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There is something absolutely romantic in the air of France. It just lifts you off the ground and takes you on a magical, phenomenal journey. The views, the weather and the gorgeous small wedding venues in France are perfect for your intimate, cozy wedding just as you wanted.
We took you on a journey of venues for weddings in South of France last time, and this time we thought to focus on the small wedding venues in France for all those who really want to have a small wedding celebration with just their closest friends and family.
Here are the small wedding venues in France I am showcasing.
- Normandy Chateau
- Magnificent Chateau in the Loire
- Château de Bois Rigaud
- Le Château Charmant
- The Maison d’Ete
- The Secret garden
- Hotel Particulier Montmartre
- Rodin Museum
- Hotel le Marois
- The Romantic chateau
- The Château in the Meadows
- Villa Sol
- Cap Estel
- Dovecote Manor
- Chateau La Gauterie
If you’ve just swung by, you’re probably thinking of who we are…
A Bit About Us:
Hi! We are Dani and Mishka, a married couple of wedding photographers from Spain and the USA based in Antigua, Guatemala. We photograph wedding seasons in 2 different countries, Guatemala (Nov-Apr) and Spain/Europe (Apr-Oct).
We focus on human connection, capturing as many real & candid moments as we humanly can at each wedding. We also love capturing some artistic portraits, focusing on interesting compositions & light.
Some highlights about us:
📷 8 years of expertise shooting more than 400 weddings
📷 Strong focus on family, friends & raw emotions
📷Experience handling the flow of destination weddings in English & Spanish
📷 Top-notch photography to capture candid moments as well as fine-art portraits
📷 Humility & hard-work – we know how important the occasion is & we give 100% at every wedding
📷 We bring a fun & friendly vibe, reading every moment & offering the perfect balance between not pushing & making sure we capture all the important moments on your wedding day.
Amazing Small Wedding Venues in France for Intimate Weddings
1. Normandy Chateau
For small wedding venues for 60 guests ,the Normandy Chateau is the ideal location. This location is ideal for your once-in-a-lifetime experience event. For two days, guests may rent the house on a B&B basis. Excellent farms for tasting local cheese, cider, and Calvados are located close by.
Type
Chateau
Location
Pays d’Auge village in the bucolic Normandy countryside.
Cost
5000€ for a small wedding
Capacity
Perfect for intimate gatherings of up to 50 people.
Accommodation
The chateau can accommodate 12 people in four bedrooms and an attic suite with two single beds and one double bed. In the local, neighboring village, approximately 40 additional people can be accommodated.
Facilities
- Rooms
- Great views
- Food and beverages
2. Magnificent Chateau in the Loire
The chateau is situated on a 22-acre estate with formal gardens, a vegetable garden, an orchard, and a swimming pool – and it’s just a short walk from the nearest picturesque town, making it one of the best small wedding venues in France. This place has been revamped to give it a more upscale, boutique feel. You’ll exclusively use the entire chateau and grounds throughout your stay.
Type
Chateau
Location
Situated in the middle of the beautiful Loire Valley
Cost
From 11,000€ for 7 nights
Capacity
Up to 65 guests making it one one of the finest small wedding venues for 60 guests
Accommodation
The chateau can accommodate up to 18 guests in 9 lovely, luxurious bedrooms and suites.
Facilities:
- Swimming Pool-heated on request
- Catering options
- In-house caterers;
- Choose your own caterers, BYO drinks – no corkage;
- Outdoor dining
- Open all year
- Church nearby
- WiFi
3. Château de Bois Rigaud
Château de Bois Rigaud, once a little country farmhouse anymore, is now all glammed up and ready to become the perfect contemporary wedding venue.
The Château de Bois Rigaud is the perfect place for a rustic wedding. With a great staff and plenty of amenities, you and your guests will never want to leave as it is the perfect place to start your new life together
Type
Château
Location
Nestled in the heart of rural France in the Auvergne region
Cost
Prices start at 9,000€ and can go up to 12,000€
Capacity
Up to 120 guests, but is usually famous for small weddings for about 50 to 60 guests
Accommodation
The property can accommodate up to 40 guests.
Facilities
- Private gardens
- Bedrooms and a gîte
- A spa
- An outdoor marquee.
4. Le Château Charmant
This venue has everything you could ever want – from luxurious interiors to a professional kitchen. You’ll fall in love with it! Wedding ceremonies can take place inside or outside, given all this space. You might even decide to get married in the beautiful monolithic church in the nearby charming little village of Aubeterre.
Type
Chateau
Location
Located a 10 minutes drive from Aubeterre-Sur-Dronne
Cost
In the low season, the prices start at just 8,940€ and 10,660€ in the high season
Capacity
30 people at most on your wedding day
Accommodation
- 20 to 24 people will be living it up in luxurious suites
- The cottage can accommodate four more people
Facilities
- Interior reception
- Well equipped kitchen
- Bar
- Lovely gardens
- Heated pool
5. The Maison d’Ete
Maison d’Ete is the perfect place to make your wedding day unforgettable. With a wonderful combination of everything you need for a perfect small wedding, this is the spot for you. The location, which has its own air-conditioned historic Chapel and lovely gardens, provides the perfect indoor and outdoor options for your wedding. Dining by the pool, quaint terraces and courtyards, views, and the cutest secluded areas to take gorgeous photos.
