Rich in its history and culture, the Charente is full of places tinged with its essence, ideal for sumptuous weddings worthy of a castle life.
Let me share with you a few castles, which I am sure will catch your attention, and make you want to get married in Charente.
THE ROYAL CHATEAU OF COGNAC
The Royal Château of Cognac is a historical monument, cognacs’s home of Baron Otard.
Its sumptuous and unique Salle des Etats, in pure Renaissance style, was built at the request of King François I to welcome his guests. Vast and bright, with a view of the Charente, this room is still today the ideal setting for the most prestigious receptions. Offer a unique experience to your guests by completing your event with a visit to the Château Royal de Cognac and offer them one of the prestigious Baron Otard Cognacs.
Photo credit : Château Royal de Cognac
LERSE CASTLE
Intimate wedding venue of great style, with the particularity of having always belonged to the same family from the 15th to the 20th century.
The Lerse castle is located, among more than 105 hectares of gently rolling hills which surround the property, 6 km south of Blanzac-Porcheresse, and only 30 minutes from Angoulême.
Elegant residence, entirely dedicated to weddings, this place can accommodate up to 200 people.
Photo credit : Château de Lerse
PELLISSON CASTLE
Live a unique experience in the heart of Cognac, in this magnificent space offered by Château Pellisson. This 17th century building has been completely renovated to offer a choice setting, to receive high end weddings, and to experience unforgettable moments.
Photo credit : Château Pelisson
CASTLE OF LA POUYADE
Large residence from the mid-19th century, in the heart of New Aquitaine, the Castle of de la Pouyade is an atypical space with a fully modular 300M² room extended by a wooden terrace which immerses you in lush greenery with a Incredible view of the Charente valley: guaranteed immersion experience for you and your guests.
Photo credit : Castle of la Pouyade
CASTLE OF BRILLAC
Surrounded by vineyards, Château of Brillac is a magnificent 19th century white stone fantasy. Built by a cognac harvester, on several hectares of woods and parkland, the castle is welcoming and bright in its beautiful green countryside. Bed and breakfast, gîte, the estate also offers a swimming pool, tennis and a spa, the perfect solution to make you spend an unforgettable moment, with a rural and bucolic look. The flowery environment, has already hosted photo shoots and movies shoots, it will lend itself particularly to the welcoming of the wedding that suits you.
Photo credit : Château de Brillac
LA BORDERIE CASTLE
Located on the border of the Vienne and the Charente, in the heart of a 19-hectare wooded park, the la Borderie castle dating from the 19th century benefits from a privileged setting that will allow you to live an experience full of romance and magic.
Elegant and charming, full of history, La Borderie castle will be the perfect place to celebrate your love.
Photo credit : La Borderie castle
LA TRANCHADE CASTLE
At the gates of Angoulême, stands since the 14th century, the keep la Tranchade castle (listed MH). In an extraordinary green setting, stones and old oaks combine to bring the heat of old times back to life in a medieval atmosphere.
Photo credit : Château de Tranchade
MAUMONT CASTLE
10 minutes from the Angoulême TGV station, the Logis de Maumont, a 16th century building with unique architecture, is surrounded by a two-hectare park sheltering vestiges of the past, century-old trees and a splendid bamboo forest.
Photo credit : Château de Maumont
