Chateau de Bournel, in Burgundy, epitomises the fairy tale wedding venue. The estate boasts extensive Versailles style gardens, an 18 hole golf course plus 2 superb castles! The main one (featured here) is an 18th century chateau with a unique roof of diamond patterned glazed tiles which hosts the hotel and restaurant of the estate. This can become your magical wedding venue in Burgundy.
Domaine de Bournel, steeped in history, has belonged to the same family for the last 600 hundred years and we appreciate the fact it is very much a place with family values and a high degree of hospitality at its heart.
Step inside the chateau and be prepared to be wowed by the lavish interiors: the sumptuous pieces of art, rich tapestries, chandeliers and high ceilings create a majestic regal atmosphere.
For your ceremony, gather in the consecrated chapel on-site, whose murals replicate the famous frescos of St. Francis Cathedral in Assisi. The chapel can sit up to 25 people. If you plan to have more guests, rendez-vous in the church of the village, only 700m away, that can sit up to 250 people.
You could also decide to have your blessing in the enchanting gardens adorned with fountains, floral arches and even secret passages!
The wedding celebration and dinner will take place in the impressive Chateau.
In terms of sleeping capacity Chateau de Bournel can sleep up to 60 people.
There are 16 rooms in the hotel in the castle, plus 4 rooms in the private tower, that is to say a total sleeping capacity of 48 people in the orange roof castle.
Plus there are 6 luxury suites in the neo-Gothic castle, sleeping 12 people. The bedrooms are exquisite with their curated period furniture and provide all the modern comfort.
Let’s also mention that this venue is ideally located and within easy access from London, Paris (2h30) and Switzerland (1h30 from Basel).
The owners, Ilaria and Gaspard are the last descendants of this Family Estate and live between Paris and their Chateau, with their growing 4 little kids, horses, chickens and a beautiful black Labrador. After a career in fashion between NY, Paris and Milan, Ilaria, also yoga teacher and life coach, is now the event manager of the Domaine. She speaks perfectly English, French, Italian and Portuguese.
Photos by Flora & Grace, Kismet Visuals & Co., Still Miracle Photography.
