{"id":22246,"date":"2026-07-19T16:14:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T14:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vavril.fr\/wedding-venues-lyon-beaujolais\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T22:20:33","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T21:20:33","slug":"wedding-venues-lyon-beaujolais","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vavril.fr\/en\/wedding-venues-lyon-beaujolais\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding Venues Near Lyon and in the Beaujolais: 14 Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Around Lyon and in the Beaujolais, couples can choose between ch\u00e2teau estates, vineyard properties and city venues. Here are 14 of them, from Domaine de Vavril in Beaujeu to Ch\u00e2teau de Pizay and Ch\u00e2teau de Bagnols, with what each one does best.<\/p>\n<p>The real choice is rarely about style. It is about distance, beds and catering: a hotel ballroom ten minutes from Lyon&#8217;s old town and a Beaujolais estate rented from Thursday to Sunday lead to two very different weddings. So the list below runs outwards from the city, and every entry gives you the three numbers that decide a shortlist: seated capacity, rooms on site, and whether the caterer is yours to choose.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In short<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>In Lyon itself<\/strong> (5 to 15 minutes): historic hotels with rooms and in-house catering, ideal for guests who want the city.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monts d&#8217;Or, Azergues valley and Pierres Dor\u00e9es<\/strong> (20 to 45 minutes): ch\u00e2teaux and estates you can usually privatise, with anything from no rooms to 27 suites.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beaujolais crus<\/strong> (45 minutes to 1 hour): wine estates, more space, and the best chance of a whole weekend with your guests sleeping on site.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check three things first:<\/strong> the seated dinner capacity, the number of beds on site, and whether the caterer is imposed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Updated October 2026.<\/em> Every venue below was checked on its official website in October 2026 and still hosts weddings. Capacities are the venues&#8217; own published figures; most do not publish prices, so we have not guessed them. Confirm everything directly before you book.<\/p>\n<h2>The 14 venues at a glance<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Venue<\/th>\n<th>Area (drive from Lyon)<\/th>\n<th>Capacity (seated dinner)<\/th>\n<th>Rooms on site<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>InterContinental Lyon Hotel Dieu<\/td>\n<td>Lyon city centre<\/td>\n<td>Up to 450 across 12 rooms, about 320 in the largest<\/td>\n<td>144 rooms and suites<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Villa Florentine<\/td>\n<td>Lyon, Fourvi\u00e8re hill (10 min)<\/td>\n<td>Intimate weddings, on request<\/td>\n<td>Yes, hotel rooms and suites<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Abbaye de Collonges<\/td>\n<td>Monts d&#8217;Or (20 min)<\/td>\n<td>100 to 500<\/td>\n<td>None (partner hotels nearby)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Les Lanternes<\/td>\n<td>Monts d&#8217;Or (20 min)<\/td>\n<td>Up to 150 in the main room<\/td>\n<td>14 rooms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ch\u00e2teau de Janz\u00e9<\/td>\n<td>Azergues valley (25 to 30 min)<\/td>\n<td>300<\/td>\n<td>Guest house for 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ch\u00e2teau de Bagnols<\/td>\n<td>Pierres Dor\u00e9es (35 to 40 min)<\/td>\n<td>Up to 150 indoors<\/td>\n<td>27 suites<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Domaine de la Ruisseli\u00e8re<\/td>\n<td>Pierres Dor\u00e9es (40 min)<\/td>\n<td>About 230<\/td>\n<td>10 rooms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Manoir de Tourville<\/td>\n<td>Monts du Lyonnais (45 min)<\/td>\n<td>Up to 300<\/td>\n<td>5 rooms (15 guests)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ch\u00e2teau de Corcelles<\/td>\n<td>Beaujolais (50 min)<\/td>\n<td>300 to 400<\/td>\n<td>None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ch\u00e2teau de Pizay<\/td>\n<td>Beaujolais (45 to 50 min)<\/td>\n<td>Up to 200<\/td>\n<td>61 rooms and suites (hotel)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>La Maison des Beaujolais<\/td>\n<td>Beaujolais (45 min)<\/td>\n<td>35 to about 150<\/td>\n<td>None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ch\u00e2teau des Ravatys<\/td>\n<td>Beaujolais (50 min)<\/td>\n<td>About 150 (on request)<\/td>\n<td>G\u00eete on the estate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ch\u00e2teau du Souzy<\/td>\n<td>Beaujolais (50 min)<\/td>\n<td>About 170 to 200<\/td>\n<td>About 60 beds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Domaine de Vavril<\/td>\n<td>Beaujolais, Beaujeu (1 hour)<\/td>\n<td>150 (120 with dance floor)<\/td>\n<td>41 beds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>In Lyon: historic hotels in the city<\/h2>\n<p>A city wedding suits couples whose guests want restaurants, museums and a hotel bed within walking distance. The trade-off: you rent rooms inside a hotel rather than a whole property, and evenings tend to be more structured.