Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu

Last reviewed: August 11, 2026. Business status: Active.

Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu is a Charlevoix wedding venue in a Fairmont hotel overlooking the St. Lawrence River. Its official wedding information describes indoor and outdoor settings that combine the property’s historic character with contemporary event facilities.

For couples considering a destination-style celebration in Charlevoix, the venue brings ceremony and reception spaces, on-site rooms, food and beverage planning, and an event specialist into one hotel-based option. The property states that it can host weddings year-round, with peak season from May to October.

Services and specialization

Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu presents itself as a hotel wedding venue for intimate ceremonies through to larger celebrations. Its official wedding page lists 19 venues and says spaces can be adapted for outdoor ceremonies, indoor celebrations, conferences and special occasions.

The wedding offering includes a dedicated event specialist, customized menus, audiovisual services and customizable spaces. The hotel also says its wedding packages can include venue rental, catering and basic décor, with elements added or removed to suit the event.

For dining, the culinary team offers buffet meals, plated dinners and cocktail receptions. Fairmont says menus can be customized around dietary preferences and that alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage choices are available.

• Indoor ballrooms and smaller function rooms
• Outdoor ceremony possibilities, including a golf-course location
• Customized menus and bar options
• Audiovisual services and event-specialist support
• On-site hotel accommodation for the wedding party and guests

Venue setting and capacity

The property is in Charlevoix, overlooking the St. Lawrence River and surrounded by the area’s hills and natural landscape. Fairmont describes the hotel as a late-19th-century French-château-style property, which gives the venue a distinct heritage setting.

The official weddings page states a maximum wedding capacity of 600 guests. Capacities vary by room and event layout. For example, the Tea Room lists banquet seating for 200, while the Malbaie room lists banquet seating for 450. Couples planning a larger reception should ask which space and layout would apply to their guest count.

The hotel’s general accommodation page states that it has 405 rooms. This may be useful for a multi-day celebration, but room blocks, rates and minimum-night requirements are not published on the wedding page and should be confirmed directly.

• 19 listed venues
• Maximum wedding capacity stated as 600 guests
• St. Lawrence River and garden-view options
• 405 hotel rooms stated on the official hotel page

Service area and who it may suit

This venue is suited to couples planning in Charlevoix, including those looking for a La Malbaie-area hotel wedding venue. It may also suit couples bringing guests together for a wedding weekend, since accommodation, dining and activities are available at the same property.

Its range of spaces may fit smaller gatherings as well as larger receptions, subject to the selected room, layout and date. Couples seeking a ceremony with river views, a garden setting or a formal indoor reception can discuss the available configurations with the events team.

The hotel’s location may make it a practical choice for couples who want their ceremony, reception and overnight accommodations in one place. Travel arrangements, accessibility needs and transportation plans for guests should be considered early, particularly for destination events.

• Couples planning in Charlevoix or the La Malbaie area
• Intimate events and larger hotel receptions
• Celebrations needing on-site guest accommodation
• Couples considering river-view, garden or ballroom settings

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented strength is the variety of event settings: Fairmont lists 19 venues, indoor and outdoor options, and views of the St. Lawrence River or gardens. The published capacity information also gives couples a useful starting point when comparing room possibilities.

Another confirmed feature is the integrated hotel offering. The venue documents dedicated event support, customized menus, audiovisual services and on-site accommodation, helping couples coordinate several wedding components through the property.

A practical limitation is that the official site does not publish wedding-specific pricing, a complete package rate sheet, room-block terms or date availability. Capacity is also layout-dependent, so the 600-guest figure should not be treated as a guarantee for every reception format.

• Documented: river and garden views, 19 venues and event services
• Documented: customizable food, beverage and package options
• Confirm: room selection, guest-count layout, date availability and accommodation arrangements
• Confirm: accessibility, vendor rules, décor scope and weather backup for outdoor plans

Pricing

Current wedding pricing is not explicitly published. Fairmont states that wedding packages can include venue rental, catering and basic décor and can be customized, but it does not publish package totals, menu prices, venue-rental fees or minimum-spend requirements on its wedding page.

The hotel does publish some accommodation offers, but those are not wedding pricing and should not be used to estimate the cost of a wedding. Ask the events team for an itemized proposal based on the date, guest count, meal format, chosen venue, bar service, décor and accommodation needs.

• Wedding package totals: not published
• Venue rental fees: not published
• Catering and beverage pricing: not published
• Accommodation group rates: confirm directly

Contact and booking

To begin wedding planning, use the official Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu weddings page and its enquiry option. The official page lists the venue at 181 rue Richelieu, G5A 1X7, Charlevoix, Canada, with telephone +1 418 665 3703 and email manoirrichelieu@fairmont.com.

For an efficient first conversation, provide your preferred date or date range, estimated guest count, ceremony and reception plans, preferred setting, meal style and anticipated room needs. Last reviewed: August 11, 2026.

• Phone: +1 418 665 3703
• Email: manoirrichelieu@fairmont.com
• Official website enquiry: Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu Weddings

What couples should confirm

Before booking, ask which specific venue is available for your date and how it will be configured for your ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and dancing. Request a written capacity plan for your anticipated guest count rather than relying only on the published maximum.

Confirm the full financial and operational scope of the proposal: venue rental, food and beverage, service charges, taxes, basic décor, audiovisual equipment, ceremony setup, weather contingency, vendor access, timing, deposit schedule and cancellation terms. Also ask about room blocks, accessible guest rooms, parking and transportation considerations for guests.

• Available rooms, layouts and a weather plan
• Itemized package inclusions and all fees
• Food, bar and dietary-requirement options
• Accommodation blocks, parking and accessibility
• Vendor policies, setup windows and payment/cancellation terms

Continue planning

• Canada Wedding Directory
• Wedding and Bridal Guide
• Canada Wedding Guide blog

Frequently asked questions

How many guests can Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu host for a wedding?

The official weddings page states a maximum capacity of 600 guests. Capacity varies by room and layout, so confirm the appropriate space for your planned ceremony and reception format.

Does Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu offer outdoor wedding ceremonies?

Yes. The official weddings information describes outdoor settings and highlights ceremony possibilities with St. Lawrence River views, including a location on the golf course. Confirm the specific site and weather contingency for your date.

Does the venue provide wedding catering?

Yes. Fairmont states that it offers buffet meals, plated dinners and cocktail receptions, with customizable menus and options for dietary preferences.

Are wedding packages available?

The hotel says it offers customizable packages that can include venue rental, catering and basic décor. Current wedding package pricing is not explicitly published.

Can wedding guests stay at the hotel?

Yes. Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu is a hotel with 405 rooms listed on its official hotel page. Ask the events team about room blocks, group rates and availability for your dates.

Sources checked

• Luxury Weddings in Charlevoix – Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu
• Luxury Hotel in Charlevoix – Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu

Address: 181 rue Richelieu, G5A 1X7, Charlevoix, Canada

Phone: +1 418 665 3703

Website: https://www.fairmont.com/en/hotels/charlevoix/fairmont-le-manoir-richelieu.html