Domaine de Gaillac in Sauclières hosts weddings, birthdays and private receptions for up to 200 seated guests in a renovated sheepfold. More than 90 beds in dormitories and bungalows let guests stay after the party. The domain stands on the Larzac plateau in Aveyron, a few kilometers from the A75.
Weddings and receptions
The sheepfold has been used for receptions for 45 years. It seats 200 people and is run by a team that the domain describes as smiling and available rather than formal. A large covered terrace opens onto the courtyard of the domain and serves for the cocktail. The domain can host secular ceremonies and family or couple photos. Beyond weddings, it organizes birthdays and other private events, and its event offer includes a welcome snack, cocktail, meal and brunch.
The staff handle the installation, the preparation of the service and the cleaning after the reception. The domain publishes a wedding brochure and a contact form, so an organizer can check dates, capacity and accommodation with the team before requesting a quote.
Rooms and capacities
The renovated sheepfold seats 200 guests. The covered terrace extends the room for drinks, and the car park holds up to 80 cars. The domain lists the following equipment: rectangular and round tables, wooden chairs, standing tables, a plancha, a video projector and screens. A ceremony arch and white chairs are available as options.
Accommodation
The domain has more than 90 beds under a gîte formula. Rooms hold from 2 to 16 beds, with bathrooms outside the room, and bungalows hold six, with bathrooms. A room for the couple has a private bathroom.
Catering
The domain has a restaurant open for lunch every day from March to November, with a seasonal menu of regional dishes. For receptions, the team handles the service and offers a welcome snack, cocktail, meal and brunch. The pages read do not state whether outside caterers are allowed.
History and setting
The domain belongs to the Arnal family and has operated for 45 years. It combines a restaurant, a museum of Aveyron traditions, a riding center and group accommodation on the Larzac plateau. Horse rides cross the Causse du Larzac with a qualified guide, and visitors can see the templar and hospitaller towns nearby.
Getting there
The address is 2493 route de Gaillac in Sauclières, a few kilometers from the A75. The car park holds up to 80 cars.
