Price: €1,800 – €5,200
Guests: 150
Bedrooms: 8
Description
Description
Discover the Domaine du Petit Chambard: a unique venue for your wedding in Dombes
Just 35 minutes from Lyon, in the heart of the charming Dombes region, Domaine du Petit Chambard welcomes you to a characterful former farmhouse. This authentic, rural setting, nestled in a landscaped park of approximately one hectare, offers an ideal haven of peace for celebrating your wedding in complete serenity.
An idyllic setting for your reception
The estate is arranged around a beautiful inner courtyard, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. You can enjoy a large covered courtyard, perfect for a cocktail reception or a secular ceremony, even if the weather is unpredictable. The verdant park also provides an ideal natural backdrop for your wedding photos, capturing the magic of your day.
Spaces and capacities adapted to your event
The main hall, measuring 250 m², can accommodate up to 140 seated guests, while still leaving ample space for a buffet and dance floor. Depending on the layout, the venue can host between 40 and 180 people, offering great flexibility to suit your needs. Furniture is included: round and rectangular tables, as well as 140 chairs, are available.
Comfortable on-site accommodation
To extend the festivities without a worry, the estate offers two cottages that can accommodate between 30 and 32 people in 8 bedrooms. One charming cottage sleeps up to 7 people, while the second offers 23 single beds. One bedroom is specially adapted for people with reduced mobility, ensuring the comfort of all your guests.
Services and amenities designed for you
- Catering of your choice: You choose the caterer that best suits your preferences. The venue has a large kitchen/office accessible to professionals to facilitate the preparation of your wedding meal.
- Accessibility: The Domaine du Petit Chambard is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility.
- Prime location: Located near Villefranche-sur-Saône and Villars-les-Dombes, this reception venue benefits from an exceptional natural setting in the Ain region, easily accessible for your guests.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2013
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
2
Overview of Domaine du Petit Chambard
Wedding Venue Type
Estate / Country House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
185
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
8
Sleeps No. of People
32
Bridal Suite
Changing Only
Pricing for Domaine du Petit Chambard
Pricing for Domaine du Petit Chambard
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Day before set up available
Furniture included
Choice of preferred caterers
Reviews (27)
- JJuliette03/03/2026UnforgettableUnforgettableThe owner was very responsive to our requests and to arranging viewings. We immediately fell in love with the venue; it's beautifully maintained and perfect for a wedding. A large, lovely courtyard where we held our secular ceremony and cocktail reception. A nice bonus: two cottages with plenty of sleeping space included in the price. Without a doubt, the estate truly contributed to making our wedding day unforgettable.The owner was very responsive to our requests and to arranging viewings. We immediately fell in love with the venue; it's beautifully maintained and perfect for a wedding. A large, lovely courtyard where we held our secular ceremony and cocktail reception. A nice bonus: two cottages with plenty of sleeping space included in the price. Without a doubt, the estate truly contributed to making our wedding day unforgettable.
- MMuriel03/03/2026We recommendWe recommendIt was a real pleasure to find this charming, authentic, and functional property just 45 minutes from Lyon. The owner is very cooperative, available, and professional. An excellent, typical regional address. Good value for money, comfortable beds for around thirty people, a bright and spacious reception room, a covered patio, a charming inner courtyard, ample on-site parking, and a fully equipped kitchen adjacent to the reception room. Absolutely recommended!It was a real pleasure to find this charming, authentic, and functional property just 45 minutes from Lyon. The owner is very cooperative, available, and professional. An excellent, typical regional address. Good value for money, comfortable beds for around thirty people, a bright and spacious reception room, a covered patio, a charming inner courtyard, ample on-site parking, and a fully equipped kitchen adjacent to the reception room. Absolutely recommended!
- LLaetitia03/03/2026A real gem!A real gem!The estate is magnificent; it was love at first sight. Beautifully maintained, it has a lot of charm and includes two cottages, which allowed us to accommodate family who were coming from afar on Friday evening! We were each able to get ready in our own cottage and then gather in the lovely, cozy little courtyard. Finally, the comfort of being able to sleep on-site after the evening was a real plus, no worries about alcohol or fatigue. The cottages are very well-equipped, functional, clean, and have high-quality bedding. The reception hall is large, beautiful, and equipped with a professional kitchen. The outdoor area allowed us to hold a secular ceremony in a lovely space. There's a very large parking area with a gate, providing added security for children. We continued with the cocktail reception in the courtyard under the covered area; everything was perfect and so beautiful. A huge thank you to Juan for his warm welcome, his availability, his quick responses, his attentiveness, and his professionalism. We highly recommend it; we have wonderful memories of this place!The estate is magnificent; it was love at first sight. Beautifully maintained, it has a lot of charm and includes two cottages, which allowed us to accommodate family who were coming from afar on Friday evening! We were each able to get ready in our own cottage and then gather in the lovely, cozy little courtyard. Finally, the comfort of being able to sleep on-site after the evening was a real plus, no worries about alcohol or fatigue. The cottages are very well-equipped, functional, clean, and have high-quality bedding. The reception hall is large, beautiful, and equipped with a professional kitchen. The outdoor area allowed us to hold a secular ceremony in a lovely space. There's a very large parking area with a gate, providing added security for children. We continued with the cocktail reception in the courtyard under the covered area; everything was perfect and so beautiful. A huge thank you to Juan for his warm welcome, his availability, his quick responses, his attentiveness, and his professionalism. We highly recommend it; we have wonderful memories of this place!
