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Description
Our venue & Services
The 12th century castle, its impressive 17th-century barn and romantic Roman church are surrounded by a large garden with majestic trees. Renovated with an eye for detail and history, overlooking your own green valley, our château makes the perfect setting for intimate celebrations. In and around the castle, beautiful spaces abound. We have a fantastic place for every part of your program!
Our in-house catering and wedding planning offer great flexibility to tailor to your wishes — from in-house solutions to working with a vendor from our network of local, high-quality suppliers. Our deep knowledge/experience make that we can quickly and smoothly improvise when needed and give every guest the attention they need.
Personal & Present
We are a small personal venue. That’s why we do only a limited number of weddings per season. We’ll plan the wedding together and accompany you during your day and stay and sometimes even as bartender or chef! Supported by a wonderful team of multitalents - both inhouse as well as external - that love what they are doing and love doing that together :)
Our hands-on presence is often what couples say puts them most at ease. We know the venue, the couple and their ideas, the vendors — no wondering who to call, no loose ends. We work out a detailed program, but like to go with the flow during the wedding day. Everybody knows what to do, without anyone feeling rushed. So all guests can be themselves in a warmly familial atmosphere. In our beloved little castle. Your home for your wedding. (Read our reviews)
Packages & Prices
We love to host creative organizers that like to bring in and do lots themselves. We are evenly happy to share our expertise and experience to plan your entire wedding, so you can concentrate on those things that matter most to you.
All weddings include:
- Privatized use of the castle and terrains;
- Two nights of accommodation for 26 guests (8 additional beds over 4 rooms available);
- Our drinks service.
“The Creative Organizer” pack: You like to organize and bring in lots yourself! -- Price: €8.250. Venue rental, 2 nights of accommodation for 26 and drinks service.
“Let Us Help You” package: You like to program yourself but prefer us to accompany you along the way and align contacts with local suppliers. -- Price: €11.600. Furniture, deco & wedding planning included.
The Complete Wedding" package: everything we believe a wedding should include — venue and accommodation, all meals over 3 days, in-house wedding planning, furniture, decoration, photographer, DJ, hair & make-up, and flowers. All at an attractive fixed price, with plenty of room for customization: pick your preferred vendor from our extensive network for each service, or remove any item you don't need to lower the price.
The Complete Package is available with or without a 3-day open bar. See the Complete Weekend page for more details. Pricing:
- €18,500 for 3 days / 2 nights, up to 26 guests (excluding drinks), + €165 per extra guest
- €20,800 for 3 days / 2 nights, up to 26 guests (with 3-day open bar), + €255 per extra guest
Accommodation
Today the castle offers 34 comfortable beds, including a princely 12th-century wedding suite. All packages include 26 beds over 11 rooms while and 8 beds over 4 comfortable rooms can be added.
More than 650 beds are available within 10 kilometers from the castle. Follow this link to our website with an overview of nearby accommodations.There are two accommodations (11 beds and 13 beds) at (350m) and 8 beds at 700m which makes it possible to accommodate 66 guests at walking distance.
Sustainable
We believe there's no future of love, if we don't show love for our future. We renovate sustainably, we party sustainably and we eat sustainably. We source the best local, organic, and seasonal food in collaboration with partners who share our values of quality and sustainability. We work with a small team of excellent locals that genuinely enjoy what they do and put their heart to it!
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Reviews (27)
- EEva and Leo01/10/2026Eva CarstensenEva CarstensenWe had our wedding here this year and the place is stunning, the atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed and all the recommendations we received in terms of catering etc. were absolutely perfect! So if you are looking for wedding place with good vibes in beautiful surroundings and with great service then I would definitely recommend this place! We had our wedding here this year and the place is stunning, the atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed and all the recommendations we received in terms of catering etc. were absolutely perfect! So if you are looking for wedding place with good vibes in beautiful surroundings and with great service then I would definitely recommend this place!
- BBryony and Max01/10/2026Bryony Tayler Bryony TaylerWe had our wedding at Chateau Barayre in June and we could not have wished for a venue more beautiful and full of love. It is the most romantic castle in the beautiful French countryside run by a wonderful family. Rachna and Jaap made our wedding weekend the laid back and relaxing weekend we had always wanted and we are still reliving the memories. A beautiful backdrop surrounded by beautiful people, we could not recommend more!We had our wedding at Chateau Barayre in June and we could not have wished for a venue more beautiful and full of love. It is the most romantic castle in the beautiful French countryside run by a wonderful family. Rachna and Jaap made our wedding weekend the laid back and relaxing weekend we had always wanted and we are still reliving the memories. A beautiful backdrop surrounded by beautiful people, we could not recommend more!
