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A trusted network

Recommended Vendors

Trusted professionals chosen for their standards and their ability to adapt to the spirit of the estate.

Planning a wedding at Château de Tournou means shaping a harmonious weekend in a beautifully preserved setting.

Over the years, we have built a network of professionals recognised for their reliability, high standards and sensitivity to distinctive venues.

Each couple remains free to choose their own vendors. For those who prefer partners already familiar with the estate, we offer a trusted selection that feels coherent and naturally aligned with the place.

De CLD Portfolio
Operational Pillar

De CLD — Dulce

De CLD plays a central role in the organisation of events at Château de Tournou. More than an outside vendor, it acts as a true operational pillar of the estate.

Coordination & Guest Care

As the conductor of the weekend, Dulce ensures smooth flow, precise timing and complete peace of mind for the couple.

Decor & Styling

Floral design and spatial styling curated in harmony with the architecture and the natural setting.

Logistics & Continuity

Saturday night reset to ensure the Sunday brunch setup is flawless and ready to welcome guests.

Hair & Makeup

A dedicated on-site team for calm, seamless preparations without unnecessary travel.

In full transparency, De CLD is led by Dulce, partner of the owner of Château de Tournou. That closeness ensures direct communication, strong responsiveness and a deep understanding of the standards of the estate.

Gastronomy

Caterers for your wedding

Depending on the atmosphere you want to create — structured, festive or warm and convivial — several catering styles can be considered.

Christophe Baqué Signature Dining

Christophe Baqué — Côté Resto (Domaine Gayda)

As director of the Côté Resto restaurant at Domaine Gayda, Christophe Baqué brings strong expertise in high-end event catering.

His role goes far beyond a simple catering service. He designs the meal as a full experience, from menu creation to space planning, guest flow and precise service coordination.

Christophe works with his own trained team, fully accustomed to demanding events. This autonomy guarantees smooth execution, consistency and peace of mind on the day.

He also provides his own tableware and offers tastings in advance, allowing every detail to be refined with care.

Used to working at Château de Tournou, which he knows intimately, he understands both the constraints and the strengths of the venue. That familiarity, combined with his professionalism and experience, makes him a trusted partner for refined celebrations.

Le Gueuleton Conviviality & Fire Cooking

Le Gueuleton — Roaming Dinner & Gourmet Stations

Le Gueuleton is particularly well suited to weddings looking for a lively, immersive and generous reception.

Specialising in roaming dinners and gourmet food stations, their format encourages movement, interaction and conviviality between guests. The kitchen becomes part of the show.

The brasero shapes the space and instantly creates a warm atmosphere. Cooking takes place in front of guests, strengthening both the sensory experience and the interaction.

They have already worked at Château de Tournou several times, which ensures complete familiarity with the venue.

They can design full and spectacular menus: pan-seared foie gras on the brasero, dry-aged rib of beef, flambéed fruit, melted cheeses and even rotisserie service for impressive roasted pieces.

The experience can also be enhanced with a cocktail bar, oyster bar or dessert bar, creating a truly evolving culinary journey throughout the evening.

Le Gueuleton brings an authentic, generous and festive energy, ideal for weddings where food becomes a central moment of sharing.

Barbecue Man - Yoann Fortuné Fire-Led Gastronomy

Barbecue Man — Yoann Fortuné

Based near Narbonne, BarbecueMan works across a wide part of Occitanie for demanding weddings and private events.

A family business deeply attached to French cuisine and product quality, BarbecueMan has made fire cooking its signature.

Fire is not just a cooking method here: it becomes a central part of the experience.

Rotisserie pig, lamb méchoui, dry-aged meats, melting ribs and whole roasted pieces: each preparation combines generosity, technical control and precision of flavour.

The team has large-capacity professional equipment, allowing them to serve both intimate receptions and larger groups. Their brasero setups bring a visual and convivial dimension especially appreciated during cocktails and outdoor dinners.

Product quality remains at the heart of their work. Meats are sourced from local butchers and selected through trusted channels, while fruit and vegetables are fresh and seasonal.

BarbecueMan also offers homemade specialties such as artisan charcuterie, black pudding, chorizo, smoked filet mignon, lomo, foie gras and pâté en croûte.

At Château de Tournou, their service fits perfectly into an elegant, convivial reception where food becomes one of the highlights of the weekend.

Le Titube Traiteur Creativity & Terroir

Le Titube Traiteur — Carcassonne

Robin and Sophie have worked together since 2016. Based in Carcassonne, they support private and professional events across southern France.

Their approach relies on refined cuisine built around fresh, local and seasonal products. Each menu is designed to combine creativity, authenticity and indulgence, with special care given to flavour balance and plate presentation.

They design bespoke services: elegant buffets, seated service, dinner cocktails, themed menus or inspirations from elsewhere. Each project is adapted to the couple's wishes and the realities of the venue.

