Château d'Eclépens can host private dinners, company meals, general assemblies, receptions and weddings, in four spaces that hold from 10 to 350 guests. It is a family-run wine estate in the Vaud countryside, about 20 minutes from Lausanne and Yverdon.
Seminars and company events
The estate lists company meals, assemblies and training sessions among the events it hosts. The Four à Pain room takes up to 20 people and suits a working session or a small group meal. The Louis XVI salon takes up to 40 and the estate describes it for business meetings, corporate or gastronomic dinners and private receptions. A grand piano stands in the salon, which also suits a musical evening. Tastings of the estate's own wines can be added to any event, and the team welcomes professional meetings as well as private ones.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings, secular ceremonies, aperitifs, birthdays and product launches are all listed for the garden. The grounds cover about 6,000 square meters and, with a large tent, hold up to 350 guests according to the estate's rental page. The garden page itself mentions up to 300 guests for a large picnic, so confirm the final figure for a seated dinner. Spaces are modular and the host is free to arrange them as needed.
Rooms and capacities
The estate offers four spaces for hire. The Four à Pain room, a small house in the upper courtyard that once served as a bread oven and eau-de-vie cellar, takes up to 20 people and can be rented with or without furniture. The Caveau, a former wine cellar with an 18th-century vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, takes 10 to 30 people. The Louis XVI salon holds up to 40, with period details and generous proportions. The garden with its large tent takes up to 350.
Catering
The château does not impose a caterer and offers advice on choosing one. The estate's organic wines are available for every event, and guests can taste them in the cellar.
History and setting
The de Coulon family has run the estate since 1807. The vineyard has been farmed organically for more than ten years, with Chasselas, Gamay, Pinot Noir and other grapes. The château stands between the Venoge, the cliffs of the Mormont hill and the Entreroches canal, near the village of Eclépens.
Getting there
The château lies about 20 minutes from Lausanne and Yverdon. Parking is available in the château courtyard. The vineyard sits between Eclépens and La Sarraz, below the old Roman road that links the two villages. Guests can ask the events team for directions and for details on layouts, equipment and availability before booking.
