Historic Wedding Venues in France

Weddings are special occasions that have been celebrated in historic locations for generations.

Some of these places not only offer a romantic and memorable setting, but also an atmosphere steeped in history. These could be churches, castles, mansions, palaces, town halls or any other notable building with a rich history. These places offer the bride and groom a timeless and unique experience for their wedding.

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Domaine du Château Vert

Hondainville, Oise
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Just 1 hour from Paris, celebrate your dream wedding at Domaine du Château Vert: 40 hectares of nature, a stunning château, and accommodation for up to 150 guests. Ceremony, cocktail, photos, brunch & pre-wedding — a magical all-in-one weekend!
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  • 150
  • €5,500 – €8,500
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Abbaye aux Dames

Saintes, Charente-Maritime
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Un lieu atypique où habitaient autrefois des moniales, l'Abbaye aux Dames. Les salles en pierre blanche, les chambres de caractère et chaleureuses. Votre fête dans une ambiance extraordinaire que vous et vos invitez n’oublierez jamais !
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  • 160
  • 33 Bedrooms
  • €2,450 – €5,450
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Casino de Plombières les Bains

Plombières-les-Bains, Vosges
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Fêtez votre mariage dans un cadre original et élégant en choisissant le Casino Plombières-les-Bains. Ce superbe endroit est doté d'un cachet unique qui confèrera beaucoup de chic à votre réception et qui laissera à vos convives de superbes souvenirs.
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  • 150
  • €800 – €1,640
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Domaine des Lumières

Aisonville-et-Bernoville, Aisne
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The Domaine des Lumières, a unique venue for your wedding in an elegant and intimate setting. We offer complete services: wedding planning, civil ceremony, floral decoration, and day-of coordination. Create an unforgettable wedding with us!
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  • 130
  • 16 Bedrooms
  • From €2,900
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Domaine des Danjean

Signes, Var
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Located in the Var region near Le Castellet, Domaine des Danjean welcomes you to the heart of 10 hectares of unspoiled nature.
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  • 120
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • €6,600 – €10,000
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Château de Courbeville

Chessy, Rhône
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Ideally located 28 km from Lyon, is the magnificent Château de Courbeville. Discover the charm of golden stones, the Beaujolais of the south, which will make up the perfect site to celebrate your union, in a bohemian chic and natural style.
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  • 150
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • From €4,880
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L'Abbaye de la Grâce Dieu

Benon, Charente-Maritime
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Throughout the year, the Abbey of Grace-Dieu welcomes you to experience exceptional moments. The combination of our modular reception rooms, our flowery park and our gîtes with swimming pool will seduce you for any occasion.
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  • 320
  • 16 Bedrooms
  • From €7,800
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Château Guilhem

Malviès, Aude
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Our historic castle wine estate is the ideal venue for bohemian and chic weddings with a rustic soul.
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  • 160
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • From €5,300
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Château du Serpolet

Pont-du-Château, Puy-de-Dôme
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Immerse yourself in the sophisticated atmosphere of this fully restored Château, where every detail exudes elegance and refinement.
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  • 149
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • €1,500 – €6,400
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Château de Thorens

Fillière, Haute-Savoie
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In an authentic and romantic setting, the Château de Thorens awaits you in its natural setting between Annecy and Geneva.
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  • 600
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • €14,900 – €18,900
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Manoir de Vacheresses

Vacheresses-les-Basses, Eure-et-Loir
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Open this family home to give rise to new emotions and share values that are dear to us: generosity, conviviality, love of old stones and nature.
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  • 110
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Luxury ($$$)
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Château de Thouaré

Thouaré-sur-Loire, Loire-Atlantique
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It is undoubtedly this continuity which gives Château de Thouaré, beyond its comfort and its pleasure.
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  • 50
  • 11 Bedrooms
  • From €1,900
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DOMAINE DE LA BRIOUSE

Sanxay, Vienne
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Domaine de la Briouse, located between Niort, Poitiers and Parthenay, offers 20 hectares of natural surroundings, adaptable rooms and 35 beds. An elegant and rustic setting, populated with animals, ideal for an authentic and unforgettable wedding.
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  • 150
  • 14 Bedrooms
  • €2,000 – €3,500
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Domaine Saint-Antonin

Jouques, Bouches-du-Rhône
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Domaine Saint-Antonin voluntarily offers its outdoor spaces for rental for the organization of weddings, private events, seminars or even corporate evenings.
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  • 150
  • €1,250 – €2,000
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Chartreuse De Dane

St Jean Poutge, Gers
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You want to make your wedding a fairy tale. La Chartreuse de Dane will allow you to organize your reception in an exceptional setting to make your wedding an unforgettable event. This superb residence steeped in history.
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  • 150
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • From €1.00 pp
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Domaine de Boissy-le-Bois

