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Castle wedding venues near Lyon

40 châteaux · most visited first, according to visitor reviews

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

Within 60 km of Lyon, we list 40 châteaux that can be hired for a wedding or a reception, across 6 départements. The best known, according to visitor reviews, are Château de Montmelas (Montmelas Castle), Château de Janzé (Janzé Castle) and "Ancien Hôtel Terminus, actuel ""Grand Hôtel Mercure Château Perrache""".

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

  1. Château de Montmelas (Montmelas Castle)

    Montmelas-Saint-Sorlin, Rhône, 32 km160 reviews (4.4/5)

    Château de Montmelas, in Montmelas-Saint-Sorlin (Rhône), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  2. Château de La Chaize (Chaize Castle)

    Odenas, Rhône, 40 km

    The château is open to visitors five days a week, depending on the season.

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  3. Château de Janzé (Janzé Castle)

    Marcilly-d'Azergues, Rhône, 14 km265 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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  4. "Ancien Hôtel Terminus, actuel ""Grand Hôtel Mercure Château Perrache"""

    Lyon, Rhône, 2 km1,895 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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  5. Château de Varennes (Varennes Castle)

    Quincié-en-Beaujolais, Rhône, 43 km67 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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  6. Château de Versailleux (Versailleux Castle)

    Versailleux, Ain, 32 km79 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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  7. Château de Saint-Trys (Saint-Trys Castle)

    Anse, Rhône, 23 km65 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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  8. Château de Montrouge (Montrouge Castle)

    Savigneux, Loire, 60 km249 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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  9. Château du Souzy (Souzy Castle)

    Quincié-en-Beaujolais, Rhône, 44 km247 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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  10. Château de Gourdan (Gourdan Castle)

    Saint-Clair, Ardèche, 55 km100 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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  11. Château de Montplaisant (Montplaisant Castle)

    Montagnat, Ain, 58 km95 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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  12. Ensemble castral du Montellier

    Le Montellier, Ain, 27 km71 reviews (4.4/5)

    The castle, of medieval origin, underwent major alterations in the 16th and 17th centuries.

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  13. Château de Rochebonne (Rochebonne Castle)

    Theizé, Rhône, 26 km36 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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  14. Château de Dolomieu (Dolomieu Castle)

    Dolomieu, Isère, 54 km542 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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  15. Château du Passage (Passage Castle)

    Le Passage, Isère, 59 km

    The guided historical tour lasts about one hour.

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  16. Château de Ronno (Ronno Castle)

    Ronno, Rhône, 43 km201 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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  17. Château du Sou (Sou Castle)

    Lacenas, Rhône, 29 km191 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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  18. Château de Saint-Victor (Saint-Victor Castle)

    Saint-Victor-sur-Loire, Loire, 57 km765 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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  19. Château de Luponnas (Luponnas Castle)

    Vonnas, Ain, 53 km145 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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  20. Château de Brangues (Isère)

    Brangues, Isère, 54 km10 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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  21. Château de Nervers (Nervers Castle)

    Odenas, Rhône, 38 km

    The château is mainly experienced through its vineyard estate and its evening show, the Serment du Vigneron.

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  22. Château de Faverges-de-la-Tour

    Faverges-de-la-Tour, Isère, 58 km204 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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  23. Château de Courbeville (Courbeville Castle)

    Chessy, Rhône, 22 km77 reviews (4.9/5)

    Château de Courbeville, in Chessy (Rhône), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  24. Château de La Gallée (Gallée Castle)

    Millery, Rhône, 15 km263 reviews (4.7/5)

    The château has been listed as a monument historique since 1926.

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  25. Château de l'Éclair (Éclair Castle)

    Liergues, Rhône, 27 km14 reviews (4.6/5)

    The château is privately owned and cannot be visited.

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  26. Château de Rajat (Rajat Castle)

    Saint-Pierre-de-Chandieu, Rhône, 21 km156 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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  27. Château de Pramenoux (Pramenoux Castle)

    Saint-Nizier-d'Azergues, Rhône, 43 km86 reviews (4.2/5)

    No information on opening hours is available.

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  28. Château de Magneux-Haute-Rive (Magneux-Haute-Rive Castle)

    Magneux-Haute-Rive, Loire, 53 km125 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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  29. Château de Barbarin (Barbarin Castle)

    Revel-Tourdan, Isère, 45 km57 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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  30. Château de Bissieux (Bissieux Castle)

    Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne, Ain, 41 km18 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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  31. Château de Saint-Marcel-de-Félines

    Saint-Marcel-de-Félines, Loire, 52 km288 reviews (4.3/5)

    The château is a classified historic monument, with protection covering its interior décor as well.

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  32. Château de Pravins (Pravins Castle)

    Blacé, Rhône, 33 km

    Tours of the estate and tastings take place Thursday to Monday, from 11am to 4pm.

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  33. Château du Bluizard (Bluizard Castle)

    Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne, Rhône, 39 km31 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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  34. Manor in Morancé

    Morancé, Rhône, 18 km181 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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  35. Château de Thol (Thol Castle)

    Neuville-sur-Ain, Ain, 53 km59 reviews (4.4/5)

    The site consists of open-air ruins, with no roofed building to visit.

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  36. Maison dite de Melchior Philibert

    Charly, Rhône, 13 km164 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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  37. Château de Lachal (Lachal Castle)

    Valfleury, Loire, 34 km3 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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  38. Château des Cartières (Cartières Castle)

    Chaponost, Rhône, 10 km45 reviews (4.5/5)

    Château des Cartières, in Chaponost (Rhône), France. Location, access and practical information.

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  39. Château du Bost (Bost Castle)

    Blacé, Rhône, 33 km19 reviews (5/5)

    The château is not open for regular sightseeing, it operates as a private event venue.

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  40. Château de la Tour de Romanèche

    Romanèche-Thorins, Saône-et-Loire, 49 km10 reviews (5/5)

    The château is privately owned and cannot be visited inside.

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Frequently asked questions

How many châteaux near Lyon can be hired for a wedding?
40 within 60 km, across 6 départements: Rhône (22), Ain (6), Isère (5), Loire (5), Ardèche (1), Saône-et-Loire (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 Lyon?
"Ancien Hôtel Terminus, actuel ""Grand Hôtel Mercure Château Perrache""", in Lyon, 2 km from the centre of Lyon as the crow flies.
Which is the best known château for a wedding near Lyon?
Château de Montmelas, in Montmelas-Saint-Sorlin (32 km), with 160 visitor reviews. Renown is measured here by attendance, not by an editorial ranking.
How do you request a quote from a château near Lyon?
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.