Château de Pondres — Photo Gallery

39 photos

Ceremony Space

Interior of a small Catholic chapel with gilded altar, angel fresco, rose window, wood pews, and terracotta floor tiles

Reception Space

Outdoor Dining

An outdoor wedding reception dinner is taking place in the interior courtyard of a large French château, with approximately 50–60 guests seated at long rectangular tables covered in white linen. The tables are set with white Chiavari and Louis XVI-style chairs, glassware, candles, and low floral centerpieces featuring light pink and white blooms with greenery. The décor palette is classic and understated, with white linens, candlelight, and trailing greenery adding softness to the stone surroundings. A large aged terracotta pot planted with pink cyclamen and trailing foliage anchors the foreground, and climbing plants frame the arched passageways of the château's façade. The image is a wide shot taken from a slightly elevated angle, capturing both the dinner scene and the full three-story limestone building behind it. Potential venue feature image.

Wide-angle exterior shot of a large French chateau terrace set up for an outdoor reception or dining event. The terrace features multiple round and rectangular tables dressed in dark charcoal and black tablecloths with white plate settings, surrounded by wrought-iron chairs. A large cream-colored sail shade canopy on a black metal frame covers a portion of the terrace. The pale limestone chateau facade, partially covered in climbing ivy, rises several stories and includes a domed turret. Potted topiaries and ornamental plants are arranged around the terrace perimeter, with open parkland and mature trees visible beyond the terrace balustrade. No people are present in the image. Potential venue feature image.

An outdoor wedding reception setup in the courtyard of a French château, photographed in a wide shot at golden hour. Approximately eight to ten round dining tables are arranged symmetrically across a stone-paved terrace, each dressed with white floor-length linen tablecloths and surrounded by white Chiavari chairs with cream cushions. Table centerpieces feature low arrangements of white and ivory flowers with greenery. A lush green floral arch frames a doorway at the far end of the courtyard, forming a natural focal point along the central aisle between the tables. Two staff members are visible making final preparations near the tables, and a guest photographs the scene from the right side. Folded taupe parasols are grouped to the right. The decor palette is white, ivory, and green, consistent with a classic, garden-style aesthetic. Potential venue feature image.

An elevated wide shot of an outdoor wedding reception setup on a stone-paved terrace, likely at a French château. Multiple long banquet tables are dressed in white linen tablecloths and lined with white Chiavari-style chairs, with garlands of greenery and small floral arrangements in peach, blush, and purple tones running along the centers. A large stone fountain overgrown with a dense leafy climber sits at the heart of the layout, acting as a natural focal point between the tables. The terrace overlooks a formal French garden with clipped hedges and a rectangular reflecting pool or parterre in the background. The decor palette is classic and natural, combining white linens, lush greenery, and soft floral tones in a style that reads as refined outdoor dining. Potential venue feature image.

Wedding reception table with blush pink roses and white peonies centerpiece, silver candlestick, and champagne bucket at dusk

An outdoor wedding reception setup in the courtyard of a French château, featuring two long banquet tables dressed in white linen tablecloths with white Napoleon chairs arranged along both sides. The tables are set with glassware, candlesticks, and low floral centerpieces in soft ivory and blush tones with greenery. The setting is framed by the château's pale stone façade with tall multi-pane windows, and a large bougainvillea in vivid magenta-purple dominates the center of the composition, climbing the wall above a classical arched doorway. Two taupe closed parasols flank the entrance, and potted topiaries and urns add symmetry to the scene. The overall decor palette is white, ivory, and soft blush with the bougainvillea providing a bold color contrast. Wide establishing shot with no people present. Potential venue feature image.

Accommodation

Guest bedroom in French chateau with vaulted stone walls, white linen bed, blue velvet cushions, and stone fireplace

Interior shot of a bedroom suite within a venue featuring a vaulted stone ceiling with an arched alcove, typical of historic French property architecture. The room is styled in a neutral palette of white, cream, and muted sage grey, with a large bed dressed in white linen and grey cushions in the foreground. Two white upholstered tub chairs flank a small wooden coffee table topped with white candles, set on a faded blue and beige area rug over terracotta tile flooring. White open shelving built into the arched alcove displays black lanterns, cream-colored books, a wicker lantern, and decorative objects, with a gold-framed mirror and a lit table lamp adding warm accent lighting. Potential venue feature image.

Exterior & Grounds

Facade/The Building

Aerial drone shot of a large French château and its grounds, showing the full property layout from above. The main building is a multi-story cream/ivory stone manor with terracotta roof tiles, a small dome or turret, and what appears to be climbing flowering plants on the facade. Directly behind the château are formal French-style parterre gardens with trimmed hedged sections, gravel pathways, a rectangular water feature or reflecting pool, and a circular fountain. A rectangular swimming pool is visible to the lower left of the main building, adjacent to a smaller outbuilding with a terracotta roof. The property is surrounded by mature trees and opens onto a large manicured lawn to the right, with additional structured garden areas and pathways. Vineyards are visible immediately surrounding the estate, extending into the wider agricultural landscape in the background. No people are visible. Potential venue feature image.

