Wedding Brochure for 2019 & 2020 THE COMPLETE WEDDING PACKAGE Chateau de Lerse is an elegantly renovated 15th century home, which offers a mix of modern and antique furnishings within. Situated 30 minutes from the French capital of the comic strip and designated City of Art and History, Angoulême. Set amidst 105 hectares of gently undulating hills and sleeping a total of up to 30 guests throughout the chateau and high-end Safari tents, it offers a simply stunning place to stay and in which to hold your wedding, with its unique covered courtyard overlooking the wonderful countryside with an integral evening bar. Here is a place where beautiful memories are made.
The chateau has four comfortably appointed spacious guest rooms, which are located on the first floor and feature kingsize beds with en-suite bathrooms. 2 additional bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms are being completed by April 2019. Sleeping 12 guests. On the ground floor are three tastefully decorated living rooms. The gîte accommodates 6 people, in considerable comfort, within a single-storey house which has two bedrooms, a large living area, kitchen and fireplace. It has a lovely shaded terrace equipped with garden furniture and barbecue. The Pigeonnier sleeps 2 and is a quirky original self -contained round building adjacent to the chateau and pool with its own terrace with tables and chairs overlooking the gently rolling Charente countryside. Wonderful for small ceremonies. The Safari campsite is set around the lake with a pontoon. Housing 5 safari tents to complete the glamping experience for up to 10 guests. Supplied with proper beds, linen, rugs, mirrors and chairs, and a separate fully equipped shower room & toilet plus 2 other toilets. The tents are hired individually and not included in the chateau rental fee. There is an outdoor heated swimming pool for guests to use opposite the chateau with a sun terrace and sun beds. Once booked, we invite couples to stay for a night, free of charge, prior to the wedding to get to know the chateau and staff whilst sampling the wedding menu and wines of the region. T&C s apply. Why host your wedding at Chateau de Lerse? Because we take the stress out of planning your wedding and Our unique canopy covered courtyard means that you can dine and be entertained, protected from the elements without 2 losing the feeling of being outside with an amazing view across the valley. We can cater for up to 120 guests onsite on the wedding day. We provide all the tables, chairs, linens, crockery, cutlery and glasses for 6 per person. We have our own in-house chef with a variety of menu options. We offer specially chosen wines and beer on a sale or return basis. We do not charge corkage. We supply a full wedding planning service, that is obligatory. We source your suppliers and do all liaison for you. Integral courtyard bar for evening drinks full of sparkly lights and drink, of course!
3 Our Planning service includes sourcing and liaising with suppliers on your behalf for the following services, plus more: Musicians and bands Florists Hair and make-up stylists Photographers DJ s Videographers Cake makers Lighting specialists Celebrants Classic cars Guest buses Dancefloor Food trucks Marquée hire Décor hire
Sample Menu - prices range from 45 to 75 per person CANAPES ATELIERS : (COOKING STATIONS FOR A LA PLANCHER) VERRINE DE CRABE, PATE A TOMATE, MANGUE ET AVOCAT - Shot glass of crab, tomato paste, mango & avocado SAINT JACQUES FRAICHES BARDEES AU LARD A LA PLANCHER - Scallops cooked fresh on the plancher in bacon fat MOULES SUR LA PLANCHER - Mussels cooked fresh on the plancher MINI BURGERS, CANARD - Mini duck burgers MINI TATIN DE TOMATES CERISES AU THYM ET CHEVRE - Mini cherry tomato tarts with thyme & goat s cheese PAIN SURPRISE AVEC FOIE GRAS MOUSSE, POIVRES et FROMAGES - Speciality bread toasted with foie gras mousse, peppers and cheeses *MISE EN BOUCHE MINI APPETISER* ENTREE STARTERS : TERRINE DE FOIE GRAS AUX EPICES SUR SA BRIOCHE, AILLETS ET ASPERGES VERTES DEGLACES AU BALSAMIQUE, JEUNES POUSSES DE MESCLUN Foie gras terrine in a spicy brioche, garlic shoot, and green asparagus sprinkled with balsamic crème, a mix of young green salad leaves 4
ARDOISE D ENTREE A PARTAGER - FOIE GRAS AUX EPICES/SALADE DE GAMBAS ET LEGUMES MARINES/NOUGAT DE CHEVRE/CAMEMBERT ROTI ET SA CONFITURE/CHARCUTERIE DE LA REGION Sharing slate: foie gras with spices, prawn salad & marinated vegetables, goat s cheese, roasted camembert with jam & regional cold meats PAIN PERDU DE SAINT JACQUES ET SON PISTOU ROUGE, NEMS DE GAMBAS CROQUANTES, ASPERGES ET AILLETS Speciality bread with red pesto, crunchy prawn roll, asparagus & garlic shoot PLAT MAIN COURSE : CARRE D AGNEAU EN CROUTE DE SESAME ET GROS SEL,JUS D AGNEAU COURT ET SES LEGUMES GLACES Lamb cutlets in salted sesame pastry, lamb gravy & glazed vegetables FILET DE BOEUF JUS REDUIT, PETITS LEGUMES GLACES (SUPPLEMENT 3 EUROS) Filet of beef, with a beef reduction, mini glazed vegetables MAGRET DE CANARD AU CARAMEL D EPICES ET SES LEGUMES CROQUANTS Duck breast with spiced caramel sauce & crunchy vegetables SUPREME DE VOLAILLE ET SA FARCE, PETITS LEGUMES GLACES ET SAUCE AUX HERBES Chicken supreme, mini glazed vegetables in a herb sauce 5
*FROMAGE FRAIS ET AFFINES ET SES CONDIMENTS CHEESE COURSE WITH CONDIMENTS* DESSERT - DESSERTS ARDOISES A PARTAGER: TARTE CITRON MERINGUEE A MA FACON/POIRE POCHEE AUX EPICES/CREME BRULEE VANILLE/GANACHE CHOCOLAT ET FRUITS ROUGES Sharing slates of: Lemon meringue tart, Spicy poached pear, Vanilla crème brulée and Chocolate ganache with red fruits OR/OU PIECE MONTEE TRADITIONELLE ET SA NOUGATINE Traditional French cake, consists of choux balls filled with patisserie cream Café Coffee En buffet Served with milk and sugar as a buffet FOR LATE EVENING COURSES: FROMAGES & CHARCUTERIE CHEESE & COLD MEAT BOARDS (SUPPLEMENTS APPLY) We can also organise a wedding cake made to your specification 6
Rental prices: For the Chateau, Gîte & Pigeonnier 2019 & 2020 3 night minimum stay. APRIL 9,000 MAY 9,000 JUNE 9,800 JULY & AUGUST 9,800 SEPTEMBER 9,800 OCTOBER 9,000 Additional nights are possible, please enquire. Minimum 3 night stay for up to 20 people onsite, across the chateau, gite and pigeonier. We can accommodate up to 10 guests in safari tents at a fee of 300 per tent for 3 nights. For further information please email us at: contact@chateaudelerse.com or visit our website www.chateaudelerse.com Or call 0033 (0) 6 49 85 32 57 Speak to Joss, English spoken! 7
8 From the airports the chateau is approx: 1hr 20mins from Bordeaux 1hr 30mins from Bergerac 1hr 45mins from Limoges