Discover the Elegance of the French Chateau Wedding: Top Wedding Venues in France
Today, we’re stepping into the world of France’s finest architectural jewels – the wedding chateau. We’ve handpicked twenty of the most stunning French Chateaux, each offering its own unique blend of heritage, elegance, and grandeur. Whether you’re planning a wedding or simply daydreaming, these venues are sure to impress with their exquisite beauty. So, let’s dive into the luxurious panorama of these French masterpieces and discover what makes them the perfect settings for unforgettable weddings. Here we go!
1. Chateau Les Carrasses
Near Narbonne in Occitania
Chateau les Carrasses is one of these venues ”too good to be true”. Located in the South of France, this chateau has a real WOW factor. Up to 120 guests can be accommodated here. It is surrounded by vineyards with stunning views and its architecture comes straight out of a fairy tale… It is the perfect place to celebrate your special day with friends and family in a prestigious setting.
Capacity: 100 guests (seated) or 200 guests (standing)
Accommodation: 120 guests
Nearest Airport: Montpellier Airport (MPL) ~1 hour drive
Venue Page: Chateau Les Carrasses
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2. Chateau Saint Victor la Coste
Near Avignon in Occitanie
Chateau Saint Victor la Coste is the epitome of all dreams…a magical setting with history and beauty located in a charming medieval town just a stone’s throw away from Avignon. If you are looking for a picturesque and unique wedding venue then this is it, don’t look further. You will thank us for recommending such a special place.
Capacity: 60 guests (seated)
Accommodation: 18 guests (9 bedrooms)
Nearest Airport: Nîmes Airport (FNI) ~35-minute drive
Venue Page: Chateau Saint Victor la Coste
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3. Chateau Gassies
Near Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Chateau Gassies was built in 1775 and is situated on an exceptional 14 hectares estate overlooking the city of Bordeaux. After four years of extensive renovation, Chateau Gassies can accommodate guests in its five beautifully decorated bedrooms, as well as its two large guest houses. This South of France wedding venue boasts a beautiful reception room with its crystal chandeliers, sports grounds and two swimming pools.
Capacity: 160 guests (seated) or 160 guests (standing)
Accommodation: 43 guests
Nearest Airport: Bordeaux Airport (BOD) ~20-minute drive
Venue Page: Chateau Gassies
Inspiration: Real French Chateau Wedding at Chateau Gassies
4. Chateau Saint Georges
Near Grasses on the French Riviera
Set high on a hillside overlooking the town of Grasses, Chateau Saint Georges is an exceptional wedding venue located on the French Riviera. With views across the valley, the central features of this wedding chateau are the stunning Mediterranean gardens set on 3 acres and the top-of-the-range amenities. This French château can accommodate 14 people in beautifully renovated bedrooms and can welcome more guests in hotels nearby.
Capacity: 120
Accommodation: 40 guests (20 bedrooms)
Nearest Airport: Nice Airport (NCE) ~30-minute drive
Venue Page: Chateau Saint Georges
Inspiration: Real French Chateau Wedding at Chateau Saint Georges
5. Chateau la Tour Vaucros
Near Avignon, Provence
For a Chateau in Provencal paradise view Chateau La Tour Vaucros. Situated in the heart of Provence midst of the Côtes du Rhône vineyards near Châteauneuf du Pape. A few minutes from Avignon, the wedding chateau benefits from all the charm of the Vaucluse region, home to some of Provence’s best-loved attractions.
Capacity: 120 guests (seated) or 200 guests (standing)
Accommodation: 49 guests (4 houses)
Nearest Airport: Avignon Airport ~20-minute drive
Venue Page: Chateau La Tour Vaucros
Inspiration: Real French Chateau Wedding at Chateau La Tour Vaucros
6. Chateau le Mas de Montet
Near Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
This castle is one of the French dreamiest destinations that will make you feel like a King & Queen once you step into this beautiful fairy-tale setting. You will fall in love with this majestic castle in pure 18th-century style and the lovely owners that make this place very homely. It will be hard to leave once you will settle in this haven of peace and beauty.
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Accommodation: 28 guests
Nearest Airport: Bergerac Airport (EGC) ~1-hour drive
Venue Page: Chateau le Mas de Montet
Inspiration: Real French Chateau Wedding at Chateau Mas De Montet
7. Chateau de Courtomer
Near Paris, Normandy
An ode to the Palace of Versailles, all 17,500 square feet of the noble and elegant Chateau de Courtomer have been brought into the 21st Century. Making it the perfect location for your next relaxing and intimate affair. Whether you are planning a wedding, an opulent weekend away or a family reunion, Chateau de Courtomer welcomes you and your guests for an unforgettable experience.
