It is every woman’s dream to have her fairy tale wedding and feel like royalty for that special day in her life. Château Bouffémont, located in the outskirts of Paris was in fact the home of French nobility that has opened its doors to its guests for the ultimate wedding destination, as well as the ultimate holiday getaway.

This illustrious resort was built in the 19th century where many events and ceremonies for royalty were hosted by its proprietors Marquise de Preignes and Baron Empain. In 2006 a young man with a big dream and a great idea purchased and transformed the château into a luxurious ten-bedroom private resort. The resort retains the French décor of the 19th century with breathtaking statues, a touch of the Louis furnishing era, with arsenic green walls and windows adorned with golden curtains, or scarlet red walls gleamed in the light of crystal chandeliers. But the resort is so much more, it is the home and palace of French nobility of the 19th century, in the technology and comfort of the 21st century, with modern kitchen facilities, high speed WiFi, flat screen TV’s, and sound-system throughout the resort. And to top it all the service is to Baronial standards, with chefs, maid service, butlers and coordinators, all committed to making your stay a fairytale to remember and personalized to your taste.

The château is situated 30km outside of central Paris and 20 minutes from Charles De Gaulle International Airport. It includes 5 grand halls, 10 prestigious apartments, beautiful gardens and a natural park. It is the fantasy place for an elegant and luxurious wedding. The incredible rooms, balconies, service, catering and organization, will make the bride feel like a princess and the guests feel like nobility, as taken from a Marie Antoinette scene.

This stunning house of royalty has three garden levels and a natural park of 15 hectares. There are many rooms and areas you can choose from to throw your wedding, and special events within the wedding. Le Salon des Anges located in the Garden Level is a perfect setting for cocktail receptions and for the wedding party. The Ground level holds many rooms with a particular purpose. For instance Le Salon du Baron, literally the room of Barons, is a warm welcoming and romantic place to spend intimate moments near a fireplace. In the ground floor the terrace has a breathtaking view of the French idyllic scenery of Montmorency Forest. In the first floor where three suites are located you can go out on the terrace and escape through the green relaxing sight of the gardens and the park.

It is easy to let yourself transported through the fantasy of spending time in the château as a bride or groom, wedding guest, or just for a lavishing getaway from the gloominess of city life. The château life is a time travelers’ experience, without losing the benefits of the 21st century comforts. But it’s not all just about magnificent sights and comfort for a romantic wedding or a relaxing getaway. The service of the château is in fact the beating heart that sets the palace in motion, and makes the fantasy come to life. Not even the 19th century nobility could have had such great service and comfort while spending time in the Château Bouffémont. There is a private Chef for all your culinary needs, a butler service that creates the elegance the château was made for, concierge services to organize activities and tours around the area, and everything else you need, maid service, guardian, transportation in all forms, laundry and postal service. But what makes the stay at the château a heavenly place of relaxation and bliss is the fitness and spa facilities. For golf enthusiasts, the neighboring golf clubs are at their disposal.

The stunning surroundings of the Château can be transformed even further to your needs to make the picture of the dream and the fantasy come to life. The château caters to your specific needs and designs your wedding, or any other event from business to personal, with the help of a professional team and network commercial partners at your disposal.

The life of the Château is rich in memorable experiences of a large array of sport and leisure activities to choose from, within the premises and the region. Trips may be organized to Paris, the most romantic city in the world, by default. And within the premises guests can enjoy playing Golf in an 18 Hole Golf Course designed by legendary Jack Nicklaus, have a refreshing swim in the pool, play tennis, or enjoy the spa and massage. But the fun doesn’t end here as almost everything you’ve ever dreamed of doing or that you love doing is possible in the château; Hiking, Trekking, Quad and Mountain Biking surrounded by the scenery of the two beautiful lakes of Montmorency Forest. Also you can go Sailing, Windsurfing, Waterskiing, Rafting, Kayaking, Swimming, Bird Watching and Boat Riding at the Recreational Park of Cergy-Pontoise. You can even pick up flight lessons at the Les Ailerons Aviation Club or get a tan at the largest River Beach of France, L’Isle-Adam. The Château Bouffémont is also at your prompt disposal to organize events of sightseeing in the the National Museum of Renaissance at Château d’Écouen, or even at the the village of Auvers-sur-Oise that inspired some of the greatest names in the art world Van Gogh, Cézanne, Corot and Daubigny. More importantly all these activities can be held either within the resort, or close by from 10 – 20 minutes of driving.

In all, the Château Bouffémont, is the palace where life is nothing but a dream, for the future bride to really be a princess in her court in her special day, as well as for everyone else to enjoy the most relaxing and fabulous time in their life. The Château makes guests feel at home in a place of royalty, offers comfort, beauty, entertainment and relaxation. You will be surrounded by beauty of art, architecture and nature, and feel just like in a heavenly fairy-tale.

