Description
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 House wedding venue 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. Unlike other venues, the hire fee includes all the essentials you will need to host your wedding; 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 socialising 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.
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Where is Manoir de Beaulieu located?
Manoir de Beaulieu is nestled within the small village of Salles-Lavalette in the beautiful Charente, French countryside ( bordering the Dordogne). It provides a tranquil and stunning setting for your intimate wedding celebrations.
What is the guest capacity of Manoir de Beaulieu for weddings?
The Manor House can sleep up to 12 guests. The venue comfortably hosts up to 70 guests on the wedding day and next day BBQ, 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, perfect for dining
- 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 specialises in relaxed, sharing-style feasts designed to bring guests together. Your venue hire includes; a welcome dinner for all the guests staying in the house and a pre-wedding breakfast on the morning of your wedding day - for all guests staying in the manor. Additionally, there are no corkage fees, so you can bring your own drinks at no extra cost. We can help put you in touch with local wine suppliers to source delicious and locally made Bordeaux wines.
What is included in the venue hire at Manoir de Beaulieu?
Venue hire costs include exclusive use of the Manoir House & grounds for a minimum of three, four, or seven nights. Included in this price you will also get:
- Dining tables and chairs
- Ceremony seating
- Lighting throughout the grounds
- Crockery & glassware, along with all your waiting staff for the whole day
- Service bars and decorative touches such as wine barrels
- Access to the heated outdoor pool and terrace
- Wedding planning support and setup from our on-site planner
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 personalised 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 nights - we recommend at least this or 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 own wine, spirits & soft 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.