Your Dream Wedding
At the Castle
of Candes
A wedding where history meets modern elegance…
Where everything is designed to enhance the moment.
A wedding on an exceptional weekend
(From Friday to Sunday)
Let’s create the extraordinary… An immersive and unforgettable experience with two nights on-site. Your wedding, without compromise.
Arriving as early as Friday afternoon, let the anticipation build gently and fully enjoy the estate for an unforgettable weekend. The Château and the Tour d’Aubigny welcome you with their 10 sumptuous bedrooms, including an exceptional bridal suite, complemented as needed by the estate’s 18 other houses and apartments, accommodating up to 90 guests.
Le Pressoir, La Grande Nef, and the troglodytic halls, true architectural gems, provide unique reception spaces. The Château’s grand courtyard and the majestic terrace overlooking the Loire, nestled in a French garden, elevate your cocktails and wine receptions. And to perfect it all: a lush orchard, three heated pools, two Nordic baths, a sauna, a troglodytic wellness area, and 5 hectares of parkland adorned with 60 open-air art installations.
Celebrate the Essential
(Saturday and Sunday)
Offer your guests a magical wedding day and night in the heart of the Loire Valley. Let the Château de Candes become the setting for an extraordinary celebration.
Privatize the Château and the Tour d’Aubigny, with their 10 refined bedrooms, including a breathtaking bridal suite. You can also complement the accommodation with our Ligérienne houses, offering a total of up to 90 beds. Host your cocktail reception on the panoramic terrace, boasting an unrivaled view of the confluence of the Loire and Vienne rivers. The three reception venues – Le Pressoir, La Grande Nef, and the troglodytic halls – bring unique character to your event, perfectly accommodating your guests. The following day, extend the magic with our chef’s brunch before enjoying a final stroll through the Street Art Parc or a relaxing moment at the Château’s Spa.
To ensure a unique and consistent experience in a private and harmonious setting, the reception areas of the Château de Candes are exclusively accessible through the partial or total privatization of the estate and therefore cannot be rented separately.
What Awaits You...
The wedding meal, by our chef
Reception drinks on the terrace, dinner in Le Pressoir or under the troglodyte vaults, brunch the next day: Guillaume Susin, chef of Le Pressoir du Château, designs your menu with you, around seasonal produce and Loire wines. Everything is cooked on site, by our team.
A bespoke service for the most beautiful day of your life
Our wedding planner is by your side to orchestrate every detail of your wedding, allowing you to fully enjoy this exceptional day.
- Development and tracking of an overall budget
- The wedding meal, from the reception drinks to the next day’s brunch, prepared on site by our chef Guillaume Susin and his team
- Selection of the other service providers (flowers, music, photography…) to suit your requirements
- Coordination with all service providers
- Setup of reception areas with a dedicated team
- Presence throughout the event
Exceptional reception
areas
The most beautiful day of your life in three unique reception spaces: the Pressoir (ancient wine making hall )for a spectacular dinner and an unforgettable ball, the Great Nave for an elegant cocktail and more intimate (or as a breakout room), the underground spaces, troglodyte jewellery, for a confidential candlelit dinner.
Up to 100 guests for dinner, and 90 beds on the estate.
Charming Accommodations
In the Castle and its Tower:
10 bedrooms including a bridal suite, lounges, dining rooms and the kitchens.
And as neighbours: 18 other houses and suites accommodating up to 90 guests in total.
The Spa of the domain, between luxury and relaxation
Heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, swimming lane under the vaulted cellar of the Château,Nordic baths, sauna, massages in troglodyte in a lush natural setting. And why not a music cocktail by the pool…?
The Street Art Park
A green oasis of over 12 acre which contains an open-air urban museum. More than 60 contemporary artworks, numerous spaces suitable for events, games or concerts.
Your ceremony at the Church of Candes-Saint-Martin
Say your vows in an idyllic location with majestic architecture and timeless charm. The word "YES" in a breathtaking setting, in the heart of Touraine.
Contact us today to find out the next availabilities and discuss your wildest desires. The Château de Candes is here to make your dream come true.
Let’s talk about your wedding
Your dates, the number of guests, the spirit you have in mind: our sales team will reply personally.
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Your château wedding at a glance
Château de Candes Art & Spa hosts weddings in a Loire Valley château available for exclusive hire, where the Loire meets the Vienne, between Saumur and Chinon: reception, guest accommodation and wedding banquet all in one place.
- Guests
- Up to 100 guests for dinner; accommodation for 90 on the estate
- Options
- A weekend from Friday to Sunday, two nights on site; or Saturday and Sunday, one night
- Rooms and spaces
- Le Pressoir, La Grande Nef and the troglodyte rooms; the main courtyard and the terrace facing the Loire for the drinks reception
- Accommodation
- The Château and the Aubigny Tower: 10 bedrooms, including a bridal suite; 18 other houses and apartments on the estate
- Catering
- From the drinks reception to the next-day brunch, everything is cooked on site by our chef, Guillaume Susin, and his team
- Exclusive hire
- The reception rooms are booked with partial or full exclusive hire of the estate; they cannot be hired on their own
- Quotes
- sales@chateaudecandes.com, or the form on this page
- Languages spoken
- French, English and Chinese
- Getting here
- From Paris: about 2 hours by train to Saumur or Port-Boulet, or 3 hours by road; Saumur 20 minutes away, Chinon 25 minutes, Tours and Angers 1 hour; Port-Boulet station 10 minutes away
Questions & answers
How many guests can a wedding at Château de Candes have?
Up to 100 guests for dinner, and accommodation for 90 on the estate: 10 bedrooms in the Château and the Aubigny Tower, including a bridal suite, plus 18 other houses and apartments.
Can we hire a reception room on its own?
No. To keep the setting private, the reception rooms are booked with partial or full exclusive hire of the estate.
Who prepares the meals?
Our chef, Guillaume Susin, and his team: everything is cooked on site, around seasonal produce and Loire wines, and the menu is designed with you.
How do I get to Château de Candes from Paris or Tours?
Candes-Saint-Martin lies between Saumur (20 minutes) and Chinon (25 minutes), 1 hour from Tours and Angers and about 3 hours’ drive from Paris. By train: TGV from Paris to Tours (Saint-Pierre-des-Corps) in about 1 hour, then a regional train to Port-Boulet station, 10 minutes from the château.
Interactive map of the Domain
Hover / click on the different elements of the plan to enlarge them and learn more!
Le Château - To know more
Maison Compostelle - To know moreHome, Dining area and accommodations 1 room
La Collégiale - To know more
La Tour - To know more
The Dôme - To know more
Le Loft - To know moreTwo-bedroom House
Le pressoir - To know moreReception Halls
Le Spa - To know more
Maison Katcha - To know more3-bedroom House
Maison Perrière - To know moreAccommodations: 1 and 2 bedrooms
Maison Pressoir - To know more2-bedroom house
Maison Rempart - To know moreAccommodations: 1 and 2 bedrooms
Terrace & panoramic view - To know more- Street Art Parc - To know more
