€1,200 - €3,600 for Venue Hire
Up to 140
12 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use

Description

Spaces and capacities To make your wedding reception a most prestigious celebration, the Château de Dio offers several spaces: The main room and its dance floor, former stables of the estate, accommodate 130 guests, a separate part of which can be reserved for the youngest. The main courtyard allows you to accommodate 120 people for the secular ceremony. This open-air space is the ideal place to organize this ceremony. It can also be covered with a canopy to prevent weather hazards. The farmyard and its lawns can accommodate up to 500 guests or more. The covered promenade is the ideal place, in the shade of the walls, to receive your cocktail or your wine of honor. The adjoining cellars can accommodate a childcare center during the reception. Accommodation Experience castle life in the bridal chamber of the Lice (2 people) or the apartment of the Tower of the castle (2 people). For one night, also offer an authentic setting to your privileged guests by offering them the possibility of occupying the 16 beds made available to you in the three lodgings of the medieval hamlet (the Maison du Notable, the Maison du Chanoine, the Maison Extramuros) at the foot of the castle in 10 rooms. There are also two other lodgings in the hamlet for the accommodation of 5 and 10 people and the stopover lodging of Dio which can accommodate 16 people at a reduced price. 2 kilometers from Dio, a large lodging of 16 places welcomes you in Valquières. 8 kilometers away, a hotel offers 15 double rooms in a hamlet surrounded by nature. Finally, there are two hotels with 30 double rooms (preferential rate) in Mourèze, 20 minutes from Dio, and a new, good-quality hotel (60 rooms) in Avène, also 20 minutes from Dio.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Bertrand
Our greatest pleasure is the joy of couples having had a successful reception surrounded by their family and friends, being thanked by their guests who appreciated this prestigious place, hearing them say that they felt "at home".

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2015
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
3

Overview of Château de Dio

Wedding Venue Type
Castle
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
140
Reception Capacity
250
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
12
Sleeps No. of People
20
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Dancefloor Available

Wedding Venue Details

Ballroom
Bridal Changing Facilities
Exclusive Use
Outdoor Reception Space
On-Site Parking
Disabled Access
Marquee Permitted

Wedding Catering

External Catering Permitted
No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Cultural Specialists

Other

Pricing for Château de Dio

Wedding Venue Hire Only
€1,200 - €3,600
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Packages (total price)
€4,800 - €5,900
Number of guests included: 130
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Reviews for Château de Dio
(12)

Julien
Happy couple married in September
December 2024
SUPERB RECEPTION
After a good twenty quotes and research, our choice fell on the Château de Dio. A magnificent place, which pleased everyone with lots of praise, all for a more than affordable price for an exceptional place like that. The owner was both withdrawn and always available if needed. A wedding that went super well, and all without rain despite a weather forecast that announced it. The owner had warned us: it never rains! Thank you for everything
Jade et Alan
Happy couple married in August
December 2024
WONDERFUL WEDDING - BREATHTAKING
We got married there, From our first visit we fell in love with the castle, This place full of history is magical, extraordinary, transporting you outside of time, Our guests had nothing but praise throughout the weekend, thanking us for having introduced them to Dio, Thank you very much to the owner, listening to our desires, he greatly contributed to the success of the weekend, To summarize in one word: breathtaking. Don't hesitate, go there you won't regret it.
Alexandra et Laurent
Happy couple married in October
December 2024
BREATHTAKING RECEPTION HALL
Back on earth, a big thank you to our host for allowing us to celebrate our wedding at the Château de Dio. It was an extraordinary day, magnificent setting, breathtaking reception room with all its exposed stones, we will keep unforgettable memories. Thank you again.
Céline
Happy couple married in August
December 2024
AN IDYLLIC SETTING
Beautiful and exceptional place! Our wedding day would not have been the same without this dream setting. A helpful, attentive, and demanding owner who lives up to the place! We will come back with pleasure!
Brynnan
Happy couple married in July
December 2024
WEDDING AT A CASTLE
We had our wedding here and it felt like a dream! Bertrand was very helpful and was very flexible with us! I would absolutely recommend having an event or wedding here. Bertrand has done a wonderful job of restoring and maintaining the castle and grounds. I wouldn’t have wanted to have our wedding anywhere else! You also have the option of having 13 people sleep at the castle which was perfect for us and our family!
Géraldine
Happy couple married in October
December 2024
A PIECE OF FAIRY ACCOUNT
The Château de Dio is a wonderful and magical place. All our guests were captivated by the beauty of the place that the owner knows how to perfectly highlight. He also knew how to accompany us and give us wise advice so that our wedding was a celebration that all the guests, young and old, could enjoy.
Mahshad et Samuel
Happy couple married in September
December 2024
EXCEPTIONAL LOCATION
Enchanting location! The owner of the place is helpful, available, good advice and professional.
Jean
Happy couple married in May
December 2024
WONDERFUL PLACE
Married since May 4th. A majestic place, very pleasant and full of history. The owner opened the doors of his estate to us, warm welcome, ideal site for a beautiful wedding. Thank you for your welcome and your understanding.
Adrien
Happy couple married in July
December 2024
EXCEPTIONAL WEDDING!
The reception in this castle for our wedding was incredible. The host who is a true enthusiast knew how to embellish these walls. It is a magical place for a magical moment, poetically lit in the evening by beautiful lights. Very accommodating host, attentive to our needs And the bridal room is magnificent
Sarah et Jordan
Happy couple married in August
December 2024
THE PLACE TO GET MARRIED
The Château de Dio is THE place to get married! We really enjoyed our wedding in this sublime place! Everyone enjoyed it! Thank you again!

Location & Contact Details for Château de Dio

Wedding Venue Address

Hameau de Dio, Dio-et-Valquières (Hérault), Hérault, 34650, Occitanie, France

Travel Notes

The Château de Dio is located in the Haut-Languedoc mountains, on the edge of the small village of Dio, 55 minutes from Montpellier, 35 minutes from Béziers, 20 minutes from Lodève, 15 minutes from Lake Salagou, 50 minutes from the sea. Geographic and GPS coordinates of the castle: 43°40'02.3"N 3°12'42.3"E or 43.667311, 3.211748

Nearest Town

Bedarieux

Nearest Motorway & Junction

A75 - A750

Nearest Train Station

Bedarieux

Nearest Airport

Montpellier
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Château de Dio?

About a quarter of the couples who celebrate their wedding at the Dio Castle come from a foreign country for this occasion. It is a dream for them to celebrate this special day in a castle that is a symbol of romance and prestige that they do not have in their country. This is the case for Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United States, ... . A wedding that left a mark on me was that of Brynnan, a young American from San Francisco who booked the Dio Castle and organized her entire wedding from home. Without wanting any help, she found and negotiated with a caterer, florist, photographer, DJ. When she arrived in front of the castle, Brynnan jumped for joy, shouting "this is exactly what I wanted". The guests were not only Americans because her father made her half-brothers and sisters in the four corners of the world and they attended the three days of reception. It was a joyful reunion, a simple party but so full of happiness.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

The two most important parameters are the venue and the photographer. The venue must be up to the standard of this unique day, a rare venue rather than a wedding factory. The photographs must be those of a professional wedding photographer who has the artistic side that others do not have and who will be able to bring out the emotion of the shots that you will look at all your life. If you have a limited budget, prioritize the venue and the photographer by "cutting back" on the caterer, your guests are not coming to have a gourmet meal but to party with you.
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