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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Chateau de la Grange Arthuis

Lavau, Yonne
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The Château de la Grange Arthuis is a historic 15th-century property located in the heart of a preserved park of woods and ponds, offering an exceptional setting for your private and professional events with 2 reception rooms, and 80 beds.
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  • 250
  • 38 Bedrooms
  • €4,600 – €6,600
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Château de Quesmy

Quesmy, Var
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Le Château de Quesmy est une demeure de charme qui vous transporte dans une ambiance particulière pour le jour de votre union. Située au cœur de la région picarde et vous propose de célébrer votre réception de mariage dans les meilleures conditions.
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  • 100
  • 21 Bedrooms
  • €4,300 – €6,550
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Le Château des Anges

Saint-Just-de-Claix, Isère
(21)
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At the gates of the Drôme and at the foot of the Vercors, the Château des Anges welcomes you in a romantic setting for an unforgettable wedding. Enjoy two elegant rooms and on-site sleeping places. This exceptional place will make your event unique!
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  • 120
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • €5,900 – €8,900
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Domaine de Bonelli

Conqueyrac, Gard
(16)
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A romantic 17th-century estate in the South of France, surrounded by 10 hectares of natural landscape. Ceremony in the olive grove, dinner in a nomadic tent, and an evening of dancing in the indoor hall. Elegant on-site accommodation for 32 guests.
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  • 140
  • 13 Bedrooms
  • €3,500 – €6,000
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Château Poudenas ****

Poudenas, Lot-et-Garonne
(28)
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Welcome to Poudenas in the heart of the southwest of France. Make your dream come true by getting married in an exceptional castle. Opt for a high-end French wedding in the heart of Gascony thanks to many spaces that adapt to your desires.
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  • 500
  • 21 Bedrooms
  • €6,600 – €11,600
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Domaine de Haute Bruyère

Saint-Rémy-l'Honoré, Yvelines
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Situated 30 minutes from Paris, Domaine de Haute Bruyère is a peaceful spot in the countryside, surrounded by greenery, with a natural charm that will give you the impression that you're alone in the world with all your loved ones!
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  • 70
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • From €4,500
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Domaine du Roc Blanc

Merey, Eure
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Just an hour from Paris, Le Domaine du Roc Blanc spans 37,000 m² of pure serenity. Overlooking the Eure valley, it offers an enchanting setting to say "I do" and celebrate surrounded by those who matter.
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  • 150
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • €3,300 – €8,800
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Château de Nainville-les-Roches

Nainville-les-Roches, Essonne
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En Essonne, à 40 kilomètres des portes de la capitale, venez pousser les portes du Château de Nainville-Les-Roches et découvrez un cadre historique et authentique au sein duquel vous célébrerez un mariage inoubliable, en compagnie de vos proches.
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  • 150
  • From €6,000
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Château de Lésigny

Lésigny, Seine-et-Marne
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Un cadre chargé d’histoire pour un mariage hors du temps. À 25 km de Paris, le Château de Lésigny vous accueille dans un écrin historique et prestigieux, entre salons élégants, jardins et douves d’époque, pour des souvenirs inoubliables.
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  • 230
  • From €7,050
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Château le Gâtelet

Peyrins, Drôme
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Dating back to the 13th century, Château Le Gâtelet is a place full of authenticity to celebrate the most beautiful day of your life. Its espalier exteriors create various spaces that will reveal themselves to you throughout the event.
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  • 120
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • From €7,900
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Chateau De saint Martin De Graves

Pézenas, Hérault
(13)
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In the heart of its vineyards, Château St Martin de Graves welcomes your wedding in its park and reception room. We have a large sleeping capacity in various outbuildings on the estate.
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  • 140
  • 33 Bedrooms
  • €4,000 – €8,100
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Chateau Chavagnac

LEMPS, Ardèche
(22)
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Real Provencal family home, the chateau offers all the comfort of its different spaces to organize the wedding of your dreams and welcome your loved ones in a place steeped in history
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  • 120
  • €8,000 – €12,000
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Château de Laverdines

