Castle Wedding Guide

Chateau de Prye Outside

Once the property of the queen of Poland , the Prye castle romantic family estate is surrounded by walls and crossed by a river. There are 156 hectares of private woods and meadows to explore on the estate. Peace and privacy will surround you..

Prye castle is located 14 kms from Nevers & Magny-Cours (with the Formula 1 Grand Prix race track), in a region famous for its old villages, abbeys, castle, vineyards and gourmet food.
Nowadays, Prye (the castle, the stables and the park) is the centre of a number activities: receptions , weddings , concerts…

Prye features guest rooms , a self-catering cottage , is a member of Gîtes de France (3 épis) and is recommended by the AA, ‘Gault et Millau’, ‘Le Petit Futé’ tourism guides.

Typical French meals (tables d’hôtes) can be served for all guests in the traditional dining room which seats up to 30. The prices include breakfast. Long weekends are also available.

There are facilities for swimming and fishing in the river, table tennis & badminton. Nearby there are also tennis, karting, canoeing, horse-riding and golf facilities.

Your wedding in Prye

With Prye at just 2 hours and a half from Paris and Lyon, your guests can leave by car from Paris or Lyon around 11 in the morning, have a lunch on the way and arrive for the celebration at around 3 in the afternoon. A private parking is available for your guests inside the estate walls.

During that time, your photograph can take pictures of your beautiful couple in the romantic park, with centuries-old oaks, a river with its small bridges and obviously the view of the Castle in the valley.

If required, Prye domain is next to a catholic church that can accommodate up to 200 occupants for your celebration.

You and your guests can walk to the park and the charming and romantic island on the river, where the cocktail can be served. The dinner can be served in the magnificent stables or under a tent.

After a memorable day, your guests will only have to drive a couple of kilometers to reach their hotel in Nevers, Imphy or Magny-Cours while you will enjoy the hospitality of the family owning Prye in one of the guest rooms.

Sunday noon, a brunch or a barbecue can be organized for you.
In the late afternoon you can drive back home after the most beautiful days of your life, spent in the most romantic and private estate which will leave you a taste of paradise.

Prye castle features the following commodities for weddings:

Adjacent to the castle, with direct access to the estate:

Catholic church, for up to 200 persons
1 main Reception room for 140 seated guests
1 optional Reception room for 30 extra seated guests
Catering (to organize separately with accredited caterers):

Lunch or brunch

Dinner and party in the monumental stables (for up to 170 persons)
Dinner and party under tents (for more than 170 persons)

Packages:

Cocktail in front of the castle + dinner and party in the stables
Cocktail in front of the castle + dinner/party/lunch the next day in the stables

Chateau de Prye Wedding

Accommodation

Prye estate is recommended by leading international guides for its luxury guest rooms in an authentic haven of peace and greenery full of history. There are two suites and two rooms, all with private bath and wc.

Each of the guest rooms has double beds and an en suite bathroom.

Medieval suite (the bedroom)

Bishop room

Honour suite (the bedroom)

Peacocks room

In each suite, a sofa-bed is possible in the private living room.

Chateau de Prye Accommodation

Accommodation Type:  B and B, guest house
Location Type:  rural
Theme:  historic, romantic
General:  daily maid service, fax, linen provided, towels provided
Living Room:  sofa bed, living area seating for 6 people
Dining:  dining room
No. of suites:  2 suites with queen-size beds and en-suite living room, private bath and wc
No. of bedrooms:  2 bedrooms with queen-size beds, private bath and wc
Entertainment:  Billiards, table tennis, piano, lounge, satellite TV (in living room)
Outside:  barbecue, garden, parking
Suitability:  children welcome, pets not allowed

Self-catering cottage

Prye estate is recommended by leading international guides for its luxury guest rooms and its self-catering cottage in an authentic haven of peace and greenery full of history.

Your gatherings in Prye

Organize your wedding anniversary or family gathering in Prye. With Prye at just 2 hours and a half from Paris and Lyon, your parties can reach quickly this private and quiet property. A private parking is available for your parties, inside the estate walls.

Chateau de Prye Gathering

There are many other way to reach Prye:

Nevers Fourchambault Airport (1800m landing strip 20KM north-west of Prye)
Train (Nevers is 2 hours away from Paris)
Many optional activities are available to entertain your parties :

Formula 1 circuit, located just 15 KM away from Prye, with:

karting
track tours with race cars
racing cars museum
Canoe outings nearby Prye
Walks in the park and along the river
Historical sites visits (castles, cathedrals…)
Horse riding
Outdoor games such as obstacle courses (‘adventure trails”) for lovers of adventure and big thrills.

Prye castle features the following commodities for seminars:
1 main Reception room for 140 seated guests
1 optional Reception room for 30 extra seated guests

Château de Prye Contact information / Location

Château de Prye
58160 La Fermeté
France

Tel: +33 (0) 3 86 58 42 64
Fax: +33 (0) 3 86 58 47 64

web: http://www.pryecastle.com
email: info@pryecastle.com