You will find below testimonials from our guestbook (we have many more but it would be too long to feature them all !).

Please bear in mind that there are several hotels named “Chateau de Varennes” or Varenne in France thus the trip advisor reviews that you can see for Varennes-Sauveterre or Varenne-Jarcy or Varennes-le-grand are not related to us.

And we are proud to have 4.9 out of 5 with 100+ Facebook reviews^^

You can also check more recent wedding pictures/videos/press articles on our instagram page as we do not have much time to update our blog here.

• Genn (October 2024)

• Bryan (October 2024)

• Haley (October 2024)

• Catherine Seguin (October 2024)

• Cécile & Louis (October Wedding, 2024, France, planned by Majestic Organisation)

• Catherine, mom of the bride (Cécile & Louis, October Wedding, 2024, France, planned by Majestic Organisation)

• Youggie & Anthony (October Wedding, 2024, China, planned by Peonymoments)

• James & Jess (Ciara & William’s Wedding, September 2024, Canada)

• Shelby & Ben (September Wedding, 2024, US, planned by Dorulete Events)

• Alexis Lio (September 2024)

• Bob & Melissa (August 2024, USA)

• Grant & Sandy (July 2024, USA)

• Mark & Kandice (July 2024)

• Kevin & Laura (July 2024, The Bond Workshop)

• Ludo & Elsa (July 2024, The Bond Workshop)

• Valeria (June 2024, Germany)

• Teresa (June 2024)

• Lisa & Irina (June 2024)

• Nicole (June 2024)

• Julien & Cindy (Tracey & Romain’s Wedding, June 2024)

• Reh & Zahraa (June 2024)

• Saskia, Wedding Planner (Photography and wedding planning Workshop with Levin Weddings, June 2024, Germany)

• Sonya (vow renewal, June 2024, USA)
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• Claudia Klassen, Wedding Photographer from Klassen Weddings (Wedding, June 2024)

• Allison Boris (June 2024)

 

• Lisa, Wedding Photographer from Love & Other Stories (Wedding, May 2024)

• Xibit Bo (June 2024)

• Linda & Peter (May 2024, USA)

• Ashley & Alex (May 2024, USA)

• Hannah & Jon

• Marcia (May 2024, USA)

• Mary (May 2024, USA)

• Sasha & Greg (May 2024, USA)

• Brad & Angela (May 2024, USA)

• Scarlett & Toby (Wedding, May 2024, UK, planned by Peonymoments)

• Sarah & Darren (Wedding, May 2024, USA, planned by Peonymoments)

• Cathy, mom of the bride (Blair & Drew, April wedding, 2024, US, planned by Amoro Events)

• Drew & Blair (April wedding, 2024, US, planned by Amoro Events)

• Carine (Céline & Bernard’s wedding, March 2024, Luxembourg)

• Céline & Bernard (March Wedding, 2024, Luxemburg)

• Suzanne & Jean (September wedding, Irish & Lebanese)

• Gina & Davina (September, birthday, USA, planned by NKT Events)

• Carley & Ian (August wedding, UK)

• Charlotte & Adam (August wedding, UK)

• Théa & Alex (July wedding, Norway)

• Olga & Keith (July wedding, international)

• Catie & Greg (July wedding, USA)

• Samantha & Alex (June wedding, USA & UK)

• Liz & Spencer (June wedding, USA, planned by @jenniferfoxweddings)

• Anne-Laure & Florian (June wedding, France)

• Alice & Andrew (June wedding, USA)

• Alena & Luke (May wedding, USA, planned by NKT Events)

• Chase & Gautier (May wedding, French American)

• Emily & Matthew (May wedding, UK)

• Ria & Clément (May wedding, Philippines & France)

• Markus (November birthday group, Switzerland)

• Sweenie & Issac (October wedding, India & Africa & UK)

• H&P (October 2018, christening & wedding, Switzerland & France)

• Chloe & Lari (September wedding Finland & USA, planned by NKT Events)

• Candice & Liam (September wedding, UK, featured in Hello Magazine, Candice was the winner of Great British Bake Off)