Capacity: up to 150 guests
Accommodation: 32 guests
Nearest Airport: Aéroport de Deauville Normandie ~1-hour drive
Venue Page: Chateau de Courtomer
Inspiration: Real French Chateau Wedding at Chateau de Courtomer
8. Chateau de Tourreau
Near Avignon, Provence
Located in the heart of Provence, near Orange and Avignon and surrounded by vineyards, Chateau de Tourreau with its path of century-old trees is one of the most wanted wedding venues in this region. With its exceptional grounds of 16 acres, many possibilities are available to you. In the castle’s courtyard, on the patio, by the water, around the pool or in the 17th-century consecrated chapel – each place will welcome your most unbelievable dreams.
Capacity: 150 guests
Accommodation: 29 guests
Nearest Airport: Avignon Airport (AVN) ~30-minute drive
Venue Page: Chateau de Tourreau
Inspiration: Wedding Shoot at Chateau de Tourreau
9. Chateau de la Gaude
Near Aix-en-Provence, Provence
Chateau de la Gaude is an 18th-century Provençal bastide nestled in the heart of Aix-en-Provence. It boasts a remarkable French garden, a 1-star Michelin restaurant and a spa set in beautiful surrounding vineyards. Its impeccably restored historic buildings with modern interior design make this wedding chateau very unique.
Capacity: 150 guests
Accommodation: 34 guests (17 rooms and suites)
Nearest Airport: Marseille Airport (MRS) ~30-minute drive
Venue Page: Chateau de la Gaude
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10. Chateau de Robernier
Near Nice, Provence
The gorgeous Chateau de Robernier located in the heart of Provence, combines the aristocratic interior design and fairytale turrets of a grand Loire Valley type chateau and the rustic charm of a manor house in Provence with its blue shutters and climbing ivy.
Capacity: Unlimited
Accommodation: 24 guests (12 rooms)
Nearest Airport: Avignon Airport (AVN) ~30-minute drive
Venue Page: Chateau de Robernier
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11. Chateau de Sannes
Near Aix-en-Provence, Provence
Built in 1603, Chateau de Sannes is a beautifully refreshed and decorated property standing on a 70-hectare estate in Luberon. Breathtaking French gardens, an indoor pool, olive groves, orchards of cherry trees, fields of lavender and a mill, make for a dream setting for your wedding. They also operate an organic wine vineyard, produce olive oil, and create a signature perfume, Songe de Sannes.
Capacity: 250 guests
Accommodation: 30 guests (15 bedrooms)
Nearest Airport: Marseille Airport (MRS) ~50-minute drive
Venue Page: Chateau de Sannes
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12. Chateau Challain
Near Nantes in Pays de la Loire
Chateau Challain in the Loire Valley, one hour from Paris, is the home of luxury fairytale weddings. A beautiful neogothic castle makes the perfect backdrop for the (large, or intimate) destination wedding of your dreams. Chateau de Challain offers wedding packages or bespoke weddings and no request from the bride and groom is too out of this world. Your guests are in for an affair they will never forget.
Capacity: 120 guests (seated) or 250 guests (standing)
Accommodation: 50 guests (20 luxury suites/ 10 contemporary suites)
Nearest Airport: Nantes Airport (NTE) ~1-hour drive
Venue Page: Chateau Challain
Inspiration: Real French Chateau Wedding at Chateau Challain
13. Chateau de Puissentut
Near Toulouse in Occitanie
This French Wedding Chateau exudes style with its mix of rustic charm and modern comfort, making it the perfect venue for a relaxed, country wedding of up to 120 people. Nestled in the rolling Gascon hills in South West France. The setting is perfectly tranquil yet it is only 50 minutes by car from Toulouse airport (1hr45mins from Carcassonne and 2hrs from Bordeaux).
Capacity: 120 guests
Accommodation: 27 guests (medieval chateau and adjacent cottage)
Nearest Airport: Toulouse Airport (TLS) ~50-minute drive
Venue Page: Chateau de Puissentut
Inspiration: Real French Chateau Wedding at Chateau de Puissentut
14. Chateau de Varennes
Near Dijon in Bourgogne Franche Comte
One of the top ten best wedding venues in the world (according to CNN)! Château de Varennes is a luxury venue perfect for your wedding. On-site bistro restaurant, bed and breakfast, private chef, airport transfers and concierge are just some of the perks available at this gorgeous estate.
