Saône-et-Loire
Domaine de l'Abbaye de Maizières
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350 guests80 sleepsFrom €17,000Read package scope
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Abbaye de la Ferté
Wedding venue listing
- Hire arrangement
- Full exclusivity included
Facts recorded 28 September 2026. Confirm the seated layout, included rooms and a full quote for your dates.
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A first look at the details.
At Abbaye de la Ferté in the Saint-Ambreuil area, the celebration and the overnight stay have different sizes: 180 event guests and 6 sleeping places are listed. You could bring a smaller group together on site, then arrange nearby rooms for the rest. At the full listed guest count, 174 people would need somewhere else to sleep if everyone stays.
The room information records 3 bedrooms. Ask for the breakdown of doubles, twins, shared rooms and extra beds before allocating places. A sleeping total alone cannot show how different households will fit.
For food, the source says “External caterers welcome”. This may give you more choice over the food, but check whether there is an approved supplier list and who supplies staff, equipment and clearing-up.
The recorded starting figure is €3,800, described as “From €3,800 on the official wedding page, checked 4 October 2026; confirm package and dates.”. Use that exact hire period and set of inclusions when comparing quotes. It is a source-listed price from September 2026, not a current offer or the total wedding cost.
The staff or language entry says “French, English”. Agree who will be your contact during planning and who will be present on the day.
FROM THE VENUE
Details worth knowing.
- Reception room
- 200 m², with 180 seated guests advertised.
- Setting up
- Access from Thursday is advertised; confirm the dates included in your booking.
- Food and suppliers
- Catering kitchen and a free choice of suppliers.
- Outside
- Ceremonies, drinks, dinner and brunch can be arranged in the park.
- Price
- From €3,800 on the official wedding page; inclusions and your date require a quote.
Checked on the official website, 4 October 2026. Confirm arrangements and availability for your dates.
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The finer details.
- Catering
- External caterers welcome
- Hire arrangement
- Full exclusivity included
- Source airport guidance
- Saint-Exupéry Airport (Lyon) (1 hour 15 minutes)
- Languages
- French, English
- Bedrooms
- 3
Reported in the public venue listing, 28 September 2026. Travel times are source estimates. Confirm facilities, access, prices and restrictions for your dates.
A few questions for this place
- Which room and seating plan does the 180-guest figure cover?
- Where would you suggest the remaining 174 guests stay if we fill the venue?
- What is included in the catering arrangement, and which choices remain ours?
EVERY LITTLE DETAIL
A place to picture
your whole celebration.
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A FEEL FOR THE SEASON · 2001–2020 AVERAGES
The seasons around Abbaye de la Ferté.
MONTHS TO CONSIDER
June, July, August
Our starting suggestion for milder temperatures and lower average rainfall. Your ideal month will also depend on the spaces, guest plans and availability.
Jan2°
70 mmMean temperature 1.77 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 70 millimetres.
Feb3°
55 mmMean temperature 2.54 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 55 millimetres.
Mar6°
67 mmMean temperature 6.3 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 67 millimetres.
Apr10°
68 mmMean temperature 10.37 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 68 millimetres.
May14°
89 mmMean temperature 14.26 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 89 millimetres.
Jun19°
76 mmMean temperature 18.82 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 76 millimetres.
Jul21°
74 mmMean temperature 21.13 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 74 millimetres.
Aug21°
80 mmMean temperature 20.61 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 80 millimetres.
Sep16°
61 mmMean temperature 16.36 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 61 millimetres.
Oct12°
89 mmMean temperature 11.92 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 89 millimetres.
Nov6°
91 mmMean temperature 6.26 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 91 millimetres.
Dec3°
84 mmMean temperature 2.58 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 84 millimetres.
Temperature is the monthly mean across day and night (°C), not the afternoon high. Rainfall is an estimated monthly total (mm). Highlighted months are our suggestions.
Where these figures come from & how we choose months
NASA POWER modelled area climatology, January 2001–December 2020, retrieved 28 September 2026. This is historical climate guidance, not a forecast or a measurement at the venue. The area query is centred at 46.500° N, 5.000° E; the meteorological grid is about 0.5° × 0.625°. Elevation, coast and local shelter can change conditions substantially.
We select the three months with the lowest score: distance of the monthly mean from 20°C, plus twice the average daily precipitation in millimetres. This is an editorial preference for mild, relatively dry conditions, not an official wedding-season rating. Monthly precipitation is mean mm/day multiplied by calendar days, using 28 for February. Always plan an indoor alternative.
View the original NASA POWER data ↗Compare summer with May and September
July has the warmest June–August mean in this area dataset, at 21.1°C. For a different seasonal comparison, look at September: its mean is 16.4°C, with about 61 mm of rain over the month.
| Month | Day-and-night mean | Monthly rain |
|---|---|---|
| May | 14.3°C | 89 mm |
| June | 18.8°C | 76 mm |
| July | 21.1°C | 74 mm |
| August | 20.6°C | 80 mm |
| September | 16.4°C | 61 mm |
| October | 11.9°C | 89 mm |
For warmer dates, ask about shade and cooling. For cooler dates, ask about evening shelter and heating. Neither a lower monthly rainfall total nor a suggested month removes the need for an indoor plan.