<\/p>\n<h3>1. InterContinental Lyon Hotel Dieu (Lyon 2nd)<\/h3>\n<p>Soufflot&#8217;s 18th-century hospital on the banks of the Rh\u00f4ne became a five-star hotel in 2019, and its events wing, L&#8217;Acad\u00e9mie, explicitly welcomes weddings. The draw is the architecture: stone galleries, historic courtyards and the great dome, right in the city centre.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> 12 event rooms over four levels, up to 450 guests; the largest, the Salon Soufflot, seats about 320 for dinner.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rooms:<\/strong> 144 rooms and suites in the hotel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Catering:<\/strong> in-house, by the hotel&#8217;s kitchen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> large city weddings with guests flying in, and couples who want everything under one roof.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What we like:<\/strong> a monument you can actually celebrate in, with no transport to organise between ceremony, dinner and bed.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Villa Florentine (Lyon 5th, Fourvi\u00e8re hill)<\/h3>\n<p>A former Renaissance convent turned Relais &amp; Ch\u00e2teaux hotel, above the rooftops of Vieux Lyon. The hotel describes its events spaces as suited to intimate weddings, privatised for a day or an evening.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> small groups; numbers on request.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rooms:<\/strong> yes, the hotel&#8217;s own rooms and suites.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Catering:<\/strong> in-house, by the hotel&#8217;s restaurant team.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> a small wedding dinner after a town hall ceremony in Lyon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What we like:<\/strong> the view over the old town, and the scale: this is a place for a small group around one table, not for two hundred.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Monts d&#8217;Or and the Azergues valley: 20 to 30 minutes<\/h2>\n<p>Just north of the city, the Monts d&#8217;Or and the Azergues valley give you countryside without a long drive. Guests can sleep in Lyon and take a shuttle.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Abbaye de Collonges (Collonges-au-Mont-d&#8217;Or)<\/h3>\n<p>Paul Bocuse&#8217;s events house on the banks of the Sa\u00f4ne, close to the famous restaurant. Despite the name, it was never an abbey: it takes its name from the monks of nearby \u00cele Barbe, who owned the farm where the Bocuse grandparents ran a riverside inn. Weddings are, in the house&#8217;s own words, its historic vocation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> 100 to 500 seated; weddings start at 100 guests.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rooms:<\/strong> none on site; the venue suggests partner hotels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Catering:<\/strong> in-house, with menus devised with the Paul Bocuse restaurant team.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> big, food-first weddings with a sense of theatre.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What we like:<\/strong> the ballroom built around a 1900 Gaudin fairground organ, and a secular ceremony in the gardens if you want one.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Les Lanternes (Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d&#8217;Or)<\/h3>\n<p>Our pick for couples who prefer contemporary design to gilded salons. On top of Mont Cindre, about 20 minutes from Lyon, an old farm with its barns and stables has been fully converted into a four-star property in a 4-hectare park, with views over the city and the Monts du Lyonnais.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> the 40-metre Longue Vue room takes up to 150 people; ask for seated dinner numbers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rooms:<\/strong> 14 rooms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Catering:<\/strong> in-house, made to measure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> a modern, privatised wedding close to the city, with your closest family sleeping on site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What we like:<\/strong> the whole place can be privatised, and the clean lines leave room for your own ideas (our <a href=\"https:\/\/vavril.fr\/en\/rustic-vineyard-wedding-decor-ideas-that-actually-work\/\">decor notes for rustic venues<\/a> translate well to barns like these).<\/p>\n<h3>5. Ch\u00e2teau de Janz\u00e9 (Marcilly-d&#8217;Azergues)<\/h3>\n<p>A ch\u00e2teau of medieval origin with large lawns and an avenue of chestnut trees, 25 to 30 minutes north of Lyon. It suits couples who need a classic ch\u00e2teau silhouette and room for a long guest list.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> up to 300 for dinner, 500 for the cocktail.