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The forecourt
You exchange your vows facing the mountains and the lake. And when evening falls, this is where you cut the cake, at sunset.
Weddings at Château de Picomtal
Your fairy-tale wedding in a château in the French Alps
The whole château for you and your loved ones, from Friday to Sunday, between Lake Serre-Ponçon and the mountains.
Photo: R. Melton
- Guests
- 60guests at most, so everyone feels at ease
- Beds
- 25guests sleep at the château
- Length
- 3 daysfrom Friday to Sunday
- Season
- 4 monthsMay, June, September and October
Your weekend
Take the time to live your wedding
A château wedding is more than one evening. On Friday, you settle in and set everything up without rushing. On Saturday, you say “I do” facing the mountains. On Sunday, you keep celebrating with the people who matter most.
For those three days, the château hosts no one but you. Your hosts, a small family team, take the time to get to know you and what you want, so that your wedding truly feels like yours.
Would you rather marry on a weekday? Let’s talk: the listed prices are then 10% lower.
Day by day
Your weekend, just as you imagine it
A sample schedule, to adapt as you wish.
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Friday
You settle in
- In the afternoon, you arrive. Once your hosts have welcomed you, the set-up and preparations begin.
- Guests staying at the château arrive in turn. A short guided tour of the château can be arranged for them if you wish.
- In the evening, dinner at a nearby restaurant (Chez Pierrot, Les Peupliers…) or a picnic on the forecourt, with pétanque and skittles.
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Saturday
You say “I do”
- In the morning, breakfast at the château, hair and make-up, while the caterer sets up.
- Lunch at a nearby restaurant or a picnic, getting dressed, first look. Then the ceremony on the forecourt, if it takes place at the château, or a festive send-off to your ceremony venue.
- In the evening, drinks in the garden, then dinner and dancing in the vaulted hall until 3 am. The cake is shared on the forecourt at sunset.
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Sunday
You keep celebrating
- In the morning, breakfast at the château for those who stayed overnight.
- Or a brunch with all your guests, prepared by your caterer or by yourselves.
- At 1 pm, you leave, your heads full of memories.
The venues
Every moment has its setting
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The formal French garden
Drinks are served among the box-edged flower beds, pools and fountains. Your guests stroll around, glass in hand.
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The vaulted hall
Dinner, then the party, under the vaults. You dance until 3 am, and your loved ones only have the stairs to climb.
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The drawing rooms and the chapel
The entrance hall, the Lions’ room, the music room, the painted chapel: a 19th-century backdrop for your most beautiful photos.
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The rooms
Nine rooms and suites for 25 guests. You get ready in a period suite, and your loved ones sleep a few steps away from the party.
Photos: R. Melton
The rental
What’s included, what you choose
Included in the rental
- All of the château’s spaces, just for you
- The rooms, for the nights of the weekend
- Breakfasts
- Tables and chairs
You choose freely
- Your caterer
- Your photographer
- Your DJ or musicians
- Decoration, tableware and table linen
We give you a list of our favourite suppliers, but none of them is imposed on you.
Prices
Clear prices, available dates
The rental price depends on the month and the number of guests. You know straight away whether the château fits your budget.
| Number of guests | May and October | June and September |
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| Up to 25 | €6,200 | €7,000 |
| 25 to 45 | €6,600 | €7,400 |
| 45 to 60 | €7,000 | €7,800 |
The 6 weekends still available in 2027
- 21–23 May
- 28–30 May
- 18–20 June
- 10–12 September
- 24–26 September
- 8–10 October
As the château is privatised, each weekend hosts only one wedding. Is there a date you love? Ask us for it: we’ll be happy to reply.
| Number of guests | May | June | September | October |
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| Up to 25 | €6,500 | €7,500 | €7,300 | €6,300 |
| 25 to 45 | €7,000 | €8,000 | €7,800 | €6,800 |
| 45 to 60 | €7,400 | €8,400 | €8,200 | €7,200 |
Planning for 2028?
Tell us which weekend you’d love: we’ll reply with its availability.
When can you get married at the château?
In May, June, September and October (until mid-October), from Friday to Sunday. For a weekday wedding, get in touch: the listed prices are 10% lower. Either way, the château is rented for at least two nights.
How many guests can you host?
Up to 60 people, for everyone’s comfort in the château’s rooms. 25 of them can sleep on site, not counting babies in travel cots.
Can the ceremony take place at the château?
Yes, on the forecourt, facing the mountains. If you marry elsewhere, you leave the château in a festive procession, then come back for drinks in the garden.
Can you recommend suppliers?
Yes. We’re happy to share the list of suppliers we like. You remain free to choose your own.
What are the house rules?
The château is a listed historic monument. Our rule: “make yourselves at home, but respect the place”.
- The inside is entirely non-smoking: please smoke outdoors, away from the doors, and pick up your cigarette ends.
- No food or drink in the bedrooms and drawing rooms, whose furniture and rugs are fragile.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Children stay under the supervision of designated adults: the garden is fragile and the pools can be dangerous.
- The professional kitchen is for the caterer and staff only; a small kitchen remains available to your guests.
- The party ends at 3 am.
- A deposit cheque is requested.
Memories
They said yes at the château
In spring under blossoming trees, in summer by the pools, in autumn under the reddened Virginia creeper.
On film
Their wedding at the château, as if you were there
On 30 May 2026, Adrianna and Chris said “I do” on the forecourt, facing the mountains. The trailer, the first dance and the full film of their day are in their gallery, on the Airmedia Films (opens in a new tab) website.
Watch their wedding filmAdrianna & Chris’s gallery, by Airmedia Films (opens in a new tab)
Your request
What if it were here?
Tell us about your plans in a few lines. We’ll reply with the availability and price of your weekend, with no obligation.