Key Highlights
Sustainable Collection
This property has been handpicked for its low environmental impact.
- One of the best venues for an unforgettable wedding so near the famous vineyards of Burgundy
- A fantastic renovation: the professionally equipped modern kitchen is so much better than in a traditional old style chateau
- There are endless bedroom combinations! All rooms have been recently refurbished to a very high standard including new beds
- Nestled among 40 hectares of private parkland, this is the perfect spot for those who seek total privacy in a serene natural environment
- It's only 40 minutes by car to historic Beaune, the wine-capital for this wonderful region
Chateau Interiors
Ground Floor
- Main dining room and smaller separate dining room
- Kitchen
- 2-bedroom self-contained family suite (70 m²) with master bedroom (180 x 200 cm double/twin bed) and adjoining smaller bedroom with single bed (and extra bed can be added to make it twin), lounge, small kitchenette with sink and bathroom with bath, shower and WC
- Utility room and guest WC
First Floor
- TV lounge / Playroom
- Two lounges
- 3-bedroom family suite (73 m²) with master bedroom (180 x 200 cm bed) and two adjoining smaller bedrooms with double beds (140 x 200 cm) plus bathroom with bath and WC
- Honeymoon suite (40 m² with 4 m high ceiling) with double bed (200 x 200 cm bed) and ensuite bathroom with bath, shower, double sink and WC
- Double bedroom (19 m²) with double bed (160 x 200 cm bed) and ensuite bathroom with bath and WC
- Double bedroom (18.5 m²) with double/twin bed (180 x 200 cm bed) and ensuite bathroom with bath, shower and WC
Second Floor
- Double bedroom with double/twin bed (180 x 200 cm bed) and ensuite bathroom with shower and WC (27 m² total)
- Double bedroom with double bed (180 x 200 cm bed) and ensuite bathroom with shower and WC (26 m² total)
- Double bedroom with double bed (180 x 200 cm bed) and ensuite bathroom with shower and WC (24 m² total)
- Double bedroom (33 m²) with double/twin bed (200 x 200 cm bed) and ensuite bathroom with shower and WC
- Double bedroom (30 m²) with double/twin bed (200 x 200 cm bed) and ensuite bathroom with shower and WC
- Double bedroom (33 m²) with double/twin bed (200 x 200 cm bed) and ensuite bathroom with shower and WC
- Double bedroom (24 m²) with double/twin bed (180 x 200 cm bed) and ensuite bathroom with shower and WC
- Double bedroom (25 m²) with double/twin bed (200 x 200 cm bed) and ensuite bathroom with shower and WC
- Double bedroom (25 m²) with double/twin bed (200 x 200 cm bed) and ensuite bathroom with small bath, shower and WC
Annexe Bedrooms
- 3 x classic suite bedrooms, each with King-sized bed and ensuite bathroom
- 6 x classic bedrooms in two cottages located in the park grounds, each with Queen-sized bed (160 x 200 cm bed) and ensuite bathroom
Additional single beds and/or cots can be added to certain rooms, please ask for further details.
Outside Grounds (40 hectares)
- Private swimming pool (16 x 5 m) with safety cover, heated on request
- Pool house with kitchenette and shower room
- Parkland with fields, woods and gardens
- Tennis court
- Weber barbecue
Extra Sustainability Gems About the Property
The owners have banned single-use plastics, have compost for food waste, and have a sustainable heating system (with wood from their forest). It's also a listed property, and has belonged to the family for the last 400 years!
Dating back to the 18th Century, the chateau has been lovingly renovated by well-known designers and the result is a classical home with modern and high-end features. Antique furnishings, traditional fireplaces and original features throughout complement contemporary touches such as the state-of-the-art kitchen, individually styled bedrooms and modern bathrooms, including a wonderful suite ideal for a bridal couple.
Modern amenities include heating throughout, making it an ideal place all year round, as well as super-fast Wi-Fi and Satellite TV. This said, most of the time you will be wanting to make the most of the glorious grounds, 40 hectares of private parkland featuring woods as well as French style gardens. The more energetic guests can play tennis in the new court or dip into the 16m long swimming pool overlooking the grounds.
The private chapel on the grounds is a picturesque place to get married whilst receptions can take place in the gardens or inside the Orangery. With a wedding planner linked to the chateau, Oliver’s Travels can advise you on all the details needed to plan your romantic Burgundy wedding.
This is a wine-lover’s paradise with Beaune, the wine-capital of the region, only 40-minutes away. In this area you can discover the world-famous Côte-d’Or vineyards and sample the very finest wines from the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits appellations. Discover some of the idyllic villages of the Route des Grands Crus such as Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard and Meursault, all within an hour’s drive.
