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If you are planning a destination wedding and searching for stunning venues, Provence is the place to be. There are many wedding venues Provence offers to choose from that can help you have your dream wedding. Plus, the place’s culture, tradition, and food make it all the more attractive for a destination wedding.
Sounds exciting, right? Before moving on, let me give you a quick intro.
A bit About Us?
Hi there. We are Dani and Miska. We are an international couple from the US and Spain who are destination wedding photographers. Being passionate about wedding photography and traveling, we move around a lot, photographing beautiful couples on their wedding day internationally. That mostly happens in the summers when we visit our loved ones in Europe & the US. We have shot 2 weddings in France, which we spend from May-Oct in Spain and Nov-Apr in Guatemala.
We have covered more than 200 weddings internationally, recognized by many blogs and named as a Rising Star in the 30 Rising Stars of Wedding Photography by the Rangefinder Magazine.
Weddings in Provence
Provence is one of our most favorite destination wedding venues. We have shot weddings there, and know quite a lot about the place. It is fun. It is beautiful. It is absolutely romantic. And yes, it is a perfect wedding destination. That explains why every year, many weddings are planned in Provence. Also why many couples flock to Provence to make the most of the wedding venues Provence offers.
Seeing how Provence has become a well-loved dream wedding destination and how many of the couples we have photographed celebrated their love at the wedding venues, Provence, France, we thought to discuss some of our favorite wedding venues in Provence.
I’ll be covering the following venues in this piece. I have shortlisted them keeping in mind the requirements of couples who seek different things in a venue such as good location, accessibility, provision of food, drinks, decorations, comfort, and accommodation for guests.
- Chateau Saint Roseline
- La Bastide de Gordes
- Bastide Saint Julien
- Chateau D’Estoublon
- Domaine de Canelle
- Mas de So
- Provencal Monastery
- Chateau Duchesse
- Le Grand Banc
- Chateau des Lavendes
But first, how about we go through some of the reasons why people love having weddings in Provence?
Reasons to Plan Weddings in Provence
Provence rests in the southeastern part of France, and a wedding in south of France is a dream for many. The region was ruled by the Roman Empire and was the first Roman province. It was known as ‘Provincia Romana’ back in the day, and the name has now evolved into Provence.
Famous for its landscapes, resort towns, pleasant climate, and cultural festivities, Provence is quite a heaven on Earth for lovers ready to tie their know.
Stunning & Diverse Landscapes
Provence has everything from the stunning Southern Alps to serene Camargue plains to lush olive groves to pretty lavender fields to calming pine forests to rolling vineyards. It has Cote d’Azur to the south, where Cannes and Saint-Tropez outline the coast.
If you are someone who has always wanted a scenic wedding, you’ll have plenty of wedding venues Provence to choose from.
Pleasant, Sunny Weather
Florence has really nice, sunny weather for most of the year. Temperatures rise to around 30°C (86°F) in the summers and tend to drop low to about 15°C (59°F) in winter. Overall, the Mediterranean climate is quite pleasant and really suitable for weddings and celebrations. You can enjoy the sun and the cool breeze with your love hand in hand and have amazing photographs too.
Tons of Alluring Venues
Provence has not one, not two, not even three but scores of alluring venues. In fact, the region is laced with picturesque views and places that make amazing wedding venues. From lavish country estates to grand chateaus to meadows to sea views- you have got it all in Provence.
From amongst the huge treasure trove of locations, you’ll find quite a number of amazing wedding venues, in Provence. Whether you are a coastline fan or a countryside enthusiast, you’ll find something to fit
Plus its prime location means you can choose between either the beautiful coastline or pretty rolling countryside hills as the ideal spot for your wedding day.
Fascinating Culture with Exciting Activities
We love the authenticity in the air in Provence. It has a very unique culture that everyone finds embracing and exciting. So you’re going to have quite a fun time there.
Another thing we appreciate about Florence is that there is a lot to do there before or after your wedding festivities. You and your better-half-to-be can explore the antique markets famous in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, or even tour them with your guests.
How about some romantic picnics in the lavender fields? Or going for hot air ballooning with your spouse-to-be, or even with friends and family? Not just that, but there’s classic car driving through Luberon and many other things to do there. So a Provence wedding will be a complete entertainment experience for you.
Wide Range of Food Options
Good food in a wedding is what really completes it. Of course, no denying the importance of your love by your side. 😉
When it comes to food, Provence doesn’t cease to amaze us. You’ll find quite a huge range of food options there. The region is famous for some of its mouth-watering delicacies such as Daube, ratatouille, Bouillabaisse, Brandade de Morue, Pissaladiere, and Escabeche. You can select a decent menu for your wedding reception and party, and give your guests a delicious Provence experience.
