Wedding in a French chateau within a vineyard
He asked, you said yes, now you search for a French chateau or a wine domaine for your wedding. Now you have both.
At Château Rieutort you may organise any wedding style you would like. Perhaps an official seated dinner with classical music or a family & friends pool party. Perhaps champagne and oysters or street food stations and a burger truck. An intimate ceremony with close family or a big party for 200 guests. Celebrate here after your civilor church service or even design your own vows to exchange in the park. French wedding style, cérémonie laïque, humanist wedding ceremony – all of it is possible at Château Rieutort.
Every couple is different and you imagine your big day in a different way. So what now?
Look at the offer below. Check if it meets your expectations. Many elements can be adapted to your needs. Send a message with a brief description of what would you like to organise at the château and most importantly check the proposed date(s). Plan a visit if possible.
Do not hesitate to contact Gaetan to hire him to immortalise your exceptional day!
2021 wedding offer
Château Rieutort is an elegant 30 hectare wine estate dating back to 1755. It is situated in the Languedoc – Roussillon region, on the banks of the Herault river. The domain includes a 2.5 hectare park with two swimming pools, SPA comprising a giant jacuzzi, sauna and two massage rooms, château with its B&B suites as well as historical out buildings namely the orangery, stables and supporting winery buildings which have been converted into gîtes (self catering units).
Rieutort can accommodate 61 guests in five château rooms and seven gîtes offering in total 21 bedrooms with double and single beds and sofa beds. A further 4 guests may use supplementary folding single beds. The adventurous can pitch their own tents in the park.
The offer includes:
- exclusive use of the château, park & swimming pools, SPA, château suites & gîtes as well as the reception room where up to 100 guests can be seated. Much bigger events are often hosted at Rieutort but then you need to plan them outdoors (with a possible marquee for safety against the occasional bad weather).
- tables and chairs for up to 100 people
- parking and a parking agent who will help your guests to find a space for their cars
- accommodation for up to 65 people in the château suites (5) and gîtes (7) as noted above
- one Swedish buffet breakfast for all overnight guests
- access to the SPA with the sauna and jacuzzi
- extended period for music (4 a.m. – ambiance music from 3 a.m.)
Château Rieutort / Haut Blanville is a fabulous wine domain and you will be obliged to use its wine during your event. A big selection of white, red and rosé wines as well as champagne guarantees you can easily choose something you will like. Wine will be available at vineyard boutique prices (without service) or vineyard boutique prices plus 10€ per bottle if the château team provide the drinks service. If you will decide for wines from a different wine domain, you will be charged a corkage fee of 5€ per guest. You are welcome to provide your own beer, spirits and soft drinks.
| the day of the event1until 16h00 the following day2 | for 2 nights | for 3 nights | for 4 nights | for 7 nights | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November to April | 5 600€ | 7 200€ | 8 500€ | 9 600€ | 13 000€ |
| May / October | 7 800€ | 10 500€ | 12 500€ | 14 000€ | 16 000€ |
| June / September | 9 300€ | 11 800€ | 13 800€ | 15 300€ | 18 000€ |
| July 1st - 15th | to negotiate | to negotiate | 17 000€ | 19 000€ | 23 000€ |
| mid July - August | unavailable | unavailable | unavailable | unavailable | unavailable |
| Last week of August | to negotiate | to negotiate | 18 000€ | 20 000€ | 25 000€ |
| Easter | to negotiate | to negotiate | 10 000€ | 11 500€ | 14 500€ |
| Christmas / New Year | to negotiate | to negotiate | 12 000€ | 15 000€ | 18 000€ |
City tax to be paid on top.
Additional Swedish buffet breakfast for the group (600€ / breakfast) or continental breakfast for the group (400€ / breakfast).
Additional nights for guests extending their existing accommodation can be booked (depending on the availability) with a discount of 20% from the standard rates. Guests not accommodated at the chateau during the wedding are also welcome to book their stay outside your chosen dates (again depending on the availability) at 10% discount.
You have a free choice of caterer, photographer, band, florist, wedding planner, etc.
With the signed contract, you will receive a dossier with contact details of suppliers who in the past delivered a good service for our guests. You can use them but you do not have to.
1 rooms and gîtes are available from 15h00 to check in. Room check out is at noon.
2 Rieutort offers a brunch buffet for 30€ per person (alcoholic drinks at a supplement)