Alternatively, stay closer to home where you can play golf, ride horses and hike through the spectacular scenery or visit pretty local villages, towns and chateaux. Chalon-sur-Saône and Jura are both fantastic places worthy of visiting, not forgetting the beautiful and historic city of Dijon, only an hour away. The local rivers are also great places for watersports or just a perfect picnic in serene surroundings.
- A car is recommended to make the most of the local area.
- The owner has informed us that this property has wheelchair access. However, please contact us before booking so we can discuss individual accessibility requirements with the owner to ensure that this property is suited to your specific needs.
- Full service is mandatory in the peak season - please see the Terms & Conditions for more information.
Oliver's Extras
- Chef/Cook Available
- Pre-Stocked Fridge Available
- Babysitting Available
- Welcome Pack Included
- Airport Pickup and Chauffeur Available
- Wine-Tasting (On-Site) and Wine Tours Available
At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
Extras available at this property (payable locally):
- Chauffeur driver during your stay
- Chauffeured car rental / limousine from airport or train station
- Wine-tasting (on site) and wine-tours nearby
- Cookery classes (on site)
- Golf
- Horse-riding
- Watersports (wake-board and water-ski)
- Laundry
- Babysitting
Please note - a compulsory cleaning charge is levied on each booking and should be paid in cash at the end of your stay. This covers the full cleaning of the chateau before arrival and at end of your stay as well as a brief daily maid service of the bedrooms (emptying the rubbish and changing bed linen mid-week). This amount will be advised at the time of quotation.
Also, full service is mandatory during peak season. Outside the peak season, self-catering is possible (except for weddings). Full service allows guests to take a break from day to day duties: cooking (breakfast, lunch & dinner), table service, cleaning. Pricing depends on the number of guests and requested schedules.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
Weddings & Events Information
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In the heart of southern Burgundy, not far from Beaune and the world-famous vineyards of the Côte-d’Or, Château d’Aleny is a historic and beautiful venue for a memorable event. The 18th century château offers modern luxury alongside old-world charm, set in 40 hectares of glorious grounds featuring French-style parks, woodland and fields.
You may choose to tie the knot in the château’s picturesque private chapel or outside in the shade of the ancient trees, followed by a cocktail reception by the pool and a relaxed al-fresco feast on the terrace or in the delightful Orangery.
With the back-drop of this historic castle, guests are sure to be impressed as they enjoy some of the world’s finest wines from beautiful Burgundy.
Indoor Capacity – 200
Outdoor Capacity – unlimited
Wedding Ceremony
There is a chapel on-site where the ceremony can take place with room for up to 80 guests.
Alternatively, a ceremony can be set up in the gardens with up to 500 guests or in The Orangery with up to 180 guests. Alternatively, there are three local Catholic Churches within 10 minutes of the château.
The château can supply an English-speaking celebrant.
Wedding Reception
Dining can take place outside in the gardens for up to 500 guests seated or in The Orangery for up to 180 guests seated.
Dancing can follow in either location – a dancefloor can be hired for the garden and dancing with music may run until 11:30pm outside or with no restriction inside.
A marquee is advised/necessary for parties over 180 people.
Additional Fees for Events
Please ask for details as every enquiry is different.
Where to Stay
34 guests can stay at the château, plus a further 50 guests can be accommodated a 2-minute walk away. There is accommodation for a further 20 guests within a 10-minute drive.
The château can provide you with a local taxi contact for guest transportation.
Catering
Catering must usually be arranged with the château’s exclusive catering services. There is a fully-equipped professional kitchen. Menus can be provided in English and the venue can be fully flexible for dietary requirements.
Wedding Packages
The venue works with you to create your wedding. They can help supply marquees, extra cleaning, furnishings alongside events before/after the wedding day (extra costs apply).
Wedding Planning
The château can provide you with a wedding planner or are happy if you would like to bring your own. They can provide all extra services required on the day on request using their established wedding planner.
Venue Accessibility
Access to the venue by public transport is limited but there is complimentary parking on site. The property is accessible for wheelchair users – please enquire for more details.
Venue Back-up
There is indoor space available for back up.
Wedding Suppliers
The venue can provide a recommended list of wedding suppliers.
Flexibility on Duration
Flexible – please enquire.
Children
Children are welcome and the venue can offer supervised childcare.
Noise Restrictions
No major noise restrictions; parties can extend late into the night.
Other Information
The venue has recently been listed by a major broadcaster as one of the top 10 wedding venues in the world.
There are no restrictions on decoration and themes - bring your creative ideas!
There is on-site security staff throughout the wedding.
Please note that any event rental may be subject to additional charges, venue hire fees and to a higher security deposit, which will be in addition to any published rental rates and fees.
All events are on request only and subject to prior agreement from the owner, who reserves the right to refuse all events without their prior authorisation.
