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Wedding Venues in France

From grand châteaux to intimate bastides, discover the perfect setting for your French wedding.

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Browse 249 wedding venues across France, hand-selected by editor-in-chief Anne-Sophie Boubals. Our partner properties span châteaux in the Loire Valley, vineyard estates in Bordeaux, and bastides in Provence. Each is reviewed for setting, capacity, catering, and accommodation. From intimate ceremonies to grand celebrations, these are the venues we recommend for an authentic French wedding.

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Château de la Corbe

Château de la Corbe

Pays de la Loire · Vendée

Château de la Corbe is a 19th-century château at Bournezeau in the Vendée, set within a 25-hectare park with a granite chapel from 1643, an Orangerie and on-site accommodation for up to 102 guests across 35 bedrooms. Rebuilt in 1898 by an Italian architect, it has a Tuscan-influenced design and is hired privately for one celebration at a time.

Up to 400 guests
From €18,000 5.0 (2)

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Château de Bourguignon

Château de Bourguignon

Ile-de-France · Seine-et-Marne

Château de Bourguignon is a private estate at Fontains in Seine-et-Marne, about an hour by car from Paris. Its origins go back to the 13th century, and the main house was rebuilt in the 17th century with Régence-style interiors. Couples hire the whole estate, set in 2 hectares of parkland with century-old trees. Receptions take place in a 380 sqm glass Orangerie, heated and air-conditioned, which seats up to 200 guests for dinner and holds 300 for a cocktail reception. The 750 sqm château has salons for a rehearsal dinner seating up to 50 or welcome drinks for up to 200, and a 120 sqm stone barn with exposed beams suits a welcome dinner or a Sunday brunch. Ceremonies can be held outdoors in the gardens, with the Orangerie, the château and the barn as covered alternatives. Up to 15 guests sleep on site in 7 bedrooms, including a bridal suite in the 13th-century tower with exposed stonework, a 17th-century fireplace and a marble bathroom. The 2027 packages run for 3 days and 2 nights, from €5,900 midweek and €9,500 at the weekend, and include the accommodation, bed linen, towels and final cleaning. There is no corkage fee.

Up to 200 guests
From €5,900
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Multi-Day/Weekend Hire
Château Saint Perret

Château Saint Perret

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur · Vaucluse

Château Saint Perret is a private estate in Montfavet, on the edge of Avignon in the Vaucluse, about 15 minutes by car from the city. It is hired for exclusive use over a weekend of at least 2 nights. Couples bring their own caterer and suppliers, and a wedding planner is required, hired separately. The estate has 5 event spaces. La Grange, a vaulted 19th-century barn that once housed the estate's essential oil atelier, seats 130 for dinner and is also used for dancing. L'Orangerie, which links the château to Le Mas, seats 40 or holds 90 for a cocktail. Le Préau, an open-sided barn with wooden beams, suits a welcome dinner. Outside, the south terrace overlooks the gardens and has room for a marquee, and the north façade faces an avenue of plane trees. Up to 30 guests stay on site: 7 bedrooms in the château, including the Peony bridal suite, and 5 in Le Mas. Breakfast is included. A typical weekend runs from a Friday welcome dinner to the Saturday ceremony and a Sunday brunch by the pool, with departure on Monday.

Up to 130 guests
From €18,000
Fairytale
Château de Sédaiges

Château de Sédaiges

Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes · Cantal

Hidden in the green heart of Auvergne, Château de Sédaiges is the kind of place couples rarely find. Its ivy-covered towers rise above six hectares of private wooded parkland, meadows and ponds, preserved by the same family for over 800 years. Your celebration unfolds in spaces full of charm and character: a great hall featuring a giant carved wooden staircase and listed 17th century tapestries, bright 18th-century-style salons, and a bright 180 m² reception room seating 144 guests at the château's own tables, or up to 160 with hired tables and chairs, with views of the château to dine and dance late into the night. Exchange vows beneath centuries-old trees, watch the towers glow once night falls, and enjoy a next-day brunch on the grounds or by the private pool. Up to 42 guests can stay on site. Six main bedrooms, including suites, are reserved for close friends and family in the château, with attic rooms and an independent cottage for larger groups. A wedding planner is expected for couples travelling from abroad. A member of the château team is discreetly on hand throughout your reception to make sure everything runs smoothly. Remote yet easy to reach, Sédaiges is just 15 km from Aurillac, with two daily flights from Paris. It is a fairytale setting with a genuine family welcome.