Well, these are only some of the reasons why we think a Provence wedding is a phenomenal idea. Let’s look at some wedding venues Provence now.
Stunning Wedding Venues Provence
Weddings in Provence are nothing sure of a treat. We have seen couples fall more in love with each other in the breathtaking environment of the region. If you are planning to get married in Provence, here are some of the finest wedding venues in Provence you should definitely consider going to.
To make things easier for you, I have added the following information about all the venues discussed below:
- Type of Venue
- The capacity of people can accommodate
- Exact location
- Type of facilities the venue has
- The website link for the venue so you can peruse through it easily
Let’s get started then.
1. Chateau Saint Roseline
Fancy a French wedding in the countryside with stunning views, and both, indoor and outdoor seating arrangements, you’ll love the Chateau Saint Roseline. It is a fabulous venue that works well in both scenarios: whether you want a small, intimate wedding of around 20 to 40 people; or if you are excited about having a huge wedding of over 300 people.
As it is a winery estate, you can enjoy the Chateau’s homemade wines, and also arrange tours for your guests.
There is an onsite chapel that can be perfect for having your wedding ceremony. From the photography viewpoint, this venue has everything that can help you make stunning memories: environment, location, views, comfortability and elegance.
Type
This is a gorgeous chateau with a very romantic appeal.
Capacity
Approximately, 250 people can fit in the indoor space of the chateau. It also has an outdoor arrangement that can accommodate around 1,000 people.
Cost
Using the Chateau Saint Roseline for a day will cost you between 12,000€ and 85000€.
Location
It is located right in the middle of Provence, close to Saint Tropez, the French Riviera. What’s even better is that it’s on a 45-minute car drive from Nice.
Facilities
It has the following facilities:
- Rooms and accommodation
- Picturesque views
- Parking area
- Homemade wine
- Delicious food
- Gardens
- Winery estate
- Indoor and outdoor seating arrangement
2. La Bastide de Gordes
La Bastides de Gordes is a luxury hotel that is also one of the most desirable Provence wedding venues. With a timeless charm and great hospitality, this hotel is going to amaze you on so many levels. The building is structured on the cliffs that overlook the Luberon valley present myriads of scenic views.
You get rooms to stay in as well as to accommodate your guests. Plus, there are lots of sites within the hotel that can be great for holding receptions, parties, and ceremonies.
You can have an after-party at the terrace, have your reception outdoors, or plan it indoors. Moreover, since it is a luxury hotel, you get a range of services such as concierge, chauffeur, valet, food ordering, and the like that make your stay at the hotel very comfortable.
Type
La Bastides de Gordes is a renowned hotel that is best known for organizing celebrations such as weddings.
Capacity
It works well for holding small weddings of around 30 to 50 people as well as large weddings
Cost
If you have a private wedding of around 50 guests, it will cost you around 45,000€.
Location
La Bastides de Gordes is located in Rue de la Combe, Gordes in Provence, France.
Facilities
You can enjoy the following facilities and services at the hotel:
- Luxurious rooms
- Spectacular views
- Food and wine
- Arcade room
- Games for kids
- Gardens
- Indoor seating arrangement
- Outdoor venues
- Valet
- Parking area
3. Bastide Saint Julien
Love a grand venue with verdant grounds? Then you are in for a treat with Bastide Saint Julien. It is a large Provence wedding venue that has a really intimate feel. Bastide Saint Julien has ample staff to take care of your needs and tailor your day as per your needs.
For well-organized weddings with fantastic music, a modern venue with a rustic feel, mouth-watering food, and great service, Bastide Saint Julien meets all the criteria.
Type
This is a country house that works excellent for cozy, intimate weddings.
Capacity
Small to fairly large weddings of 50 to 100 people can easily take place here.
Cost
If you have a private wedding of around 50 to 100 guests, it will cost you around 45,000€ to 85,000€.
Location
It is located on Route de Tourves, La Celle, France.
Facilities
It has the following features and facilities:
- Grand location
- Scenic views
- Parking facility
- Lush grounds
- Delicious food
- Outdoor pool
- Wi-fi service
4. Chateau D’Estoublon
A magical residence, and arguably one of the most popular wedding venues Provence, Chateau D’Estoublon is a real estate spread over five hundred acres. Lined with olive groves, warm forests, and lush grapevines, this Provence wedding venue has everything you need for an intimate and romantic wedding with alluring views.
It has a Romanesque-styled chapel that makes it just the perfect place for holding your wedding ceremony. You can have the reception and drinks in the courtyard. The wine and food there is just amazing. Not to forget, the views bring out the best in your photographs.
Type
It is a lovely chateau with many facilities you need for a comfortable experience.
Capacity
You can have a wedding accommodating about 100 to 200 guests here.
