Château La Moune hosts weddings, christenings, birthdays and other private celebrations, as well as small seminars, for up to 140 guests seated in its main hall. The house stands at 6 Route de la Poste in Montussan, east of Bordeaux, in a wooded park of one hectare, and runs as a guest house the rest of the year.
Seminars and company events
The house presents its two rooms as spaces for seminars, receptions and weddings. The smaller room, Harmonie, can be set up in theatre style or with desks for 40 to 50 people, which suits a workshop or a team day. Groups can also stay in the guest rooms and book half-day or full-day excursions arranged by the owners, from minivan wine tours to Saint-Émilion, the Médoc and Pomerol to golf at Bordeaux-Cameyrac. The house is open all year.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings are the main event business. Three formats are offered: full hire of the château from Friday at 9 am to Sunday at 6 pm, three full days with accommodation, or hire on the wedding day only with accommodation. The team helps with set-up on the day and welcomes the couple's suppliers. Breakfasts, the wine reception and the Sunday brunch are handled according to the package chosen. Ceremonies can be held in the park. A virtual tour is available on the official site.
Rooms and capacities
The main hall, Villa des Anges, covers 190 square meters and seats up to 140 guests with a dance floor. The second room, Harmonie, covers 70 square meters and takes 40 to 50 people depending on the layout. At weddings it often serves as a children's room with a babysitter. The wooded park around the house offers space for a ceremony or a drinks reception. Parking is private and closed.
Accommodation
The guest house has five large rooms, including a suite, named Bordeaux, Rose, Lin, Nuptiale and the Beige or Master suite. Rooms have a fireplace, a desk, a safe, satellite television, Wi-Fi, a minibar and a bathroom with a tub, and open onto a private terrace or a balcony. For weddings, the house states that six rooms and 15 people can be accommodated, including the bridal room. A breakfast served as a brunch until noon, made with fresh and organic market produce, is part of a stay.
Catering
For weddings and events, the hosts leave the choice of caterer to the client. Outside events, the owners also cook a four-course gastronomic dinner, open to non-residents on reservation for groups of four or more. The house has a private spa with a jacuzzi, which can be booked for 50-minute sessions, a pool and a bar.
History and setting
The counts of Brach were lords of Montussan from the 13th century, and La Moune, a noble house in the valley of the Laurence, is thought to date from the same period. It was attacked during the Wars of Religion, as the poet Pierre de Brach recorded in 1572, and the house was later transformed into a chartreuse. In the 18th century it belonged to the Bonnefon family. Seized during the Revolution, the property was sold in 17 lots as national property. It then passed to the Labre, de Frémont and Leymarie families. The owners also state that Ronsard and Montaigne stayed here.
Getting there
From the N89 between Bordeaux and Libourne, take exit 4 toward Saint-Loubès, La Poste and Pompignac. The gate of the château is about 300 meters from the exit, just after the Montussan sign. The house is about 15 minutes from Bordeaux Saint-Jean station and 12 minutes from the Pont de Pierre. The owners also run a minivan transfer service to the station, the airport and the city.
