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Luxury French Chateau

AND PRIVATE ESTATE

YOUR GUIDE TO

Chateau de la Couronne

Welcome to your new home for the weekend. You’ll be looked after by the same dedicated team throughout your stay, including owners Ben, Lucy and their well loved pooch, Maisie.

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As tempting as those puppy-dog eyes may be, please don’t feed Maisie, as she is diabetic.​​​

Facilities

T H E   C H A N D E L I E R   &   G A R D E N   B A R​

The Chandelier Bar, located in the West Wing with easy access from the courtyard, is the main bar and open during events. The Garden Bar, set on the terrace, opens for outdoor celebrations. ​

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Opening Hours:​

Friday: The Chandelier bar is open from 18:00 until 22:00

Saturday: The Garden Bar opens with the Cocktail Reception. The Chandelier Bar opens after dinner.​

Sunday: The Garden Bar is open from 13:00 until 20:00

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C I N E M A   R O O M ​

Located next to the Chandelier Bar. Equipped with DVD's, great to keep the little ones entertained. Behind the sofa is a small play area with toys.​

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T H E   B I L L I A R D ​  R O O M

Located on the ground floor of the West Wing of the Château.​

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G A R D E N   G A M E S​

Complimentary for use during your stay, a games box is located at the far end of the swimming pool area on the left-hand side. Please return all games after use so other guests can enjoy them too.​

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S W I M M I N G   P O O L​

There is no lifeguard on duty, so children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Plastic beakers are provided for poolside drinks. (Pool towels are provided for staying guests only.)​​ The swimming pool will be secured with a secure cover outside of pool opening hours for safety reasons.

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Pool Opening Hours:

Friday: 16:00 - 17:30
Saturday: 08:00 - 12:00
Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00

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P A R K I N G​

Please use the courtyard for loading and unloading and return your vehicle to the carpark located next to the football pitch. Do not leave cars parked in the courtyard. For additional parking, there is a village car park approximately a 5-minute walk from the Château.​

Essentials

W I F I ​

Complimentary WiFi is available. Simply tick the box to login with no password required.​

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B E D R O O M   F A C I L I T I E S​

Complimentary to use during your stay:​

Hairdryer​

Coffee machine​

Bathing products​

Bath towels (white)​

Pool towels (aqua)​

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A I R   C O N D I T I O N I N G​

Please turn off when leaving the room. When in use, keep the fan on level 2 as the chateau cannot generate enough power for every room to have the fan on full and may cause the electricity to trip. Please note, the banquet doors will be closed on the evening of the wedding party to keep the dance party cool. To access the courtyard, please use the exit through the Chandelier Bar.​

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I R O N   &   B O A R D ​

A communal iron and ironing board are available in the West Wing of the Château, the dining room of the Coach House, and the living room of the Garden Suite. Please use the distilled water provided, and kindly return the iron and board after use so they’re available for other guests. If they’re not in the designated spot, it means they’re currently in use.​

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P R I N T E R​

Located in The Pantry.​

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C H E C K – O U T​

Check out of the bedrooms by 10:00 and from the estate by 11:00. When departing, kindly drive to the main entrance to load your car and avoid dragging suitcases across the gravel.

Food & Drinks

C A T E R I N G ​

The Château is a fully catered venue, so there's no need for self-catering. Your host will provide catering throughout the events. Please do not take food into the bedrooms as this can attract insects.​

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B R E A K F A S T ​

Located in the banqueting hall:​

Saturday: Brunch is served from 11:00 - 12:00

Sunday: Breakfast is served from 10:00 - 11:00

Monday: A Grab & Go breakfast (if arranged by your host) will be available at checkout from 10:00 in the main entrance.​

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A L L E R G I E S​

We can accommodate most allergies and intolerances with advance notice. If you have an allergy or dietary need, please make yourself known to he chateau team on arrival so we can personally look after you.​

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T H E  P A N T R Y​

Exclusively for our staying guests, The Pantry offers complimentary snacks during your stay. The pantry also features a microwave and fridge for your convenience (as well as a printer).​

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T H E   B A R​

The Chandelier and Garden bar offer a selection of local wines, champagnes, branded beers, spirits and mixers. ​

