Welcome to Château du Raysse
Château du Raysse is a charming Medieval castle dating to 1155, situated in the heart of the beautiful Dordogne.
If you are looking for a different type of holiday, a unique wedding or special event, the Château is the perfect place to escape from the rush of everyday life and enjoy quality time with friends and family in relaxed surroundings.
Facilities include: en-suite accommodation for 38 guests, two kitchens, lounge and library, dining room, hall, two swimming pools and extensive grounds to explore.
The rustic charm of Château du Raysse is waiting to be discovered.
Weddings
Discover what makes Château du Raysse perfect for laid-back, intimate weddings.
Weddings
Discover what makes Château du Raysse perfect for laid-back, intimate weddings.
Exclusive Hire
16 beautiful double bedrooms. A medieval castle with everything you need for an unforgettable stay.
Exclusive Hire
16 beautiful double bedrooms. A medieval castle with everything you need for an unforgettable stay.
Corporate Retreats
The perfect place to let your employees recharge, connect, and share ideas.
Corporate Retreats
The perfect place to let your employees recharge, connect, and share ideas.
Location
Perfectly secluded, yet easily accessible by road & rail and close to several major airports.
Location
Perfectly secluded, yet easily accessible by road & rail and close to major airports.
Getting Married in France
“Are there many requirements for getting married in France? How do I make sure my marriage is legally recognised in both countries?”
These are questions that our prospective wedding couples often have. Marrying in France doesn’t have to be complicated and there are only a couple more extra steps to be aware of when planning your ceremony.
Reviews of Château du Raysse
Browse Google reviews from recent guests below, and view more visitor testimonials here.
We got married here in September 2023 and it was absolutely magical. Josie helped us right from the outset with recommending suppliers and sorting things out for us last minute, like getting a new BBQ and a last minute marquee/tent cover. I consider it extremely good value for money especially as most of our wedding guests were able to stay at the Chateau with us over the weekend. There were so many different beautiful spots to celebrate different parts of the day/weekend. Cannot recommend enough
The Chateau truly is a fairytale location; beautifully set up, well maintained and easily accessible.The owners have kept the original and historical aspects of the property in mind but have modernised it, as well.The venue has everything you could hope for, a lovely pool, nice surroundings and a stunning view of the valley. If you want your wedding in a French château, this is the one to go to!
Château du Raysse was the perfect venue for our dream wedding. Not only is it a magical place, but the whole team made everything incredibly smooth. Josie was always responsive and attentive to our needs, she helped us to find all the suppliers that ultimately made our wedding possible.The facilities have everything needed for a comfortable stay. We had an unforgettable time with our family and friends. Highly recommended!
Chateau du Raysse was the perfect venue for our intimate wedding. It was so wonderful to be able to house everyone comfortably on site! The pools were perfect for the unseasonably warm week and we had so many beautiful areas to choose from for all the different wedding activities. Josie was a joy to work with throughout the planning process and incredibly responsive to any issues that arose on site. If you are looking for an extremely polished place, this chateau may not be the best option for you, but if you are looking for a beautiful venue with loads of character and charm this is it! We can't wait to visit again!
My husband and I celebrated our wedding and the buildup to it the week commencing May the 9th 2022.Upon arriving at the château, we were amazed at how stunning the venue was. The photos give you a good idea but until you see it in person it really does take your breath away.The rooms are beautiful throughout the property and well sized for couples or even extra guests and family rooms. The concierge will even put in extra mattresses / beds to help accommodate those extra guests / families.The grounds are absolutely gorgeous and the views are epic. To be stood on the master suite balcony and take in the views and backdrop overlooking the pool and the back of the château is really priceless.We used the hall for our after party which is spacious and also quite the blank canvas; meaning you can add all your own personal touches to put your stamp on it with your own wedding decorations.Other rooms in the property including the library, the dining room and even the spiral staircase are just gorgeous and good breakout spaces.The kitchens were brilliant - so well equipped with multiple ovens, stoves, glassware and cutlery.It was in a great location with the huge local supermarket only a 4 minute drive away.The concierge and Josie were extremely helpful throughout our stay. On our first night we encountered a big flood due to a burst pipe in the boiler room. They responded as soon as possible and were able to resolve it by the next day.The pools were both so lovely and were great for us to chill around in the buildup to the wedding and also fabulous for us to throw a pool party the day afterwards with all our family and friends.The smallest critique we have is that it would be useful to have some proper bins located on site as they are currently a short drive away and it’s difficult to keep on top of on such a busy week. Apart from that though it was a sensational location and we are both so happy that we chose Château du Raysse as the venue to have our big day.It was a week we will never forget and the Château, its wonderful surroundings and the assistance from Josie and her team really made it an unforgettable experience.We’d highly recommend this experience to anyone.Kieron & David
My husband and I recently hosted our wedding at the chateau and had a wonderful time. The building is beautiful and met our needs well. We were very lucky with the weather and were able to keep all of the festivities outside.While we were there, we were given a concierge to speak to if we needed anything. He was very helpful in getting our guests cabs from the venue to the train station. While we were there, the internet was spotty and a fridge stopped working. There were other fridges to make up for it and since it is an older building in a more rural area, we didn't expect a great internet connection anyway.The pool was wonderful and the rooms were very comfortable. It was so nice to be able to have all of our guests in one place! We would definitely recommend it to other couples looking for a quiet, romantic place to get married with their closest friends and family.
