In the green folds of the Dordogne, Château de Chanet pairs centuries-old stone with the pleasures of a beautifully considered private home. Come for the history, stay for the long dinners overlooking the valley and the rare luxury of having an entire château to share with the people you love. Château de Chanet is made for unforgettable wedding weekends filled with French charm, character and effortless elegance.
Arriving at Château de Chanet, its history is immediately present. The château began life in the medieval period, before being rebuilt during the Renaissance and again in the 18th century, leaving dry moats, a square battlemented tower and old stone alongside spaces restored for contemporary living. Beyond the house, an expansive terrace looks across the valley and surrounding woodland, giving the estate a wonderful sense of privacy.
Domaine de Vieux-Mareuil is a private family run collection of five villas and châteaux in the Dordogne, each set within 5 to 20 minutes of one another. Among them is Château de Chanet, one of the collection’s wedding venues, where celebrations combine the character and privacy of a private estate with the thoughtful service of a dedicated team.
The Domaine approaches hospitality with the ease of a private residence rather than the formality of a traditional hotel. A 24-hour concierge is on hand to shape each stay around you, while daily breakfast, housekeeping and transfers take care of the practical details. A private chef can also be arranged on request.
Founded by Périgord native Laetitia Morlat, the five residences have been lovingly restored using traditional materials and specialist craftsmanship, creating spaces that feel authentic, timeless and deeply connected to the region
Inside, Château de Chanet balances the scale of a historic château with rooms designed to be lived in. Two living rooms give guests somewhere to gather away from the celebrations, while the dining room and billiard room invite slower evenings together; there is also a fully equipped kitchen and separate caterer’s kitchen. Eleven bedrooms and nine bathrooms accommodate up to 22 guests, allowing your closest circle to wake up together and make the wedding feel like weekend celebration rather than a single-day event.
Outside, the heated swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, pétanque, table tennis and padel court make the grounds part of the weekend rather than simply a backdrop. The château’s broad open terrace is particularly memorable, looking out across the valley and woods with enough space around you to feel removed from everyday life.
Château de Chanet suits couples who want their wedding to unfold as a gathering at a private French country estate. The gardens and surrounding landscape create a natural setting for time outdoors, while the terrace lends itself beautifully to drinks and dinner with the Dordogne countryside stretching beyond it. As the celebration moves between the grounds and historic interiors, there is no need for the day to feel overly choreographed; guests can wander, talk and settle into the château at their own pace.
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68km from Bergerac Airport (EGC) and 115km from Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
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