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rooms:<\/strong> a guest house for 8 in the outbuildings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Catering:<\/strong> the ch\u00e2teau provides a list of caterers; ask whether you may bring another.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> large weddings where most guests sleep in Lyon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What we like:<\/strong> the scale and the outdoor space so close to the city; the estate can be privatised or rented room by room.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Pierres Dor\u00e9es and Monts du Lyonnais: 35 to 45 minutes<\/h2>\n<p>The Pierres Dor\u00e9es, the &#8220;golden stones&#8221; of the southern Beaujolais, take their name from the ochre limestone of their villages. It is the closest wine country to Lyon, and it photographs warmly at the end of the day.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1500530855697-b586d89ba3ee?auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1600&amp;q=70\" alt=\"Golden stone village mood near Lyon\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>6. Ch\u00e2teau de Bagnols (Bagnols)<\/h3>\n<p>A fortress begun in 1217, surrounded by moats and built in golden stone, now listed as a historic monument. One update matters if you read older guides: since October 2025 Bagnols is no longer run as a hotel but as a venue dedicated to private and professional events, which means the ch\u00e2teau is entirely yours.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> up to 150 guests indoors, more in the courtyards in fine weather.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rooms:<\/strong> 27 suites.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Catering:<\/strong> the ch\u00e2teau&#8217;s selected partner caterers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> formal, black-tie weddings with guests staying in real comfort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What we like:<\/strong> a medieval ch\u00e2teau with modern suites, fully privatised: rare this close to Lyon. For more estates in this register, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/vavril.fr\/en\/5-french-vineyard-wedding-venues-known-for-luxury-experiences\/\">luxury vineyard wedding venues in France<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Domaine de la Ruisseli\u00e8re (Lacenas)<\/h3>\n<p>A 17th-century farm among the vines of the southern Beaujolais, restored by the same family over several decades and used for receptions since the 1980s. It is a practical, well-run estate with a pool and a large garden.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> about 230 seated in the Pressoir room, 120 in the vaulted rooms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rooms:<\/strong> 10 rooms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Catering:<\/strong> a list of partner caterers; another caterer is possible for a supplement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> a one-day or Saturday-to-Sunday wedding with a big party.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What we like:<\/strong> the whole estate is privatised, and the music can run until 4 am according to the venue&#8217;s 2026 wedding brochure. It also lends itself to the <a href=\"https:\/\/vavril.fr\/en\/stunning-outdoor-vineyard-wedding-ideas-for-every-season\/\">outdoor vineyard ideas<\/a> that work best in spring and early autumn.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Manoir de Tourville (Les Halles, Monts du Lyonnais)<\/h3>\n<p>West of Lyon, away from the usual wine route: a 15th-century castle turned into a manor in the 19th century, with 30 hectares of park and woodland. One reception at a time, and the manor and park are reserved for you alone.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> up to 300 guests in heated rooms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rooms:<\/strong> 5 guest rooms, for 15 people, including a suite in the old tower.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Catering:<\/strong> free choice; you can bring your own caterer, who uses the venue&#8217;s kitchen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> couples who want freedom on suppliers and a late Saturday night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What we like:<\/strong> no time limit on Saturday night, and the venue stays yours until 5 pm on Sunday. For another quiet, private take on a reception, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/vavril.fr\/en\/winery-wedding-reception-planning-tips-and-ideas\/\">winery wedding reception tips<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Beaujolais crus: 45 minutes to 1 hour<\/h2>\n<p>Further north, between Belleville and the hills of Brouilly, Morgon and Beaujeu, venues are working wine estates. Expect more space, longer evenings, and the option of a full weekend. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/vavril.fr\/en\/the-complete-guide-to-beaujolais-wine-estate-weddings\/\">guide to Beaujolais wine estate weddings<\/a> covers the region in more depth.