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Description
Description
A wedding venue steeped in history in the heart of Auvergne
Imagine celebrating your wedding in an authentic and prestigious setting, surrounded by four hectares of lush parkland. Built in the 18th century for a minister of Louis XIV, the Château de Saulnat was once the largest estate in Auvergne, protected by its stone walls. Today, this exceptional venue opens its doors to create unforgettable memories, combining historic charm with modern comforts.
Located just 5 minutes from Riom and 15 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand, close to the famous Auvergne volcanoes, the estate offers ideal accessibility while ensuring a peaceful and intimate atmosphere. It's the perfect place to impress your guests with elegance and authenticity.
Modular spaces for every moment of your day
The Château de Saulnat offers several spaces suitable for organizing each stage of your wedding, from the reception to the evening dance.
- The Reception Room: This 200 m² vaulted room is the heart of the estate. It can accommodate up to 120 people seated and 200 for a cocktail reception. Its warm atmosphere is enhanced by a Volvic stone fireplace and a gallery of paintings retracing the history of the château.
- The Park and Courtyard: Enjoy the four-hectare park with its century-old trees and secure pond to organize your secular ceremony, your reception, or your couple's photos. An outdoor courtyard is also available for your al fresco cocktails.
- The Big Top: For an elegant outdoor reception, a 150 m² big top installed in the park can accommodate up to 150 seated guests.
Benefits and advantages for a successful marriage
Choosing the Château de Saulnat means benefiting from a complete service and facilities designed to make organizing your day easier.
- Capacity: The estate adapts to your needs, with receptions for 40 to 200 guests, perfect for an intimate wedding or a large celebration.
- Equipment Included: The rental includes furniture (tables, chairs) and chandeliers for a romantic atmosphere. A fully equipped kitchen is available for your caterer.
- On-site accommodation: A cottage for up to 8 people is available, with two bedrooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom. Many other accommodation options are less than five minutes away.
- Comfort and convenience: The castle offers Wi-Fi and a large private, closed parking lot for the comfort of your guests.
Experience
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Overview of Château de Saulnat
Wedding Venue Type
Castle
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
150
Wedding Venue Accommodation
Bridal Suite
Standard Room
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Dancefloor available
Confetti permitted
Church within walking distance
Wedding Venue Details
Wedding Catering
External catering permitted
Reviews (5)
(5)
- CCamille et Henri18/08/2024The estate is simply magnificent.The estate is simply magnificent.The estate is simply magnificent. Mr. and Mrs. Calvet are lovely people and attentive to our wishes. We wanted to thank you for the magnificent work you did for our wedding; all our guests were impressed. A big thank you again. Camille and HenriThe estate is simply magnificent. Mr. and Mrs. Calvet are lovely people and attentive to our wishes. We wanted to thank you for the magnificent work you did for our wedding; all our guests were impressed. A big thank you again. Camille and Henri
- JJordon Marche18/08/2024The estate is magnificentThe estate is magnificentWe had a wonderful weekend at the Château de Saulnat for a fun wedding. The grounds are beautiful and very well maintained. The paths are clean and well-defined, and the lush greenery adds a very pleasant, fresh, rustic feel. The reception hall is in its original state and perfectly suited to the reception and professional hospitality needed for a successful wedding or other event.We had a wonderful weekend at the Château de Saulnat for a fun wedding. The grounds are beautiful and very well maintained. The paths are clean and well-defined, and the lush greenery adds a very pleasant, fresh, rustic feel. The reception hall is in its original state and perfectly suited to the reception and professional hospitality needed for a successful wedding or other event.
- LLucile24/01/2023a magnificent placea magnificent placeA sincere thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Calvet, who gave so much of their time and energy to assist us in the planning and setup of our event. The service was comprehensive and personalized. There's no doubt about it! Their experience is at our service to ensure a most successful day. The grounds are magnificently wooded, and everything is designed to accommodate events.A sincere thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Calvet, who gave so much of their time and energy to assist us in the planning and setup of our event. The service was comprehensive and personalized. There's no doubt about it! Their experience is at our service to ensure a most successful day. The grounds are magnificently wooded, and everything is designed to accommodate events.
- EElodie24/01/2023Magnificent castleMagnificent castleAn exceptional wedding in a magnificent setting with amazing hosts. Several options were available (park, marquee, pond, etc.). The hosts were available throughout the wedding if we needed them, and they were extremely professional. One less thing to worry about. We highly recommend this charming venue.An exceptional wedding in a magnificent setting with amazing hosts. Several options were available (park, marquee, pond, etc.). The hosts were available throughout the wedding if we needed them, and they were extremely professional. One less thing to worry about. We highly recommend this charming venue.
- CCaroline24/01/2023Magnificent place and top-notch owners!Magnificent place and top-notch owners!We don't know where to begin, we were so delighted! We had a wonderful meeting: Joëlle and Patrick Calvet were adorable and we appreciated their invaluable help and availability. The place is magnificent and charmed us all (bride and groom and guests); wonderful memories in the park, near the lake and in the vaulted room for the meal. The rental of the cottage was perfect for my grandmother and for the children. Another big thank you!We don't know where to begin, we were so delighted! We had a wonderful meeting: Joëlle and Patrick Calvet were adorable and we appreciated their invaluable help and availability. The place is magnificent and charmed us all (bride and groom and guests); wonderful memories in the park, near the lake and in the vaulted room for the meal. The rental of the cottage was perfect for my grandmother and for the children. Another big thank you!
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