Château de Sainte Croix offers an enchanting setting for a romantic winter wedding. Surrounded by breathtaking countryside and timeless architecture, the château combines old-world charm with modern comfort.
With modern central heating throughout, luxurious bedrooms, and warm, welcoming interiors, your guests can relax and celebrate in total comfort, whatever the weather. Whether you’re dreaming of a candlelit ceremony, a cosy reception by the fire, or a magical evening in the château’s grand spaces, every detail can be tailored to your vision.
Please get in touch for more information on your French destination winter wedding in the charming Dordogne.
We can cater for up to 150 indoor guests using our multiple event spaces. You are free to choose your suppliers and we do not charge corkage.
We offer activities that can be enjoyed all year round, including our private cinema and billiards room.
Complete flexibility to either design the day of your dreams with an on-the-day coordinator, or relax and let us do the planning with an all-inclusive wedding package.
We can host 32 of your guests across 12 beautiful ensuite bedrooms and one fully-equipped apartment, with plenty of additional accommodation options nearby.
Supplier availability – the season is quieter over the colder months, giving you the excellent opportunity to take your pick of exceptional suppliers; from the best caterers to fabulous entertainment.
As well as our extensive grounds and gardens, we have a large number of indoor spaces for you to use. From the classic Coach House & Stables to our intimate Petite Chapelle, we aim to have beautiful options for all sizes and styles of destination weddings and events. Discover our different event spaces.
To make your event perfectly seamless and to give complete peace of mind, you have the option to choose an in-house coordination package or a full planning package. We work with a fantastic network of English-speaking expert planners and suppliers, who are friendly, knowledgeable and creative.
– Wedding planner and on-the-day coordination
– A three-course menu using locally-sourced ingredients
– Wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
– Champagne or Prosecco for the toast
– Table and chair hire
– A DJ or band to suit your taste
– Flowers including table centre piece, bouquets and button holes
– Hair and make-up
– Celebrant
– Photographer
– Videographer
– Lighting and decorations
– PA and sound system
For a quote based on your expected guest numbers, please get in touch.
Winter temperatures often hover around 7°c to 10°c during the day in the Dordogne, falling to freezing or just below at night. Winters here are often characterised by beautiful crisp blue skies, with the occasional rain shower. There are still plenty of things to do in the area at this time of year – here are a few of our favourite all-weather activities:
Settle in for the evening with exclusive access to our cosy cinema and elegant billiards room – designed for effortless, memorable nights in.
Discover and explore Bergerac’s signature wines through Dordogne Vineyard Tours. This fantastic English-speaking team offer private wine tastings at Sainte Croix, designed to bring the vineyard experience to you in the comfort of your venue.
Yes, you can still canoe and kayak in the winter! If you would like recommendations for the best year-round operators then please get in touch.
The markets in the Dordogne continue throughout the winter. In fact, from December until February it is peak truffle season, for which the region is famous. Not forgetting the numerous gorgeous gastronomic restaurants that the area has to offer, where you can sample many local dishes and regional wine.
A huge aquarium with fish and reptiles is just a 30-minute drive away. A perfect way to entertain your younger guests! Learn more.