• Emily & Zach (September wedding, USA, came back in 2024 for their wedding anniversary)

 

• Sarah & Phil (September wedding, Jersey islands)

• Natalie & Elijah (September wedding, Ethiopia/Zimbabwe/USA, planned by NKT Events, featured in Martha Stewart weddings)

 

• Devashish & Marc-Antoine (August wedding, India & France & USA, planned by Ivory Romance)

• Arabelle & Pascal  (July, christening & wedding, Switzerland)

• Sophie & David  (July wedding, UK, planned by NKT Events)

• Petra & Michael (June wedding & holiday week, Germany)

• Michele & Martin (June wedding & holiday week, China & Switzerland, planned by NKT Events)

• Tessa & Fred (June wedding, Filipinos & international)

• S&A (June wedding, Ireland, UK)

• Megan & Kyle  (May wedding, USA)

• Charlotte & Ben (May, wedding, UK)

• Marianne & Raphael (May, wedding, Denmark & Germany, planned by NKT Events)

• Jane & Gary (April, birthday, UK)

• Eton (April, holiday group, USA)

• Maria (December, Christmas/New year Eve holiday, Italy)

• German G (late October, birthday/holiday group, Switzerland/Argentina)

• Dorothy & Luc (October, wedding, Malaysia/UK/France)

• Patricia (October, holiday week, USA)

• Jessica & Gary (August, wedding, UK)

• Marina & Benedikt (August, wedding, Germany/Mexico/Moldova/Switzerland, planned by NKT Events)

• Jenna & Killian (August, wedding, UK/Ireland, planned by Atelier Atypique)

• Maria & Najeeb (August, wedding, USA, Russia & UAE)

• Alex & David (August, wedding, UK)

• Felicia & Hadley (July, wedding, Korean-Swedish bride and Chinese groom living in NYC, planned by Sinclair & Moore)

• Divya & Arun (July, wedding, Indian couple living in London, planned by NKT Events)

• Capucine & Matthieu (July, wedding, French couple living in Singapore, planned by Atelier Atypique)

• Cecile & Jeroen (July, wedding, Netherlands, planned by Atelier Atypique)

• Virginie & Charles (June, wedding, France, planned by Atelier Atypique)

• Magdalene & Mervyn (June, engagement celebration, Singapore)

• Brittany and Danny (June, wedding, USA, planned by Atelier Atypique)

 

• Alex & Sebastian (June, wedding, USA, planned by Luxe Events)

• Jackie and Sean (June, wedding, Ireland)

• Kate & Niall (May, wedding, British couple based in Dubai)

• Anka & Daniel (May, wedding, Switzerland, planned by NKT Events)

• Lizzie & Jim (May, wedding, UK, planned by NKT-Events)

 

• Danielle & Rob (May, wedding, UK, planned by Atelier Atypique)

• Michael (April, corporate group, USA)

• Sylvie Gil (April, photography workshop, USA)

• Kerry (April, holiday group, UK, Belgium & Spain)

• Joanna & Charles (September, wedding, UK/Australia, planned by Atelier Atypique)) – Featured on 100Layercake blog, 

• Robert (September, holiday group, UK/USA)

* Jess & Vanya (September, Serbia/Australia/USA) – Featured on Wedding Sparrow, planned by Atelier Atypique)

* Caro & Kevin (September, Germany/France/Austria, planned by Atelier Atypique) – video on our blog

 

• Alex & Matt (August 2016, UK & Dubai, planned by Atelier Atypique) – Featured in French wedding style : Chic and fully outdoor Summer wedding

• Emmanuele & Nicolas (August, France & Luxembourg, planned by Atelier Atypique)

* Pauline & Muneer (August, France/Saoudi Arabia/Dubai, planned by Atelier Atypique) – video on our blog

• Jules & Kyle (August, UK, planned by Atelier Atypique) – video on our blog

• Hannah & Andrew (July-August, holiday group, UK & international)

• Andrea (July, birthday party & holiday group, UK)

* Libby & Mark (July, Australia & Canada, planned by Atelier Atypique)

