Large group Castle 2 | Champagne | 24 Bedrooms

Castle in French-Belgium border with facilities for Weddings, Parties and Stag/Hen

Excellent for Celebrations, A wedding venue & party friendly villa near Champagne for large groups. The Chateau can sleep 40 to 60 guests. Facilities include – 24 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms, Ideal for Parties, Stag/Hen Allowed, Wi-Fi/Internet, BBQ, Tennis Court, Cable TV,  Indoor Games, Outdoor Games, Table Tennis, DVD, Working Fireplace, Heating, Conference Facilities, Chapel on Site, Caretaker/Owner on Site, Child friendly for all Ages, Waterfront, Wine Tasting  & Golf Nearby.

PRICES: £18,285 for 3 nights to £37,923 a week | See below for Seasonal Rates.

HIGHLIGHTS: The Chateau and Abbee at Chimay, the Han caves, canoeing along the River Lesse, and hiking in the woodlands. This makes Castle a superb location from which to discover the region of Champagne.

VILLA DESCRIPTION

This Large group Chateau 2 can be reached along a 3 km private road in the renowned Champagne region of France. Beautifully secluded in the 2000 hectare Ardennes Forest, on the banks of the river, the château dates back to the 1600s, and is peacefully located in a vast valley. Château Ridou was built by Oranje-Nassau, using rocks from the mountain next to the château. 

What’s inside this wedding venue castle in Champagne?

The estate comprises of the main château and 5 gites, offering accommodation for up to 60 people. Facilities available on the estate include a tennis court, badminton court, table tennis, fishing, and petanque. Please note that you should bring your own equipment. The area around the château is a paradise for hikers and mountain bikers, and mountain bikes are available for hire. Guests are welcome to bring their own horse, as the estate and forest are excellent for riding.

The Château was renovated and rebuilt in the 18th century by the King of Belgium, Leopold II, who acquired the property for his mistress

OUTSIDE GROUDS

 The King planted exotic trees from the Belgian colony of the Congo in the château gardens, including palm trees, which can still be seen on the estate. The oldest tree is now more than 300 years old. Today, the château estate benefits from a superb collection of rare plants and trees. The oldest building on the estate is the tannery, also built from stone from the mountain next to the château.

Outside Grounds – Main Château (20 Guests)

• Terraces around the chateau
• Covered terrace with BBQ
• Outdoor furniture
• Badminton and tennis court
• Table-tennis (in the chapel)
• Boules pitch
• River Meuse in front of the chateau
• Ample parking

Outside Grounds – The Gîtes (up to 40 guests)

Cottage 1 (10-14 guests) 

• Private terrace and BBQ
• Large garden with outdoor furniture
• Surrounded by forest and river

Cottage 2 (5-7 guests)

• Terrace with outdoor furniture
• BBQ

Cottage 3 (6 guests, in annexe north of castle)

• Terrace with outdoor furniture
• BBQ
• Garden
• Surrounded by forest

Cottage 4 (4-5 guests, in annexe north of castle)

• Terrace with outdoor furniture
• BBQ

Cottage 5 (2 guests, also suitable for a couple with a baby)

• Private garden overlooking Risdoux stream
• BBQ
• Private terrace with outdoor furniture

LOCATION

The nearest airport is Brussels (120km) and Calais is 300km away. The nearest town of Vireux is 5km from the chateau. There are so many places to explore around the region: the Chateau and Abbee at Chimay, the Han caves, canoeing along the River Lesse, and hiking in the woodlands. This makes this party-friendly Chateau a great base from which to discover the region of Champagne.

Local Amenities

• Nearest Airport Zaventem, Brussels(91-100 km)
• Nearest Ferry Port: Calais (Over 100 km)
• Nearest Village: Vireux(4 km)
• Nearest Town/City: Givet (15 km)
• Nearest Restaurant: Chez Salvatore (5 km)
• Nearest Bar/Pub: Tippy bar(5 km)
• Nearest Golf: charleville mezières (41-45 km)

BEST FOR

• Culture, History, and Art:
• Special events and gatherings: –
• Culinary Experiences: Towns close to the chateau include Namur, set around a 19th-century Citadel and benefiting from excellent restaurants and great bars, Dinant, Rochefort, St Hubert, Bouillon, which is renowned for fantastic canoeing along the River Lesse, and Vireux, a super choice for restaurants, street markets, and shopping.
• Beaches: A short drive from here is a small village that has a lake & beach. This is a great place for the Teens to have some fun, as well as having a family picnic amongst the striking scenery.
• Active outdoors:
  • • The Ardennes region is beautifully diverse, and a paradise for hikers, mountain bikers, and riders, with woodlands, vast lakes, winding rivers, and a variety of terrains. The river valleys consist of canyons reaching up to impressive green mountainous peaks. 
    • The Chateau and Abbee at Chimay, the Han caves, canoeing along the River Lesse, and hiking in the woodlands.

