Weddings and private receptions held over a full weekend, with part or all of the guests staying on site, can be organized at Domaine du Chesney, a country estate on the banks of the Seine in Pressagny-l'Orgueilleux, in Normandy, about 10 minutes from Giverny and an hour from Paris. The estate accepts a small number of weddings each year and is open all year round.
Weddings and receptions
The estate presents itself as a place to stay rather than a reception hall. Couples arrive with their families and friends, settle into the rooms and houses, and spread the celebration over the weekend, with time for a dinner, a party and quieter moments in between. The setting suits intimate weddings, friendly receptions and formats that combine all three. The estate team coordinates the stay, welcomes the guests, recommends partners and helps organize the key moments of the weekend. Every project starts with a meeting with the couple to discuss dates and the spirit of the event.
Accommodation
Guests sleep in the château or in houses spread across the park. In the château, Double rooms of 15 m² and Deluxe Double rooms of 20 m² on the first floor have antique marble fireplaces and views of the park. Suites with a terrace on the same floor have a lounge, a private bathroom and a large balcony facing the park and the valley of the Impressionists. A 35 m² duplex suite has a lounge, a mezzanine bedroom, a small kitchen and a private terrace. Three independent houses, La Bergerie, La Normande and Le Pavillon, have one or two bedrooms over 55 to 80 m², each with a kitchen and a private terrace overlooking the park and the animals.
Catering
The estate runs several places to eat and drink, each with its own terrace. Pelham is the restaurant, where the chef cooks with fresh, local produce and serves a selected wine list. Diwali is a cocktail bar with tapas, built around spices and flavors from around the world. Breakfast is served in the Salon des Ambassadeurs, which also has a collection of board games, and L'Épicerie offers a homemade afternoon tea buffet for guests every day from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
History and setting
The main house was inspired by George Washington's historic home and overlooks the valley of the Impressionists. The wooded park, with century-old trees, shaded paths and open meadows, leads down to the Seine, where a private pontoon faces wild islands. An animal sanctuary on the estate houses rescued pigs, goats, donkeys, ponies, horses and dogs, and guests can join some of their daily routines. The Consulat des Arts, inside the château, hosts contemporary artists and exhibitions, and sculptures are placed along the paths of the park. Guests can use bicycles, a pétanque court, a tennis court and a gym, and massages and fitness coaching can be booked.
Getting there
The address is 7 rue du Chesney, 27510 Pressagny-l'Orgueilleux. The estate is about an hour from Paris and 10 minutes from Giverny, which guests can also reach by bicycle along the Seine in about 40 minutes. Parking is available on the estate.
