Wedding venue near Paris: a 16th-century château in Lorraine, 1h20 by TGV
Offer your Parisian guests a countryside escape. Château de Morey awaits you for an authentic wedding away from urban bustle.
Parisians seeking authenticity, your dream wedding awaits just 1h20 by TGV. Château de Morey, a 16th-century residence built on the ruins of a Templar convent, opens the doors to another world. Here, no standardized halls or artificial decor: stones steeped in history, a one-hectare park with century-old trees, and the soothing silence of the Lorraine countryside. Your 60 to 65 guests will enjoy precious intimacy in our generously proportioned main hall. The dance hall adorned with a fresco hosts your festivities until dawn. Children have their own space to play. With 30 years of wedding organization experience, our team guides you in creating a celebration that reflects who you are.
Wedding Venue near you Paris
Château de Morey represents everything Parisian venues cannot offer. Here, you privatize an entire historic estate, not just another hall. The capital's stress stays at the train station. Your guests step off the TGV and travel back in time within minutes. Our one-hectare park becomes the stage for your secular ceremony, facing the Renaissance facade. The vaulted cellars host your cocktail hour in an atmosphere no Parisian caterer can reproduce. The professional kitchen allows your caterer to work in optimal conditions. And unlike Ile-de-France reception venues, here your loved ones sleep on-site in our charming rooms, transforming your wedding into a reunion weekend.
Why choose us
Paris-Lorraine in 1h20 by TGV
Lorraine TGV station 20 minutes from the château. Your Parisian guests board the train in the morning and arrive for the cocktail reception. Shuttles can be organized from the station.
Countryside escape for city dwellers
Give your Parisian guests what they crave: calm, nature, authenticity. A one-hectare park with century-old trees, far from horns and hustle.
Château privatized all weekend
From Friday to Sunday, the estate is yours alone. Relaxed setup, ceremony rehearsal, next-day brunch. No race against time.
On-site accommodation for your loved ones
Five charming rooms and a family gîte. Your parents, witnesses, and close friends wake up at the château. No more late-night taxis to hotels.
Distinct spaces for each moment
Cocktails in the park or vaulted cellars, dinner for 60-65 in the main hall, dancing until dawn in the frescoed hall, dedicated space for children.
Picture your Parisian guests' journey. The TGV speeds through the French countryside. In 1h20, they go from concrete to Lorraine hills. At the station, a shuttle brings them to the château. The tree-lined drive opens onto the Renaissance facade. They drop their bags in their rooms and join other guests in the garden. The ceremony unfolds under century-old linden trees, facing the setting sun. Cocktails linger in the vaulted cellars or under the park's trees. Then the reception hall welcomes them for a candlelit dinner. The party continues in the frescoed dance hall until first light. The next day, brunch reunites everyone before goodbyes. This isn't just a wedding, it's a journey out of time.
Parisian couples seeking a countryside wedding without compromising on elegance. Perfect for 40 to 65 guests wanting an authentic celebration in a preserved historic setting, easily accessible by TGV.
Why choose us
Capacity 65 seated guests
5-hectare landscaped park
Outdoor civil ceremony
On-site accommodation (rooms + cottage)
Next-day brunch available
Paris
Île-de-France
Capital of France and global metropolis, Paris attracts millions of visitors each year. But Parisians also need to escape! Just 1h20 by TGV from Paris-Est, Château de Morey offers a peaceful and authentic retreat away from urban hustle.
1h20 by TGV (Lorraine TGV station)
Paris
Lorraine TGV station is your gateway to the château. In 1h20 from Paris Gare de l'Est, your guests enter another world. Lorraine also offers remarkable photo opportunities: UNESCO-listed Place Stanislas in Nancy is just 15 minutes away. Its gilded gates and monumental fountains will enhance your couple portraits. For guests wishing to extend their stay, Metz and its cathedral with Chagall stained glass are worth visiting.
Paris
Eiffel Tower
World symbol of Paris
Louvre Museum
World's largest museum
Wedding venue near Paris: a 16th-century château in Lorraine, 1h20 by TGV
Celebrate your wedding in a historic and romantic setting in the heart of Lorraine. Our 18th-century château offers an exceptional setting with 5-hectare park, elegant reception hall, and on-site accommodation for your guests.