If you have been dreaming of a destination wedding in Europe and you have got your heart set on feeling like you are in a fairytale on your special day, a French château is a perfect option.
Elegant and romantic, French château wedding venues lend themselves perfectly to outdoor ceremonies and al fresco dining. They also enable all your friends and family to stay together in one place, acting as a home base to explore the surrounding area. Pick one of these 8 magnificent, picture-perfect châteaux as your wedding venue and be ready to feel like a modern-day princess.
Located in the heart of Provence, the dazzling Chateau de Tourreau will certainly deliver you a wedding with an added wow factor, like the star-studded wedding of Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas, which they celebrated in this Chateau in 2019. The Chateau’s parkland is enchanting, and you’ll find there a plethora of spaces to have your wedding ceremony and reception drinks. Spots worth considering include the Jardins a la française, the fountains and ponds, the orchards, and an organic garden.
Another rare feature is the exquisite consecrated chapel, which can host up to 70 people. The day after the wedding, you can continue entertaining your guests by having a brunch or BBQ by the infinity pool. The estate can sleep up to 29 people: 15 in the Chateau and 14 in the tastefully renovated barn adjacent to the Chateau. Like the rest of the interiors, the rooms are luxurious, furnished with refined furniture and beautiful art, combining Renaissance and Provence styles.
Chateau de Courtomer was inspired by the splendor of the Palace of Versailles. This event space offers you and your guests the elegance of a bygone age blended with 21st-century standards of comfort and convenience. The Chateau is just a two-and-a-half-hour drive west of Paris.
The estate is private and can be exclusively yours. The Chateau, Orangerie, Farmhouse, and Park offer couples an endless range of possibilities for organizing a wedding and their after-party. The only limit will be your imagination: dine alfresco under the Linden trees or in the Cours D’honneur, exchange vows on the bridge over the moat, feast and dance in style in a stretch tent on the lawn or perhaps a formal wedding breakfast in the large dining room? The choice is yours.
After the fun and excitement of your big day, you and your guests can enjoy retiring to the Chateau de Cortomer’s fully renovated bedrooms. Each features its en-suite bathroom, fresh linens, towels, and luxurious toiletries. The staff has a list of planners that work locally and who know the Château.
Named by CNN among the top ten best wedding venues worldwide, the Château de Varennes is a luxury estate to hire for weddings. Located in the sunny South Eastern part of France amidst the finest vineyards of Beaune in Burgundy, the property has belonged to the family for 400 years, was fully refurbished, and has all the modern comfort.
It can host intimate as well as big events. The Chateau has kept its original and elegant traditional style gardens (called “à la francaise”). A tennis court and lavender fields were added to the otherwise classical landscaping. Beyond the gardens, guests can enjoy the huge private park full of many animals (deers, herons, rabbits,…). Also, the XL pool is for your exclusive use.
The team also offers the kind of services expected in a boutique hotel or a modern luxury resort (private chef, airport transfers, concierge services, etc.). The estate has its own lovely Roman church open to all on-site, and has extensive gardens for outdoor celebrations.
An exceptional place, steeped in history. Let yourself be surprised by its two castles of the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries that rise majestically from the flan valley, offering a dazzling panoramic view of the Dordogne valley.
The services of the Domaine include restaurant service, the large heated swimming pool of the castle but also the private pools of the cottages, a 9-hole golf course, practice and putting, a tennis court, a petanque, as well as bicycles, ponds, fishing, beautiful gardens, and sunny terraces.
The castles and romantic gardens were designed to accommodate large groups of up to 250 people. In addition, the Domaine can accommodate up to 200 people in suites, apartments, rooms, cottages, and camping. Their event team will provide you with help and advice in organizing your wedding: table arrangement, day planning, choice of providers, etc.
Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, in the heart of a different and unsuspected French Riviera, you will discover this 19th-century unique Cote d’Azur Château oversees the medieval town of Grasse. The Château has been coined “Le Petit Versailles” and is a southern France landmark built by a famous perfumer.
This wedding venue offers a serene, palatial feel with its luxurious finishes and modern amenities. Enjoy a dream setting: a ceremony with commanding views over the bay of Cannes and Grasse, a cocktail reception on the terrace of Château with breathtaking views of the Côte d’Azur, a gourmet dinner, or a dinner on the terrace.
This place is magical through its colors’ softness, the park’s tranquility, and the owner’s sympathy! The team offers you the option of several wedding packages – from the exclusive rental of the Chateau on a 24-hours basis to the all-inclusive wedding organization.
It is one of the most charming, intimate, and authentic wedding venues in South West France. This elegant 15th-century residence is located in the heart of the Cognac vineyard just 30 mins from Angouleme. Surrounded by the beautiful rolling hills of Charente, it offers a wonderfully secluded spot in this hectic life we lead! It is perfect for a stress-free destination wedding.
The convivial outside spaces around this estate include a small lake, a gorgeous outdoor pool, a covered courtyard, the gardens, the big wooden table, and the safari tents. Inside the main building, a family lounge with a piano, a tiny private bar room, and a cinema screen. The atmosphere feels relaxed and welcoming, with tasteful decoration and generous furnishings.
The estate has 7 comfortably appointed bedrooms, a self-contained gite, a dovecote, and a shaded site with 7 luxury tents. Whatever your tastes, this estate is convinced that everyone will find what they are looking for. One of the significant advantages of getting married at this venue has to be the complete package offered for weddings. The team at Lerse will literally organize everything for you, from the wines to the DJ and from flowers to a Wedding Celebrant.
Set in an immersing woodland park with two lakes, a magnificent cascade fountain, a glass house, and orangery, not to mention the incredibly lavish interiors, Chateau de Villette epitomizes elegance, luxury, and the famous French expression “art de vivre”. Located 40 minutes away from the center of Paris.
Château de Villette has been the sanctuary for many celebrities like John Travolta, Tom Cruise, and Lenny Kravitz. In addition, it has been a source of inspiration for Dan Brown, who wrote the “Da Vinci Code” while staying at the Chateau. Although the maximum indoor capacity is 80 guests, it is absolutely possible to build a glass structure in the grade, and you can also have your fireworks.
Chateau de Villette counts 7 luxurious suites in the main Chateau, each designed individually by the renowned interior decorator Jacques Garcia. Max capacity for accommodation is 27 people. The extravagant interiors are furnished with the finest period furniture and objets d’art.
In the heart of the Monts du Lyonnais, this romantic and elegant castle, which has crossed the centuries and lived through historical moments, is now ready to make you live a timeless experience. It is ideally located just 45 kilometers from Lyon. Nestled in the heart of its forest, it has vast outdoor spaces allowing you to receive your guests for unforgettable moments.
Landing on the grounds via helicopter, wowing your guests with a fireworks display, and taking off in a hot-air balloon is possible. You can experience an intimate and unique religious ceremony in the chapel, located in the very heart of the castle, or outside on the beautiful grounds.
Then the cocktail area has the most beautiful view of the castle and the hills for you and your guests to enjoy a drink. The castle offers the possibility of a magical night in the heart of the hills of the Monts du Lyonnais for 64 of your guests.
