Château Barthélemy

What Château Barthélemy does

Château Barthélemy is an 18th-century private estate operated by SAS CHATEAU BARTHELEMY (SIRET 81284938800010, registered in France) as an exclusive event venue located in Paray-Douaville, Yvelines, approximately 40 minutes from Paris. The 12-hectare property comprises four primary spaces: La Verrière, a 324 m² Baltard-inspired glass pavilion accommodating up to 250 seated guests with a 200 m² adjoining terrace; L'Orangerie, a 50 m² preparation space; the park and gardens with multiple ceremony sites (a clearing, a dock, and a south lawn); and a 210 m² Château Musée housing 18th-century salons and family artifacts. The estate provides on-site accommodations totaling 88 beds across 16 units (the main château, park cottages, and adjacent farm cottages), along with parking for 130 vehicles and professional event infrastructure including AV equipment and a dedicated on-site régisseur.

The business generates revenue through one-time venue rental fees for three core use cases: private events (weddings, anniversaries, baptisms), corporate events (seminars, team building, product launches, wellness events), and film/photography productions. A curated vendor network of caterers, florists, DJs, and decorators is offered to clients as part of the service package. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; it is determined through direct consultation with owner Camille de Compiègne based on event type, date, guest count, and required services. The company operates with no proprietary technology platform, no third-party booking marketplaces, and a lean team of 5 employees, relying on direct sales, organic search, and a 300+ wedding testimonial library for demand generation. Bookings frequently occur 12–18 months in advance, with calendar availability visible through 2026.

The venue has hosted over 300 weddings since opening in June 2016 following a one-year renovation coordinated by Camille de Compiègne, grandson of previous owner Marie-Solange de Bernes de Longvilliers. The estate is family-owned with no external investors, funding rounds, or parent company. Operating geographies are confined to the Île-de-France region of France, and the venue serves a customer mix of SMB private clients, corporate event planners, and production companies seeking distinctive historic and natural settings.

Name

Château Barthélemy

Legal name

SAS CHATEAU BARTHELEMY

Website

https://chateaubarthelemy.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Château Barthélemy is an 18th-century private estate in Paray-Douaville, Yvelines (40 minutes from Paris) operating as an exclusive event venue. It hosts weddings, corporate events, and film/photo productions, offering a 324 m² glass pavilion, ceremony gardens, museum, and 88 on-site beds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue Services

NAICS

Other Traveler Accommodation (72119), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Farmhouses, Country Houses & Vineyard Estates (THAMAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Large Group & Event-Friendly Homes (THAMAAAM), Resort-Style Extended-Stay Properties (THAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Wedding venue rental
• Private event hosting
• Corporate event venue
• Film and photography location
• Chateau accommodation

Headquarters

HQ city

Paray-Douaville

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental for Private Events: Primary revenue stream from renting the château estate for exclusive private events including weddings, receptions, anniversaries, and baptisms. Clients book the entire property for their event date(s), gaining exclusive access to all venues and spaces on the 12-hectare estate.
2. Venue Rental for Corporate Events: Revenue from hosting professional events such as seminars, team-building activities, product launches, meetings, and wellness events at the château.
3. Venue Rental for Film and Photography: Revenue from hosting film shootings, photography sessions, advertising productions, fashion shoots, workshops, and styling sessions at the château and its picturesque grounds.
4. On-site Accommodation: Revenue from on-site lodging accommodations including 6 suites and 3 guest rooms in the château (13 residents), 4 cottages in the park (34 residents), and 6 cottages at the neighboring Ferme (41 residents). Total capacity of 88 beds for overnight stays of event guests.
5. Curated Vendor Network: Referral and partnership revenue from a network of vetted event vendors (caterers, florists, DJs, decorators) that clients can engage. The château provides these vetted partners as part of its service package.
6. Supplementary Event Services: Additional revenue from optional services including fireworks displays, video projection on château façade, professional photography sessions, post-event brunches, and hot air balloon departures in the park.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Château Barthélemy rents its exclusive 12-hectare historic estate in Yvelines for weddings, private celebrations, corporate events, and film/photo productions. The offering includes bookable event spaces (La Verrière glass pavilion, L'Orangerie, the park, and the Château Musée), on-site lodging for 88 guests, an on-site régisseur, and access to a vetted vendor network. Pricing is quote-based and determined through direct consultation with the owner.

