Pumpkin Fairytale Castle

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.