Up to 160 guests
From €8,000
Luxury
Château de Bouchony

Château de Bouchony

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur · Vaucluse

Set on the peaceful Île de la Barthelasse, just minutes from Avignon, Château de Bouchony is an intimate private estate created for destination weddings in Provence. Surrounded by mature gardens, the château offers couples the rare feeling of welcoming their guests into a family home, exclusively theirs for the entire celebration. Wedding weekends unfold naturally across the estate. Ceremonies take place in the gardens or the consecrated chapel, cocktails beneath the trees, and dinner in front of the château or beneath the sailcloth marquee. A relaxed poolside brunch follows the next day. The venue accommodates up to 20 guests across 2 premium bedrooms and 2 spacious apartments. A heated swimming pool, tennis court, dedicated parking, refined reception furniture, architectural lighting and a 280 m² sailcloth marquee are all included. Located only 12 minutes from Avignon TGV station and less than an hour from Marseille Airport, Château de Bouchony combines privacy and accessibility. It hosts a limited number of weddings each year, with authentic Provençal character throughout.

Up to 180 guests
From €20,000 5.0 (2)
Fairytale
Terres de Sarson

Terres de Sarson

Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes · Drôme

Terres de Sarson is a former priory near Grignan, in the Drôme Provençale, first recorded in a document of 1160. Its stone barns, vaulted room and 12th-century chapel sit on 15 hectares of lavender fields, olive groves and countryside. Couples hire the whole estate for at least 2 nights, with 37 bedrooms sleeping 113 guests on site. Up to 300 guests can dine in the open barn beside the pool, on the terrace next to it or in the enclosed barn. Ceremonies take place at the 12th-century chapel for up to 60 guests, in the olive grove, beside the pond or beneath a canopy among the olive trees. If it rains, the ceremony moves to the open barn, the enclosed barn or the vaulted room. Couples bring their own caterer, who works from the estate's professional kitchen. The estate keeps a list of recommended caterers, most charging from €80 to €140 per head, and there is no corkage fee. A photo booth can be booked through the estate for €290, or €395 with 400 printed photos. Guests can use the pool, pétanque courts and table tennis during their stay. Weddings also run midweek, with a welcome dinner the night before and a brunch the morning after.

Up to 300 guests
From €1,700
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Château de la Faye

Château de la Faye

Nouvelle-Aquitaine ·

Château de la Faye is a 13th-century estate in southern Charente, in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, on the borders of the Dordogne and the Gironde. The property covers 500 hectares of forest, ponds and open country, crossed by 20 km of trails and set around an 8-hectare lake. It is hired on an exclusive-use basis for 3-day weddings. Up to 95 guests are seated in the 130 m² reception hall, and 27 stay on site across 11 bedrooms. The bedrooms are split between the château's guest rooms and a separate cottage. Two swimming pools, one outdoors and one indoors, a sauna and a second reception room for poor weather sit within the grounds. The church stands a few metres beyond the entrance to the château. Restoration has been under way since 2023.

Up to 95 guests
From €7,225 5.0 (2)
Multi-Day/Weekend Hire
Domaine ODDO Vallon des Glauges

Domaine ODDO Vallon des Glauges

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur · Bouches-du-Rhône

Domaine ODDO Vallon des Glauges is a 72-hectare organic wine estate in Eyguières, inside the Alpilles Regional Natural Park in Provence. The estate is hired on an exclusive-use basis, with a minimum of 2 nights. Its reception room seats 130 guests for dinner or holds 150 for a cocktail reception, and opens onto a 250 m² panoramic terrace looking over the vineyards to the Alpilles. Ceremonies are secular or symbolic and take place on the terrace, in a plot among the vines or, for an extra fee, on the boutique terrace. If it rains, the ceremony moves to the indoor dance floor, for up to 100 guests. The reception room has air conditioning, a dance floor, a separate children's room and a professional kitchen. Catering comes from outside caterers, and the estate keeps a list of recommended names. The wine is the estate's own, with 30 bottles included in the hire. The Villa des Glauges sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms and has a swimming pool, and its wedding suite looks out over the pool to the Alpilles. The villa and a Friday welcome dinner can be added to the hire, and a typical weekend ends with a Sunday brunch. The curfew is 11pm outdoors and 5am indoors. Marseille Provence Airport is about 45 minutes away, and the Avignon and Aix-en-Provence TGV stations are each under an hour.

