The Château de Commarin, in Commarin in the Côte-d’Or, rents its former stables for receptions and weddings of 200 to 250 guests. For larger groups, a tent can be set up in the park, with no capacity limit stated. The château stands in Burgundy, halfway between Dijon and Beaune and about 4 km from Châteauneuf-en-Auxois.
Weddings and receptions
The stables are the indoor venue. The room covers 270 m² and holds 200 to 250 people. The rental runs from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m., and extra hours after 4 a.m. can be added. Tenants arrange the decoration themselves. A room next to the hall is set aside for the caterer, and the visitor toilets are available to guests.
The château is lit at night, and guests may walk freely in the park during the event. If the cocktail needs more space, the Pavillon Neuf can be used for it at no extra charge.
When the stables are too small, a tent can be placed on the south façade of the château. The owner brings electricity to the spot, while the tent and the furniture are rented and installed by the organizer. The inside of the stables can still serve for the cocktail.
Rooms and capacities
Two layouts are offered. The stables take 200 to 250 guests. The park location takes a tent of any size the organizer chooses to rent. The electrical supply on site is 18 kW, which is worth checking against lighting, kitchen equipment and sound. Parking is available in front of the château.
Tables and chairs are not included in the stable rental, so the organizer hires them separately.
Catering
The organizer chooses the caterer freely. The wines of the château’s own selection can be served at the event. The room next to the stables is the caterer’s workspace.
Accommodation
The event pages do not mention bedrooms inside the château. A communal gîte stands in the village, and hotels and bed-and-breakfasts are found within 8 km. Groups with many overnight guests should plan their rooms early, as local capacity is small.
Rules to plan for
The château recommends hiring a dog handler, for the peace of the couple and their guests. The premises must be cleaned before 10 a.m. the next morning, and the château can take care of this on request. Event organizer’s liability insurance is required and is requested from the organizer’s own insurer.
History and setting
Commarin began as a fortified house and became a fortress when the Dukes of Burgundy were at the height of their power. In the 17th century it was turned into a residence, which is the building seen today. Towers and a 14th-century chapel remain among the later changes. The château has belonged to the same family for more than 900 years, is still lived in, and keeps its original furniture arranged in the 18th-century style. It was classified as a historic monument in 1949 and belongs to the Route Historique des Ducs de Bourgogne.