Their commitment is clear: careful producer selection, precise and generous cooking, discreet professional service and attentive guidance at every stage of the planning.

At Château de Tournou, Le Titube Traiteur naturally suits elegant receptions where product quality and finesse of execution make all the difference.

Florence Sabater - La Cuisine de Flo Brunch & Tradition

Florence Sabater — La Cuisine de Flo

La Cuisine de Flo is rooted in a generous local terroir, celebrating regional produce and honest cooking grounded in tradition.

Florence offers an approach inspired by classic recipes, revisited with finesse and balance. Her cuisine is generous, convivial and perfectly suited to shared moments.

She regularly caters welcome receptions and Sunday brunches, extending the weekend experience in a warm atmosphere while maintaining a high level of quality.

For the château's private-stay activity, Florence can also deliver full menus on site or prepare meals directly at the estate. This flexibility is ideal for both friends' gatherings and private celebrations.

Her philosophy is simple, authentic and effective: good food, quality ingredients and no compromise on standards.

La Taverne du Château — Guillaume et François Regional Cuisine & Brasero

La Taverne du Château — Guillaume et François

Set in the vaulted cellars of the Château de Villelongue-d'Aude, La Taverne du Château is led by two food lovers, Guillaume and François. Their cuisine is simple and sincere: local produce, homemade preparations and wood-fire brasero cooking in a warm, generous spirit.

Alongside the restaurant, they offer catering for weddings, anniversaries, private receptions and corporate events. Their menus showcase the terroir of the Aude region, with seasonal products and bespoke formats ranging from seated dinners to cocktails, buffets and live food stations.

Their philosophy is based on authentic, approachable cuisine where product quality always comes first. Professional yet close to their clients, they build each service through dialogue and tailor it to the project.

A Table avec Fatiha Flavours & Mediterranean Spirit

À table avec Fatiha — Fatiha Berkaoui

Based near Carcassonne, Fatiha Berkaoui offers authentic Moroccan cuisine inspired by Berber culinary traditions. Through her catering business À table avec Fatiha, she shares generous, fragrant cooking rooted in family recipes and crafted with careful attention to product quality.

Her menu highlights emblematic specialties such as couscous, tagines, pastillas and oriental pastries. Everything is prepared in-house with fresh ingredients and carefully selected spices. Fatiha also offers halal cuisine, making her a strong fit for many family celebrations.

She caters weddings, birthdays, family meals and convivial private receptions. Menus can be adapted to the format of the event, whether plated service, buffet or large shared-style dining.

With her warm sense of hospitality and love of convivial gatherings, Fatiha creates a generous dining experience that invites guests to discover the flavours of Morocco. Her approach fits naturally with the spirit of sharing at Château de Tournou.

Experiences

Bars & Mixology

Le 1501 Cocktail Bar

Georges Mingaud — Le 1501

Le 1501 is a mobile cocktail bar created by Georges Mingaud, a Limoux-based entrepreneur passionate about drinks and mixology.

His service structures the key moments of the weekend: welcome cocktails, reception drinks and the festive evening. Each setup is tailored with special attention to the bar design, product quality and flavour balance.

One of Le 1501's signatures is an original offering: French sparkling white wine served on tap. Packaged in kegs and sourced from the Gaillac appellation, it provides an elegant alternative to more conventional drinks, especially in cocktails such as the Spritz.

Developed in partnership with cooperative wineries and validated within the appellation framework, the concept guarantees freshness, consistency and optimal conservation.

At Château de Tournou, Le 1501 brings a festive, contemporary and refined touch, perfectly suited to weddings where every detail matters.

Belle Mer Bistrot Oyster Bar

Belle Mer Bistrot — La Camionnette du Stef

La Camionnette du Stef offers an elegant and authentic oyster bar, ideal for elevating an outdoor cocktail hour or reception.

Specialising in oysters from local oyster farms, the team selects products with uncompromising freshness. Oysters are opened to order and served with carefully chosen condiments.

The service can be extended with seafood platters, prawns, whelks and other coastal specialties, bringing a refined maritime note to the celebration.

The oyster bar creates a convivial yet polished animation, encouraging conversation while offering a genuinely memorable tasting experience.

At Château de Tournou, this concept integrates beautifully into an outdoor wedding, adding freshness, character and sophistication to the whole weekend.

Local sweets

Pastry & Wedding Desserts

Entremets et Saveurs Cake Design

Entremets & Saveurs — Katia

Based in Montgradail, Katia creates exceptional pastries entirely bespoke for each event.

Trained by renowned chefs such as Philippe Conticini, Cécile Farkas Moritel and Philippe Walser, she has developed a high level of technical precision and an acute eye for detail.

Her creations rely on fresh local ingredients, balanced flavour combinations and carefully considered presentation. Every piece is crafted with precision, refined textures and visual elegance.

Wedding cakes, refined entremets and dessert buffets become standout moments of the reception, memorable for both their taste and their beauty.