 

* Sara & Josh (July, USA, planned by Atelier Atypique, featured in Style me pretty)

* Leroy & Jon Paul (June, South Africa/Australia/UK, planned by Atelier Atypique)

* Jade & Martin (June, Australia & Netherlands, planned by Atelier Atypique) – video on our blog

* Alex & Samuel (June, Switzerland & France, planned by Atelier Atypique) – Featured on the Knot, the most popular bridal blog in the US

* Sadie & Jack (May, UK)

* Allie & Pierre (May, USA & France, planned by Atelier Atypique)

* Caris & Dan (late Sept, Australian couple living in London, planned by Atelier Atypique) – Featured on Style me pretty

* Julie & Romain (Sept 2015, France)

* Jenny & Regan (Sept 2015, Philippines, New-Zealand, UK)

Their backstage pictures were featured on our Facebook page : Romantic September wedding by  Chateau de Varennes

* Allison & Bianca (September 2015, USA)

* Helen & Marc (August, UK) – video on our blog

* Marine & Romain (August, France) – video on our blog

* Zoe & Fredrik (August, UK, Norway, USA) – Featured on Style me pretty)

Click on the picture to get more images of this stunning wedding by Ian Holmes Photography

 

* Michael & Sascha (August, Switzerland)

* Tarryn & Rick (July, Australia, South Africa) – video on our blog

* Vicky & Adam (July, UK)

* Anne & Arnaud (USA, France)

* Chrystelle & Tarek (July, Lebanon) – featured in Femme magazine (special wedding issue)

* Lana & Jon (July, Russia, UK) – video on our blog

* Michele & Daniel (June, Africa, Romania, Canada)

* Charlotte & Mike (June – UK) – This wedding is featured on French wedding style blog

*Anne & Remi (June – China, France)

* Carla & Mario (June – Brazil)

* Amy & Matt (May, UK)

* Holiday group from London (May 2015)

* Krystal & Rob (May – Australia/USA/Hong Kong) – Featured on Style me pretty

 

* Gemma & Alan wedding (May – UK)

* Christiana & Baron wedding (April – Cyprus/HK/UK)

* Sylvie Gil photography workshop (March/April – USA)

* Heloise & Christophe wedding (September – France)

Their wedding planners also sent us a lovely thank you note. They are one of the most sought after event agencies in Paris.

Merci très sincèrement pour votre accueil, votre aide, votre souplesse et votre capacité à trouver toujours des solutions et rendre notre travail du plus agréable possible. Nous n’avons jamais connu un tel service depuis 8 ans :)! Nous espérons également retravailler avec vous très vite et dans votre magnifique lieu! Encore un grand merci

Camille de Luca – Directrice de l’agence camilledelucasignature

* Clara & Stephane wedding (September – Singapore/France- the amazing video of this wedding is in our blog)

Sweet words from the bride : thank you so much for your wonderful arrangements and for making our perfect wedding come true

* Marie Therese & Basile (August – France/Lebanon)

 

We also got a kind thank you note from their wedding planner Florence Marty who is managing the best event agency in Morocco

Chère Sonia, Cher Aymeric,

Je tenais à vous remercier pour votre aide précieuse, votre accueil, et votre professionnalisme.

Ce fut un réel plaisir de travailler à vos côtés, j’espère avoir le plaisir de collaborer à nouveau avec vous.

Merci infiniment à toute votre équipe, efficace, chaleureuse, et tellement sympathique.

A très vite, à Marrakech,

Bien à vous,

Florence (Instants magiques)

* Susan & Russell’s holiday week (July-August – USA)

 

* Pat & Erica’s wedding (July – USA)

* MJ & Romain wedding (July – France)

* Simone & Andrew wedding (July – Australia/Canada)

* Adelina & Felix wedding (June – Romania/Canada/Germany)

* Stacy’s birthday week-end (May, UK/USA)

* Rachel & Ekant’s wedding (May – US/India)

Rachel is from Philadelphia, Ekant is from New Dehli. They were based in NYC and are currently moving to South Carolina… They chose France because it was mid-way from Americas and India and they chose Burgundy because Ekant is a savvy wine connoisseur..

