Château Wedding Venue in the Dordogne, France

Looking for a château wedding venue in France? Château les Merles offers an elegant and intimate setting in the Dordogne, close to Bergerac, for couples who want to celebrate their wedding surrounded by family and friends.

Our estate brings together everything needed for a memorable wedding weekend: ceremony spaces in the grounds of the château, reception facilities for up to 120 guests, tailored menus, hotel rooms, villas, gardens, swimming pool, golf course and a professional team with many years of experience in hosting weddings.

Whether you imagine a ceremony in the park, a relaxed garden reception, a candlelit dinner in the courtyard or a full wedding weekend in the French countryside, Château les Merles offers a warm and personal setting for your celebration.

With 15 hotel rooms and several villas on the estate, we can accommodate more than 65 guests on site, while larger parties can combine the château with nearby accommodation in the Dordogne.

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A château wedding weekend in the Dordogne

Our magnificent château is an elegant setting for a wedding weekend in the Dordogne, France, with family and friends. Our experienced team will accompany you throughout the planning and the wedding day itself, helping you create a celebration that feels personal, relaxed and unforgettable.

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A destination wedding in the Dordogne

The Dordogne is one of the most romantic regions in southwest France for a destination wedding. Its rolling countryside, vineyards and historic villages create the perfect setting for couples looking for a wedding venue with character and authenticity.

Located near Bergerac Airport, Château les Merles is easily accessible for international guests while offering the tranquillity and exclusivity of a private estate. Many couples choose to transform their celebration into a complete wedding weekend, allowing family and friends to enjoy several unforgettable days together in the French countryside.

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An exclusive château wedding venue

At Château les Merles, your wedding can be organised entirely on one estate. The ceremony, cocktail reception, wedding dinner and evening celebrations can all take place on site, creating a seamless experience for both the couple and their guests.

With hotel rooms, luxury villas, a gastronomic restaurant, golf course, swimming pool and extensive grounds, the estate offers everything required for an elegant French château wedding in the heart of the Dordogne.

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Château les Merles offers:

Reception room for up to 120 guests
Tailor made menus with regional produce
Park and gardens that can be privatised
A highly professional crew
15 hotel rooms and 5 villas to accomodate more than 65 guests on site

"We chose Chateau Les Merles after visiting early last year. From the moment we arrived everyone made us feel immediately welcome and your helpfulness, enthusiasm and ability to understand exactly what we were looking for made it a very easy choice for us.
Our wedding couldn’t have been more perfect – you listened to our every wish and desire and nothing was too much trouble.
We honestly can’t even put into worlds how thankful we are.

All our love

Paul and Penny"