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Ch\u00e2teau de Corcelles (Corcelles-en-Beaujolais)<\/h3>\n<p>A 15th-century ch\u00e2teau built on an older fortress and listed as a historic monument, with a vast 17th-century cuvage (wine hall) under its original timber roof and a park shaded by cedars.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> 300 to 400 seated with a dance floor in the cuvage, 600 for a cocktail.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rooms:<\/strong> none on site.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Catering:<\/strong> no supplier is imposed; the ch\u00e2teau suggests a list of caterers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> large weddings for wine-loving guests, with accommodation booked nearby.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What we like:<\/strong> the freedom on suppliers, and the next-day brunch in the park.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1520250497591-112f2f40a3f4?auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1600&amp;q=70\" alt=\"Ch\u00e2teau courtyard vibe\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>10. Ch\u00e2teau de Pizay (Belleville-en-Beaujolais)<\/h3>\n<p>A four-star hotel on a Morgon wine estate, with formal gardens, a spa and a restaurant. Weddings take place in the 19th-century vaulted cellar, the tree-lined Charmille and the Cuvage, a 350 m\u00b2 room with a dance floor.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> up to 200 for the aperitif and dinner.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rooms:<\/strong> 61 rooms and suites; the wedding offer includes preferential rates on part of them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Catering:<\/strong> one of the ch\u00e2teau&#8217;s partner caterers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> guests from abroad who want hotel service, and couples who like a well-oiled team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What we like:<\/strong> hotel comfort in the middle of the vines. Bear in mind it is a working hotel, so you share the estate with other guests.<\/p>\n<h3>11. La Maison des Beaujolais (Belleville-en-Beaujolais)<\/h3>\n<p>Founded in 1952 by winegrowers to promote their wines, this restaurant can be privatised for weddings. It is not a ch\u00e2teau and not among the vines, but it is honest, generous and focused on the table, with a long list of Beaujolais wines.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> from 35 to about 150 guests.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rooms:<\/strong> none.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Catering:<\/strong> in-house, home-made with local produce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> smaller, food-first weddings and one-day celebrations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What we like:<\/strong> no caterer to hunt for, and hundreds of Beaujolais wines on the list.<\/p>\n<h3>12. Ch\u00e2teau des Ravatys (Saint-Lager)<\/h3>\n<p>A 36-hectare estate at the foot of Mont Brouilly, producing Brouilly and C\u00f4te de Brouilly, part of the Lavorel Hotels group. Weddings sit naturally among the vines and cellars, with tastings for your guests.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> about 150 seated in the orangerie, according to its wedding listings; confirm with the estate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rooms:<\/strong> a g\u00eete on the estate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Catering:<\/strong> ask the estate which caterers it works with.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> relaxed, wine-led weddings where the aperitif lasts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What we like:<\/strong> wine is the identity here, not a backdrop. Ideas for your guests&#8217; weekend are in our <a href=\"https:\/\/vavril.fr\/en\/wine-country-wedding-guest-activities-and-entertainment\/\">wine country guest activities<\/a>, and the estate&#8217;s environmental certification will interest couples planning a <a href=\"https:\/\/vavril.fr\/en\/how-to-plan-a-sustainable-wedding-at-a-luxury-estate\/\">more sustainable wedding<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>13. Ch\u00e2teau du Souzy (Quinci\u00e9-en-Beaujolais)<\/h3>\n<p>An 18th-century house on medieval foundations, surrounded by 19 hectares of vines, woods and gardens, next door to Beaujeu. It has a restaurant, a spa and an infinity pool, and runs weddings with its own kitchen.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> about 170 seated according to the wedding page, up to 208 in the cuvage layouts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rooms:<\/strong> about 60 beds on site, between g\u00eetes and ch\u00e2teau rooms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Catering:<\/strong> in-house, by the restaurant&#8217;s chef.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> a Saturday-to-Sunday wedding with brunch, and guests who like a spa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What we like:<\/strong> one team for the venue and the food, and a lot of beds for a Beaujolais estate.