At Château de Tournou, her work fits naturally within intimate, demanding weddings where indulgence and refinement go hand in hand.

Capturing the moment

Photographer & Videographer

Doya Studio Photo & Video

Doya Studio — Clarence

Through Doya Studio, Clarence offers a complete image-making approach across both photography and video.

Accustomed to music videos, short films, advertising campaigns and artistic projects, he brings a cinematic eye and a strong visual signature to weddings held at Château de Tournou.

Clarence is also the château's photographer for our own communication materials. He knows the spaces, light, viewpoints and key moments of the estate perfectly.

This familiarity allows him to anticipate important moments and enhance the setting naturally, without artifice.

Recognised in the Montpellier area for the quality of his work, he enjoys our full confidence.

His approach is aesthetic, precise and immersive, with a real ability to tell a story through imagery.

Sound atmosphere

Music & DJ

Music selection is key to a successful evening. We work with professionals who understand the acoustics and rhythm of the venue.

Prestige Animation DJ & Sound Design

Prestige Animation — Cédric

Cédric, founder of Prestige Animations, has extensive experience in weddings and high-end private events.

Both DJ and sound-and-light technician, he provides a complete service, mastering musical flow as well as the technical installation. His approach is built on precision, anticipation and adaptation to the audience.

Each event is prepared in advance through discussions with the couple, a clear understanding of the desired atmosphere, personalised music selection and a lighting design tailored to the spaces of Château de Tournou.

The entertainment goes beyond music alone. It structures the key moments of the evening: the couple's entrance, first dance, transitions and the gradual rise in energy.

From the first exchange to the final track, everything is organised with care to guarantee a smooth, elegant and perfectly calibrated experience.

Prestige Animations regularly works in demanding settings, with professional-grade equipment and special attention to sound quality and lighting aesthetics.

Accommodation

Additional nearby accommodation

Ideal options for hosting extra guests in the best conditions, just a few minutes from the château.

Domaine La Martine — Accommodation near Château de Tournou 1 km from the château

Domaine La Martine

Located around 1 kilometre from Château de Tournou, Domaine La Martine is an ideal additional accommodation option for weddings and private events.

Set in the heart of a 70-hectare organic wine estate in the Cathar region near Carcassonne, the house enjoys a remarkable natural setting with views across vineyards, woodland and, in the distance, the Pyrenees.

Although close to the owners' main farmhouse, the house is entirely independent and preserves guests' privacy.

For weddings at Château de Tournou, this immediate proximity makes it easy to host extra guests while keeping logistics smooth and geographically coherent throughout the weekend.

If desired, hosts can also arrange a wine tasting and a visit of the estate, adding an authentic local experience to the stay.

Au Cœur des Vignes — Accommodation near Château de Tournou 15 min from the château

Au Cœur des Vignes

Located around 15 minutes from Château de Tournou, the Au Cœur des Vignes guesthouse offers comfortable, high-quality accommodation for additional guests.

Set in a preserved wine-growing environment, the house enjoys open vineyard views and a calm setting ideal for rest.

Upstairs, four bright bedrooms make up the sleeping area: three double rooms and one twin room. Bed linen is provided, and a bathroom with walk-in shower, double sink and separate toilet completes the floor.

On the ground floor, a second bathroom with shower and washbasin, plus a separate toilet, ensures good comfort for groups. Towels and bath linen are included.

Outside, guests enjoy a pool area with relaxation corner and covered terrace, open from 9am to 8pm. The space is enclosed for child safety, and a private terrace, garden and barbecue extend the convivial atmosphere into the evening.

Jérémy and Caroline, both deeply attached to their region, created this place with care and high standards. They gladly share local recommendations so guests can enjoy the area to the fullest.

For weddings at Château de Tournou, this guesthouse can host 8 to 10 additional guests while keeping the weekend organisation fluid, comfortable and independent.

Logistics & Structure

Furniture hire & tents

STARLOC Event's — Event equipment hire Hire & Logistics

STARLOC Event's — Carcassonne

STARLOC Event's is a Carcassonne-based supplier specialising in event equipment hire across the Aude region and surrounding areas for weddings, receptions and private events.

They provide a broad range of equipment to elevate your reception: elegant tableware, refined linens, glassware, cutlery, furniture, kitchen equipment and service accessories.

Their offer also includes decor solutions, marquees and staging elements to suit a wide variety of desired atmospheres.

Their experience and comprehensive inventory allow each proposal to be adapted to your needs, whether for a refined seated dinner or an outdoor cocktail event, always with quality, aesthetics and guest comfort in mind.

A cohesive experience

Our selection of partners reflects our standards: professionalism, consistency and deep respect for the venue. These professionals regularly work on our weddings held over a full weekend.

"Each wedding is designed as a cohesive whole, where high standards, serenity and elegance unfold over an entire weekend."

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