History

The foundations of Beauvoir date from the XII Century. Originaly it was a fortified military post. During their occupation in the Hundred Years War, the English made it their pivotal fortress between Moulins and La Loire. In 1369 the Duke Louis II of Bourbon, returning from captivity in London, retook Beauvoir from the English, after an eleven-day siege - and " shot all his uninvited guests " .

In 1443 it was substantialy inlarged to become the residence for 200 years of local noble family who played an important part in the political life of the Valois Dynasty.

After that period it changed hands a few times but escaped destruction during the civil wars and Revolution. It also escaped any architectural changes including those frequently seen elsewhere, made in the 19th.

During the 19th Century it was acquired by the family of the current proprietors, who through five generations have ensured its confort and refinement as a family residence

Marriages and Events

• Dinner and evenings in the orangerie The orangerie can accommodate up to 300 people. Its modular space also allows more intimate evenings for up to 100 people. You can let your imagination run free when it comes to the decoration of the space, from the refined to the luxurious and elaborate or even original. The Orangerie was originally a barn and was entirely renovated in 2009 to make space for an elegant and majestic setting. The Bourbonnais region is renowned for its gastronomy and we have a select list of superb caterers for you to choose from.

• Coktail Reception in the Ornate gardens as you can see from the photos on the site, the Chateau de Beauvoir is set in stunning ornate gardens. You are free to choose between any three areas of the garden to host your coktail reception. Each of the three areas offer different views and perspectives onto the chateau and its environnement. The lawns, bordered by flowers and hedges, are idéal places to gather your guests. Your chosen caterer can set out buffets there, along with sun-oungers, tables, chairs an tents. And for those who wish to prolong this exceptional moment why not organise the brunch there the following day ?

• Nearby annexes next to the orangerie is an annexe with multiple power sockets and water outlets for your chosen caterer and their staff. A few paces away from the Orangerie the pavillon acts as a cloakroom with washrooms as well as having a 100m2 playroom which can act a another reception area. on the first floor of the Pavillon there are rooms for children to rest. The parking area is less than 110m away from both the orangerie and the pavillon. If you are looking for something truly exceptional, six large and luxurious bedrooms in the Chateau itself can be rented for you closest friends or family at additional cost. These rooms and facilities are made available to you two days before your Reception. The Pavilion, wich is due open in 2011, will be have eight very confortable double bedrooms. Within 8 km of beauvoir there are numerous little hotelsn guest rooms and gites where your guests can stay. The towns of moulins and Vichy have a good selection of hotels of different categories.