Up to 150 guests
From €8,000
Fairytale
Hotel Coutettaz

Hotel Coutettaz

Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes · Haute-Savoie

Hotel Coutettaz is a boutique hotel in Morzine, in Haute-Savoie in the French Alps, set in a manor house built in 1771. The hotel is hired on an exclusive-use basis for a wedding weekend. Ceremonies take place in the garden, which takes up to 150 guests and looks towards the mountains. Garden ceremonies are symbolic, with the legal ceremony held at the town hall. In the winter months, dinner is served in the dining room, which seats 90. The rest of the year, dinner is served in a stretch tent in the garden, which seats up to 150 and can be added with heating, lighting and flooring. If it rains, the ceremony moves under the stretch tent. Without a tent, the dining room takes 90 guests for the ceremony. The hotel also hosts elopements and vow renewals. Catering is in-house only: the hotel's chef cooks a seasonal menu from local produce, and caters for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free diets. A tasting meal can be arranged at cost price. The hotel can provide the wine, or couples can bring their own for a corkage fee of €10 per 75cl bottle. Wedding coordination is also in-house, the team keeps a list of recommended suppliers, and staff speak French and English. The hotel has 11 bedrooms sleeping 30 guests, and the minimum stay is 3 nights. The bridal suite, Atelier, is a former workshop with exposed beams, an open-plan bathroom and a roll-top bath. A typical weekend starts with a Friday welcome dinner, followed by the ceremony and reception on Saturday and a brunch or barbecue on Sunday. Weddings take place in winter and in summer, which runs from May to October. Geneva Airport is about 90 minutes away, and a shuttle service is available.

Up to 150 guests
From €15,750
Intimate
Montcalm Nice Promenade des Anglais

Montcalm Nice Promenade des Anglais

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur · Alpes Maritimes

Montcalm Nice is a hotel on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, reopening in June 2027 after a full renovation. It has a garden for ceremonies and receptions, and indoor event rooms called Venus 2, 3 and 4. The hotel stays open to its other guests during a wedding, and staff speak French and English. The hotel has 142 bedrooms: 71 rooms facing the city, 12 superior rooms over the garden and 29 deluxe rooms with a partial sea view. There are also 30 suites, and 74 rooms can be set up as twins. The bridal suite is a 37 m² suite with a side view of the sea. For a wedding, the hotel usually holds a block of about 10 rooms for at least 2 nights, depending on the season and how full the hotel is. Ceremonies are symbolic and are held in the 350 m² garden, which takes 70 guests. If it rains, the ceremony moves indoors to Venus 4, which also takes 70. For dinner, the garden seats 145, Venus 2 and 3 together seat 162, and all 3 rooms opened up together seat 216. The indoor rooms are set up for dinner and dancing. All catering is in-house, cooked by the hotel's own chef, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menus available. A tasting meal is included and brunch is available, although the hotel does not host a pre-wedding dinner. Wedding menus for 2027 start at €148 per person, including room hire, tables and chairs. Decoration, flowers and music cost extra, and couples are free to choose their own suppliers for them, though the hotel recommends working with a wedding planner. Rooms have air conditioning, wifi and a coffee machine, and guests can use the pool, hot tub, spa and gym. There is indoor parking for 50 cars but no shuttle service. The hotel is wheelchair accessible, welcomes LGBTQ+ couples, children and pets, and holds the Green Key eco-label.

Up to 216 guests
From €148
Intimate
Château des Joncherets

Château des Joncherets

Normandie · Saint-Lubin-des-Joncherets

Château des Joncherets is a Monument Historique château in Saint-Lubin-des-Joncherets, built in the 17th century on the banks of the Avre. Nonancourt is 1 km away and Paris Montparnasse is an hour by train. Weddings are hosted on a full exclusivity basis,. Receptions are held in the Orangerie, which seats 160 guests for dinner and holds 250 for a cocktail reception. It has heated floors, chandeliers, infinity mirrors and a 17th-century fireplace. Outside, the inner courtyard is reached along a tree-lined path through wrought-iron gates, and outdoor dinners can be larger than the room allows. In the château, the Grand Salon takes 120 standing guests, and the concert hall, which holds up to 42 guests seated or standing, is set up for performances and smaller gatherings. Religious ceremonies can be held in the estate's church, which is joined to the château by a bridge and remains a place of worship. Couples can attend a Catholic service or work with the local priest on their own ceremony. Outdoor ceremonies take place in the park, at the forest pavilion beside its sycamore tree. Château lodging comes in 2 tiers, for 13 to 16 guests or for 17 to 30, and can be extended to 34 guests on request. A partner château 20 minutes away takes up to 38 more. The 9-acre park has moats, canals and an orchard, and guests can fish, row, play pétanque or croquet, or walk to the village bakeries and restaurants. Catering is by external caterers, and the owners, who have more than 18 years of hospitality experience, can introduce vetted chefs and planners. The team speaks French, English and Spanish.