Cost
A one-day event at the chateau will bring about an expense of around 50,000€. That said, the cost can go higher if you have extra services, invite more guests and have a two or three day event.
Location
It is located on a 5-minute drive from les-Baux-de-Provence, a medieval town in Provence.
Facilities
Enjoy the following services at this venue:
- Rooms and accommodation
- Beautiful views
- Lush location
- Parking
- Food and wine
- Tours of the chateau and surrounding area
5. Domaine de Canelle
This is one of the most quintessential Provence France wedding venues with a rustic and contemporary vibe. This mansion is structured against the turquoise colored, scenic background of the Mediterranean sea.
You can hold your ceremony on its front terrace and later on, head over to the beach for a fun party. The services and hospitality there are absolutely top-notch. With the sea calmly roaring and the sunset views, you’ll have the perfect setting for breathtaking photographs.
Type
This is a relaxing hotel with a very homey appeal that instantly makes you feel at home.
Capacity
It has enough capacity to accommodate around 110 guests.
Cost
A small wedding of 30 to 40 people in November to March (low wedding season) for a 4-night stay will cost around 30,000€..
If you are planning to have around 65 to 75 guests in May with a week-long stay, it will cost you about 80,000€..
On the other hand, if you are planning to invite around 100 guests from June to September with a week-long stay, be ready to spend around 100,000€..
Location
It is located in Provence south France. Moreover, it is on a 45-minute drive from Marseille, 55-minute drive from Toulon and 2-hour drive from Nice.
Facilities
Have a wonderful time at Domaine de Canelle with the following facilities:
- Rooms and accommodation
- Beautiful views
- Comfortable experience
- Heated pool
- LGBTQ acceptance
- Pets can be allowed upon request
- Food and beverages
6. Mas de So
Dreaming to have a blissful wedding where everything goes smoothly? In that case, consider having it at Mas de So as it is one of the nicest wedding venues Provence. You get to enjoy amazing views of vineyards, hilltops and alcoves there.
There are tons of great sites to hold your wedding celebrations such as lavender bushes are a good spot to have your ceremony along with the dinner hosted at the orangerie in Mas de So. With a polished architecture, comfortable services and scenic landscape, you’ll have a ball having your Provence wedding here.
Type
This is basically a mas which is a place for celebrations.
Capacity
You can easily have a wedding of around 300 guests here.
Cost
A two-day wedding in May and October with fewer than 80 people wherein you have a wedding cake, 3-course meal, wine, DJ, lighting, tables and chairs, flowers, photographer and wedding planner will cost you around €27,000 to €30,000.
Location
Mas de So located in Aude is undoubtedly one of the most sophisticated wedding venues in Provence, South France.
Facilities
At Mas de So, you will have the following facilities:
- Rooms and accommodation
- Food and beverages
- Great hospitality
- LGBT friendly
- Pretty sights and views
- Hot pool
- Pets are allowed if you request
7. Provencal Monastery
This is a truly magical place that has the famous Provencal charm natives of the region cannot stop talking about. The current owners have done a wonderful job at renovating the place, and have made it as calming and welcoming as possible.
It is situated next to Moustiers-Ste-marie which is a lovely, old village in France. It is also a great tourist spot so you can have your guests take a tour of it while you prepare for the wedding. If you are a Harry Potter fan, you’ll simply love the Monastery because its gates, architecture and the neighboring forest will remind you of Hogwarts time and again. Sounds just perfect for a Potterhead ready to tie the knot with the love of their life.
Type
It is a gorgeous monastery that is now one of the most sophisticated wedding venues, Provence, France.
Capacity
You can easily invite around 130 guests for your wedding at the Provencal Monastery.
Cost
A wedding of around 100 guests with drinks, wine, 3-course meal, lighting, cake, flowers, photographers, DJ, chairs, tables and wedding coordinator will cost around €27,000.
Location
Provencal Monastery is located at the Riveira, Provence, South France and is a 2-hour drive from Nice, and a 90-minute drive from Marseille.
Facilities
Enjoy the following amenities and services at the Provencal Monastery: facilities:
- Rooms and accommodation for 80 people
- Food and beverages
- Swimming pool
- Pets allowed at all times
- Friendly ambience
- Pleasant views
- Chapel is right on the ground
- Convenient wheelchair access
8. Chateau Duchesse
Here’s a dazzling Provence wedding venue that rests beautifully amidst vineyards. Spread over 150 hectares of vineyards, a woodland park and landscapes that offer views of the Alpilles mountains, Chateau Duchesse is all set to woo you.
This chateau has been the home to many duchesses and dukes of Provence, and still carries that majestic appeal. You will also find a villa and castle there. Yes, you can have a tour of both the places, and also take photographs there. There are 11 rooms in the chateau, each of which has a unique decor.