“Words cannot express how thrilled we are with what you put together tonight. You did a fabulous job and our guests had an amazing time thanks to your creativity and attention to detail.”

 

* Edel & Gerard’s wedding (May – Ireland/Australia)

Both Irish but based in Australia, they chose Burgundy for a sunny holiday break. 5 days of fun and lot of Irish beers flowing relentlessly…

 

 

 

We hosted a few corporate groups in October. We opened again in April for a few corporate and holiday groups then the wedding season started off again at a fast pace !

* Alice & Jonas’ wedding (Sept  – Australia/Germany)

Hello lovely de Truchis family,
Alice and I are now back in Sydney. It’s hard to be finishing this amazing time but we have collected so many unforgettable memories during the last 4 weeks that we will have a lot more joy thinking about our trips before and after the wedding, the chateau, the actual beautiful celebration and all the fun memories with our families and friends… Very much looking forward to seeing all the pictures, the first ones I have seen looked absolutely amazing.

All the best to you. Alice & Jonas

* Rebecca & Ed’s wedding (Sept – Australia/UK)

* Lucy & Leon’s wedding (Sept – UK – the couple came back for their wedding anniversary)

The bride’s word :

 

The groom’s word :

Now that things have settled down I just wanted to say a big thank you to you and Aymeric for making our wedding so special – we have enjoyed every moment from our initial visit where you let us have dinner with your family and friends to the amazing weekend just gone. I could have not have dreamt of a more fantastic wedding – you have an amazing home and it was a true fairy tale wedding for me and Lucy and we cannot thank you enough for accommodating us and being so flexible with the arrangements which has allowed our dream wedding to become a reality.  All our friends and family cannot stop talking about how fantastic everything was – it was so so perfect.

* Emilie & JC’s wedding and week holiday (August, France/USA)

* Cherie & Jordan’s wedding (August- UK – the couple came back for their wedding anniversary)

* Eliza & Pierre’s wedding (August, USA/France)

This wedding was featured on the famous blog French wedding style which is a wealth of information for people who are planning a destination wedding in France. See the article here

 

* Lord and Lady D (UK, July, holiday week, returning severall times)

* Press trip (July) : The delicious food and warm welcome were what to expect in a such a wonderful estate. We had a magnificent stay.

* Anne & Jeff’s wedding (June, USA/Belgium/UK, came back for their wedding anniversary) : A huge thank you for planning, prepping and perfectly executing our wedding week-end. It was much more beautiful than we imagined and had hoped to have. Our families and friends were awed. Thank you !!

* Jennifer & Julien’s wedding and week holiday (June, USA/France, planned by Fete in France). This wedding was also featured on style me pretty

 

 

* Angelita and Edouard’s wedding (June – Brazil/France – pictures featured on our blog) : Thank you again for a truly wonderful wedding week-end, your hard work is exemplary and we will always be thankful ! It was better than imagined.

* Tessa & Marlon’s wedding (June, UK – this wedding was featured in Hello UK magazine and the couple came back for their wedding anniversary : Everything we dreamed of and more ! The most breathtaking backdrop for our special day. It could not have been more perfect. Our wonderful hosts Sonia and Aymeric have made it such a fantastic experience for us. We never want to leave… until next time (the bride).

Chateau de Varennes is amazing. It’s been everything that I could have wanted. I plan to return again because of the love and happiness I have had here (the groom).

Chateau de Varennes really was the perfect venue for Tessa and Marlon’s wedding. It was made more enjoyable by our hosts Sonia and Aymeric’s attention to details and their comfortable, friendly manner made everything so wonderful. Thank you very much, Tessa and Marlon never stopped smiling ; as did all the guests ! (bride’s parents)

A fairytale wedding. Breath-taking. Unforgettable (a guest)

* Atnet (corporate seminar, June, France) : Thank you for your warm welcome and the quality of the service you are providing. We now have to return to our daily lives in Paris after this magical getaway.