<\/p>\n<h3>14. Domaine de Vavril (Beaujeu)<\/h3>\n<p>Our own house, so judge it on facts. Domaine de Vavril is an 18th-century manor house on the heights above Beaujeu, facing the vines, about an hour from Lyon. From April to October it hosts one wedding at a time: the whole estate is yours for three nights and four days, Thursday to Sunday or Friday to Monday. From November to March, the format is more flexible, with shorter stays or partial hire possible.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> stone reception rooms for up to 150 guests seated at dinner, 120 with a dance floor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rooms:<\/strong> 41 beds on site, in the manor house and its outbuildings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Catering:<\/strong> partner caterers selected by the Domaine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> a full wedding weekend for 70 to 150 guests, with your closest people sleeping on site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Gardens face the vines, there is a heated pool, and the old press room is there for the cocktail if the weather turns. The Domaine selects and negotiates its suppliers (caterers, music and DJ, photo, video, hair and make-up, flowers and decoration) and brings them together in one quote, with one contact, Adeline, who looks after events at the Domaine. It also makes its own wine, and you can <a href=\"https:\/\/vavril.fr\/en\/how-to-incorporate-wine-tastings-into-your-wedding-weekend\/\">build a tasting into the weekend<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prices:<\/strong> a turnkey wedding starts at \u20ac17,700 including VAT, accommodation not included (the venue for four days, cocktail and dinner for 70 guests, DJ and photographer). The venue alone starts at \u20ac8,800 including VAT from November to March, accommodation included. You can get a detailed estimate in a few minutes on our <a href=\"https:\/\/vavril.fr\/en\/wedding-pricing\/\">wedding pricing page<\/a>, with your month&#8217;s availability checked in real time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The honest limits:<\/strong> it is an hour from Lyon, dinner stops at 150 guests, and in high season it is a weekend format rather than a one-day hire. If that is what you want, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/vavril.fr\/en\/weddings\/\">weddings at Vavril<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/vavril.fr\/en\/best-photography-locations-around-domaine-de-vavril-you-shouldnt-miss\/\">photo spots around the Domaine<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1528825871115-3581a5387919?auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1600&amp;q=70\" alt=\"Golden hour vineyards in Beaujolais\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How to choose between them<\/h2>\n<p>Photos make every venue look right. These six questions sort a long list into a short one; our <a href=\"https:\/\/vavril.fr\/en\/vineyard-wedding-venue-checklist-what-to-look-for\/\">vineyard venue checklist<\/a> goes further.<\/p>\n<h3>One day or a whole weekend?<\/h3>\n<p>A weekend means accommodation, a welcome dinner and a brunch, but also time with people you rarely see together. If that is the idea, start with venues built for it (Vavril, Souzy, Tourville, Bagnols) rather than stretching a one-day venue. We explain the difference in <a href=\"https:\/\/vavril.fr\/en\/the-benefits-of-estate-style-weddings-versus-traditional-venues\/\">estate weddings versus traditional venues<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>How many beds, not just how many guests?<\/h3>\n<p>Seated capacity is easy to find; beds are the real constraint outside Lyon. A venue for 300 with five rooms means 280 people driving or taking a shuttle at 2 am. Even housing only close family on site changes the mood of the night.<\/p>\n<h3>Is the caterer imposed?<\/h3>\n<p>Some venues cook in-house (Collonges, Souzy, Maison des Beaujolais), some work with partner caterers (Bagnols, Pizay, Vavril), and a few leave you free (Corcelles, Tourville). Neither is better: an imposed caterer knows the kitchen and the timing; a free choice gives you more room on menu and budget.<\/p>\n<h3>What happens if it rains?<\/h3>\n<p>Ask where the ceremony goes, where the cocktail moves, and whether that space still feels like a choice rather than a fallback. Visit the indoor option, not only the garden.<\/p>\n<h3>When does the music stop?<\/h3>\n<p>Village venues have neighbours. Some allow music until 4 am, some have no limit on Saturday night, and city venues may end earlier. If dancing matters, get the end time in writing.<\/p>\n<h3>How long is the drive, really?<\/h3>\n<p>Times above are rough driving times from central Lyon outside rush hour. A Friday evening on the A6 is another story. For the Beaujolais, plan a shuttle from Lyon or from the hotels your guests use; our <a href=\"https:\/\/vavril.fr\/en\/the-ultimate-checklist-for-organizing-a-destination-wedding-in-beaujolais\/\">destination wedding checklist for the Beaujolais<\/a> walks through the logistics, and our <a href=\"https:\/\/vavril.fr\/en\/wedding-planning-in-france\/\">guide to planning a wedding in France<\/a> covers the rest of the timeline.