Château de Champ-Renard:
An ideal luxury wedding venue near Lyon

Are you looking for a unique , luxury wedding venue to say “I do” in the Rhône region? The Château de Champ-Renard offers both authenticity and elegance in a setting steeped in historic and romantic charm in the heart of the Beaujolais region, 15 minutes from Villefranche-sur-Saône, 35 minutes from Lyon, and 1 hour and 45 minutes from Paris via the Mâcon-Loche TGV station.

Our vineyard, surrounded by grapevines, welcomes you in the utmost privacy and tailors everything to your wishes for a wedding straight out of a fairy tale! Our team is here to take care of your every need and will guide you through your preparations and the selection of vendors right up to the big day, ensuring an unforgettable experience.

Since your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event, what could be more natural than holding it in an authentic venue—one that truly reflects who you are?

Château de Champ-Renard in the Beaujolais region isn’t just a prestigious wedding venue—it’s also a charming estate with a long history, whose authentic and romantic setting can easily be adapted to a variety of themes: fairy tales, the Roaring Twenties, cottagecore, the Middle Ages…

As you approach the estate, you can admire our 7.2-hectare eco-friendly vineyard. As soon as you pass through the château’s gate, you’ll walk up the Parc Avenue and discover our century-old arbor-lined path, which can host your ceremony or reception before you find yourself facing thecastle’s esplanade, which overlooks our stunning English-style park with its small rock-filled bridge, artificial stream, and bamboo grove. Want to make a grand entrance? Reserve some vintage classic cars to drop you off right in front of the castle’s entrance!

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The castle itself, tastefully renovated to blend elegance and modernity while preserving the venue’s authentic character, will welcome you with an atmosphere that is as luxurious as it is warm, thanks to its two large reception halls and private boudoir-style lounges, which can serve as spaces for your preparations before the ceremony.

The Salle des Gardes can accommodate up to 180 seated guests. With its stone vaulted ceiling, blend of metal and glass, and breathtaking view of our oak barrels, it will add just the right touch of charm to your dinner or ceremony. The adjoining Salle de Justice, with a floor area of 100 square meters, is perfect for hosting your evening dance party or the next day’s buffet.

A team at your service to ensure meticulous planning

By booking our charming castle exclusively for your wedding, you’ll have the venue all to yourselves for 48 hours… and accommodations in our two charming cottages, designed in a country-chic style, are included! This way, you can enjoy your special day and your wedding in complete privacy, surrounded by your loved ones.

But celebrating your wedding at Champ-Renard also means being able to count on the expertise of a professional team that will support you from the planning stages right through to the big day.

Imagine the wedding that’s just right for you, and let us help bring it to life with our expertise and the talent of our local partners (hairstylists, makeup artists, decorators, caterers, DJs, guest gifts, and more). Want to make this weekend even more unique? We can also offer custom entertainment (a giant escape game, a musical performance, a tasting of the estate’s eco-friendly wines, and more) that fits your main theme.

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