* Press trip (Grund genug magazine Germany, May) : I would like to say a thousand thanks to you again. These were magical days at your chateau.

* Rene & Margot’s birthday and holiday week (May, Netherlands) : Thank you for a wonderful say at your chateau. We and all our guest very much enjoyed the stay and the services (pool, soccer goals, volleyball nets, bikes, maids etc.) If ever we have another occasion we look forward to our return to the chateau.

* Daphna’s 2 weeks holiday (March-April, Germany/UK) : Thank you for a fabulous time at your chateau. We had our annual family reunion here and everyone from 4 months to 91 years old had a great time (Daphna)

Thank you for your great hospitality. We lived magical moments in an outstanding place (Franck)

Thank you for everything ! The best part was playing on the trampoline and swings. It’s a very nice house ! Thank you again ! (Maya, 11 years old)

* Sean’s birthday party (Nov, South Africa) : Dear Sonia, Aymeric, I wished we had the opportunity to thank you personally for last weekend, it was a truly special event that we wont easily forget. Everyone was amazed by it’s beauty and charm and will certainly spread the word. Thank you so much once again, and hope to see you soon.

* Jennifer’s holiday week (Sept, Australia) : A fantastic week of hide and seek for the 11 children. Great times.

* Anna & Tom’s wedding (Sept, Australia/UK/USA) : THANK YOU!!!!! We had the most magical time at our wedding… we can’t stop talking about how amazing everything was.

You and Aymeric were truly incredible and we are all so thankful to you both for creating such an unforgettable and special event. I hope it was your best wedding yet at your beautiful chateau… the only wedding that I would be ok with beating ours, will be my sisters, which will also hopefully happen one day soon at Varennes!!! (Anna)

* Thank you so much for all your efforts. The wedding was more than perfect. Every day was unique and you worked so hard to make it all go so smoothly.

I absolutely adored the lanterns, the fireworks were outstanding, the wine tasting and tour of the environs was beautiful, the flowers and the decoration of the chapel were exquisite, as was the food! The wedding menu was brilliant, all the food was visually beautiful and the tastes were divine. The barbecue, breakfasts, brunch all superb and the wines exceptional as was the champagne.

Thank you for your attention to detail and for your unrelenting kindness. Your staff are well chosen and they too performed all duties with kindness and always with smiles!

We have no regrets apart from the fact that it is now a memory but you helped to give us some of the best memories of our life. Thank you.

We are planning to return for a reunion and we will certainly return for our daughter Alexandra’s wedding ! Thank you for everything. Best wishes always, (bride’s mother, wedding, September)

* Clare’s holiday week (Summer, Guernesey islands) : Just a quick email to thank you and all your staff for the most wonderful week at Chateau de Varennes. It was truly one of the most outstanding holidays for us all. I will be in touch about next year. Regards. Clare

* George’s holiday week (Summer, USA) : Thank you for an incredible week in  this exceptional place. The surrounding area is charming and full of lovely day trips. Of course the wine of the region was outstanding. We had a great opportunity to relax and unwind, the staff was most kind and the resident chef was terrific (as good as a Michelin star chef).

* Sarah’s holiday week (Summer, UK) : Our stay at your lovely chateau was truly memorable. The house has a wonderful atmosphere and the beds were so comfortable and all the bedrooms and bathrooms really lovely and luxurious. The children had the holiday of a lifetime…..they never stopped talking and playing from the moment they arrived! I think, should we come again which we find very tempting, we would employ the chef for both meals. I would like to say again on behalf of the whole family that it was a truly wonderful holiday from which we savour many many happy memories. With warmest wishes from us both, Bernard and Sarah (holiday group, Summer 2012, came back in Summer 2013)

* Louisa & Simon’s wedding (Summer, UK) : Many thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us for our wedding week-end. The sun shone for us and we had a truly wonderful day. Your staff are wonderful, they all worked very hard to make things run smoothly for us. The chef’s food is awesome. This is really the most perfect setting. We have loved our week-end. Thank you.

