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Château de Bagnols
Beaujolais, France[view map]
Smith hotels aren't just ideal for romantic escapes: many are also ideal wedding venues. Each fantastic wedding hotel we’ve highlighted has that all-important wow factor – and here we give you the insider low-down on how to sort out details from booking rooms to the bridal bouquet.
- Number of people
- 40–130
- Licensed for weddings
- No
Wow factor
Soar into the sky on a morning or evening champagne balloon flight over the château and surrounding vineyards.
Need to know
Up to 50 guests can stay at the château (it can arrange to transfer other guests staying at nearby hotels). You'll need to give hotel staff at least two months' notice, and for spring/summer weddings, you must book six months ahead. Weddings parties must book the hotel on an exclusive basis for a minimum of two nights. The 15th-century St Blaise church in Bagnols can accommodate 70 seated plus 20 standing guests. The château can also arrange musical fireworks, flower displays and entertainments.
Inspiration
The ancient cuvage (winery) dates back to the 18th century, and under its new guise as a restaurant can accommodate atmospheric, candlelit banquets for up to 120 guests, or cocktail receptions for as many as 200. For smaller gatherings, the château offers the Salon de Musique and the Salon Empire with its original Napoleonic decorations. The Bibliothèque is also available for parties of up to 60.