We got married here in September 2023 and it was absolutely magical. Josie helped us right from the outset with recommending suppliers and sorting things out for us last minute, like getting a new BBQ and a last minute marquee/tent cover. I consider it extremely good value for money especially as most of our wedding guests were able to stay at the Chateau with us over the weekend. There were so many different beautiful spots to celebrate different parts of the day/weekend. Cannot recommend enough
The Chateau truly is a fairytale location; beautifully set up, well maintained and easily accessible.The owners have kept the original and historical aspects of the property in mind but have modernised it, as well.The venue has everything you could hope for, a lovely pool, nice surroundings and a stunning view of the valley. If you want your wedding in a French château, this is the one to go to!
Château du Raysse was the perfect venue for our dream wedding. Not only is it a magical place, but the whole team made everything incredibly smooth. Josie was always responsive and attentive to our needs, she helped us to find all the suppliers that ultimately made our wedding possible.The facilities have everything needed for a comfortable stay. We had an unforgettable time with our family and friends. Highly recommended!
Chateau du Raysse was the perfect venue for our intimate wedding. It was so wonderful to be able to house everyone comfortably on site! The pools were perfect for the unseasonably warm week and we had so many beautiful areas to choose from for all the different wedding activities. Josie was a joy to work with throughout the planning process and incredibly responsive to any issues that arose on site. If you are looking for an extremely polished place, this chateau may not be the best option for you, but if you are looking for a beautiful venue with loads of character and charm this is it! We can't wait to visit again!
My husband and I celebrated our wedding and the buildup to it the week commencing May the 9th 2022.Upon arriving at the château, we were amazed at how stunning the venue was. The photos give you a good idea but until you see it in person it really does take your breath away.The rooms are beautiful throughout the property and well sized for couples or even extra guests and family rooms. The concierge will even put in extra mattresses / beds to help accommodate those extra guests / families.The grounds are absolutely gorgeous and the views are epic. To be stood on the master suite balcony and take in the views and backdrop overlooking the pool and the back of the château is really priceless.We used the hall for our after party which is spacious and also quite the blank canvas; meaning you can add all your own personal touches to put your stamp on it with your own wedding decorations.Other rooms in the property including the library, the dining room and even the spiral staircase are just gorgeous and good breakout spaces.The kitchens were brilliant - so well equipped with multiple ovens, stoves, glassware and cutlery.It was in a great location with the huge local supermarket only a 4 minute drive away.The concierge and Josie were extremely helpful throughout our stay. On our first night we encountered a big flood due to a burst pipe in the boiler room. They responded as soon as possible and were able to resolve it by the next day.The pools were both so lovely and were great for us to chill around in the buildup to the wedding and also fabulous for us to throw a pool party the day afterwards with all our family and friends.The smallest critique we have is that it would be useful to have some proper bins located on site as they are currently a short drive away and it’s difficult to keep on top of on such a busy week. Apart from that though it was a sensational location and we are both so happy that we chose Château du Raysse as the venue to have our big day.It was a week we will never forget and the Château, its wonderful surroundings and the assistance from Josie and her team really made it an unforgettable experience.We’d highly recommend this experience to anyone.Kieron & David
My husband and I recently hosted our wedding at the chateau and had a wonderful time. The building is beautiful and met our needs well. We were very lucky with the weather and were able to keep all of the festivities outside.While we were there, we were given a concierge to speak to if we needed anything. He was very helpful in getting our guests cabs from the venue to the train station. While we were there, the internet was spotty and a fridge stopped working. There were other fridges to make up for it and since it is an older building in a more rural area, we didn't expect a great internet connection anyway.The pool was wonderful and the rooms were very comfortable. It was so nice to be able to have all of our guests in one place! We would definitely recommend it to other couples looking for a quiet, romantic place to get married with their closest friends and family.