La Corne en Vexin, Oise
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A place full of history, the Domaine de Boissy le Bois is the ideal place to celebrate your wedding reception in an authentic, elegant and charming setting in the heart of a magnificent park, located in the Vexin less than an hour from Paris.
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  • 380
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • €6,500 – €9,600
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Les Beaux Chais

Beaucaire, Gard
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Elegant reception hall with accommodation - Ideal for weddings and events. Located in a charming and authentic setting, Les Beaux Chais is a unique venue dedicated to celebrating your most beautiful moments: weddings, baptisms, anniversaries.
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  • 200
  • €2,002 – €4,800
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Domaine du Prieuré de Signan

Caissargues, Gard
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The Priory of Signan is an exceptional place which will seduce you with its authentic charm and its green setting. It's the perfect setting to celebrate the important moments in your life.
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  • 120
  • From €3,800
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Château Isabeau de Naujan

Saint-Vincent-de-Pertignas, Gironde
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Come get married in a 14th century fortified castle, which has retained all the charm of yesteryear. Isabeau de Naujan welcomes you to celebrate the happiest day of your life.
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  • 150
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • €4,100 – €5,700
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Le Domaine Du Rey

Saint-Félix-de-Pallières, Gard
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A stone's throw from Anduze, Le Domaine du Rey welcomes you to Cévenole Provence to celebrate your wedding. A place full of charm and character with the delicious scent of the South.
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  • 130
  • 13 Bedrooms
  • €13,100 – €16,200
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La Villa Mathis

Le Hohwald, Bas-Rhin
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Villa Mathis is a haven of peace and quiet. Your wedding reception guests will be charmed. The view from this hotel, located at an altitude of 768 meters, nestled in a charming mountain range, is simply exceptional.
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  • 120
  • 27 Bedrooms
  • From €285.00 pp
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Le Château du Pordor

Avessac, Loire-Atlantique
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*For the 2025 season, there are still dates available only in May and September* The Domaine du Pordor was the seat of a powerful lordship from the beginning of the 13th century.
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  • 200
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • €7,500 – €10,000
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La Dîme de Giverny

Giverny, Eure
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La Dîme de Giverny provides you with an elegant reception room and its spaces for the organization of all your events. La Dîme, a charming 13th century building in the heart of the famous village of Giverny, an exceptional building
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  • 100
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • €7,500 – €9,500
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La Forêt Des Arts

Saint-Antoine-du-Rocher, Indre-et-Loire
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Are you looking for an idyllic location for your wedding? A unique experience and an unforgettable memory for you and your loved ones
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  • 300
  • 14 Bedrooms
  • €3,000 – €15,000
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Le Volcelest

Belin-Béliet, Gironde
Are you looking for a timeless place surrounded by nature to celebrate an event? The Volcelest estate is perhaps the dream place.
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  • 120
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • Affordable ($)
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Le Château de Varennes

Varennes sur le Doubs, Saône-et-Loire
Named by CNN among the top ten best wedding venues worldwide, Chateau de Varennes is a luxury estate in the sunny South Eastern part of France amidst the finest vineyards of Beaune in Burgundy, the property is belonging to our family for 4 centuries
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  • 200
  • 20 Bedrooms
  • Luxury ($$$)
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Chateau De La Chaume

4 route de la pouchaume, Charente-Maritime
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stunning castle from the tenth century and fully refurbished in 2022. It's located an hour from BORDEAUX and 30' from COGNAC
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  • 350
  • 90 Bedrooms
  • €4,500 – €14,500
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Le Chateau des Costes

Le Castellet, Var
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Le Château des Costes est un espace prestigieux qui a connu une fabuleuse histoire : il fut l'hôtel particulier des incontournables Frères Lumière. Avec le temps, il a connu une soigneuse rénovation qui l'a converti en une demeure de prestige, sans l
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  • 100
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • €11,900 – €19,900
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Le Diamant Bleu

Barville-en-Gâtinais, Loiret
Le Diamant Bleu vous accueille pour un mariage inoubliable : salle de spectacle, dîner-spectacle, DJ ou prestataires au choix, en repas ou cocktail. Un lieu unique pour célébrer votre amour avec magie et élégance. N’attendez plus 💎
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  • 185
  • Upon request
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Chateau de Sorel - Moussel

Sorel-Moussel, Eure-et-Loir
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Château and terraces suspended above the Eure Valley, 1 hour from Paris. A magical setting where nature and history will captivate the bride and groom and their guests for an evening. Living rooms, orange grove, terraces, English and French gardens
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  • 160
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • From €3,500
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Château de Bouelles

Bouelles, Seine-Maritime
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Large green spaces, interiors renovated with luxury and refinement, the Château de Bouelles welcomes you for truly unique and intimate moments to experience surrounded by your loved ones!
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  • 50
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • €7,000 – €8,000
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Château de Flaugergues