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life and you’ll want to put as much effort into planning it as is humanly possible.  Like everybody in this scenario, you will worry about every last detail. Have I chosen the right location? Can my guests reach it easily? Can they expect to enjoy the very best hospitality? What about the photographs or the catering?  Will there be room for everyone? A wedding checklist can seem daunting and almost endless…

Château Bouffémont is a unique19th Century gem, nestling in the heart of the beautiful forest of Montmorency, a vast area of natural parkland, yet just 30km from the centre of Paris, the most romantic city in the world. The Château was previously owned by the Marquise de Preignes and later by Baron Edouard Louis Joseph Empain, a Belgian engineer, entrepreneur and keen Egyptologist, who set up the Paris Metropolitan Railway Company in order to create Paris’s famous Métro system while the château remained in the ownership of the Empain family for over half a century.

Today, the château has been lovingly restored to its former splendour, and is available for business or private functions and luxury holidays or events as well as weddings.  The Château is a twenty minute drive from Charles de Gaulle international airport and provides a sumptuous location which is easy to reach for guests.

For those who prefer travelling overland, the village is served by Bouffémont-Moiselles railway station, just two and a half kilometres from the château, with a local line connecting with Paris Gare du Nord . The train service is every 25 minutes and more frequent at busy times of day. The journey takes under half an hour, alternatively a taxi and private chauffeur service is also available to collect guests from the airport or train station if required.

It’s only right that every bride should be a princess on her wedding day, and Château Bouffémont typifies the dreamlike quality of the perfect place for any princess to receive her guests.  The Château is architecturally stunning, with its grand external staircases, pillared galleries and simply gorgeous setting; your photographer will be spoilt for choice to capture the most stunning wedding photographs imaginable. And that’s just the outside! Inside, the salon des anges, which translates literally as the ‘angels saloon’, gives onto the gardens and offers a 70m² area perfect for receiving your guests with a glass of champagne. There is an elegant, wooden bar and a lounge area of an impressive 52m². On the ground level is a choice of three reception areas, the Grande Salle (64m²) and the slightly more intimate Salon du Baron and Salon de Marquise, each of 54m².  The Salon du Baron also features a beautiful classical fireplace.  At Château Bouffémont, we are here to make your wedding day match your personal dream, so that any or all of these rooms can be put at your disposal and laid out the way you want for your special day.

For the bride and groom and /or their guests, Château Bouffémont accommodation offers everything you could wish for.  The château boasts a total of ten sumptuous suites, most with extra-large beds and additional occasional bedding to accommodate family groups.  Each suite has its own private bathroom with a bath and shower, with the exception of the smallest rooms which have shower facilities; the château can accommodate a total of 27 people. For guests unable to drag themselves completely away from the hurly burly there is also Wi-Fi access.

On arrival at Château Bouffémont, you will be greeted by a representative of our friendly team who will introduce you to the chef, the butler and his staff, the housemaid and the long-standing guardian – all of whom are there to ensure your experience at Château Bouffémont is one that will live forever among your most cherished memories. With help from a wide network of associates and partners, Château Bouffémont is able to tailor your experience to your personal requirements in terms of room layouts, culinary requirements, concierge services and more. We pride ourselves on reputation, and it is in our interests to ensure that your expectations are met and, whenever possible, exceeded. But please do not just take our word for all this; this is what some others have said about Château Bouffémont:

“A fantasy château for grown-up fairy tales”  

Condé-Nast Traveller

“The chateau’s 19^th Century style may have been reinstated [but] technology is all 21^st Century”

Luxurious Magazine.com

“Acres of private land and formal gardens greet you… an ideal space for a wedding…”

Incentive Travel and Corporate Meetings

“…sweeping lawns, breath-taking views, exquisite architecture and bedrooms you’ve only seen in the movies!”

To be written – You and Your Wedding

Your dream experience doesn’t have to begin and end with Château Bouffémont. Remember you are just a short drive or train journey away from the centre of Paris with its famous landmarks and great night life.  If you want to remain more tranquil, the Château is situated right next door to Paris International Golf Club where, as a guest of Château Bouffémont, you can enjoy privileged access to the course, the spa, the tennis courts and the indoor swimming pool. Perhaps, horse riding is your thing; we are also partnered with the renowned Haras de Bouffémont equestrian centre just along the way.

More athletic guests may want to enjoy trekking, hiking quad and mountain biking around the two lakes of the Montmoroncy forest and within a half hour drive you can enjoy sailing, windsurfing, rafting and kayaking in the Cergy-Pontoise park, and if you fancy trying something completely new, why not book a flying lesson at the Les Ailerons flying club – a ten minute drive from Château Bouffémont.  All these activities and more can be pre-booked for you by our concierge on request. All you need to do is enjoy the experience of a lifetime. Remember that we aim to tailor your experience as precisely as possible to your ideas and we would like to hear what you want from your perfect day so that we can work together to realise the wedding of your dreams.

Contact us via our contact web form and tell us what you are dreaming of.  There’s absolutely nothing we love better than making your dream French Chateau Wedding come true to create an experience that you will never forget.