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FAQ - Les questions fréquemment posées
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What is the reception capacity?
The receptions rooms can accommodate up to 550 seated guests (banquet) as follows:
- The stables: 180 people
- The billiard room: 90 people
- The lounge: 60 people
- The office: 50 people
- Guards' room: 100 people
- The dining room: 60 people.
The main courtyard can accommodate up to 600 seated guests.
Is the caterer taxed?
You are free to choose your caterer. When you make your reservation, we will provide you with a list of local service providers that you can ask for quotes, but you are under no obligation to use any of them.
We provide the caterer with a catering room (85 m2) with a 3 x 30 A meter, so that he can set up, as well as a cold room so that he can store all his foodstuffs in a cool place.
How many beds are available on site?
Our wedding packages include 28 beds (14 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms).
There is also the possibility of renting the independent gite "Le bastion du prince noir", which has its own private swimming pool and can sleep up to 14 people (7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms).
We have PRM access and accessible bathrooms.
Do we have exclusivity for the location?
Yes, when a wedding is organised, the bride and groom have exclusive rights to the venue.
Do you offer plans B in case of bad weather?
One of the advantages of Château de Poudenas is that we can organise the entire reception both indoors and outdoors.
If the weather conditions do not allow you to hold the cocktail party and/or dinner outside, you will be able to relocate to our various reception rooms included in your package or by taking optional rooms. If we add up all the reception rooms, we can seat up to 540 people.
Until what time can we play music?
Music is permitted:
- outside until 11.30pm.
- in the dance hall until 4am.
Option to extend the evening until 6am.
What parking is provided on site?
The car park in the grounds of Château de Poudenas allows you to park all your guests' cars in a designated, well-lit area.
Are cleaning costs included in the service?
Cleaning is included on departure.
Intermediate cleaning is available on request.
Guests are required to leave the gîtes in a normal state, with all rubbish emptied and removed.
Do you provide furniture (tables/chairs, lighting, etc.)?
We have the following furniture available for hire:
- Miami chairs in white resin
- Round tables
- Buffet tables
- Pedestal tables
- Barrel tables
- Atmospheric braziers
- Video projector screen
....
A list and prices will be provided when you sign the contract.
Is brunch included?
Sunday brunch is included in the various wedding packages we offer.
As an option, and at an additional cost, you can have brunch at the château's swimming pool.
What is the network status like and is there an internet connection?
We have good 4G reception generally everywhere outside Poudenas. Wide-range wifi is available in all the function rooms and accommodation on site.
Fireworks, releasing lanterns, candles, do we have the right?
Fireworks: yes, in the dedicated area of the park (unless the site is on fire alert or equivalent).
Lantern releases: this depends on the wind, humidity and municipal and prefectoral decrees.
Candles: yes outdoors and indoors, depending on the venue and the candle/photophores used.
Is heating included in the service?
Heating included according to season and if necessary.
For receptions rooms, this will be subject to an additional quote.
How to get to the castle?
By car, the castle is 50 minutes from Agen train station, 1 hour 45 minutes from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport, and 1 hour 50 minutes from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport. A regional bus also stops in Poudenas (Agen/Mont-de-Marsan line and Peu/Aire-sur-L’Adour/Agen line).
Does the venue require specific service providers?
The choice of providers is free. When making a reservation, we offer you a list of local providers that you can contact for quotes, but you are under no obligation to use any of them.
What are the possible spaces for a secular ceremony?
Overall, you can hold your ceremony wherever you like in the castle's reception areas. That said, we can recommend some spots: outside, the north esplanade is ideal and often used, but the pool esplanade is also an option. Inside, the most commonly used places are the billiard room and the guard room.
Which spaces would you recommend for the cocktail?
We recommend the north esplanade and the pool esplanade (if the weather allows) for holding the cocktail outside. If the weather is uncertain, we suggest the living room and its adjoining rooms, depending on the number of guests: you'll be sheltered from the rain but can still enjoy the outdoors by using the access to the terraces.
How many pools do you have?
We have a main pool located on the south esplanade (8x12m, salt water) open every day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Bastion cottage also has its own private pool, as does Léa’s Cottage.
Does the venue have a corkage right ?
No, we are not a winery.
Will we be accompanied by the castle’s staff on D-day?
Yes! On the big day, there are always between 1 and 3 people from the castle on site, ready to handle any unexpected events and answer your questions.
Do you have a restaurant/bar on the castle site?
No, but we can recommend addresses to you.
Do you have equipment for the putting green and the tennis court?
Yes! We can lend tennis rackets, golf clubs, and balls, which you will have to return at the end of your practice.
What are the activities available on site?
Many activities await you at the castle: swimming pool, pétanque, tennis, golf, table football, fishing, walks, hiking on foot or by bike, historical tours of the site... And in the surroundings, other experiences await you: museums, amusement parks, cruises, vineyard tours, go-kart circuits...
Do you have a brochure ?
Yes, we have a wedding brochure detailing our offers as well as our spaces and the associated rates. This brochure is available in French and English. Do not hesitate to contact us to get it!
Is there a parking lot?
Yes, we have two parking lots without any space limitations.
How many people can we accommodate on site?
We have 5 cottages that can accommodate up to 54 people in 27 bedrooms. Depending on the offer chosen, you have access to different cottages: an offer to accommodate up to 28 guests (Logis, Simone’s cottage and Olive’s cottage), an offer for 42 people (the previous cottages and Léa’s cottage) and an offer for 54 people (the previous cottages and Black Prince’s Bastion).
Possédez-vous des chambres accessibles aux PMR ?
Yes, one of our rooms is perfectly suited for people with reduced mobility, with a bathroom adapted accordingly.
Are there any accommodation options around the castle?
Yes, there are several options available to you around Poudenas: guesthouses, bed and breakfasts, hotels, campsites... We can provide you with a list of nearby accommodations.
Is breakfast included in the service?
No, we do not provide meals ourselves. However, each cottage is completely self-contained and has a fully equipped kitchen. Furthermore, we can recommend private chefs who can prepare your meals, including breakfast.
Is bed linen and towels included?
Yes, everything will be set up in the cottages upon your arrival. If needed, the cottages are also equipped with washing machines.
Does the castle host photo shoots?
Yes, we host photo shoots organized by event professionals. If you are a service provider and have a project, please contact us by email.
Toilet paper, paper towels, sponges, dish soap…are they all provided?
Basic supplies like sponges, dish soap, toilet paper, and paper towels are provided. There’s a starter stock in the kitchen that you can add to according to your usual habits.
What kind of coffee machine can you find in the holiday cottages?
The coffee machines are compatible with Nespresso capsules, and you can also find filter machines.
Are pool towels provided too?
Yes, with the bath towels as well as the sheets.
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