Fairytale Vogue Weddings at Château Challain: Luxury, Style & Exclusivity
The Fairytale Comes to Life: Hosting the Year’s Most Glamorous Vogue Weddings Château Challain is already celebrated around the world as the ultimate luxury destination for a fairytale wedding. This year we had the honor of hosting two highly-anticipated, high-fashion events featured in Vogue Weddings Now, these spectacular celebrations perfectly demonstrate the unparalleled magic and […]
Château Challain: A Journey Through Time and Restoration
The Journey through time and restoration & the path of history and renewal Timeless Restoration Journey Cynthia Nicholson and her family have turned Château Challain into a true labor of love. Since purchasing it, they began an ambitious restoration project to restore its former glory. They have invested vast amounts of time and money into the […]
Visite au Château de Challain la Potherie.
Visite au Château Challain : Là où commencent les contes de fées Nous sommes heureux de vous accueillir pour les visites du Château de Challain la Potherie. Vous trouverez ici toutes les informations nécessaires à la préparation de votre visite au Château de Challain et à l’achat de billets pour ce splendide château. Le château […]
Saint-Valentin au Château Challain : Une Soirée Romantique Inoubliable
Un Château de Conte de Fées pour la Saint-Valentin Niché dans le cadre pittoresque de la Vallée de la Loire, le Château Challain est un lieu de rêve, tout droit sorti des pages d’un conte de fées romantique. Pour la Saint-Valentin, le château propose une expérience inoubliable conçue pour transporter les couples dans un monde […]
How to choose a song for your first dance.
The most significant, special part of your wedding reception is the moment that you first step onto the dance floor with your new spouse, surrounded by all the people who know and love you. Just like the moment you said “I do”, this makes for a wonderful way to solidify and celebrate your love – […]
In Love Photography by Wim Vanhengel – Wedding Photographer in Paris.
Weddings at the fairytale Chateau Challain, France Today, we’d like to put a spotlight on Wim Vanhengal, a Wedding Photographer from Paris. Hello, princess brides. Step into our romantic and nostalgic photography world and create your fairy tale with us. Wim Vanhengel of In Love Photography is one of the most sought-after luxury wedding photographers […]
Dream Elopement in a French Chateau
Bonjour Lovebirds! Have you ever dreamt of escaping the ordinary and embarking on a dream elopement in a French chateau? Imagine exchanging vows amidst breathtaking scenery, surrounded by timeless elegance and impeccable service. At Chateau Challain, a meticulously restored 19th-century gem nestled in the heart of the Loire Valley, your fairytale elopement becomes a reality. […]
A Buddymoon in France
Buddymoon? What’s a Buddymoon?! So glad you asked! To understand a Buddymoon in France, firstly, we must get to the bottom of what a Honeymoon really is. Back in the old days, and brace yourselves for this, couples didn’t know each other very well before getting married! Gasp! So they had a little honeymoon to […]
A Destination Elopement Photographer, Janis Ratnieks
At Chateau Challain, we believe that every love story deserves to be captured as a masterpiece. Janis Ratnieks, is not just a destination elopement photographer; he is a storyteller who weaves the narrative of your special day through the lens of his camera. With years of expertise, an artistic eye, and a passion for immortalizing […]
The Ultimate Guide for Destination Wedding Guests in France
Welcome to the French Affair: Your Guide to Being the Best Destination Wedding Guest Embarking on a journey to celebrate love amidst the romantic landscapes of France? As a cherished guest, your role extends beyond witnessing vows – you’re an integral part of the couple’s story. This guide is your ticket to becoming the ultimate […]











