Castle, Event planner, Event venue, Tourist attraction
Château de Ferrières
Close to Paris in Seine-et-Marne, this grand château with well-kept gardens and a large park now hosts weddings, receptions and a culinary school, with Le Chai restaurant alongside for wine and Sunday brunch.
The story
The château at Ferrières-en-Brie is a private estate rather than a museum. Its architecture and carefully maintained gardens make it a sought-after backdrop for weddings, with the main room dressed for receptions, while its spaces also serve work dinners, educational courses and private functions. The estate houses a culinary school, and its kitchen caters large events, from buffets to seated dinners for 170 guests. Most of the time the château can only be admired from the road, its doors opening for special events and for the Journées du Patrimoine. Le Chai, the restaurant beside it, offers good wine and dessert, and a Sunday brunch that pairs well with a walk in the park afterwards.
Good to know
TAGGG AI- ✦The château is not open to the general public; it can be seen from the road and opens only for special events.
- ✦Sunday brunch at the restaurant is best on a sunny day, followed by a stroll in the park.
- ✦Le Chai, the restaurant next to the château, is a pleasant stop for a glass of wine and dessert.