Baugy, Cher
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For this unique event, treat yourself to an exceptional venue! Escape to enchantment at Chateau Laverdines: Your dream destination awaits.
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  • 150
  • 23 Bedrooms
  • From €5,400
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Château de Born ***

Villeréal, Lot-et-Garonne
(14)
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Between simplicity and elegance, Chateau de Born, a royal plum estate from the 12th century located in the heart of a preserved natural park in Lot-et-Garonne in Haut-Agenais Périgord
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  • 300
  • €4,600 – €7,700
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Château d'Issus

Issus, Haute-Garonne
(7)
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Château life is an art of living to be savored without reservation. Experience a dream stay in a historic residence in the heart of Lauragais, near Toulouse: A dream within reach.
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  • 120
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • From €2,000
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Château Sainte Cécile

Saint-Thibéry, Hérault
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Pour votre réception, vous recherchez un lieu rempli de charme et avec du caractère. Le Château Sainte Cécile est un endroit d’une rare beauté. Ce domaine est empreint de romantisme et de magie. Pour un mariage hors du commun.
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  • 180
  • €2,000 – €10,000
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Château La Moune

Montussan, Gironde
(30)
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Imagine the most beautiful moment of your life in an idyllic setting, surrounded by nature, where every detail is carefully considered to offer you a unique and memorable experience. Château La Moune, a 13th-century building.
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  • 150
  • 35 Bedrooms
  • €1,500 – €3,000
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Chateau de Mauvières

Saint Forget les Sablons, Yvelines
(28)
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In a setting worthy of the residences of the Kings of France, organize this event which will remain engraved in your memories forever. The joy you will feel on this day will be matched only by the beauty of the place.
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  • 200
  • 19 Bedrooms
  • €5,000 – €6,000
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Château de Castex d'Armagnac

Castex d'Armagnac, Gers
(28)
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The Château de Castex d'Armagnac, located in the Gers, invites you to discover its estate, its reception rooms as well as its Armagnac.
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  • 550
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • €1,000 – €6,500
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Domaine de la Barbeirasse

Céreste-en-Luberon, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
(22)
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In the heart of the pretty Lubéron region, discover without further delay a place of charm and gentleness. The Domaine de La Barbeirasse is the ideal place to celebrate and celebrate this unique event in an exceptional setting with your loved ones.
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  • 110
  • 15 Bedrooms
  • €6,000 – €12,000
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Château de Chalabre

Chalabre, Aude
(19)
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Step through the castle gates and discover a magnificent hall with a Renaissance soul, bringing all your guests together at its heart. A place to experience and feel, blending French elegance with views of the Pyrenees, for a sincere and exclusive wedding.
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  • 144
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • €3,900 – €6,000
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Château de Pescheseul

Avoise, Pays De La Loire, France, Maine-et-Loire
(19)
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Step through the gates of Château de Pescheseul and say "I do" in an idyllic, bucolic setting. Come and discover the château's team, whose sole mission is to ensure you have an unforgettable wedding!
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  • 300
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • From €6,000
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Château de la Garde

Le Puy-Saint-Réparade, Bouches-du-Rhone
(18)
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Château de la Garde, a 17th-century Provençal gem, welcomes you to an elegant setting in the heart of a wooded park. A unique venue where charm, nature, and refinement meet—perfect for an unforgettable wedding near Aix-en-Provence.
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  • 200
  • 20 Bedrooms
  • €11,500 – €19,500
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Villa Rose

Sainte Catherine, Rhône
(27)
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Recently renovated, this 1900s manor house has retained its timeless charm, while benefiting from modern amenities suitable for large receptions. This 560 m² cottage can be rented in its entirety for your wedding-type events.
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  • 90
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • From €3,659
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Château de Jaulny

Jaulny, Meurthe-et-Moselle
(16)
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Your wedding & reception at the Château de Jaulny - Located in Meurthe-et-Moselle, 40 minutes from Metz and 50 minutes from Nancy, the Château de Jaulny welcomes you for your wedding.
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  • 130
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • €5,900 – €6,900
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Château de Pradines

