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A romantic French wedding venue in the heart of rural Charente
Le Manoir du Pontsec is a 19th-century family-owned manor house designed for relaxed celebrations, meaningful gatherings and exclusive-use wedding stays in southwest France.
Built in 1826 and surrounded by riverside gardens, mature trees and peaceful countryside views, the manoir gives couples the freedom to create a wedding that feels personal, beautiful and unhurried.
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Why Couples Choose Le Manoir du Pontsec
Exclusive & Personal
A smaller French wedding venue designed for relaxed, intimate celebrations with exclusive use of the manor and grounds.
Stay Together Onsite
Accommodation for up to 14 guests in the manoir, plus a separate 2-bedroom cottage, allowing close family and friends to stay together.
Beautiful Indoor & Outdoor Spaces
From riverside gardens and mature trees to courtyard dining and our chandelier-lit barn, every season offers a beautiful backdrop.
Flexible Dry Hire
Plan your wedding your way. Use your own suppliers, organise a DIY wedding, or work with trusted planning support.
Classic French Charm
A 19th-century family-owned manoir full of character, handpicked interiors and peaceful countryside surroundings.
A Wedding That Feels Entirely Your Own
Le Manoir du Pontsec is available as a dry hire wedding venue, giving you flexibility to shape the celebration in a way that suits your style, priorities and budget.
Whether you choose to work with a wedding planner, organise your own suppliers or keep things simple and intimate, the manoir provides a beautiful backdrop for bringing people together.
We host a limited number of weddings each year and never run back-to-back events, allowing couples to fully enjoy the space and experience.
A wedding weekend,
not just a wedding day.
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What’s Included
When you book Le Manoir du Pontsec, you’re not simply hiring a venue. You’re stepping into a timeless, exclusive setting designed for gathering, celebrating and creating something that feels truly personal.
Included in your wedding stay:
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Exclusive use of the manoir and grounds
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Minimum 3-night stay
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Accommodation for up to 14 guests in the manoir
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Separate 2-bedroom cottage/gîte for added flexibility
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Romantic indoor and outdoor ceremony options
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Chandelier-lit barn for wet weather or evening celebrations
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Large dining spaces indoors and outside
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Riverside gardens, mature trees and beautiful photography backdrops
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Access to trusted local recommendations and suppliers
Wedding Planning Support
While Le Manoir du Pontsec is dry hire only, we work closely with trusted planners and suppliers familiar with the venue.
Couples are welcome to:
✓ Organise a DIY wedding
✓ Use their own planner
✓ Work with recommended planning support
We also have a trusted network of photographers, florists, stylists, videographers and suppliers who know the manoir well.
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With Thanks
The beautiful wedding imagery featured throughout this page was captured by:
Anna Laskev @annalaskev.studio,
Nastia Wedding @nastia_wedding.de and
B.G Photography @b.g._photography_