Up to 200 guests
From €6,375
Eco-Friendly
Domaine Le Mezo

Domaine Le Mezo

Bretagne · Morbihan

Domaine Le Mezo is a 25-hectare estate at Ploeren, 10 minutes from Vannes in South Brittany. Built around a renovated château on the site of a 15th-century manor, it sits inside the Parc Naturel Régional du Golfe du Morbihan. The estate offers both partial exclusive use and full exclusive use. On full exclusive use couples take the whole estate for a single wedding across a weekend, with private use of the château, its 19th-century outbuildings, and the surrounding park. Receptions centre on La Grande Salle, a 440 m² hall of exposed stone and oak beams under an 8-metre ceiling that seats up to 350. A heated safari tent adds room for a further 300 at table, or 600 for a standing reception, while a 19th-century greenhouse, the château terrace, and the open park each offer a ceremony or drinks setting. Catering is in-house, from a kitchen holding 2 Gault&Millau toques and cooking with local, seasonal, and organic produce. The estate sleeps up to 240 across the château, restored farmhouses, dormitory lofts, heated yurts, and a cluster of wood-built eco-lodges. An 18-metre indoor pool, a spa and yoga studio, and tennis and pétanque courts sit among the 25 hectares of parkland. Le Mezo runs on a biomass boiler and solar panels, and its sustainability work has been recognised by the Marque Bretagne and 2 responsible-event awards.