Type
Hotel
Location
Located in the Perigord countryside with views of the Dordogne valley
Cost
- November to March season – starts at 6,258€
- July and August-starts at 10,295€
Capacity
Maximum 35 guests
Accommodation
Sleeps up to 28 people in four separate houses on site
Facilities
- Onsite historic Chapel
- Cable TV/DVD
- Courtyard
- Golf course nearby
- Local markets
- Local river beaches
- Multiple swimming pools on site
- Onsite or within walking distance church
- Self-catering
- Wi-Fi/Internet access
6. The Secret Garden
This would be an excellent location for a small gathering – it’s the most noteworthy building of its kind in the entire Perigord area. It is situated in a lush valley with expansive gardens, a swimming pool, and a lake.
With all the luxury and none of the hassles of housing guests off-site, this is a magical setting and a luxurious venue. Bigger events may be possible with advance notice.
Type
It is a garden that is present at the chateau.
Location
Located in the Haute-Vienne department of the Limousin region of France,
Cost
About 12,000€/ event
Capacity & Accommodation
20 guests
Facilities
- Cable TV/DVD
- Fishing lake on site
- Golf course nearby
- Local markets
- Local river beaches
- Private pool
- Self catering
- Wi-Fi/Internet access
7. Hotel Particulier Montmartre
This is the most private and smallest hotel in Parisian, and it’s nestled in a haven of greenery. The hotel garden is the largest in the capital, and it’s one of the last remains of the scrubland of Montmartre.
This hotel has a beautiful courtyard garden, perfect for couples who want to have their ceremony. It is also a private house full of life and has a hidden cocktail bar called ‘le Très Particulier’ for those who enjoy the nightlife.
Type
Hotel
Location
Located between avenue Junot and rue Lepic
Cost
Between 6,000€ and 10,000€
Capacity
This venue has a maximum capacity of 30 guests.
Accommodation
There are five guest rooms available.
Facilities
- Bar
- Courtyard
- Lovely views
- Food and beverages
8. Rodin Museum
Hosting a wedding at the Rodin Museum is a chic and prestigious affair that will please all art and history lovers. The museum staff pays special attention to logistics, security, and timing to ensure your event is perfect. You can hold your ceremony cocktail hour in the garden if out of all small wedding venues in Paris France you reserve Rodin Museum. You can have your dinner either outside or inside the museum.
Type
Museum that celebrates the works of French sculptor Auguste Rodin
Location
The Musée Rodin is in a prime location in Paris, situated just a few steps away from either the Eiffel Tower or the Invalides, making it one of the nicest small wedding venues in Paris, France.
Cost
Around 20,000€ on venue rental and personnel fees
Capacity
50 guests
Accommodation
There is no accommodation available at the museum, but there are other places around the museum where you can stay.
Facilities
- Allows fireworks
- Phenomenal views
- Food and beverages
9. Hotel le Marois
A classic, black-tie wedding reception would be perfect here. It would make the perfect backdrop for your luxurious destination wedding with its fancy décor, which includes gilded moldings, marble fireplaces, and romantic mythological paintings on the ceiling. Your visitors will enter via a grand staircase that can be lavishly decorated with candles and fresh flowers and a small court in front of the hotel that is frequently used as an outdoor lounge.
Type
Hotel
Location
Situated between the illustrious Avenue Montaigne and magnificent Grand Palais
Cost
As of 2020, the rental fee is approximately 5,500 €, and menus are typically around 240 € per person. If you’re planning on inviting 60 guests, I would budget around 30,000 €.
Capacity
The ideal number of guests is between 70 and 80 people.
Accommodation
There is no hotel on-site, but there are plenty of accommodation options within walking distance or a short taxi drive.
Facilities
- Food and beverages
- Parking area
- Breathtaking views
10. The Romantic Chateau
This is the perfect place for a romantic getaway, with everything you need for a magical intimate wedding, from high-end accommodations to its own private courtyard, church and barn.
Type
Chateau
Location
In the countryside of the Lot region; 35-minute drive from Bergerac airport.
Cost
- 7,540€ for a wedding in low season
- 10,532€ in peak season
Capacity
85 guests or under
Accommodation
25 people on site in 9 modern bedrooms.
Facilities
- Church on site
- Barn for dining up to 85
- Courtyard for larger dining area
- Outside dancing
- Barn
- Cable TV/DVD
- Courtyard
- Golf course nearby
- Indoor games
- Linen and towels included
- Local markets
- Local river beaches
- Onsite or walking distance church
- Private pool
- Self catering
- Wi-Fi/Internet access
11. The Château in the Meadows
The beautiful pastures around this stunning venue are the perfect finishing touch to this bucolic scene.
