In the heart of the Loire Valley, the Château de Beaugency welcomes you for an exceptional wedding in a historic monument that has become a Château de Lumières.
Rent the entire château from Friday at 2 pm to Sunday at 4 pm and enjoy unique spaces that can accommodate up to 90 guests: the Cour d'Honneur (Main Courtyard), the Salle des Gardes (Guard Room), the Jardin Suspendu (Hanging Garden) overlooking the Loire River, the chapel, and historic areas. Suites are available for the bride and groom, and accommodation is available nearby for family and friends.
Offer your guests an immersive experience blending heritage and digital art through the illumination of the castle, monumental projections, immersive mapping and scripted lighting atmospheres.
An unforgettable celebration in a unique setting in the heart of the Loire.
• For a seated meal? Up to 90 people can be seated outside under the canvas and 70 people can be seated inside in the guardroom for dinner.
• For a cocktail reception? Up to 300 people standing in the courtyard outside under the canopy, 135 people in the guardroom, 120 people in the chapel, and 150 in the garden
• For a secular ceremony? Up to 70 seated guests for a ceremony in the chapel. Up to 120 seated guests for a ceremony in the garden.
• In case of rain? The covered areas are: the courtyard (up to 90 people seated and 120 people standing), the guardroom (up to 70 people seated and 135 standing)
Where will the cocktail reception be moved? The cocktail reception can be moved to the chapel (120 people), the guardroom (135 people), or under the tent (120 people).
• Where will the ceremony take place? The ceremony can take place in the chapel (70 people seated) or in the guardroom (120 people seated in ceremony mode)
• What is the indoor capacity? Guardroom: up to 135 people, chapel: up to 120 people. Outdoor covered area: up to 120 people.
• Is there a plan B already in place? See information above
Free choice of caterer? Yes, but be sure to let them know it's a castle. We also have our own caterer – Chef Dorian.
• DJ available? Yes, same here, let him know it's a castle, the WIFI issue needs to be addressed in advance.
• Looking for a florist? Yes, we can recommend florists in Beaugency.
• Freelance photographer? Yes
• Music curfew: Indoors, no curfew. Outdoors: 11 p.m.
• Check-out deadline: Sunday at 4 p.m.
• Noise restrictions: 93 dB
• Presence of neighbors: yes, in the immediate vicinity; when leaving the castle, please respect the silence and quiet
For the bride and groom? There are 2 suites in the castle.
• For guests? There are many hotels in Beaugency to suit various budgets. There are also numerous air-bombing sites and the municipal campsite. Finally, there is a motorhome area.
• How many bedrooms? 2 bedrooms in the castle = 8 beds
• Partner hotels? Hotel de l'Abbaye, Hotel de Sologne, Hotel l'Écu de Bretagne, Hotel le Beaugency, Hotel des Templiers
• Secular ceremony? Yes, in the chapel (70 seated), in the garden (120 seated), in the castle courtyard (200 seated) or in case of rain in the guardroom (120 seated)
• Religious ceremony? In the abbey church of Notre Dame de Beaugency, opposite the castle
• Different possible locations? Yes, at least 3
• Furniture available? No, furniture for rent
• Arrival the day before? Yes, the castle is accessible from Friday at 4 p.m.
• Brunch the next day? Yes, the Château is open until 4pm on Sunday
• What time should service providers arrive? The event manager will be present on Friday from 4 p.m., on Saturday from 8 a.m., and on Sunday from 8 a.m. Service providers can therefore access the venue during these times.
• Departure time? On Sundays, the castle is accessible until 4 p.m.
Tables? No • Chairs? No • Lighting? No • Sound system? No • Staff? The event manager and the security guard • Cleaning? Yes, after the event • Security? Yes
• Renaissance castle in the heart of the Loire Valley (beautiful photo, heritage).
• Unique artistic and immersive experience (custom mapping can be created).
• Gardens and inner courtyard (city center wedding but preserved)
• Exceptional accessibility (Paris, Tours, Orléans).
• Possibility of integrating the mapping of the Château de Lumières.
• Exceptional heritage and a place steeped in history.
• Accommodation, train station and shops within walking distance.
Logistics: Is there parking? Yes, only along the Loire River. It's possible to park the bride and groom's car (only) in front of the Château.
Accessibility: Can people with reduced mobility access the spaces? Yes, on the ground floor.
Exclusive: Will we have the castle to ourselves? Yes, from Friday 4pm to Sunday 4pm
Photos: Can we take photos in all parts of the castle? Only on the ground floor, in the courtyard, in the garden, and in the chapel. For other areas, please contact us for a quote.
Fireworks: Allowed or not?
No Animals: Are dogs allowed? No
Brunch: Can we organize a brunch the next day? Yes, a food truck can enter the courtyard.
Booking: What deposit is required? 40% at the time of booking, 30% between 6 and 9 months before the event, 30% 1 month before the event. • What are the cancellation conditions? Cancellation is possible up to 6 months before the event. 30% will be retained. After this period, all payments made will be retained.