Description
Welcome to Manoir de Beaulieu: Your Relaxed, Intimate Wedding Venue in the French Countryside
If you’re dreaming of a wedding that feels personal, relaxed, and truly memorable, Manoir de Beaulieu is the perfect choice. This family-run manor offers an exclusive, down-to-earth escape away from the typical “fussy chateau” vibe. Nestled in the beautiful French countryside, it provides a stunning and tranquil setting where you and your guests can celebrate in comfort and style.
Venue Details & Offerings
- Guest Capacity: The venue comfortably hosts up to 70 guests for your wedding day celebrations.
- Accommodation: The main manor house sleeps up to 12 guests across five uniquely styled bedrooms, giving you a private home base during your stay. For larger groups, there’s nearby accommodation for around 46 more guests within walking distance, plus a variety of hotels and Airbnbs in Angoulême, just a 35-minute drive away.
- Ceremony & Reception Spaces: Choose from several charming spots including a beautifully renovated barn perfect for dancing, a picturesque courtyard, and a poolside terrace featuring a pizza oven and BBQ area. Inside, you’ll find a spacious lounge and a cozy library to relax in.
- Catering: The on-site team specializes in relaxed, sharing-style feasts designed to bring everyone together. Your venue hire includes a welcome dinner and breakfast the morning after the wedding for all guests staying in the manor. Plus, there are no corkage fees, so you can bring your favorite drinks without extra cost.
When you book Manoir de Beaulieu, you get exclusive use of the property for a minimum of three, four, or seven nights—giving you plenty of time to enjoy the celebration and unwind. The hire fee covers essentials like dining tables and chairs, ceremony seating, lighting throughout the grounds, service bars, and charming decorative touches such as wine barrels. Don’t forget the heated outdoor pool and terrace, perfect for relaxing and socializing with your loved ones.
A quick note on legalities: French law requires that all official marriage ceremonies take place at the local Mairie (town hall). Manoir de Beaulieu is ideal for a symbolic ceremony, and the team can connect you with experienced celebrants to create a meaningful, personalized service. Many couples choose to handle their legal paperwork in their home country before or after their French celebration.
Experience
Overview of Manoir Beaulieu
Location & Contact Details for Manoir Beaulieu
Where is Manoir de Beaulieu located?
Manoir de Beaulieu is nestled in the beautiful French countryside, providing a tranquil and stunning setting for your wedding celebrations.
What is the guest capacity of Manoir de Beaulieu for weddings?
The venue comfortably hosts up to 70 guests, making it ideal for intimate and relaxed wedding celebrations.
What accommodation options are available at Manoir de Beaulieu?
The main manor house sleeps up to 12 guests across five uniquely styled bedrooms. For larger groups, there is nearby accommodation for around 46 guests within walking distance, plus various hotels and Airbnbs in Angoulême, about a 35-minute drive away.
What ceremony and reception spaces does Manoir de Beaulieu offer?
You can choose from several charming spots including:
- A beautifully renovated barn perfect for dancing
- A picturesque courtyard
- A poolside terrace featuring a pizza oven and BBQ area
- A spacious lounge and a cozy library to relax in
Does Manoir de Beaulieu provide catering services?
Yes, the on-site team specializes in relaxed, sharing-style feasts designed to bring guests together. Your venue hire includes a welcome dinner and breakfast the morning after the wedding for all guests staying in the manor. Additionally, there are no corkage fees, so you can bring your favorite drinks at no extra cost.
What is included in the venue hire at Manoir de Beaulieu?
Venue hire covers exclusive use of the property for a minimum of three, four, or seven nights and includes:
- Dining tables and chairs
- Ceremony seating
- Lighting throughout the grounds
- Service bars and decorative touches such as wine barrels
- Access to the heated outdoor pool and terrace
Can I have a legal wedding ceremony at Manoir de Beaulieu?
French law requires all legal marriage ceremonies to be held at the local Mairie (town hall). Manoir de Beaulieu is ideal for symbolic ceremonies, and the team can connect you with experienced celebrants to create a personalized service. Many couples complete their legal paperwork in their home country before or after their French celebration.
Is there a minimum stay required when booking Manoir de Beaulieu for a wedding?
Yes, booking the venue requires a minimum stay of three, four, or seven nights, allowing plenty of time to enjoy your celebration and relax with your guests.
Are there any extra fees for bringing our own drinks to the wedding?
No, there are no corkage fees at Manoir de Beaulieu, so you can bring your favorite drinks without any additional charges.
What makes Manoir de Beaulieu a unique wedding venue?
Manoir de Beaulieu offers a relaxed, intimate, and exclusive family-run manor experience away from the typical "fussy chateau" vibe. The combination of beautiful French countryside surroundings, charming ceremony and reception spaces, on-site catering with a sharing-style feast, and accommodation options make it a truly memorable wedding venue.