You can choose a wedding banquet, too. A stretched canopy completely envelops the magnificent central courtyard. Thanks to an exquisite new dining barn, you have a choice of indoor locations. Enjoy a fine meal and continue the celebration in the covered courtyard or the grange. You get to decide.
Type
Chateau
Location
In Bordeaux
Cost
Around 10,000€
Capacity
Up to 120 guests
Accommodation
Up to 38 on site
Facilities
- Barn
- Boules
- Courtyard
- Exclusive
- Fishing lake on site
- Heated pool
- Linen and towels included
- Local markets
- Self catering
- Wi-Fi/Internet access
- Grange,
- Courtyard
- Reception terrace
- Multiple ceremony areas
12. Villa Sol
Villa sol is a perfect venue for your intimate wedding in France because of its location. It is situated 100 meters from the beach. This magnificent Belle Epoque-style property offers a breathtaking view of the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer. The 1880s villa still has all its original features and beautiful decor, making it a perfect venue for a terrace, dining room or garden ceremony with stunning views. Your decision on whether to have an indoor or outdoor reception will depend on the number of guests you invite.
Type
Villa
Location
Located in the historic village of Villefranche; 7 km from Nice and a 15 minute drive from Monte Carlo.
Cost
1,740€ – 4,340€ / night
Capacity
Reception capacity: 50
Accommodation
6 bedrooms, sleeps 13
Facilities
- Child friendly – child safe pool
- Daily maid service
- Blessing / symbolic ceremony
- Many local churches
13. Cap Estel
The most beautiful region of France is home to this magnificent luxury 5-star hotel; its setting offers privacy and spectacular views. This exclusive residence is situated on a two-hectare private peninsula along the Mediterranean Sea’s coast in a prime waterfront location.
Type
5* Hotel
Location
Located in the city of Eze, in the middle of the Côte d’Azur between Nice and Monte Carlo
Cost
Around 10,000€ for a one day wedding celebration.
Capacity
up to 70 guests
Accommodation
18 private rooms; 2 penthouse suites
Facilities
- Salon
- Private cinema
- Private beach
- Gym
- Parking spots
- spa
14. Dovecote Manor
There are numerous options for your ideal wedding ceremony on its eighteen acres of gardens, parkland, and woodland. Makes it quite perfect for a gorgeous wedding surrounded by flowers.
Type
Manor
Location
Dordogne region, France
Cost
- 4,970€ for a wedding in low season
- 6,500€ in the high season
Capacity
Maximum 30 people on your wedding day
Accommodation
Sleeps up to 30 in 3 houses onsite
Facilities
- Bikes
- Cable TV/DVD
- Canoeing nearby
- Courtyard
- Exclusive
- Indoor games
- Private cinema
- Private pool
- River Cruises nearby
- Self catering
- Table-tennis
- Under 30 mins to airport
- Wi-Fi/Internet access
- Wine Tasting nearby
- Wine Tours nearby
15. Chateau La Gauterie
Set in ten acres of beautiful parkland with sweeping lawns, a variety of mature trees and a large enclosed swimming pool. Once through the gates you will forget about the outside world- the perfect venue to hold your wedding.
Type
Chateau
Location
The Chateau, built in 1820 for Conte Francois Lagauterie is set in the breathtaking French Countryside and is in the Dordogne region.
Cost
Between 7,000€ and 12,0004,970€
Capacity
Up to 30 guests
Accommodation
The Chateau has 7 beautiful bedrooms and an additional 5 in The Gatehouse
Facilities
- Rooms
- Parking area
- Food and beverages
- Pretty views and landscapes
Now that you have gone through 15 of the best small wedding venues in France, making a selection will be easier for your special day. And hey, what about photographs?
Wedding Photographs Are Left…
Your wedding photographs are just as important as the wedding venue because those will remind you of your beautiful wedding even years after the big day. So obviously you’d want the pictures to be just amazing.
This is why you must pay some attention to getting the finest destination wedding photographers for your destination wedding. Well if you are going through small wedding venues in France, you’re likely someone who appreciates coziness and being around people who bring out your genuine self.
That’s exactly what you need to look for in your wedding photographer too- someone who helps you and your partner relaxes so you two can have fun and be your honest, charismatic self in the photographs without having to pose for them.
That’s What We’re Great At…
Mishka and I are laid-back, humble and skilled wedding photographers who love our work, celebrate love, and are quite good at making couples feel comfortable and happy. We are always around snapping candid shots, but we also know when to give you space.
Our documentary and fine-arts styled photographs capture the essence of your bond- your emotions, romance, love, happiness, honesty and beauty. You two need to be yourself and let us do the rest. Give us a call, and let’s discuss the logistics of your wedding day, the small wedding venues in France you like and your photography needs.
