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400listed guests
50overnight places
€32,000starting figure
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Starting figure in the venue listing; package scope must be confirmed

Facts recorded 28 September 2026. Confirm the seated layout, included rooms and a full quote for your dates.

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GET TO KNOW THE PLACE

A first look at the details.

At Château de Courcelles in the Courcelles-sur-Vesle area, the celebration and the overnight stay have different sizes: 400 event guests and 50 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, 350 people would need somewhere else to sleep if everyone stays.

The room information records 20 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.

The recorded starting figure is €32,000, described as “Starting figure in the venue listing; package scope must be confirmed”. 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.

MAKE THE PLACE YOUR OWN

The finer details.

Languages
French, English
Bedrooms
20

Reported in the public venue listing, 28 September 2026. Travel times are source estimates. Confirm facilities, access, prices and restrictions for your dates.

Your next conversation

  • Which room and seating plan does the 400-guest figure cover?
  • Where would you suggest the remaining 350 guests stay if we fill the venue?
  • What does the €32,000 starting figure include for our dates?
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A FEEL FOR THE SEASON · 2001–2020 AVERAGES

The seasons around Château de Courcelles.

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°
64 mmMean temperature 2.26 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 64 millimetres.
Feb3°
58 mmMean temperature 2.88 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 58 millimetres.
Mar6°
59 mmMean temperature 6.0 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 59 millimetres.
Apr10°
44 mmMean temperature 9.81 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 44 millimetres.
May13°
67 mmMean temperature 13.43 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 67 millimetres.
Jun17°
64 mmMean temperature 16.96 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 64 millimetres.
Jul19°
62 mmMean temperature 18.98 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 62 millimetres.
Aug19°
69 mmMean temperature 18.52 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 69 millimetres.
Sep15°
47 mmMean temperature 15.12 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 47 millimetres.
Oct11°
62 mmMean temperature 11.06 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 62 millimetres.
Nov6°
64 mmMean temperature 6.37 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 64 millimetres.
Dec3°
80 mmMean temperature 2.96 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 80 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 49.500° N, 3.750° 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.

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Compare summer with May and September

July has the warmest June–August mean in this area dataset, at 19.0°C. For a different seasonal comparison, look at September: its mean is 15.1°C, with about 47 mm of rain over the month.

Area climate averages, 2001–2020
MonthDay-and-night meanMonthly rain
May13.4°C67 mm
June17.0°C64 mm
July19.0°C62 mm
August18.5°C69 mm
September15.1°C47 mm
October11.1°C62 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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PUT YOUR PLANS ON THE MAP

Find your way to Château de Courcelles.

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A sense of place.

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FROM A FAVOURITE TO A PLAN

Planning your wedding at Château de Courcelles.

What does the starting price cover at Château de Courcelles?

The recorded package wording is: “Starting figure in the venue listing; package scope must be confirmed”. 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 400 event guests and 50 overnight places. At full event capacity, 350 people would need rooms elsewhere if everyone wanted to stay. Ask for the bedroom breakdown, extra-bed arrangements and nights included.

Which months are worth comparing?

Our climate comparison suggests June, July, August. The 2001–2020 area averages are June 17°C and 64 mm rain; July 19°C and 62 mm rain; August 19°C and 69 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.

Answers use the dated facts on this page. Confirm current packages and arrangements directly with the venue.

GET YOUR BEARINGS

Staying around Courcelles-sur-Vesle

The matched commune is Courcelles-sur-Vesle, with 352 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 Soissons, Laon and Tinqueux. 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

Chalons Vatry airport (XCR) is the closest airport in our selected reference list, about 80 km from the map point in a straight line.

  • Chalons Vatry airport XCR · FR≈ 80 km
  • Charles de Gaulle International Airport CDG · FR≈ 80 km
  • Beauvais-Tillé airport BVA · FR≈ 105 km

These are map distances, not driving distances or transfer times. Compare current routes and onward travel before booking.

Explore the wider area

A venue visit can also be a chance to get to know the area. These towns lie near the recorded map point for Château de Courcelles.

  • Soissons≈ 20 km
  • Laon≈ 25 km
  • Tinqueux≈ 30 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?

Picardy · the accommodation season

August accounted for 17.3% of recorded accommodation nights in Picardy in 2025. Of May, June and September, September 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.

2025 · hotels, holiday accommodation and campsites · all guests
MonthShare of yearNights spent
January3.1%211,784
February3.8%258,064
March4.1%282,414
April10.1%692,617
May10.7%733,443
June11.0%752,463
July16.0%1,097,661
August17.3%1,180,214
September8.2%564,050
October7.4%507,544
November3.9%269,330
December4.3%292,168

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 Château de Courcelles
  • BASSIN DE MONAMPTEUILLake bathing location · 15 km approximately
  • CENTER PARCS CHAMOUILLELake bathing location · 16 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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A closer look at Château de Courcelles

Peak in the displayed tourism series

August has the highest recorded share (17.3%) 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.

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