Chateau · Luxury-resort-chateau
Domaine des Etangs
About This Venue
Art installations and lakeside sunsets across 2,500 private acres
A magnificent 700-year-old stone château set on 1,000 forested and lakeside hectares in the Charente region, featuring a Michelin-starred restaurant, luxury accommodations in the château and farmhouse cottages, world-class wellness facilities, and extensive art collections.
The Venue History
13th century · Medieval stone château
Built more than 700 years ago by the knights of Chasteignier de la Roche-Posay, this storybook castle has been meticulously restored while maintaining its historical character. The 13th-century stone château is imbued with grandeur and history, blending old-world charm with modern luxury and contemporary art.
Notable Features
- • 13th-century Stone Walls
- • Original Wood Beamed Ceilings
- • Skylights
- • Historic Chapel
- • Courtyards
- • Lakefront Gardens
Spaces & Capacity
This venue can accommodate up to 150 guests for a seated dinner.
Place de la Chapelle
Outdoor- Lakefront Setting
- Historic Chapel
Castle Gardens
Outdoor- Courtyard Setting
- Château Backdrop
Longère Gardens
Outdoor- Proximity To La Laiterie Art Gallery
- Garden Setting
La Laiterie
Indoor- Art Gallery Space
- Large Indoor Reception Hall
La Laiterie Terrace
Outdoor- Stone Terrace
- Overlooking Art Gallery
Octave
Indoor- Former Stone Barn
- Excellent Acoustics
The Dragon Barn
Indoor- Original Cowshed Converted
- Large Barn Doors
The Historic Chapel
Indoor- Historic Chapel On Grounds
Ciel
Indoor- Original Stone Walls
- Suspended Wood Beams
Monade
Indoor- Located In Château
- Stunning Adjacent Kitchen
The Attic
Indoor- Unique Gathering Space
- Pool Table
Accommodation
Le Château
chateau (Castle)La Longère
longhouseMétairie Cottages
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Check Availability & PricingPricing & Packages
2026 pricing
Starting price for full estate privatization for a multi-day wedding celebration.
Packages
Privatization — Premium Tier
From €60,000
Privatization — Standard Tier
From €30,000
What’s included
- Exclusive use of entire 1,000-hectare estate
- Accommodation for up to 58 guests in 29 double bedrooms
- Access to all estate facilities and amenities
- Dyades one-Michelin-starred restaurant services
- Wellness facilities at Le Moulin spa
- Access to gardens, lakes, and outdoor spaces
Features & Amenities
Venue Features
Amenities & Activities
1,000 hectares of forested and lakeside grounds with manicured gardens, natural lakeland, pastoral rolling hills, formal gardens, hedge gardens (Le Labyrinthe), orchards, vineyards, and water features.
Getting There
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By Air
- Limoges Airport (LIG) 45 minutes by car
- Bordeaux Airport (BOD) 2 hours by car
By Train
- Angoulême TGV 35 minutes by car
Key Distances
- Paris 2 hours by high-speed TGV from Paris Montparnasse to Angoulême, plus 35-minute drive
- Paris 2 hours by TGV train
- Bordeaux 2 hours by car
- Limoges 50 minutes by car
Massignac, Charente, France
1,000 forested and lakeside hectares with tranquil ponds, rolling hills, verdant meadows, and preserved countryside
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