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W A T E R​

Tap water is safe to drink. Bottled water is available to purchase at the bar during bar opening hours.​

Local Info

TA X I   &   T R A N S P O R T​​

It is recommended to book taxis well in advance. Taxis generally come from the nearby city of Angoulême so sharing a taxi where possible with other guests is recommended. Here are some taxi and transport contacts used by past guests:​

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T R A I N​

Take a high-speed train from Angoulême (approx 25-minute drive from the chateau). Bordeaux city centre is a 30-minute train ride away and Paris is 1h45. Book tickets via Trainline.​

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V I L L A G E   A M E N I T I E S​

Cafe: La Civette`​

Bakery: La Gourmandine​

Nail Artist: L’Hibiscus Nails​

Beauty: Mademoiselle Cocoon ​

Hairdresser: L'atelier de Léa ​

Bank: Crédit Agricole, Le Bourg​

Post: O10 Place du Pigeonnier​

Petrol Station: Station essence 24/7​

Convenience Store: Epicerie Marthonnaise ​

Supermarket: Intermarche & Lidl (Montbron), Carrefour (Soyaux)​

Health & Safety

F I R S T   A I D ​

Located in The Pantry inside the antique dresser. Does not include medication except for antihistamines.​

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V I L L A G E   D O C T O R​

Name: Docteur Ortega José​

Address: Route Grassac, 16380 Marthon France. ​

Tel: 05 45 70 23 88​

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F I R E   E X I T​

In the event of a fire, please exit via the fire escape doors shown on the floor plan detailed on the last page. The designated meeting point is at the front gate, outside Maison de la Couronne.​

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E M E R G E N C Y   H O S P I T A L​

Hospital: Centre Hospitalier d'Angoulême ​

Address: Rond point de Girac CS 55015 Saint-Michel 16959 Angouleme. ​

Tel: 0545244040​

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E M E R G E N C Y 

Ambulance: 112

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E M E R G E N C Y   C H A T E A U   C O N T A C T​

In an emergency, please contact Lucy by WhatsApp at +44 7760297586​ or Ben +44 7912508895.

Floorplan

G R O U N D   F L O O R

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S E C O N D   F L O O R

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T H I R D   F L O O R

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Our Story

Château de la Couronne is a family-run wedding venue, proudly led by siblings Lucy and Ben. Their parents, Andrea and David, discovered the château in 2022 while relocating from Portugal. Already an established venue, it was the perfect place for Lucy and Charlie’s wedding and a new family business.

 

Over nine months, the family undertook extensive renovations, investing over €1 million to breathe fresh life into the château. Ground-floor stone walls were revealed, new flooring installed, and the banquet hall received a new ceiling. The second and third floors, unused for decades, were transformed into nine luxurious bedrooms, while former office and apartment spaces became ‘The Garden Suite’ and ‘The Coach House.’

 

The gardens, once simple and overgrown, were meticulously restored with flowering trees, fountains, and a re-tiled pool, preserving the château’s magical charm.

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The History

Dating back to the 12th century, Château de la Couronne was closely linked to the nearby Abbey of La Couronne. Once owned by the Lady of La Couronne, the estate suffered major damage during the Hundred Years’ War.

 

In 1449, Bertrand Farinard acquired the estate, later passing it to his daughter Louise as a dowry when she married Mathieu de Chambes in 1564. By the late 1600s, it remained in the Chambes family before passing through the Viaud, Modernard, and De Fornel families.

 

In the late 1800s, the De Fornels renovated the château, adding turrets, slate roofs, and formal gardens with yew alleys, fountains, and exotic trees. During World War II, the château housed French troops in the Vichy Zone.

 

In the 1970s, it became a residential training centre and summer camp—later inspiring the film Nos Jours Heureux. The Cooper family began restoration in the 1990s.

 

In 2023, Lucy and Ben Butler purchased the château and transformed it into a luxury destination wedding venue.

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We hope you’ve enjoyed your stay with us! From all of us at Château de la Couronne, it’s been an absolute pleasure hosting you.

 

If you’d like to share your experience, we’d be so grateful for a review!

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