- SSophie03/03/2026A splendid settingA splendid settingWe are absolutely delighted with our choice. The venue is magnificent, with a large hall for the evening reception, a secure courtyard for children, and a covered area for the cocktail hour. We were also able to use two cottages the day before the wedding. The owner is very friendly, accommodating, and always available. We recommend this place 100%!We are absolutely delighted with our choice. The venue is magnificent, with a large hall for the evening reception, a secure courtyard for children, and a covered area for the cocktail hour. We were also able to use two cottages the day before the wedding. The owner is very friendly, accommodating, and always available. We recommend this place 100%!
- MMarine03/03/2026The perfect place for a wedding!The perfect place for a wedding!Domaine du Petit Chambard is a beautifully renovated former farmhouse. If you love rustic settings, this is the perfect place. We had 115 guests, not counting vendors, and we had plenty of room in the courtyard for the cocktail hour and in the reception hall for dinner and dancing. Whether for the cocktail hour or the meal in the hall, we could move around freely without bumping into each other. The covered area provides shelter in case of rain (luckily, it didn't rain, but it's always best to be prepared) and, most importantly, offers shade from 5:00 pm onwards in the summer, ideal for enjoying the courtyard without risking sunstroke. The available cottages were immaculate for accommodating family and friends, who were delighted to stay there. There are so many beautiful spots in the grounds for wedding photos. No need for artificial backdrops; the Domaine lends itself perfectly to them. Juan, the owner, is very helpful and answered all our questions. It was the ideal venue for our wedding! A huge thank you to Juan!Domaine du Petit Chambard is a beautifully renovated former farmhouse. If you love rustic settings, this is the perfect place. We had 115 guests, not counting vendors, and we had plenty of room in the courtyard for the cocktail hour and in the reception hall for dinner and dancing. Whether for the cocktail hour or the meal in the hall, we could move around freely without bumping into each other. The covered area provides shelter in case of rain (luckily, it didn't rain, but it's always best to be prepared) and, most importantly, offers shade from 5:00 pm onwards in the summer, ideal for enjoying the courtyard without risking sunstroke. The available cottages were immaculate for accommodating family and friends, who were delighted to stay there. There are so many beautiful spots in the grounds for wedding photos. No need for artificial backdrops; the Domaine lends itself perfectly to them. Juan, the owner, is very helpful and answered all our questions. It was the ideal venue for our wedding! A huge thank you to Juan!
- LLaurence03/03/2026The perfect place for us!The perfect place for us!The venue was exactly what we were looking for! It ticked all the boxes! The owner is very kind! We got married on a sweltering day, and we were perfectly comfortable in the central courtyard. It was a bit hotter in the reception hall, but that didn't detract from the charm of the place at all!The venue was exactly what we were looking for! It ticked all the boxes! The owner is very kind! We got married on a sweltering day, and we were perfectly comfortable in the central courtyard. It was a bit hotter in the reception hall, but that didn't detract from the charm of the place at all!
- MManon & Matthieu03/03/2026PerfectPerfectWhat can I say except that this place is simply perfect and the owner is incredibly accommodating, kind, and always available! A magnificent courtyard, a charming living room, and plenty of comfortable beds, all in impeccable condition. Unbeatable value for money!What can I say except that this place is simply perfect and the owner is incredibly accommodating, kind, and always available! A magnificent courtyard, a charming living room, and plenty of comfortable beds, all in impeccable condition. Unbeatable value for money!
- MMarine03/03/2026Beautiful placeBeautiful placeWe celebrated our wedding at this magnificent estate last week and we are absolutely delighted. The large stone hall with its beautiful beams was stunning, the cottages were superb, and the grounds were fantastic. Mr. Lopez is very friendly, accommodating to our requests, and takes great care of the estate. Thank you again!We celebrated our wedding at this magnificent estate last week and we are absolutely delighted. The large stone hall with its beautiful beams was stunning, the cottages were superb, and the grounds were fantastic. Mr. Lopez is very friendly, accommodating to our requests, and takes great care of the estate. Thank you again!
