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Terres de Sarson
Terres de Sarson is located in Drôme, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. The venue accommodates up to 300 guests, with on-site accommodation for 113 guests, from €1,700.
Reviewed by Anne-Sophie Boubals, Editor-in-Chief. Last reviewed .
About This Venue
A 12th-century former priory on 15 hectares in the Drôme Provençale
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.
Owned by Denis Godel
The Venue History
12th century (1100s) · Provençal Historic Priory
Terres de Sarson dates from the 12th century and is first mentioned in a document of 1160. It was once a priory associated with the Order of Cluny. The estate is listed as a historic monument, and its stone chapel survives from the original priory. Over the following centuries the priory became a working Provençal farm. Its current owner bought the estate around 20 years ago and renovated it as a wedding venue, keeping the stone buildings of the old priory and farm. The barns and the vaulted room now hold the dinners and brunches, and the chapel the ceremonies.
Notable Features
- • The Open Barn
- • The Closed Barn
- • The Vaulted Room
- • The Schoolyard
- • Coconut Fibers
- • The Basin
- • The Chapel
- • The Olive Grove
Spaces & Capacity
This venue can accommodate up to 300 guests for a seated dinner.
The open barn
Covered OutdoorUnder the stars
OutdoorThe closed barn
IndoorThe vaulted room
IndoorThe schoolyard
Covered OutdoorCocunut fibers
OutdoorThe swimming pool
OutdoorThe basin
OutdoorThe chapel
OutdoorThe Olive grove
OutdoorCeremony
Ceremony types
Outdoor ceremony locations
- The olive grove
- The chapel
- The basin
- Coconut fibers
- Under the stars
Chapel
12th century stone chapel
Wet-weather backup
In case of rain, three alternative locations are available for your wedding ceremony: the Open Barn, the Vaulted Room and the Enclosed Barn. These versatile spaces allow you to celebrate your special moment indoors while enjoying the historic charm and authentic character of the estate.
Accommodation
For overflow guests, we recommend:
- Le Clair de la Plume
- La Ferme Chapouton
- La Bastide de Grignan
- Le Clos de la Tuilière
- Domaine de Montine
- Gîtes Font-Peyrins
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Check Availability & PricingPricing & Packages
2028 rates for private hire of the whole estate, from €1,700 for a low-season weekday to €22,700 for a summer weekend. Accommodation is charged separately at €69 per person per night, with a minimum of 120 person-nights across 2 nights.
Minimum 2 nights
| Season | Price |
|---|---|
| March, November, December | From €1,700 Weekday rate. Weekend: €3,700 |
| April | From €3,700 Weekday rate €3,700 to €4,700. Weekend: €8,700 to €9,700 |
| October | From €4,700 Weekday rate. Weekend: €8,700 to €9,700 |
| May | From €8,700 Weekday rate. Weekend: €16,700 |
| September | From €8,700 Weekday rate. Weekend: €18,700 |
| June, July, August | From €9,700 Weekday rate. Weekend: €22,700 |
What’s included
- Indoor and outdoor event spaces
- Tables and chairs
- Decorations
- Sound system
- Lighting
- Professional event equipment
- Housekeeping
- Leisure facilities
- Personalised assistance
- Free choice of suppliers
- No corkage fee
Not included
- Catering (recommended caterers mostly charge €80 to €140 per head)
- Accommodation (€69 per person per night, tourist tax included)
Booking deposit: 35%
Features & Amenities
Venue Features
Amenities & Activities
Provençal gardens run through the estate, with lavender, olive trees and rose bushes. The grounds also include a pond, a water feature, a greenhouse, an area of woodland and a traditional stone pool with a pool house. The olive grove and the pond both serve as settings for outdoor ceremonies, with views over the surrounding countryside.
Getting There
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By Air
- Avignon-Provence Airport (AVN) 60 km
- Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) 115 km
- Nîmes-Alès-Camargue-Cévennes Airport (FNI) 85 km
- Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (MPL) 120 km
- Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 145 km
- Grenoble Alpes-Isère Airport (GNB) 110 km
By Train
- Montélimar Train Station 30 km
- Pierrelatte Train Station 25 km
- Avignon TGV Station 95 km
- Valence TGV Station 85 km
- Orange Train Station 40 km
By Road
From the north: Take Exit 18 (Montélimar-Sud), then follow signs towards Grignan via Nyons. From the south: Take Exit 19 (Bollène), then follow signs towards Grignan via the D26.
Key Distances
- Paris By train: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to Montélimar by TGV, followed by a 30-minute drive to the estate. By car: Approximately 6 hours via the A6 and A7 motorways.
Drôme, France
The estate lies near Grignan in the Drôme Provençale, among rolling hills, vineyards and lavender fields, with Taulignan, Valréas and La Garde-Adhémar close by. The bridal suite looks out to Mont Ventoux, the Château de Grignan and the Dentelles de Montmirail. Avignon airport is 60 km away and Montélimar station 30 km, and a shuttle service is available for guests.
A Typical Wedding Weekend
An example of how a multi-day celebration often unfolds. Terres de Sarson will confirm your own weekend's actual schedule.
Arrival & welcome
Guests arrive over the afternoon and settle in. Many couples host a relaxed welcome dinner or drinks the evening before, so everyone is together before the day itself.
The wedding day
Ceremony, photographs, and reception typically run across the afternoon into the evening, followed by dancing and celebrations late into the night.
Farewell brunch
A slower morning together, often with a farewell brunch, before guests depart over the course of the day.
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