Domaine de la Fougeraie

D54, 37370 Saint-Paterne-Racan, France

www.fougeraie.com

In the heart of Touraine, Domaine de la Fougeraie welcomes organisers of weddings, family receptions and business events in a rural setting. The estate brings together a 19th-century château, a 20-hectare park with mature trees and several reception spaces, so you can plan a day or a stay to suit your needs.

The château and its lounges are ideal for cocktails and smaller receptions. For larger gatherings, Pavillon Racan offers a large dining room and an additional space. The main room can accommodate up to 150 seated guests, or more when the dance area is set up. The layouts and hire of the spaces vary according to the season and requirements. The venue can also be hired exclusively, with access to the park for an outdoor ceremony or a convivial gathering outside.

Couples can organise their wedding reception on site, from the ceremony to dinner and the evening dance. A dedicated room can host a non-religious ceremony indoors if the weather makes it impossible to stay outside. Organisers are free to choose their caterer, and the kitchens and preparation areas are designed to make it easier for them to work on site. Reception equipment, table linen and crockery are also available to hire, depending on the options available.

To extend the celebrations, the estate has bedrooms and dormitories, with advertised accommodation for up to 81 people, as well as breakfast for overnight guests. The rooms can also host group meals, meetings and seminars. With indoor spaces, a park and on-site accommodation, the venue allows guests or participants to gather in one estate and makes it possible to plan a reception suited to groups of different sizes.