<\/p>\n<h2>Which venue for which wedding?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A city wedding with hotel rooms:<\/strong> InterContinental Lyon Hotel Dieu, or Villa Florentine for a small one.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A large, food-first dinner near Lyon:<\/strong> Abbaye de Collonges, Ch\u00e2teau de Janz\u00e9.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contemporary and close to the city:<\/strong> Les Lanternes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A medieval ch\u00e2teau, fully privatised:<\/strong> Ch\u00e2teau de Bagnols, Manoir de Tourville.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A big party in wine country:<\/strong> Ch\u00e2teau de Corcelles, Domaine de la Ruisseli\u00e8re.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hotel comfort among the vines:<\/strong> Ch\u00e2teau de Pizay.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A small wedding where the meal comes first:<\/strong> La Maison des Beaujolais.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A whole weekend with guests sleeping on site:<\/strong> Domaine de Vavril, Ch\u00e2teau du Souzy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3>When is the best season for a wedding near Lyon or in the Beaujolais?<\/h3>\n<p>May to September is the main wedding season. June and September are often the most comfortable months, and September brings the harvest; July and August can be hot in the vineyards, so plan shade and a later ceremony. For a summer Saturday in 2027 or 2028, start looking at dates 12 to 18 months ahead.<\/p>\n<h3>How much does a wedding venue near Lyon cost?<\/h3>\n<p>Most venues in this list quote on request, because the price depends on the date, the number of guests, the nights included and the catering. Compare like with like: a one-day hire without rooms and a three-night privatisation with 41 beds are not the same product. As a published reference, a turnkey wedding at Domaine de Vavril starts at \u20ac17,700 including VAT, rooms extra; our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/vavril.fr\/en\/french-wedding-venue-prices\/\">what a wedding in France costs<\/a> breaks down the budget.<\/p>\n<h3>How do guests get from Lyon Saint-Exup\u00e9ry airport to these venues?<\/h3>\n<p>The Rh\u00f4nexpress tram links the airport to Lyon Part-Dieu in about 30 minutes, every 15 minutes. By car, allow roughly 35 to 45 minutes to central Lyon, and about an hour to an hour and a quarter to the Beaujolais crus. For a weekend in the vineyards, a shuttle from the airport or from Lyon is the simplest option; see our notes on <a href=\"https:\/\/vavril.fr\/en\/destination-wedding-planning-lyon-to-your-vineyard\/\">getting from Lyon to your vineyard venue<\/a>. Couples coming from Switzerland can also compare <a href=\"https:\/\/vavril.fr\/en\/exclusive-vineyard-venues-near-geneva\/\">vineyard venues within reach of Geneva<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Can we have a legal wedding at the venue?<\/h3>\n<p>No. In France the legal ceremony takes place at the town hall, in a commune where one of you, or one of your parents, lives or has resided for at least a month when the banns are published (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.service-public.gouv.fr\/particuliers\/vosdroits\/F930\">service-public.gouv.fr<\/a>). Most couples from abroad marry legally at home and hold a symbolic ceremony at the venue. See our step-by-step guides for <a href=\"https:\/\/vavril.fr\/en\/getting-married-france-uk-citizen-legal-requirements-practical-tips\/\">UK citizens<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/vavril.fr\/en\/legal-requirements-us-citizens-marrying-in-france\/\">US citizens<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Which of these venues have the most rooms on site?<\/h3>\n<p>Among the city hotels, the InterContinental (144 rooms). In the countryside, Ch\u00e2teau de Pizay (61 rooms and suites, as a hotel), Ch\u00e2teau du Souzy (about 60 beds), Domaine de Vavril (41 beds) and Ch\u00e2teau de Bagnols (27 suites). Collonges, Corcelles and La Maison des Beaujolais have no rooms, so plan hotels and transport.<\/p>\n<h3>Is the Beaujolais a good choice for guests flying in from abroad?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, if you plan the transport. Lyon has an international airport with a TGV station, and the Beaujolais crus are about an hour away by car. A weekend venue with rooms on site removes most of the late-night logistics; our <a href=\"https:\/\/vavril.fr\/en\/destination-wedding\/\">destination wedding page<\/a> explains how we handle it for couples from abroad.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>There are many beautiful venues around Lyon, and the right one is usually the one where the plan is simple: guests arrive without stress, the evening runs as long as you want, and nobody has to rush out the next morning. 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