Pumpkin Fairytale Castle
Location
Information:
The epitome of a Cinderella-style
castle with its romantic towers, turrets and balconies, if you dream of a fairytale
castle wedding in France then look no further. This historical castle located
in the heart of the Loire Valley, also known as the Valley of the Kings, is as
impressive outdoors as it is indoors. Indeed, its 12 gardens evoke the wonderful stories and legends that
literature has provided.
Enjoy a romantic stroll or celebrate your romantic
French wedding in one of its magical gardens...the choice abounds between the Gargantua's Kitchen Garden, the
Enchanted Forest, the Flowery Meadow, the Delightful Border, the Lovers Wood,
the Landscape Balcony, the Cassinina, the Orchard of Paradise, the Petit
Poucet's Path and the Secret Garden. Elves,
ogres, giants, good fairies and fantastic topiary animals accompany the visitors' steps. This year, the visitor
will discover a New Garden : The Garden of Fairytale Princess Rapunzel. Step into this beautiful historical setting to
celebrate your destination wedding in France.
Style:
This 11th century
historical castle boasts not only its labyrinth of gardens to celebrate your
small or large wedding ceremony and outdoor cocktail reception but also
provides three interior reception rooms with antique
furniture, old chimneys, traditional decoration and the unforgettable sight of
the chateau's illuminated gardens.
Accommodations:
No on-site accommodation is
available within the castle. A variety of hotels and charming bed and breakfast
establishments can be found within close proximity.
Wedding
Receptions:
With its multitude of finely
manicured gardens evoking wonderful stories and legends, an array of
possibilities exist to host your romantic wedding ceremony. Why not choose the
Enchanted Forest or Lovers Wood or perhaps the Orchard of Paradise or Secret
Garden? From the most intimate wedding to grand affair, we can propose the best
choice for you. The former wine press serves as a pretty outdoor area for you
to hold your cocktail reception before moving indoors to one of the 3 reception
rooms. Each room is finely carved in lime-stone and boasts ancient wooden
beams.
Activities:
Horseback riding, private
tours, castle tours, helicopter rides, wine tasting, balloon rides, golfing,
and vineyard tours.
