Are you dreaming to take your wedding vows in the gardens of a French chateau or in a southern villa with sea view?
Many chateaux and hotels in the south of France are famed for hosting unique and elegant wedding receptions.
Today’s blog post will help you plan your wedding in the South of France and show you some of the most iconic places where to host a romantic wedding.
The best places where to get married in the South of France
Whether you are looking for a rustic barn in the South West or for a beach wedding venue, today’s blog will showcase some of the most unique places where to organize your big day in the south of France.
The Grand Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat by Four Seasons
There’s nothing like the Mediterranean climate, its sunshine and picturesque villages to make any wedding beautiful. The French Riviera is among the most romantic places where you can get married in France.
If you are looking for a stunning wedding venue by the sea, we highly recommend considering Le Grand Hôtel du Cap Ferrat in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat for your big day.
Located just a stone’s throw away from Nice and Monaco, this luxury hotel creates bespoke fairy-tale weddings which are tailored to your requirements. As with all of the Four Season Collection Hotels, you can expect top of the range service and amenities.
Chateau Saint-Georges in Provence
Provence has some of the best intimate wedding venues in France. The area around Grasse has wonderful castles such as Château Saint-Georges.
It’s great for those looking to explore the true French luxury experience. If you want a magical wedding destination, this is where you should go.
Chateau des Soeurs in Dordogne
The area near Bordeaux and la Dordogne has recently emerged as a trendy spot where to get married in the South West of France.
With impressive castles boasting centuries of history and stunning views of vineyards, it is no wonder this region has become one of top places for British and American couples.
Le Château des Soeurs near Bordeaux in Lot is the perfect example of an architectural masterpiece that attracts an international clientele for their special day in South West France.
Château de Bois Rigaud
Château de Bois Rigaud is a small castle located in the south central France. It is the ideal place for an intimate destination wedding.
Dated from the 11th century, this chateau has been redecorated in an elegant and contemporary style. Affordable and fully inclusive wedding packages are available to couples all year round.
Organize your private event in our romantic rustic barn and impress your friends by celebrating your wedding ceremony in front of our century-old oak tree.
For an all inclusive wedding at Château de Bois Rigaud with a 3 night stay, prices start at €25 000. The wedding package includes our in-house wedding planning and bespoke design service. This covers all costs including floral decoration, catering and music.
Moulin de Chazotte near Cognac
With hundreds of famous vineyards nearby and luxurious gîtes available on-site, a stay at the Moulin de Chazotte near Cognac has a lot to offer to prospective brides and grooms.
This part of France, in the heart of the South West, enjoys excellent weather during the summer season and is a very popular area to get married.
How much does a wedding in the South of France cost?
As most chateaux and venues in France offer bespoke packages for weddings, it’s hard to come up with a unique price.
It all depends on the specific location, prestige of your venue as well as on the number of guests they can accommodate on the grounds.
As the French riviera remains one of the top international places to get married, you can expect to pay a minimum of €20, 000 for an all inclusive weekend stay for 50 guests.
How to find the best wedding venues?
The south of France is packed with romantic wedding venues, many of which offer fully inclusive destination wedding packages. How to make a choice when you have so many attractive places to compare?
We suggest that you start looking for venues 2 years before the big day. This is the ideal time to visit and compare multiple venues with no rush. Start the search for your dream wedding venue by a quick Google Maps search.
The map will instantly suggest some of the most popular and trendy places where to get married across France.
Do I need to live in France to get married there?
No. If you don’t live in France and would just want to organize a fabulous destination wedding that will impress your friends and family, you can do so without the need for a civil ceremony.
A wedding party without a civil ceremony means that you will not be legally married in France. You would have simply organized your wedding party here. Most couples that take this approach would have already been legally married in their home country.
However, if you want to be legally married in France, you will need to apply to a local town hall to organize a civil ceremony. Town halls only accept applications for civil ceremonies from local residents. You or one of your parents would need to have lived in the local area for at least 40 days before the day of the ceremony.
Some of the documents that local town halls ask for organizing civil ceremonies include birth certificates, proof of residential address, certificate of celibacy etc.