Calculated from the NASA POWER area data credited in the chart above. These are historical averages, not forecasts, daytime highs or availability.
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A sense of place.
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Planning your wedding at Abbaye de la Ferté.
Which months are worth comparing?
Our climate comparison suggests June, July, August. The 2001–2020 area averages are June 19°C and 76 mm rain; July 21°C and 74 mm rain; August 21°C and 80 mm rain. Temperatures are day-and-night means, not daytime highs; rainfall is a monthly estimate. These suggestions favour mild, relatively dry conditions. They do not predict weather or availability for your date.
What does the starting price cover at Abbaye de la Ferté?
The recorded package wording is: “From €3,800 on the official wedding page, checked 4 October 2026; confirm package and dates.”. This was collected on 28 September 2026. Ask for an itemised quote for your guest count and dates; extras and the final price are not established by this figure.
Could all of our wedding guests stay here?
The listing records 180 event guests and 6 overnight places. At full event capacity, 174 people would need rooms elsewhere if everyone wanted to stay. Ask for the bedroom breakdown, extra-bed arrangements and nights included.
Can we choose our catering?
The source-listed detail is: “External caterers welcome”. Confirm the permitted suppliers, kitchen use, staffing and drinks charges before booking.
Answers use the dated facts on this page. Confirm current packages and arrangements directly with the venue.
GET YOUR BEARINGS
Staying around Saint-Ambreuil
The matched commune is Saint-Ambreuil, with 523 residents in the stored French administrative reference. This is a small local population; check accommodation options in the surrounding area as well as the commune itself. Nearby reference towns include Chalon-sur-Saône, Le Creusot and Montceau-les-Mines. The distances in the travel guide are measured in a straight line.
République française / DINUM, API Découpage administratif, retrieved 3 September 2026. Population is the value supplied in that snapshot, not a 2026 estimate. Matched by commune code; the commune is not a verified venue entrance. Selected fields and editorial interpretation under Licence Ouverte 2.0.
MAKE A LITTLE MORE OF THE JOURNEY
The area, made clearer.
Airports to compare
For the flight search, start by comparing Dole Tavaux Airport (DLE), roughly 60 km from the listed location as the crow flies.
- Dole Tavaux Airport DLE · FR≈ 60 km
- Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport LYS · FR≈ 105 km
- Geneva International Airport GVA · CH≈ 110 km
These are map distances, not driving distances or transfer times. Compare current routes and onward travel before booking.
Explore the wider area
Look around Saint-Ambreuil as well as the venue itself. These nearby towns may help you plan a visit or widen an accommodation search.
- Chalon-sur-Saône≈ 15 km
- Le Creusot≈ 35 km
- Montceau-les-Mines≈ 35 km
Distances run straight to each town’s reference centre. They do not confirm hotel availability or journey times.
Sources and distance method
Airport reference: OurAirports, public-domain data retrieved 29 August 2026. We compare medium and large airports marked as having scheduled service in that snapshot; routes may have changed. Town reference: République française / DINUM, API Découpage administratif, retrieved 3 September 2026, Licence Ouverte 2.0. Towns shown have at least 10,000 residents in that reference. Distances are calculated from the source map point and rounded to the nearest 5 km. Source points can represent a town rather than a venue entrance.
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A MONTH THAT FITS YOUR PLANS
When does the area get busy?
Burgundy · the accommodation season
August accounted for 16.8% of recorded accommodation nights in Burgundy in 2025. Of May, June and September, May had the fewest nights in this series.
Use this alongside the climate chart when comparing months. A quieter month in the regional totals does not establish room availability or lower wedding prices.
| Month | Share of year | Nights spent |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.9% | 290,317 |
| February | 4.4% | 326,302 |
| March | 4.8% | 355,015 |
| April | 7.6% | 558,454 |
| May | 9.7% | 715,727 |
| June | 11.2% | 828,751 |
| July | 15.0% | 1,102,924 |
| August | 16.8% | 1,237,113 |
| September | 10.0% | 735,464 |
| October | 7.2% | 534,023 |
| November | 4.7% | 344,976 |
| December | 4.6% | 338,314 |
Eurostat regional accommodation data, retrieved 29 August 2026. Statistical areas can differ from today’s administrative regions. Sources and geography
MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT
A little time by the water.
These bathing locations are recorded within 25 km of the listed venue points. Distances are straight-line estimates, so allow for the actual route.
Near Abbaye de la Ferté
- LAC DE LA FERTELake bathing location · 1 km approximately
- CAMPING DU MOULIN DE COLLONGELake bathing location · 10 km approximately
- ETANG DE BONDILLYLake bathing location · 25 km approximately
Source: European Environment Agency, stored 2025-edition dataset. This is a place finder, not current water-quality or access advice. Check local signs, opening arrangements and conditions before a visit. Source and licence
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Peak in the displayed tourism series
August has the highest recorded share (16.8%) among 12 months in this table. This retains the regional series and reference year shown above; it does not establish demand or availability for this particular venue.