- JJoffrey & Elodie03/03/2026ideal domainideal domainA very wooded estate (ideal for couple photos). Lovers of the countryside and rustic charm will undoubtedly be captivated by the cottages, the reception hall, and the grounds. The 30 or so beds offer flexibility for accommodating family and friends for the weekend. For those wishing to hold a secular ceremony, there's a lovely outdoor space (grass) with magnificent trees that provides shade for around a hundred guests (well-shaded from 4 pm in summer). The inner courtyard (enclosed and therefore safe for children) has a charming covered area, offering a backup plan in case of bad weather (for the ceremony, for example). We used it for our group photos, but it's also perfect for hosting the cocktail reception. The reception hall maintains the rustic style of the cottages. A small sheltered area also allows for additional services (a photo booth, for example). In short, an ideal estate for a beautiful and festive event!A very wooded estate (ideal for couple photos). Lovers of the countryside and rustic charm will undoubtedly be captivated by the cottages, the reception hall, and the grounds. The 30 or so beds offer flexibility for accommodating family and friends for the weekend. For those wishing to hold a secular ceremony, there's a lovely outdoor space (grass) with magnificent trees that provides shade for around a hundred guests (well-shaded from 4 pm in summer). The inner courtyard (enclosed and therefore safe for children) has a charming covered area, offering a backup plan in case of bad weather (for the ceremony, for example). We used it for our group photos, but it's also perfect for hosting the cocktail reception. The reception hall maintains the rustic style of the cottages. A small sheltered area also allows for additional services (a photo booth, for example). In short, an ideal estate for a beautiful and festive event!
- LLéa & Mathieu03/03/2026Magnificent estateMagnificent estateWe chose Domaine du Petit Chambard for our wedding because we were charmed by the outdoor spaces, the ample on-site accommodation, and the friendly and flexible owners. The cottages were also perfect for getting ready on-site Saturday morning, and the green space was ideal for our secular ceremony. The inner courtyard is magnificent for the cocktail reception, and the size of the reception hall is perfectly suited for around a hundred guests. A huge thank you to you, Mr. Lopez; we highly recommend Le Petit Chambard! We chose Domaine du Petit Chambard for our wedding because we were charmed by the outdoor spaces, the ample on-site accommodation, and the friendly and flexible owners. The cottages were also perfect for getting ready on-site Saturday morning, and the green space was ideal for our secular ceremony. The inner courtyard is magnificent for the cocktail reception, and the size of the reception hall is perfectly suited for around a hundred guests. A huge thank you to you, Mr. Lopez; we highly recommend Le Petit Chambard!
Location & Contact Details for Domaine du Petit Chambard
Location & Contact Details for Domaine du Petit Chambard
FAQs
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Qu’est‑ce qui rend votre lieu unique pour un mariage ?
The charm of a renovated old farmhouse , a green park, an inner courtyard & a large covered area , and the possibility of accommodating your guests on site to experience a celebratory weekend.
Quelles sont les options ou services que vous proposez ?
Modular spaces (cocktail, meal, dance), professional kitchen for independent caterer, furniture included, parking, accommodation and complete privatization.
Quels types de mariages votre lieu accueille‑t‑il le mieux ?
Rustic or elegant weddings, secular ceremonies in the park, receptions for up to 140 seated guests and cocktail parties for up to 180.
Quel est l’espace ou l’élément préféré des couples ?
The inner courtyard and the covered courtyard are often cited as the most memorable places for the reception and convivial moments.
Avez‑vous des recommandations pour organiser un mariage réussi chez vous ?
Take advantage of the park for an outdoor ceremony, use the cottages to create a weekend atmosphere, and discover recommended local vendors.
Quel est le meilleur endroit pour prendre des photos sur le site ?
The landscaped park, the inner courtyard at sunset and the farmhouse facades offer natural and photogenic settings.
Quelles sont les saisons idéales pour se marier chez vous ?
Spring to autumn to fully enjoy the park and courtyard, but the covered area allows you to stay comfortable even in case of unpredictable weather.
Quels sont les aspects pratiques (parking, hébergement, accessibilité) ?
On-site parking, easy access by car and public transport, accommodation for up to 30 people and accessibility for people with reduced mobility.
Quelle ambiance ou style caractérise votre lieu ?
An authentic, friendly and rustic atmosphere, ideal for warm and personalized weddings.
Y a‑t‑il un atout spécifique dont les couples devraient profiter ?
The combination of a renovated historic venue , a vast park and on-site accommodation to extend the festivities without constraints.
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