Many thanks for all your excellent help. A beautiful setting for a wonderful wedding. Superb food ! (mother of the bride)

* Myriam & Adrian’s wedding and week holiday (Summer, Switzerland) : It was amazing, just amazing, and the most beautiful start into my marriage that I could have dreamed of! Thank you so so much! Adrian is overwhelmed by all the work we did and the beauty and magic of the result! And so are our friends! What is the most important for me is that this wedding proves that our passion and dedication to perfection leads to a magic atmosphere and a absolutely loving surrounding. (holiday and wedding, July 2012)

* Alexandre’s week holiday and 40th birthday (Summer, Canada) : Ce fut vraiment un séjour magnifique. Tous mes invités ont été très heureux de leur séjour aux deux châteaux et des activités. Bravo, et mille fois mercis, tout le staff était très agréable et professionnel. Ce fut réellement mémorable. À très bientôt

* Risa & Griff’s wedding (June, USA/UK) : We just wanted to thank you for letting us have our wedding at Chateau Varennes. It was truly an amazing weekend, everything we wanted for our wedding. The venue was the perfect place to have our families and friends celebrate with us. It was comfortable, relaxing and of course a stunning setting. You truly have an amazing place, it’s incredibly special. We leave tomorrow for our honeymoon. Thank you again, we will never forget this weekend!

* Nasim & Shek’s wedding (June, Iran/Ivory Coast/USA) : We chose the Chateau de Varennes because the place is magical. It is beautifully renovated with the perfect balance between old and new. Also, we chose the Chateau because the owners, Sonia and Aymeric, made us and all of our guests staying there feel so comfortable. We had the luxuries of a perfect life – huge grounds, pool, trampoline, private chef – and the warmth of feeling at home.(testimonial as featured in the famous blog junebugweddings)

* The castle of Chateau de Varennes is one of those locations straight out of a fairytale. It’s beautiful, magical and inspiring (Vinicius Matos, photographer, Brazil, June, quoted on junebugweddings)

* Newbay seminar (June, UK/USA) : This is truly a magical place. And we had a wonderful time. The best week-end ever ! These four days have been like a few days in heaven with the chef’s delicious food, the maids’s affectionate service and the beautiful blend of a formal and informal ambience.

* Chris & Mutsumi’s wedding (May, UK/Japan) : I would wish to thank you both so very much for providing Chris and Mutsumi with the fairytale wedding that they wished for. The Chateau is outstanding,the planning and organisation was of the highest professional standard as was the catering. Any future bride should have no doubt whatsoever in choosing Chateau de Varennes for their wedding as they will always be given Seven Star treatment in the most beautiful of surroundings. Thank you both once again (groom’s parents, Chris & Mutsumi wedding, May 2012)

*  Cindy & Henrik’s wedding (May, Malaysia/Denmark) : Once again, we would like to thank you for all your help and support for our wedding and our stay. It has been a wonderful week for us during our stay

* Martin & Anne-Marie’s wedding (May, Netherlands) : Thanks for the wedding. All the guests had an amazing time. Also thanks for the chef, very good meals and of course the rest of the staff.

* Caroline & Ricky’s wedding (May, UK) : Sonia, Everything was perfect!! I can’t thank you enough, it truly was the best weekend of our lives. I really want people to know just what a fantastic wedding planner you are, and what an incredible venue you have. Thank you again

 

*  Y&R Switzerland branch (corporate workshop, Switzerland, October, came back many times) : MERCI !!! We will be back

* Tara’s coaching workshop (October, USA, came back many times)  : Our stay in your chateau was magnificent. Our event was perfectly showcased in the space you have created. The staff was over the top. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts (came back 1 week for 3 times since we opened)

* We had such perfect time. Everything was just right (Paul’s 40th birthday, October)

* Our wedding was the most unforgettable and wonderful experience! The owners are a lovely couple who helped us to organize our wedding from A to Z (I never realized there was so much to do and think of!). We spent a blissful week-end with our friends and families in Varennes and left with many wonderful memories we will cherish all of our life (Christine, Germany, wedding, testimonial featured on CNN)

* Thank you very much for all your work. The result was above our expectations, everything was absolutely perfect and we are very grateful to you for our wonderful wedding (Andrea, Italia, wedding, October)