Up to 340 guests
From €25,000 4.8 (401)
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How much does a wedding at a French château cost? ›
French château weddings vary widely by size, region, and services included. Across our partner venues, exclusive-use rental costs typically start from around €9,000 for smaller châteaux (up to 150 guests) and reach €40,000+ for larger estates with premium amenities. Loire Valley and southern Provence sit in the mid-range; Riviera and Paris-region properties run higher. Total cost depends heavily on guest count, catering arrangements (external caterers ranging from free corkage to premium in-house chefs), and included features such as exclusive use, on-site accommodation, and outdoor ceremony spaces. Budget an additional 30 to 35 percent of your total wedding spend on catering alone, since French gastronomic standards are exceptionally high. Browse our affordable venues guide for value-focused options.
What's the average cost of a wedding in France? ›
The average cost of a wedding in France depends heavily on guest count and catering choice. For a mid-scale destination wedding (100 to 200 guests) at a partner venue, expect venue rental starting around €8,000 to €18,000, with catering adding €60 to €150 per person. Since catering represents 30 to 35 percent of total wedding budgets in France, your combined venue plus catering figure typically anchors between €12,000 and €50,000. Regional variations matter: South of France venues sit at the higher end; Burgundy and Occitanie offer better value. Full destination-wedding costs including photography, flowers, music, and coordination typically range €25,000 to €100,000+ depending on scale. Most couples planning at our partner venues book 12 to 24 months ahead to secure their preferred date.
How much does a South of France wedding cost? ›
South of France weddings command premium pricing due to the region's luxury positioning and limited high-season availability. Venue rental ranges from around €7,500 to €40,000+ for partner properties, with most mid-range options sitting €15,000 to €25,000 for 100 to 200 guests. The French Riviera and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur demand higher fees than inland Occitanie. Catering in this region adds €80 to €150 per person, reflecting Provençal ingredients and Mediterranean cuisine standards. June and September offer slightly better availability and pricing than July and August, when many venues are fully booked and heat intensifies. On-site accommodation, available at roughly half of South of France partner venues, can reduce guest logistics costs. Total destination weddings here typically cost €35,000 to €80,000+ depending on guest count. See our South of France guide for curated options.
Is it cheaper to get married in France or the UK? ›
France and the UK have comparable base wedding costs, but France often offers better value for venue rental and catering quality. UK countryside venues average £8,000 to £20,000 rental; French châteaux start around €9,000 (roughly £7,500). The key difference lies in catering: French venues typically run 30 to 35 percent of total budget on food and wine, with exceptional gastronomic standards, while UK venues often price catering separately at higher per-person rates. France benefits from lower labour costs and competitive wine sourcing. Destination-wedding logistics may favour France if choosing Provence or Loire Valley, since European flight costs from the UK are lower than domestic UK hospitality markups. For 100 to 200 guests, France usually edges cheaper by €5,000 to €15,000 when comparing equivalent venue quality and catering, before currency fluctuations.
Where is the best place to get married in France? ›
The best region depends on your vision and guest size. Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur hosts our largest partner cluster, offering lavender fields, hilltop châteaux, and Mediterranean settings ideal for 200+ guest celebrations. Loire Valley suits classic château aesthetics with exceptional value and lush landscapes. Dordogne appeals to intimate, rustic weddings (50 to 150 guests) with stone manoirs and countryside charm. The South West (Bordeaux and surrounding wine country) balances vineyard backdrops with exclusive-use estates. Occitanie combines affordability with historic châteaux and medieval towns. For easy guest access, the Paris region reduces logistics but commands premium pricing. Burgundy offers wine-region romance at mid-range costs. Our directory represents 190+ partner venues across France's major wedding regions; your best choice aligns vibe (fairytale, intimate, garden, all-inclusive) with budget and 12 to 24 month booking lead times.
How many guests can a typical French wedding venue host? ›
French wedding venues span a wide capacity range. Smaller intimate venues accommodate 50 to 100 guests (manoirs, bastides, smaller domaines); medium properties handle 100 to 200 guests, which is the most common château rental tier; larger exclusive-use estates welcome 200 to 450+ guests. Capacity influences both venue cost and flexibility: larger properties often negotiate better per-person catering rates, while smaller venues offer exclusivity and personal touch. Outdoor ceremony spaces typically accommodate 10 to 20 percent more than indoor dining capacity. Many venues offer split usage, with ceremony in gardens and reception in halls, to maximise flexibility. Your guest count should drive venue selection, and most partner venues book 12 to 24 months ahead, so early planning ensures your size requirement is met without compromise.
What's included in a French wedding venue rental? ›
French venue inclusions vary by tier and location. Typical exclusive-use rentals include ceremony and reception spaces, tables, chairs, basic décor, outdoor ceremony access, and exclusive site use (no other events that day). Catering models differ: some venues allow external caterers free, others mandate in-house chefs or preferred-vendor lists. Premium properties often run all-inclusive or hybrid models with chef services, multi-course menus, wine pairings, and staff. Rental rarely includes photography, flowers, music, or day-of coordination, so budget separately for these. On-site accommodation (around 40 percent of partner venues) often costs extra per room per night. Optional add-ons commonly include fireworks, chapel ceremonies, swimming pool access, pool catering, and ceremony rehearsals. Always clarify what's in base rental versus add-on. Most venues detail inclusions in proposal contracts, and packages are negotiable based on your priorities.
When is the best season for a wedding in France? ›
June and September are the optimal wedding seasons in France, offering mild temperatures, lower humidity, and excellent vendor availability. June brings longer daylight, outdoor garden ceremonies, and spring flowers; September provides golden late-summer light, comfortable temperatures, and reduced tourist crowds. Both months see fewer venue conflicts, allowing better negotiation on pricing and vendor access. Avoid July and August: extreme heat (often 28 to 35°C), peak tourist season driving venue scarcity, and premium pricing from high demand. May and October remain viable (spring blooms, autumn colours) with slightly cooler mornings. December to February suits smaller, intimate weddings but brings rain, shorter days, and limited outdoor ceremony options. April and November are transitional and feasible but less predictable for weather. Early booking, 12 to 24 months prior, locks your preferred June or September date at better rates than last-minute summer reservations.
Do French wedding venues offer accommodation on-site? ›
Approximately 40 percent of our partner French wedding venues offer on-site accommodation, making multi-day celebrations and guest logistics easier. Properties vary: smaller venues sleep 8 to 15 guests across 2 to 3 rooms; larger estates can accommodate 50 to 60 guests across 12 to 22 rooms. Accommodation typically costs €80 to €200 per room per night and may be bundled with exclusive-use venue rental or priced separately. Options range from luxury suites with en-suite full service to self-catering apartments where guests prepare some meals. On-site accommodation reduces destination-wedding logistics, strengthens guest bonding, and often qualifies for group rates. Always confirm whether rooms are included in venue rental, who controls allocation, and what amenities (breakfast, WiFi, parking) come standard. Properties advertising 'accommodation available' without on-site facilities refer to local hotel partnerships, so clarify before contracting.
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