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Château de La Marjolaine
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Wedding venue listing
rvPhotography to come
- Hire arrangement
- Partial exclusivity
Facts recorded 28 September 2026. Confirm the seated layout, included rooms and a full quote for your dates.
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How the day could fit.
At Château de La Marjolaine in the Essômes-sur-Marne area, the celebration and the overnight stay have different sizes: 80 event guests and 14 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, 66 people would need somewhere else to sleep if everyone stays.
The room information records 5 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 “In-house catering”. Ask for a sample menu and a quote that separates food, drinks and service so you can compare the full cost.
The recorded starting figure is €3,150, 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, Dutch”. Agree who will be your contact during planning and who will be present on the day.
MAKE THE PLACE YOUR OWN
The finer details.
- Catering
- In-house catering
- Hire arrangement
- Partial exclusivity
- Source airport guidance
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (1 hour)
- Languages
- French, English, Dutch
- Bedrooms
- 5
Reported in the public venue listing, 28 September 2026. Travel times are source estimates. Confirm facilities, access, prices and restrictions for your dates.
Make the details fit your day
- Which room and seating plan does the 80-guest figure cover?
- Where would you suggest the remaining 66 guests stay if we fill the venue?
- What is included in the catering arrangement, and which choices remain ours?
A FEEL FOR THE SEASON · 2001–2020 AVERAGES
The seasons around Château de La Marjolaine.
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.
Jan3°
59 mmMean temperature 2.55 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 59 millimetres.
Feb3°
54 mmMean temperature 3.16 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 54 millimetres.
Mar6°
55 mmMean temperature 6.24 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 55 millimetres.
Apr10°
42 mmMean temperature 9.96 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 42 millimetres.
May14°
68 mmMean temperature 13.5 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 68 millimetres.
Jun17°
64 mmMean temperature 17.11 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 64 millimetres.
Jul19°
59 mmMean temperature 19.14 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 59 millimetres.
Aug19°
64 mmMean temperature 18.75 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 64 millimetres.
Sep15°
46 mmMean temperature 15.37 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 46 millimetres.
Oct11°
60 mmMean temperature 11.34 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 60 millimetres.
Nov7°
63 mmMean temperature 6.56 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 63 millimetres.
Dec3°
74 mmMean temperature 3.16 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 74 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 49.000° N, 3.125° 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 19.1°C. For a different seasonal comparison, look at September: its mean is 15.4°C, with about 46 mm of rain over the month.
| Month | Day-and-night mean | Monthly rain |
|---|---|---|
| May | 13.5°C | 68 mm |
| June | 17.1°C | 64 mm |
| July | 19.1°C | 59 mm |
| August | 18.8°C | 64 mm |
| September | 15.4°C | 46 mm |
| October | 11.3°C | 60 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.
Choosing a month: weather and guest travel →PUT YOUR PLANS ON THE MAP
Find your way to Château de La Marjolaine.
A sense of place.
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KEEP EXPLORING · Aisne
More places in the area.
Same département, prioritising similar settings and guest figures. Compare the individual details.
FROM A FAVOURITE TO A PLAN
Planning your wedding at Château de La Marjolaine.
What does the starting price cover at Château de La Marjolaine?
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 80 event guests and 14 overnight places. At full event capacity, 66 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 59 mm rain; August 19°C and 64 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.
Can we choose our catering?
The source-listed detail is: “In-house catering”. 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 Essômes-sur-Marne
The matched commune is Essômes-sur-Marne, with 2,691 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 Château-Thierry, La Ferté-sous-Jouarre and Villers-Cotterêts. 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
Getting here. Staying nearby.
Airports to compare
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) is the closest airport in our selected reference list, about 60 km from the map point in a straight line.
- Charles de Gaulle International Airport CDG · FR≈ 60 km
- Chalons Vatry airport XCR · FR≈ 65 km
- Paris-Orly Airport ORY · FR≈ 80 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 Essômes-sur-Marne as well as the venue itself. These nearby towns may help you plan a visit or widen an accommodation search.
- Château-Thierry≈ 5 km
- La Ferté-sous-Jouarre≈ 20 km
- Villers-Cotterêts≈ 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.
About our location data →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.
| Month | Share of year | Nights spent |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.1% | 211,784 |
| February | 3.8% | 258,064 |
| March | 4.1% | 282,414 |
| April | 10.1% | 692,617 |
| May | 10.7% | 733,443 |
| June | 11.0% | 752,463 |
| July | 16.0% | 1,097,661 |
| August | 17.3% | 1,180,214 |
| September | 8.2% | 564,050 |
| October | 7.4% | 507,544 |
| November | 3.9% | 269,330 |
| December | 4.3% | 292,168 |
Eurostat regional accommodation data, retrieved 29 August 2026. Statistical areas can differ from today’s administrative regions. Sources and geography
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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.