Le Compas (Creuse), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  10. Château de Montfleury (Montfleury Castle)

    Laps, Puy-de-Dôme, 18 km33 reviews (4.9/5)

    The château is privately owned and the interior is not open to visitors year round.

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  11. Château de Miremont (Miremont Castle)

    Miremont, Puy-de-Dôme, 33 km

    This is the ruin of a feudal castle, not a furnished or inhabited building.

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Frequently asked questions

How many châteaux near Clermont-Ferrand can be hired for a wedding?
11 within 60 km, across 3 départements: Puy-de-Dôme (8), Allier (2), Creuse (1). 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 Clermont-Ferrand?
Château de Sampigny, in Gerzat, 7 km from the centre of Clermont-Ferrand as the crow flies.
Which is the best known château for a wedding near Clermont-Ferrand?
Château d'Effiat, in Effiat (32 km), with 249 visitor reviews. Renown is measured here by attendance, not by an editorial ranking.
How do you request a quote from a château near Clermont-Ferrand?
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.