- EEloisa et Glen01/10/2026Eloisa Cackett 2024 Eloisa Cackett 2024We had our wedding at Château Barayre in Aug 24, and it was absolutely amazing! Jaap and Rachna went above and beyond for us - nothing was too much trouble. From day one, they kept in touch, making everything so smooth leading up to the big day. We chose the four-day package, which was perfect for us and our guests to unwind and spend quality time together. The outdoor setting for our ceremony was breathtaking, and we felt so at ease with all their thoughtful details. Claire’s wedding breakfast was a highlight! We got to taste the menu beforehand, and every meal was delicious - from pastries to pizza night. We never had to worry about food! It really felt like we were welcomed into Jaap and Rachna’s home. The vibe was relaxed, and they helped us find fantastic suppliers for everything from the celebrant to the band. Looking back, choosing Château Barayre instead of a UK venue was the best decision we made. We wouldn’t change a thing! If you’re looking for a beautiful, stress-free wedding with a personal touch, we can’t recommend Château Barayre enough! Visited in August 2024We had our wedding at Château Barayre in Aug 24, and it was absolutely amazing! Jaap and Rachna went above and beyond for us - nothing was too much trouble. From day one, they kept in touch, making everything so smooth leading up to the big day. We chose the four-day package, which was perfect for us and our guests to unwind and spend quality time together. The outdoor setting for our ceremony was breathtaking, and we felt so at ease with all their thoughtful details. Claire’s wedding breakfast was a highlight! We got to taste the menu beforehand, and every meal was delicious - from pastries to pizza night. We never had to worry about food! It really felt like we were welcomed into Jaap and Rachna’s home. The vibe was relaxed, and they helped us find fantastic suppliers for everything from the celebrant to the band. Looking back, choosing Château Barayre instead of a UK venue was the best decision we made. We wouldn’t change a thing! If you’re looking for a beautiful, stress-free wedding with a personal touch, we can’t recommend Château Barayre enough! Visited in August 2024
- DDanielle et Josh01/10/2026Danielle Smit July 2024Danielle Smit July 2024We had our wedding here in July 2024. All I can say is WOW! From start to finish, the whole weekend was amazing, everyone commented on how beautiful the venue was and how well organised everything was. The photos of this venue do not do it justice and it did not disappoint. The owners Rachna & Jaap were great, they are such lovely people and were able to help whenever needed. We have the most beautiful photos of our wedding day, as the grounds were perfect. The food was delicious and all the vendors they recommended couldn’t have been more perfect. We have huge holiday blues after visiting Chateau Barayre, hopefully we can come back one day to enjoy a fabulous weekend again.We had our wedding here in July 2024. All I can say is WOW! From start to finish, the whole weekend was amazing, everyone commented on how beautiful the venue was and how well organised everything was. The photos of this venue do not do it justice and it did not disappoint. The owners Rachna & Jaap were great, they are such lovely people and were able to help whenever needed. We have the most beautiful photos of our wedding day, as the grounds were perfect. The food was delicious and all the vendors they recommended couldn’t have been more perfect. We have huge holiday blues after visiting Chateau Barayre, hopefully we can come back one day to enjoy a fabulous weekend again.
- JJackson Player21/08/2026Lovely hosts, venue and food!Lovely hosts, venue and food!I just attended a beautiful wedding at the chateau. The hosts were lovely and very accommodating! The chateau and surrounding area are sublime. The food was also fantastic!I just attended a beautiful wedding at the chateau. The hosts were lovely and very accommodating! The chateau and surrounding area are sublime. The food was also fantastic!
- GGeorge Barnes (Hot Piece of Brass)21/08/2026Easy-going yet perfectly plannedEasy-going yet perfectly plannedWe are a band who played at this venue and the staff were a dream to work with. So relaxed and easy-going and yet everything was perfectly planned. Amazing food and the setting and views are gorgeous. Would recommend for weddings. Couldn't fault it!We are a band who played at this venue and the staff were a dream to work with. So relaxed and easy-going and yet everything was perfectly planned. Amazing food and the setting and views are gorgeous. Would recommend for weddings. Couldn't fault it!
- BBob van Weezenbeek21/08/2026Highly recommended!Highly recommended!We were fortunate enough to celebrate our wedding at this stunning location. It's an authentic, peaceful, and incredibly beautiful castle. Jaap and Rachna are renovating it beautifully, and it's fully equipped. Highly recommended for a week of pure relaxation!We were fortunate enough to celebrate our wedding at this stunning location. It's an authentic, peaceful, and incredibly beautiful castle. Jaap and Rachna are renovating it beautifully, and it's fully equipped. Highly recommended for a week of pure relaxation!
- EEliane Verboven21/08/2026Fairytale settingFairytale settingImagine yourself in a fairytale setting; what a beautiful place to stay and the perfect backdrop for a stunning wedding celebration. Jaap and Rachna are warm and attentive. It's clear that environmental responsibility is important to them, and they truly go the extra mile to renovate and maintain the castle in an eco-friendly way. From the castle and the pool, you have breathtaking views of the beautiful countryside, with adorable sheep grazing in the distance. We will be back for a holiday!Imagine yourself in a fairytale setting; what a beautiful place to stay and the perfect backdrop for a stunning wedding celebration. Jaap and Rachna are warm and attentive. It's clear that environmental responsibility is important to them, and they truly go the extra mile to renovate and maintain the castle in an eco-friendly way. From the castle and the pool, you have breathtaking views of the beautiful countryside, with adorable sheep grazing in the distance. We will be back for a holiday!