An aerial wide shot of a French château and its formal grounds, with no wedding event activity visible. The multi-storey stone château features a domed tower, terracotta roof tiles, and climbing vines on its facade. In front of the building, a symmetrical formal garden is laid out with four rectangular lawn parterres divided by stone pathways, centered around a circular stone fountain. Stone balustrades and arched brick structures flank the terraced levels connecting the château to the garden. The property is surrounded by mature trees, and a mountain range is visible in the far background. Potential venue feature image.

Aerial drone shot of a French château and its surrounding grounds at sunset. The multi-story stone château, built in warm beige limestone, sits at the center of the image, flanked by formal French gardens with geometric lawn panels, gravel pathways, and manicured hedging laid out in a symmetrical pattern. A swimming pool with a tiled surround is visible in the lower left, and additional outbuildings and terraces extend across the estate. The property is surrounded by dense woodland and open countryside, with vineyards and rolling hills visible in the distance. No people or wedding-specific decor are visible in this image. Potential venue feature image.

French chateau with limestone tower and cream facades surrounded by flowering shrubs and open lawn

Exterior wide shot of a large French château built in pale cream/yellow limestone, featuring two prominent tower structures — one with a domed cupola — connected by a multi-storey central block with symmetrical windows. The building sits above a terraced stone wall with arched openings and a bridge-like entry approach, with climbing vines growing across the lower façade. The foreground shows a well-maintained lawn and a gravel path leading toward stone steps. No people are visible in the image. Potential venue feature image.

A close-up architectural shot of the exterior facade of a French château or manor house, showing a tall white-framed multi-pane window set into pale cream stone masonry. Green climbing vines are trained along the upper portion of the wall using metal brackets. In the foreground, a large bougainvillea in vivid violet-purple blooms fills the lower right of the frame, reaching upward toward the window. A small black wall-mounted lantern is visible on the window ledge. No people are present in the image. Potential venue feature image.

A close-up architectural shot of a French stone building facade featuring cream-colored limestone walls with two sets of white-framed multi-pane windows arranged vertically. A large climbing bougainvillea with vivid violet-pink blooms spreads extensively across the left side of the facade, with branches reaching across the upper portion of the wall. Dried lavender bushes and a gravel border are visible at the base of the building. No people are present in the frame. Potential venue feature image.

French chateau exterior with domed turret climbing ivy and formal reflecting pool with lily pads

Classical limestone pavilion with triangular pediment cypress tree and gravel path bordered by ornamental shrubs

Crenellated limestone chateau tower framed by pink oleander blooms and mature tree from low angle

An exterior architectural detail shot of a French château or manor house, featuring a set of white French doors standing open beneath a carved stone arched surround. The cream-coloured limestone façade is heavily draped in climbing vines that trail across the arch and upper portion of the building. A transom window sits above the door panels, and a glimpse of the interior is visible through the open doors. The composition is a straight-on medium shot framing the entrance symmetrically, with no people present. Potential venue feature image.

Gardens

Elevated view of formal French parterre garden with clipped hedgerows, gravel paths and central fountain

French chateau exterior with rectangular ornamental pond, lily pads, and ivy-covered limestone facade

Formal French chateau garden with reflecting pool, stone staircase, and symmetrical parterre leading to open lawn

Wide-angle exterior shot of the grounds of a French château, featuring a large ornamental reflecting pool or water garden in the foreground with stone planting islands and aquatic grasses growing from the water. The multi-story château building in cream-colored limestone is visible on the right, partially covered in climbing ivy, with a stone staircase and iron railing leading up from the garden level. In the background, colorful market-style umbrellas in orange and white are visible, suggesting a cocktail or reception setup area. The grounds include formal terraced garden walls with arched stone details and a small fountain niche. No people are visible in the image. Potential venue feature image.

Elevated view of formal chateau grounds with limestone reflecting pool, terraced gardens, and mature trees

Grounds

Wide outdoor shot of a French estate's grounds, showcasing formal garden terraces with a rectangular ornamental reflecting pool in the foreground, planted with aquatic grasses and lily pads in teal-glazed stone planters. The grounds are arranged across multiple stone-walled levels, with a terrace area in the middle distance featuring several burnt orange parasols and lounge seating. A historic stone outbuilding with a terracotta tile roof is visible to the right. No people are prominently visible. The overall aesthetic is classic French formal garden design with rustic stone architecture. Potential venue feature image.

Cream stone chateau viewed across manicured lawn with gravel path, balustrades, and mature trees

Narrow gravel path through densely wooded area on venue grounds

An outdoor wide shot showcasing the exterior grounds of a French château or estate, with no people visible. The image features a tiered stone terrace with a classical balustrade railing, broad stone steps ascending to an upper level, and a low arched stone structure in the foreground with trailing green foliage. The architecture is built from aged limestone blocks. The overall composition is a wide architectural shot with a muted, overcast light. Potential venue feature image.

