Château de Riolas is an intimate, 19th-century château located in the picturesque southwest of France, offering a serene backdrop for photography, bespoke weddings, and exclusive wellness retreats. Surrounded by lush gardens and idyllic countryside, it blends timeless French elegance with modern luxury.

For Photographers: Editorial, fashion, lifestyle, and wedding photographers seeking an inspiring and exclusive setting.

Wedding Planners: Specializing in boutique, destination weddings for clients looking for a magical French château experience.

Wellness Organizers: Boutique wellness brands, yoga instructors, and retreat planners who value a serene, luxurious atmosphere for their high-end clientele.

Our favourite places to explore in the local area and Occitanie region. Living in Riolas, our nearest town is L’isle-en-Dodon, which boasts exceptional boulangeries, a bustling Saturday market and great local eateries. However, if you drive 1-3 hours away there are so many amazing cities, coastlines and mountains to explore.

Over the past 11 months Château de Riolas has welcomed over 40 volunteers through its doors. Here are some of our volunteers stories and what they get up to around the château.

Learn about our long term volunteer Liska who has been building and modernising the château’s pastures and stables for the horses.

We bought a French Château 11 months ago, here is our progress report! A newly cleaned pool, a pétanque court, new pastures, a walking path around the grounds, and much more has been done.

It all begins with an idea. Learn about our factotum, Serge. An invaluable resource at Château de Riolas.

It began with the idea that we should live in Europe one day…and why not the south of France? Learn more about how our journey started here.