Château de la Mothe

Located in Saint-Privat-des-Prés in the Dordogne, on the doorstep of the Gironde, Château de la Mothe is an elegant and authentic French château that has retained all of its traditional French charm. It provides the perfect setting for your special day, with exclusive use of the entire estate for an unforgettable stay with your family and friends.

Wedding reception room, cocktail room and shaded, illuminated grounds

Set within 6 hectares of beautifully landscaped grounds and woodland, the estate offers a wonderful setting for your outdoor wedding ceremony. The grounds are also available for your al fresco drinks reception.

• Wedding Reception Room – up to 220 seated guests

For your wedding reception, you will have exclusive use of the magnificent stone reception room, tastefully renovated and featuring majestic glass windows overlooking the park. Heated or air-conditioned according to the season, the room can accommodate up to 220 seated guests. It is equipped with three toilets. Château de la Mothe also has a dedicated room for children.

• Cocktail Room – Plan B – up to 200 standing guests

In the event of bad weather, Château de la Mothe provides a dedicated cocktail room as an indoor alternative. With capacity for up to 200 standing guests, it can be used for your drinks reception and/or outdoor-style wedding ceremony, and is equipped with two toilets.

• Indoor and outdoor furniture, with a choice of two chair styles, round and rectangular tables, poseur tables, benches and outdoor lounge furniture for your drinks reception.
• Heated swimming pool and pool house (new for 2026) with outdoor furniture and a bar.

Exclusive use of the entire estate

Rebecca and Cyril, the owners of Château de la Mothe, have built up extensive experience in event management and will be delighted to be by your side throughout your special celebration. They will listen carefully to your needs, offer expert advice and help you create an event that reflects your wishes.

They can also recommend a carefully selected team of trusted suppliers, chosen for their professionalism, friendly approach and consistently high standards, and all familiar with the estate, ensuring complete peace of mind throughout your stay.

The Château, the “Bergerac”, “Cognac” and “St Emilion” cottages, together with the safari tents, can accommodate up to 53 of your guests.

You can stay overnight at the estate and celebrate well into the evening without worrying about travelling home, thanks to the Château, three high-end holiday cottages and two safari-style glamping tents at Château de la Mothe. Accommodation is available for up to 53 guests, with a dedicated bridal suite reserved for the newlyweds.

Combining modern comforts with authentic charm, the accommodation offers spacious bedrooms with private bathrooms, high-quality bedding, fully equipped kitchens and private outdoor areas with terraces.

An additional 15-person cottage, just a few minutes from the Château, can also be offered exclusively to accommodate your guests.

For your enjoyment

During your stay, you will have access to the estate's superb heated swimming pool, measuring 8 x 15 metres. It features a sun terrace, solar shower and sun loungers.

Gather around the pool for a relaxed garden-party atmosphere during your drinks reception or brunch, and make the most of the beautiful surroundings throughout your stay.