Celebrate your wedding near Villefranche-sur-Saône
, at the Château de Champ-Renard

Are you planning to hold your wedding near Villefranche-sur-Saône and looking for a venue to host your non-religious ceremony or to celebrate the occasion after your church service or civil ceremony?

Château de Champ-Renard offers you a unique opportunity: to celebrate your wedding in an intimate setting at an enchanting venue nestled among the vineyards. For an entire weekend, enjoy exclusive use of the grounds: reception halls, private lounges, accommodations, the grounds, and more.

We help you bring your dream wedding to life and guide you through the planning process: catering, activities, setting up the rooms for dinner and your dance party…

Enjoy a magical, timeless getaway with your loved ones in an authentic setting steeped in history.

A stunning winery for your wedding in the Beaujolais region

Located in the village of Blacé, less than 15 minutes from the town hall in Villefranche-sur-Saône, the Château de Champ-Renard offers a customized package for couples looking for a estate to celebrate their wedding in the Beaujolais region.

Built in the 13th century, the Château de Champ-Renard has been a winery since 1765 and still produces its own wines today. The owners, Fabienne Vilain and Denis Garnier, cultivate the 7.5 hectares of vineyards visible from the grounds and produce wines with character while respecting the land and the ecosystem. They and their team will welcome you on site and be happy to assist you with any requests during your stay.

Champ-Renard is truly an exceptional venue for a wedding in the Rhône region: restored over the centuries, our estate has retained its historic character and a timeless charm that give it the look of a fairytale castle. Its medieval tower, mullioned windows, and sumptuous 1.6-hectare English-style park—featuring a rock-work bridge and an artificial stream—make it the epitome of romance.

reception hall, seminar room, on-call room

And what about the century-old Charmille, that tree-lined path leading to the park, which offers the perfect setting for a ceremony or a reception steeped in magic and nature?

The castle offers all the comfort and space you need (we can accommodate up to 180 guests for a sit-down meal, 250 for a cocktail reception indoors, and up to 300 in our grounds) and allows you to create a unique atmosphere for your big day in our beautifully decorated rooms.

Our wedding planning services near Villefranche-sur-Saône

Château de Champ-Renard hosts weddings year-round, on weekends as well as on weekdays.

For a weekend wedding, you’ll have exclusive use of the venue from Saturday through Sunday. You’ll also have the option to come set up your decorations the day before, starting at 2:00 p.m.

Renting our castle for a wedding at
includes exclusive use of the following venues:

Our two event spaces: the Salle de Garde for dinners of up to 180 guests and the Salle de Justice for your dance party or cocktail reception, as well as our English-style garden and the century-old arbor.

The castle’s esplanade, where a reception can be held. At night, the castle’s facade is illuminated so you can enjoy the outdoor areas until late into the night.

Accommodations at the castle: two tastefully decorated apartments, each with four double bedrooms, accommodating up to 12 people.

You can also book the following optional extras:

The castle's private rooms, where the bride and groom can get ready in a comfortable and elegant setting before the ceremony.

Accommodations at our partner hotels located less than 10 minutes from the castle.

We also offer a 10% discount on the estate's wines: Gamay, Gamaret, and Chardonnay.

Want to add a unique touch to your dinner table or give your guests a keepsake? We can personalize our wine bottles with both of your names.

Check out our rates and contact us for a quote or additional information.