Product overview

Château Barthélemy is an 18th-century event venue offering a portfolio of distinct spaces and services for private and corporate events. The property comprises four primary venue spaces: La Verrière (a 324 m2 glass pavilion for up to 250 guests), L'Orangerie (a 50 m2 preparation space), the 12-hectare Parc & Jardin, and the Château Musée (a 210 m2 museum). The company provides three core service offerings: Mariage & Événements Privés (weddings and private events), Événements Professionnels (corporate events), and Tournages/Shootings/Défilés (film and photography productions). On-site accommodations for 88 guests are available across the château and cottages. The venue has hosted over 300 weddings and maintains a network of vetted service providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• La Verrière (Pavillon de la Marquise) A 324 m² modern glass pavilion inspired by Baltard-style architecture offering 360° panoramic views of the château and park, with a 200 m² adjoining terrace. Accommodates up to 250 seated guests for dinners and serves as the main reception and dinner venue for events.
• L'Orangerie A 50 m² former winter garden bathed in natural light and restored with pastel colors, equipped with canapés, mirrors, ironing facilities, climate control, and a terrace. Primarily used for intimate bridal preparations on event days.
• Le Parc & le Jardin A 12-hectare romantic centenary park featuring varied tree species, a lake, swans, peacocks, and a swimming pool. Offers three ceremony spaces: the clairière (glade), ponton (dock), and pelouse sud (south lawn).
• Un Château Musée A 210 m² museum space featuring six 18th-century salons with crystal chandeliers, wood paneling, and original fireplaces. Showcases 200 years of family history, hunting trophies, and travel artifacts from Indochina expeditions. Used for guided tours and as a cultural backdrop for corporate and private events.
• Mariage & Événements Privés Wedding and private event hosting services including ceremony spaces, cocktail areas, dinner venues, catering coordination, and full event planning support for up to 300 guests. Aimed at couples and families planning weddings, anniversaries, baptisms, and other private celebrations.
• Événements Professionnels Corporate event services including seminars, team-building activities, product launches, meetings, wellness events, and garden parties held in exclusive private château settings. Includes professional AV equipment and flexible indoor/outdoor spaces.
• Tournages, Shootings, Défilés Venue rental for film productions, photography sessions, advertising shoots, interior decoration shoots, fashion catalogues, workshops, and styling sessions in a setting with multiple scenic facets (historic interiors, park, pond, forest).
• Hébergements (Accommodations) On-site lodging with a total of 88 beds across the main château (6 rooms for 13 residents), 4 park cottages (34 residents), and 6 farm cottages (41 residents), all recently renovated with modern amenities and available as part of event bookings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300 successful wedding events hosted
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Vetted Event Vendors NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe château maintains a curated network of trusted event service providers including caterers (traiteurs), florists (décoration florale), DJs, decorators, and transportation services. This network of over 300 weddings' worth of vendor relationships ensures quality and reliability for clients. The château recommends specific vendors who meet their quality standards, though clients can choose their own providers.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Domaine de Montvillargenne: Large estate venue in the Paris region offering wedding and corporate event hosting with on-site accommodations — comparable scale and target market.
• Château d'Esclimont: Heritage château operating as a luxury hotel and wedding/event venue in the greater Paris region — comparable event-led business model with on-site accommodations and parkland.
• Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay: Historic abbey estate in Yvelines (same department as Château Barthélemy) operating as a luxury hotel and event venue with weddings and corporate retreats — direct regional peer with similar heritage-event hybrid model.
• Château de Ferrières: Heritage château near Paris hosting weddings, private events, and corporate functions with extensive grounds — directly comparable venue type, customer segments, and geography.
• Château de Champlatreux: Heritage château in Val-d'Oise near Paris operating as a wedding and private events venue with on-site accommodations — direct peer in the Paris-region heritage wedding venue category.
• Domaine des Vanneaux: Luxury golf-estate venue near Paris hosting weddings, corporate seminars, and private events — comparable Paris-region premium event venue with on-site services.
• Domaine de la Corniche: Luxury château hotel and wedding/event venue in the Île-de-France region offering on-site accommodations, restaurant, and event hosting — directly comparable to Château Barthélemy's Paris-area luxury event positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte: Major heritage château southeast of Paris hosting private weddings, corporate events, and film productions — broader incumbent with similar event-production capabilities and prestige positioning.
• Les Domaines de Fontenille: Portfolio of luxury estates in France (Provence, Luberon, Île-de-France) offering hotel, wedding, and event services — broader incumbent operating a multi-property château model where Château Barthélemy is a single-asset operator.

Regional players

• Le Domaine de la Forteresse: Luxury château estate hosting weddings and private events with on-site accommodations in another French region — comparable business model but geographically distinct from the Paris market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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