Montpellier, Hérault
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The Château de Flaugergues and its superb 4-hectare park of greenery and French-style gardens open the doors to a magical domain where you can organize magnificent weddings by adapting the spaces according to your desires.
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  • 150
  • €4,000 – €8,000
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Château de Cremat

Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
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In the heart of the French Riviera, nestled atop green hills and surrounded by centuries-old vineyards, Château de Crémat combines historic charm and timeless elegance to offer a unique setting for your most cherished memories.
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  • 250
  • From €12,000
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Château des Feugerets

Appenai-sous-Bellême, Orne
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An emblematic Château du Perche, established since the 15th century, 4 kilometers from Bellême and classified as a historic monument, the Château des Feugerets offers you a prestigious wedding in a large historical and natural estate.
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  • 120
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • €2,500 – €8,000
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Château de Dommerville

Angerville, Essonne
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An exceptional site to organize your reception less than an hour from Paris Designed in the neoclassical style of the 18th century, this castle, classified as a Historic Monument, offers a prestigious setting to host your wedding receptions.
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  • 250
  • 1 Bedroom
  • €2,001 – €4,950
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Château de la Tremblaye

Doué en Anjou, Maine-et-Loire
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The Château de la Tremblaye Meigné offers you the possibility of reserving the Orangerie rooms for your events:
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  • 150
  • 15 Bedrooms
  • €2,950 – €3,950
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Hôtel **** de l'Abbaye, Handwritten Collection

Le Tronchet, Ille-et-Vilaine
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The Hôtel de l'Abbaye, a building full of character in granite and exposed beams, nestling in a green setting, offers a unique setting to celebrate the most beautiful day of your life and create unforgettable memories for every guest.
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  • 115
  • 45 Bedrooms
  • €2,380 – €9,922
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Domaine de Bournel

Cubry, Doubs
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A charming castle, exceptional gardens, a 60-hectare park surrounded by nature, a breathtaking view of the Vosges and a magical environment perfect for your wedding.
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  • 100
  • 16 Bedrooms
  • From €8,000
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Domaine des Étoiles du Gatinais

Corbeilles, Loiret
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Just 1.5 hours from Paris, the Domaine des Étoiles du Gâtinais offers an idyllic setting for an unforgettable wedding. Nestled in the heart of a 6,000 m² wooded park with a swimming pool, terrace, and veranda, it combines elegance and nature to enhance your reception.
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  • 80
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • €2,600 – €2,900
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Château de Gevigney

Gevigney-et-Mercey, Haute-Saône
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The company offers rental of the castle and the entire estate for an exceptional wedding in a unique location.
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  • 120
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • €5,500 – €6,500
FAQ's

Why do couples choose historic wedding venues in France?

Couples often choose historic wedding venues in France for their beauty, architecture and history. These places offer a romantic and elegant setting to celebrate their union, as well as a touch of prestige and tradition.

Additionally, many historic venues in France offer superior wedding services, with refined menus, luxurious rooms for guests, and spectacular gardens and grounds for the ceremony and reception.


Which region of France is home to the most historic wedding venues?

It's difficult to say with certainty which region of France is home to the greatest number of historic wedding venues, as there are many locations across the country that have great historical and cultural value.

However, some regions are better known for their historical heritage and remarkable architecture, such as the Loire region, the Burgundy region, the Normandy region and the Provence region.


What are the recommended lead times for booking a historic wedding venue in France?

It is recommended to book a historic wedding venue in France at least a year in advance, especially if you have a specific date in mind.

Historic wedding venues are often very popular and booked up months or even years in advance, especially during wedding season. It is also advisable to visit the premises in person before booking to be sure the place suits your needs and expectations.


Are historic wedding venues affordable in France?

Prices for historic wedding venues in France vary widely depending on many factors such as location, size, facilities, season and services included. In general, historic wedding venues in France can be quite expensive, especially in the more popular areas. However, there are also more affordable options in lesser-known locations.

It's important to do your research and compare prices to find a historic wedding venue that fits your budget.


What is the maximum number of guests a historic wedding venue can accommodate in France?

The maximum number of guests a historic wedding venue can accommodate in France will depend on the venue in question. Some historic venues are very spacious and can accommodate several hundred guests, while others are smaller and are better suited to intimate weddings.

Typically, historic wedding venues in France have a capacity ranging from 50 to 500 guests, but this can vary greatly. It is important to check the maximum capacity of the venue before booking to ensure it can accommodate all your guests.


Do historic wedding venues in France have their own wine selection?

Yes, historic wedding venues in France often have their own wine selection. France is famous for its wines and many historic wedding venues offer top quality local wines for weddings.

Some wedding venues even have their own wine cellar and offer tastings to help couples choose the wine that best suits their wedding. It is important to check with the wedding venue in question to find out their wine selection and available options.