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Hainaut

Hainaut combines majestic castles and manor houses with rural farmhouses and barns in a peaceful, green setting. This means you’ll find the atmosphere that best suits your celebration here, from stately to rustic.

Many venues in Hainaut are situated on estates with a large garden or park. When you visit, ask whether you can use this outdoor space for, for example, the ceremony, the pre-dinner drinks or photos, and whether there are any additional costs involved.

Some castle estates and country houses in Hainaut have their own hotel rooms or apartments. Check this with your venue – it’s handy for you or for guests travelling from afar.

Furniture, lighting, catering: some venues in Hainaut provide these as standard, whilst others offer only the bare venue. This difference will help determine your overall budget, so be sure to check with your favourite venue before making a decision.

With a checklist to hand, you’ll get the most out of your visit to a venue in Hainaut: think of questions about the garden, technical facilities or accommodation options. Our article with 35 practical questions provides a handy starting point.

In Hainaut, you’ll find, amongst other things, castles, castle farms and renovated farmhouses, often situated in green, rural surroundings with large gardens. This combination of elegance and tranquillity makes the province ideal for various styles of celebrations.

Hainaut boasts striking industrial and technical attractions, such as the former Le Grand Hornu mining site, the Ronquières inclined plane and the Strépy-Thieu boat lift. The extensive green spaces surrounding many of Hainaut’s venues offer plenty of room to unwind between the ceremony and the reception, or for a photo shoot with your guests.

Reception venues in Hainaut are generally located in the countryside, so a car is the most practical way to get there. Most venues have ample parking facilities.

Expect to pay between 750 and 7,300 euros to hire a function venue in Hainaut, excluding food and drink. If you opt for an exclusive package or a multi-day event, that figure rises to around 35,000 euros, excluding food and drink. Exactly what is included in that price depends on the venue: always check this before making your choice. Read more about the full picture of a wedding budget in this article.

Yes, and this certainly applies to the most popular castle estates and country houses: in Hainaut, these are sometimes booked more than a year in advance. So start your search in good time if you have a specific venue in mind.

Many reception venues in Hainaut with a large garden or park provide a covered alternative or the option of erecting a marquee in the event of inclement weather. Make sure to enquire about this specifically during your visit, so that you can be certain your ceremony or drinks reception can go ahead as planned even if it rains.