More Exterior & Grounds

Aerial view of chateau grounds with turquoise infinity pool, sun loungers, covered terrace, and formal parterre garden

Aerial drone shot of a large French château and its surrounding grounds, showing the full property layout from above. The main building is a multi-story stone manor with cream-colored render and terracotta roofing, featuring a domed tower element and what appears to be climbing flowering plants on the façade. Directly behind the château, a formal French-style parterre garden is visible with geometric hedged beds, gravel pathways, a rectangular water feature or reflecting pool, and a central fountain. A rectangular swimming pool with turquoise water is situated to the lower left of the main building, accompanied by a pool house structure. The property is surrounded by mature trees and extends into open parkland with wide gravel paths on the right side. Vineyards are visible immediately adjacent to the property perimeter, with agricultural fields and wooded hills stretching across the background. No people are visible in the frame. Potential venue feature image.

Outdoor pool area at a French château venue, photographed in a wide shot with no people present. The rectangular pool features pale stone coping and terracotta-tinted water, bordered by a limestone terrace. Sun loungers with dark charcoal cushions and teak frames are arranged on both sides of the pool, accompanied by several large burnt-orange parasols. White daybeds are visible against the historic stone retaining wall on the left. The venue buildings are visible in the background — a classical French stone structure with tall white-framed windows and a second taller pavilion with a domed cupola, both constructed from warm beige cut stone. Potential venue feature image.

Outdoor venue feature shot showcasing a large rectangular swimming pool with pale turquoise water, surrounded by a wide pale stone terrace. Several tan-colored sun loungers are arranged along the right side and far end of the pool deck. A seating area with lounge chairs is visible in the background near what appears to be a Corten steel cylindrical water feature or sculpture. Stone-roofed outbuildings are partially visible through the trees in the background. No people are present in the image. The overall aesthetic is clean and understated, consistent with a Provençal-style property. Potential venue feature image.

Elevated view from chateau terrace over parterre garden with fountain leading to open lawn and mature trees

Interior

Interior wide shot of a grand salon within a château or historic manor, shown without any wedding guests or couple present. The room features double-height ceilings with dark exposed wooden beams painted with ornate floral and foliate motifs in red, gold, and black. A crystal chandelier hangs centrally from the ceiling. The walls combine exposed limestone with dark wood panelling, also decorated with painted floral patterns, and a large ornate fireplace with an elaborately carved and painted surround anchors the right side of the room. The seating area consists of brown leather and caramel velvet sofas and armchairs arranged around a glass-topped wooden coffee table, all placed on layered Berber-style kilim rugs in cream, red, mustard, and blue geometric patterns. Tall white-framed windows with sheer white curtains line the left wall, allowing warm natural light to stream across the stone-tiled floor. The overall interior style mixes classical French château architecture with warm, eclectic furnishings. Potential venue feature image.

Stone-carved bookshelf with antique leather-bound books in burgundy, tan, and olive tones

An interior room shot with no people present, showing a dimly lit space with exposed stone walls, dark wood paneling, and a tall multi-paned French window with cream linen curtains that lets in natural light. The room is furnished with antique dark wood pieces including an armoire, a side table, and a wooden chest positioned beneath the window. A gold-toned table lamp with a cream shade sits on the side table, and a patterned rug in red and muted tones is partially visible on the stone tile floor. The overall aesthetic is classic French château with warm, moody tones and period furniture. Potential venue feature image.

A close-up architectural detail shot of a large set of antique wooden double doors set within a stone archway. The doors are constructed from warm amber-toned vertical planks studded with iron nailheads, and are reinforced with multiple horizontal wrought iron strap hinges featuring decorative fleur-de-lis finials. Iron chains connect the hinges across the door panels. One door is slightly ajar, revealing a glimpse of bright light beyond. The threshold features terracotta and stone tile flooring, and the surrounding archway is built from pale cut limestone blocks. No people are present. Potential venue feature image.

More Photos

A couple portrait taken outdoors in the formal garden of a large French château, with the couple holding hands and facing each other along a gravel pathway flanked by low trimmed hedgerows and red flowering plants. The bride wears a long-sleeved ivory lace gown with a flowing skirt and train, and carries a loose bouquet with warm-toned blooms. The groom wears a dark navy three-piece suit with a white dress shirt and a small floral buttonhole. Behind them, a tall dense hedge of climbing greenery lines a stone wall, with the multi-story limestone château building visible above, partially covered in ivy with hints of purple flowering vines on the right wing. The image is a wide shot with the couple centered at mid-distance, giving prominence to both the architecture and the formal garden layout. Potential venue feature image.

Château de Pondres

From €7,500