Capacity: 180 guests (seated) or unlimited guests (standing)
Accommodation: 38 guests
Nearest Airport: Dijon Airport (DIJ)~50-minute drive
Venue Page: Chateau de Varennes
Inspiration: Real French Chateau Wedding at Chateau de Varennes
15. Chateau Saint Martory
Near The Pyrenees, Occitanie
A 16th-century chateau, with beautiful 19th-century farms Chateau Saint Martory is located 40 minutes south of Toulouse. Although it sounds too good to be true, Chateau de Saint-Martory and its 40 hectares are real and it is surrounded by the Garonne River and the Pyrenees mountains. This gorgeous wedding chateau awaits you.
Capacity: 250 guests
Accommodation: 22 guests
Nearest Airport: Toulouse Airport (TLS) ~45-minute drive
Venue Page: Chateau Saint Martory
Inspiration: Real Wedding at Chateau Saint Martory
16. Chateau La Durantie
Near Limoges in Grande Aquitaine
Chateau La Durantie, nestled in the Dordogne countryside, is one of the favourite wedding venues in this beautiful corner of South West France. It is the perfect location for an elegant French wedding and is a fine art wedding photographer’s dream. It’s decorated with soft-toned furniture with a hint of gold and filled with plenty of natural light… it really is a perfect place for an elegant wedding in France.
Capacity: 150 guests
Accommodation: 43 guests (2 elegant Suites and 19 bedrooms)
Nearest Airport: Limoges Airport ~1 hour drive
Venue Page: Chateau La Durantie
Inspiration: Real French Chateau Wedding at Chateau La Durantie
17. Chateau de Vallery
Near Vallery in Bourgogne Franche Comte

Photo credit: Sylvain Bouzat
Halfway between Paris and Burgundy; you are free to receive your guests in a romantic and atypical venue on the eve of your wedding. Free to celebrate your union in the church of Vallery, a few meters from the chateau or in the Rose Garden, under the sycamore tree or in a large hall of the domain. The wedding chateau offers endless possibilities for your wedding.
Capacity: 500 guests
Accommodation: 56 guests (28 rooms)
Nearest Airport: Paris Airport (CDG) ~1:20 hour drive
Venue Page: Chateau de Vallery
Inspiration: Real French Chateau Wedding at Chateau de Vallery
18. Chateau Lacanaud
Near Bordeaux in Grand Aquitaine
In the beautiful wine region of Dordogne, set on 20 acres, sits the 18th Century Chateau Lacanaud. It boasts beautiful gardens, a sparkling swimming pool, a tranquil lake and woodland walks. This stunningly restored and decorated chateau is spacious and beautiful with French-inspired furniture throughout.
Capacity: 100 guests
Accommodation: 15 guests
Nearest Airport: Bergerac Airport (EGC) ~30-minute drive
Venue Page: Chateau Lacanaud
Inspiration: Real French Chateau Wedding at Chateau Lacanaud
19. Chateau de Villette
Near Paris in Ile de France
This French wedding chateau was built in the 17th century and was designated as one of the most important historical Chateau in France. The splendid gardens were designed by Andre Le Notre, who also created the gardens at Versailles. The pedigree and elegance of classic French design, from the inside and the outside, earned Chateau de Villette the designation of “Le Petit Versailles”. It is located only 40 minutes from Paris and can accommodate 14 people in the 7 luxurious suites in the main chateau.
Capacity: 1000 guests
Accommodation: 27 guests
Nearest Airport: Paris Airport (CDG) ~40-minute drive
Venue Page: Chateau de Villette
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20. Domaine des Halles
Near Lyon in Rhones-Alpes-Auvergne
Nestled in the middle of a forest of the Mont Lyonnais, this fairy-tale chateau is a place of exception and will make your dream come true. It has been beautifully and recently renovated and is now ready to welcome the most prestigious events. It can accommodate up to 64 people and has in-house catering and a Chapelle. If you are looking for an elegant and romantic wedding venue, Domaine des Halles is the perfect fit.
Capacity: 549 guests
Accommodation: 64 guests
Nearest Airport: Lyon Airport (LYS) ~1-hour drive
Venue Page: Chateau des Halles
Inspiration: Real French Wedding Chateau at Domaine Des Halles
Wrapping up our top French Wedding Chateaux for your big day!
As we draw our grand tour to a close, we hope that you’ve fallen in love with these magnificent wedding chateau, each telling its own tale of romance and splendour. We trust this curated collection has stirred your imagination and heart alike, providing the perfect backdrop for your dream French wedding. May the elegance of these architectural marvels guide your journey towards the aisle, promising a celebration as timeless as the chateau themselves. Until next time, dear readers, continue to dream in the language of love and French elegance. Au revoir!
To see more stunning French wedding venues, check out our 20 best French wedding venues list
Can’t believe Chateau des Condes didn’t make your list. Halle Berry got married there. A wonderful venue with some very unique features!
Muffie