Just 35 kilometers from Paris Notre-Dame, nestled in the heart of the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse regional natural park, the Château de Mauvières has established itself for over 30 years as one of the most sought-after reception estates in the Île-de-France region. Its white silhouette, visible from the D58 towards Dampierre, announces a place where 18th-century architectural authenticity meets the refinement of major contemporary celebrations. With its salons featuring period Louis XV painted wood paneling, its 15-hectare English park, and its water garden in the French style built around the theme of the 'Carte du Tendre', Mauvières offers a setting that few estates in France can match.
The château's layout allows for large-scale receptions: up to 300 people for cocktails and 160 guests for a seated dinner, spread across 200 m² of historic salons. The orangery, opening onto the gardens, provides a particularly popular cocktail area, while the interior salons, lit by crystal chandeliers, create an atmosphere of timeless elegance. The service includes the exclusive use of the château, its park, and its gardens on Saturdays from 10 am to 4 am the following day, with heating, lighting, and 180 parking spaces in the woods—a crucial logistical detail often overlooked by other estates.
The prices at Château de Mauvières reflect a high-end yet accessible positioning: €6,000 for a Saturday or Sunday rental, €5,000 on weekdays, with an additional €2,500 for a brunch the next day. The estate's five guest rooms—named Cyrano de Bergerac, Comtesse de Ségur, Marquise de Montespan, Madame de Genlis, and the bridal suite—are offered at €800 per night (or €900 including breakfast). Each fully renovated room is spacious and overlooks the park, offering couples and their loved ones exceptional privacy.
The château's guestbook bears witness to decades of successful weddings. 'Our wedding at Château de Mauvières was perfect! All our guests from France and the USA were impressed by the venue,' report Alicia and Louis, married in June 2019. Manuel and Lisa, married in September 2014, highlight 'an exceptional setting, whether indoors for dinner or in the orangery for the cocktail'. The presence of the manager, Mr. Perrot, praised for his professionalism and kindness, guarantees personalized support from preparation to the big day. The choice of caterer is at the couple's discretion, offering complete freedom.
Château de Mauvières also stands out for its French water garden, a remarkable listed site whose theme of the 'Carte du Tendre'—a reference to 17th-century precious literature—makes it a unique backdrop for outdoor ceremonies and photo shoots. The 15-hectare wooded English park offers a succession of landscaped perspectives that change with the seasons, making each wedding a singular visual experience. Accessible in 50 minutes from Porte de Saint-Cloud via the N118 Saclay exit, then the N306 towards Chevreuse, the estate combines the advantage of a preserved rural setting with rare proximity to Paris for a château of this scale. To book a private visit: 06 62 33 49 35 or directly on mauvieres.com.
