South West France
Chateau du Raysse
Cazoules, near Souillac, Dordogne
A medieval estate above the Dordogne valley offering dry-hire exclusive use for English-speaking couples.
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Inside Chateau du Raysse
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Dating back to 1155 and set 3km from Souillac, Chateau du Raysse is a medieval estate let exclusively to one wedding party at a time, with 17 ensuite bedrooms, two kitchens, a library and two swimming pools across the grounds. The owners run a dry-hire model with detailed English-language FAQs, supplier introductions and no corkage, which gives English-speaking couples real control over the cost and feel of their weekend.
The Maison hall seats up to 70 indoors, with garden ceremonies and marquees used for larger receptions of up to 90 guests. Outdoor music must come inside by 10pm and the principal dance space sits in the Maison garden, so the curfew has limited impact on the party itself.
At a glance
- Capacity
- Up to 90 guests for the wedding day
- Accommodation
- On-site rooms for up to 38 guests
- Ceremony
- Outdoor garden ceremony, indoor Maison hall, marquee reception
- Languages
- French, English (owners and team)
- Nearest airports
- Brive-Souillac (BVE), Bergerac (EGC), Bordeaux (BOD), Toulouse (TLS)
Practical details
- Typical hire
- Exclusive hire across the wedding week
- Music & noise
- Outdoor music until 22:00, then indoors
- Catering
- Open to outside caterers (dry hire, no corkage); recommended supplier list available
- Accessibility
- Historic medieval building with uneven ground and stairs; ground-floor reception spaces and two swimming pools
Recommended suppliers
Photography & videography for Chateau du Raysse
Both suppliers below are familiar with French weddings and used to supporting couples planning from the UK and beyond.
A note on independence
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