* Thank you for your friendly welcome in your chateau, we enjoyed the week very much. And so we are thinking about renting again a week in the beginning of october! (Karl, Germany, holiday break, September, came back several times)

* We had such an amazing, fun, relaxing week. Many thanks to Sonia and Aymeric for being so helpful and making everything so perfect and especially to the chef for the most delicious food. We hope to return. (Henry and Jan, UK, holiday group, September, came back)

* We had the most amazing time and will enjoy looking back at our time together in this spectacular chateau. many thanks (Vesna, holiday break, Switzerland August)

* The most memorable vacation to date. It has truly been a pleasure to be able to enjoy the experience. (Maureen, UK, holiday break, August)

* We’ve become so attached to your beautiful chateau. Your attention to detail and sense of style makes this place an even more special destination. Thank you for all your help, our stay has been truly wonderful and we hope to be back again. PS : thank you to the staff who have all been fantastic and pleasant (Lydia, UK, holiday break, August)

* I imagine heaven to be like this. I stand in awe of your magnificent generosity (Ben, UK, holiday break, July)

* Luxury in every way. Thank you all ! (Kate, UK, holiday break, July)

* A fabulous, fantastic, enchanting house, matched only by the generosity and bon vivant of the host. Thank you very much. (Sue, UK, holiday and Billy’s 21st birthday, July)

* We felt like the whole experience was one magical fairy tale that we didn’t want to end. I think you did a fantastic job, you are the best. It was truly a beautiful event. All our family had a brilliant time and thought that this is a magical place that will stay with us forever. (Roksana & Dmitry, Russia, wedding, July )

* Thank you so much again for all your help in creating such an unforgettable event for us and our family and friends. Everybody at the wedding told us that they have never experienced such a beautiful wedding, and while part of this is due to our friends and family who were with us, much is due to you and all the other helpers in the kitchen and around. (Bjorn & Annika, Australia/Dubai/Germany, wedding, June)

* Again, Sonia and Aymeric, you really made our dream come true. I cannot put into words my appreciation for all the effort and work that you put into our special day. Thank you both. (Colleen and Nicholas, Canada/USA, wedding, May)

* Thanks so much for an incredible week at the Chateau. The entire experience was incredible, your staff are fantastic and food brilliant ! (Penny, Australia, birthday and holiday break, April)

* We just wanted to say thank you again – the chateau and your great quality as hosts made this moment magic. Everything was perfect and exceeded our expectations. Merci de nous avoir accueillis dans ce lieu magique… We are so happy… difficult to find the words. I can’t wait for 10th, 15th, 20th… anniversary for another great celebration here! (Barbara & James, UK/France, wedding, March)

* When visiting the venue for our son’s wedding, we were treated to lunch at Chateau Varennes in Burgundy by Count Aymeric and Countess Sonia de Truchis de Varennes. They were very gracious hosts. It was in the main dining room and very formal. An excellent meal with a great wine. Big and full with notes of charred oak, blueberries, and plums. A hint of mint on the nez (cellar tracker club, Oct)

* I wanted to write and say how much we enjoyed our stay at your Chateau. It is a beautiful place and very comfortable – Our whole group really enjoyed themselves. Burgundy is a beautiful place! The cook and the team were fantastic – amazing food, very helpful staff. Thanks again. (Oliver, UK, August)

* I just wanted to tell you again how much we enjoyed our holiday in Burgundy. Your chateau is superbly equipped and provided excellent accommodation for our family. We were all very happy there. (Ronald, Canada, September )

* This is the most beautiful experience of my life. Thank you to everyone ! We truly could not have gotten married without the loving support of our family and the exceptional efforts of Sonia, Aymeric and team. You are a blessing. I will hold this time close to my heart forever ! PS : we’ll be back! (Rachel, USA, wedding, July)

* We are truly blessed to have had the opportunity to spend the week at your beautiful chateau. It does feel like a dream. I keep pinching myself! Thank you so much for all of your help in organizing our special day (John, USA, wedding, July)