- NNorberg Kong21/08/2026Great kitchen facilitiesGreat kitchen facilitiesAs a private chef catering a wedding for 60 guests, I truly enjoyed working with the venue owners. The facilities are very practical for a chef, and the preparations went smoothly. I would be delighted to work with them again!As a private chef catering a wedding for 60 guests, I truly enjoyed working with the venue owners. The facilities are very practical for a chef, and the preparations went smoothly. I would be delighted to work with them again!
- WWilliam Anderson21/08/2026LOVED IT!LOVED IT!I was best man at a wedding here the past weekend. Just the most epic of places. The owners are the best. Literally every aspect was perfect. If you want a slice of French heaven with some wicked people. This is your place. LOVED IT.I was best man at a wedding here the past weekend. Just the most epic of places. The owners are the best. Literally every aspect was perfect. If you want a slice of French heaven with some wicked people. This is your place. LOVED IT.
Location & Contact Details for Château Barayre
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What makes your venue unique for a wedding?
- In-house planning and in-house catering — you always know exactly who to turn to, whatever the question.
- A fantastic, enthusiastic team that's very flexible and always thinking with you.
- Our marvellous 17th-century barn — the perfect plan B in case of heat or rain.
- A wonderful natural setting that blends indoor and outdoor celebration, with a pool area that gives the whole wedding a holiday feel.
- The perfect balance of structured planning and go-with-the-flow spirit — keeping stress out and joy in.
- The charming little church of Envals, just steps from the château.
What options or services do you offer for weddings?
All our packages include:
- The venue
- 2 nights of accommodation for 34 guests
- Drinks service
We offer three different packages:
- Creative Organizer — rental of the venue and location, plus drinks service.
- Let Us Help You — everything in Creative Organizer, plus full wedding planning, furniture, decoration, and equipment.
- Complete Wedding — everything in Let Us Help You, plus all food and drinks across the 2 nights and 3 days.
What does the "drinks service" entail?
To guarantee the quality of service, Château Barayre always provides the drinks service. This includes service staff, furniture and serving facilities, refrigeration, glasses, cleaning and waste disposal. Throughout your entire stay, a self-service bar is set up where guests can help themselves at any time, with staff on hand to keep it continuously stocked and to collect and clean glasses. On the wedding day itself, servers circulate to serve guests during the welcome, reception, and wedding dinner.
What types of weddings does your venue suit best (intimate, large, outdoor…)?
From intimate gatherings to celebrations of up to 130 guests. Couples choose this region because it offers summer weather from spring through autumn :) We're open from early May to mid-October.
What is couples' favourite space or feature at your venue?
The wedding ceremony setting beneath our impressive old Lebanon cedar — a 350-year-old tree offering romance, shade, and a wonderful backdrop for any ceremony, big or small.
Do you have any recommendations for organising a successful wedding with you?
Our top piece of advice for any wedding: don't try to handle too much of the organisation yourself, before or during the event. There are countless small details — it's far better to focus your energy on what matters most to you (or what you enjoy most!), set a clear direction for the rest, and leave it in the hands of others. Let your best friends and family be present with you, and let it happen. We have close ties with many vendors in the region, so what would take you hours to arrange yourself, we can often organise with just a few messages.
Where can the other guests stay?
The château offers 34 beds across 13 double rooms and two 4-person rooms. Two additional properties nearby (350m away) offer 11 and 13 beds respectively, and another at 700m offers 8 beds — bringing the total to 66 guests within walking distance. Beyond that, more than 650 beds are available within 10 km of the château. Find an overview of nearby accommodation here. We also work closely with Aux Martis, located 2.5 km away, which offers 28 beds across several 4–6 person gîtes, plus a nature campsite — and usually provides local weekend transport too, making it a great option. There are plenty of other choices nearby, and we can also arrange an onsite wedding campsite so all your guests can stay right on-site!
What are the ideal seasons or periods to get married with you?
We're open from early May to mid-October — the region enjoys reliably good weather throughout this period, making almost any date within it a great choice.
What practical details should couples know (parking, accommodation, accessibility…)?
More than 60 parking spots are available next to the church of Envals, just 80 metres from the venue. A short, scenic path leads straight into the château's courtyard. The venue is fully accessible for elderly or disabled guests, who can be dropped off right on-site. On arrival days, cars are also welcome to drive in to drop off luggage, after which we ask guests to park by the church to keep the venue car-free for the remainder of the event.
Do you allow pets / animals ?
We love pets and have quite a few animals walking around on the grounds, including our own dog Caramel! We are happy to welcome other animals.
Unfortunately pets don't mix well with the historically valuable wooden floors in the oldest part of the castle where you - being the couple - will most probably want to stay. However, your dog could stay in one of the other ground floor rooms. We usually ask dog owners to bring their own dog bed / basket to ensure your dog is comfortable and doesn't accidentally end up with you on a bed or sofa :)