BEDROOMS AND LIVING AREA

The interior is traditional, with plenty of living space

INDOOR LIVING

In addition to the château’s own beautiful dining room, which includes an open fireplace, the estate benefits from a large reception barn that is furnished as a restaurant and available for hire. Guests have exclusive use of Château and its grounds, and the gites and chateau will not be rented separately, so you can be assured that you will be the only group on-site for the duration of your stay.

Main Château Interior (400m2, 20 guests)

Ground Floor

– Entrance hall with WC
– Sitting room with satellite TV and DVD player
– Dining room (for up to 30 guests) with fire-place and music system
– Semi-professional kitchen, fully equipped including electric oven, microwave, gas range, coffee maker, two fridges, one freezer, and dishwasher
– Twin bedroom with a private bathroom with an Italian shower and WC (can be adapted for guests with limited mobility)

First Floor

– 2 x Twin bedroom with private bathroom with shower and WC
– Twin bedroom with private bathroom with whirlpool bath and WC
– King-size bedroom with private bathroom with shower and WC
– King-size bedroom with balcony and private bathroom with bath and WC

Second Floor

– Family room with 3 x single beds and private bathroom with shower and WC
– Family room with 5 x single beds and two private bathrooms with shower plus one WC

Facilities

– Wi-Fi (up to three devices at a time)
– Music system
– Satellite TV and DVD player
– Badminton and tennis court
– Table-tennis (in chapel)
– Boxes and grassland available for horses

Please note that you should bring your own equipment for outdoor games

The Gîtes (up to 40 guests)

The small farmhouses, dotted across the estate, are ideal for larger groups or those seeking more privacy. There are five separate cottages/gites in total to accommodate up to 40 guests.

Please note that whilst each cottage has complimentary Wi-Fi, only three devices at a time can be connected.

Interior of Cottage 1 (10-14 guests)

Ground Floor

– Kitchen-diner with stove, fridge-freezer, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, oven and dishwasher
– Living room with satellite TV and woodstove

First Floor

– Double bedroom (bed 1.4mx2m)
– Bunk bed bedroom
– 2 x Double bedrooms (beds 1.35mx2m)
– Twin bedroom
– Bathroom with shower two washbasins
– Bathroom with shower two washbasins and WC
– Two separate WCs

Second Floor

– 2 x quad rooms with 4 single beds each

Facilities

– Wi-Fi
– Satellite TV

Interior of Cottage 2 (5-7 guests)

Ground Floor

– Living room with satellite TV (with sofa-bed measuring 1.4mx2m, available on request for guests with reduced mobility)
– Bathroom with shower and WC
– Open-plan kitchen-diner with fridge-freezer, microwave, oven, coffee maker and toaster

First Floor

– 2 x twin rooms
– Bathroom with shower and WC

Second Floor

– Twin room

Facilities

– Wifi
– Satellite TV

Interior of Cottage 3 (6 guests, in annexe north of castle)

Ground Floor

– Kitchen, well equipped including fridge, stove, microwave, oven and coffee maker

First Floor

– 1 double bedroom
– Bathroom with shower and WC

Second Floor

– Triple room with 3 x single beds
– Twin room

Facilities

– Wi-Fi
– Satellite TV
– Woodstove

Interior of Cottage 4 (4-5 guests, in annexe north of castle)

Ground Floor

– Kitchen, well equipped with freezer, microwave, coffee maker and toaster

First Floor

– Twin room (beds 0.9mx2m)
– Bathroom with shower
– WC

Second Floor

– Triple room with 3 x single beds

Facilities

– Wi-Fi
– Satellite TV
– Woodstove

Interior of Cottage 5 (2 guests, also suitable for a couple with baby)

Ground Floor

– Kitchen, well equipped including fridge, microwave, coffee maker and toaster
– Sofa bed (1.4mx2m)

First Floor

– Double bedroom (bed 1.8mx2m)
– Bathroom with bath and washbasin
– WC

Facilities

– Wi-Fi
– TV
– Woodstove

NB – only cottage in the building so good privacy

24 bedroom Chateau can sleep up to 60 guests in the main château and 5 gites

See above for sleeping arrangement in each section. So you can have an idea about the capacity each gite and the main castle can take.

Property Layout

• Property Floorplans (Please check at the time of enquiry)

MAIN VILLA FEATURES

• STAFF: Self-Catering  
• DINING: Self- Catering Villa
• See Each gite and Castel section above for their independent facilities. Unlike the Main château, gites have very limited facilities.
• Wedding Venue
• Castles for Parties
• Chateaux for Stag/Hen Allowed

Perfect to use as a large Wedding venue castle in France

RATES  (£ – GBP)

PRICING & SERVICE OPTIONS – Features/Amenities shown are not always free and may have additional costs – Some service types may not be available for your selected dates. Please check at the time of booking for Amenities included on the service option you have selected.

Updated Prices for 2023/24