As far as having your wedding ceremony and reception are concerned, you have plenty of options to choose from. The villa and outdoor vineyards are great for the ceremony whereas the woodland park works well for the reception and party.
Type
This is a really pleasant Chateau which is considered to be one of the best wedding venues Provence by people who have had their wedding celebrations here.
Capacity
Chateau Duchess can accommodate around 200 people, and has rooms to house 34 people.
Cost
A three night stay at the chateau will cost approximately €45,000. However, a one-day wedding celebration with 100 guests, wedding cake, food, wine, photography, flowers, table and chairs, lighting and DJ will cost around €35,000.
Location
Located in Provence, South France, Chateau Duchess is just 30 minutes away from Marseille.
Facilities
Make the most of the following facilities here:
- Rooms and accommodation
- Great food and beverages
- Swimming pool
- Vineyards
- Pretty views
- LGBT friendly environment
9. Le Grand Banc
Le Grand Banc has always been one of the finest and most exclusive wedding venues Provence. Sitting amidst charming lavender fields, this hamlet gives you awesome views of the magnificent Luberon National park.
The Fry family have been owning the hamlet for decades now and has kept it really well. It has an appealing Bohemian vibe and would make an excellent venue for a Bohemian themed wedding. If you want to have a week-long fun wedding, Le Grand Banc is just the right venue for it. Have your wedding first and later unwind and tour the area along with the Luberon National Park.
Type
It is a private hamlet and a great place for weddings in Provence.
Capacity
Le Grand Banc has enough space to host a 90 to 100 guest wedding. If you are going to have guests spend the night over, only 24 people can stay.
Cost
Wedding packages at Le Grand Banc begin from €21,000 including venue, food, drinks, and wine. The cost does increase as the guest list increases.
Location
Le Grand Banc is a luxurious wedding venues, Provence France located at a 100-minute drive from Marseille, a 180-minute drive from Nice, and around a 90-minute drive from Avignon.
Facilities
Here’s what you get to enjoy at Le Grand Banc:
- Rooms and accommodation
- Food and wine
- Swimming pool
- Pet and LGBT friendly environment
- Stunning views
10. Chateau des Lavendes
Set in an area of around 70 hectares, Chateau des Lavendes beautifully captivates the charm Provence is so famous for. This Renaissance-styled chateau is graced with lavender fields, olive groves and vineyards. You can have your ceremony in the vineyard and a wedding party outside. Sun shines through the chateau almost the entire year leaving the winters, so if you are a sun-loving person, you’ll love this place.
Type
This is a really serene chateau that makes a lovely venue for a calm, laid back Provence wedding.
Capacity
It can accommodate around 230 guests, and has rooms to house 32 guests.
Cost
A one-night stay at Chateau des Lavendes costs around €23,100.
Location
It is located in Provence, south France and is at a 50-minute drive from Marseille.
Facilities
At Chateau des Lavendes, you will have the following facilities:
- Rooms and accommodation
- 3 swimming pools
- Catering facility
- Food and beverages
- Pleasant views
- Great hospitality
Had fun learning about these wedding venues Provence? Just imagine how amazing it will be to actually get married to your love at one of these Provence wedding venues. You can also explore more wedding venues in the south of France. Consider having your wedding in Bordeaux, France, as we think it also offers a lot of exquisite wedding venues. While making a decision, do consider your budget, guest list, wedding planner, and photographer because, on that special day, everything must be just right!
One More Magical Left for Your Wedding in Provence
Before signing off, let us give you a pro tip to add more magic to your wedding venue’s provence: consider hiring destination wedding photographers who are experts in their field.
Destination wedding photographers are experts in their field, and know just the right approach to capturing stunning wedding photos in a destination wedding. They are well aware of the creativity that goes into destination wedding photography and prioritizes that to make every photoshoot unique and special.
When looking for a destination wedding photographer, look for one who understands and embraces diversity and love. Someone who lets you be yourself and captures your uniqueness and beautiful bond with your partner in the photographs. That, combined with an exquisite destination venue, will create magnificent photos.
Perhaps Consider Us- Just Saying
As mentioned before, Mishka and I enjoy capturing weddings and the beauty of love a couple of shares. We know how many couples struggle to find someone who can captivate the essence of their relationship in photographs, so we decided to help as many couples as possible with this aim in mind.
We have covered plenty of weddings so far and know just the trick to give every couple a brilliant photography experience they have never had before. We are always on the go with our camera to capture as many candid, fun and honest shots as possible. But we know when to stop and not make you feel pressured in any way so you can rest assured about your peace of mind.
Also, we can help you find good vendors and make your wedding as seamless as possible. Apart from that, I can promise that you’ll only fall in love with your wedding photos. I’m just a message away if you want marvelous photos of your special day.