Grambois, Vaucluse
(20)
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Château de Pradines, nestled in the heart of the Luberon, enchants with its magnificent gardens: rose garden, ponds, shaded terrace, and flower-filled paths offer an idyllic and romantic setting for unforgettable weddings and events.
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  • 150
  • 15 Bedrooms
  • €19,000 – €23,000
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Abbaye du Moncel

Pontpoint, Oise
(22)
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Founded in 1309 by Philippe le Bel, the Royal Abbey of Moncel has the charm of a Middle Ages monument and the grandeur of a royal establishment.
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  • 300
  • €3,000 – €4,900
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Château de la Galissonnière

Le Pallet, Loire-Atlantique
(27)
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A unique setting for your most cherished moments For over 20 years, we have been proudly hosting weddings, birthdays, baptisms, and other family celebrations. Nestled in the heart of the Nantes vineyard, our estate offers an authentic, refined, and w
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  • 125
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • €4,000 – €5,000
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Château Bertinerie

CUBNEZAIS, Gironde
(25)
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In the heart of Bordeaux, 25 minutes from Bordeaux, Château Bertinerie offers its reception room for your wedding in a magnificent setting. Come and discover this charming cocoon.
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  • 170
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • From €3,995
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Château de Drudas****

Drudas, Haute-Garonne
(16)
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At 30 minutes from Toulouse Airport, discover our beautiful venue from the 18th century, completely renovated in 2017 and classified as a Historic Monument. Accommodation : 60 people, bright reception rooms with high ceilings and original moldings.
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  • 80
  • 23 Bedrooms
  • €5,000 – €12,900
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Château de Braux Sainte-Cohière

Braux-Sainte-Cohière, Marne
(28)
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Ideally located in Champagne, two hours from Paris directly by motorway, between Reims, Châlons-en-Champagne and Verdun, you can enjoy a magical setting in the verdant surroundings of the Château de Braux-Sainte-Cohière.
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  • 250
  • 14 Bedrooms
  • €4,000 – €5,500
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Domaine de la Bouriette

Castres, Tarn
(40)
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This 17th-century farmhouse, lovingly restored by its owner to bring together the people he loves, exudes authenticity.
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  • 160
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • €1,000 – €5,000
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Le Domaine du Vert Moulin

Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade, Bouches-du-Rhône
(28)
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Celebrate your wedding in the heart of Provence. A renovated old mill, complete privacy, lush gardens, a hall with a dance floor, and on-site accommodation for an intimate and unforgettable day.
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  • 130
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • €5,000 – €6,500
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Château de Nandy

Nandy, Seine-et-Marne
(15)
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The Château de Nandy with its historical setting is a magical place to host your wedding exclusively and seduce your guests. Our caterer will guide you to make your reception a success and offer you a turnkey service if you wish.
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  • 180
  • From €3,800
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Château de la Chevallerie

Sainte-Gemme-la-Plaine, Vendée
(15)
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Emblematic historic monument of Vendée, the Château de la Chevallerie, is available for 4 days and 4 nights. Its historic and authentic charm, its flowery and green setting are assets for an original, friendly, festive wedding.
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  • 190
  • €4,200 – €6,200
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Château de Miromesnil

Tourville-sur-Arques
(10)
Château de Miromesnil est un joyau historique du XVII e siècle en Normandie, avec sa tente Touareg de 470 m² pouvant accueillir jusqu’à 350 invités assis. Idéal pour mariages élégants dans un cadre authentique entre Dieppe et Rouen.
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  • 350
  • 14 Bedrooms
  • From €8,545
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Château de Sédaiges

Marmanhac, Cantal
(11)
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Treat yourselves to the exceptional experience of a wedding in one of the most beautiful castles in Auvergne, where refinement, authenticity and elegance combine to make your celebration an unforgettable moment.
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  • 160
  • 15 Bedrooms
  • From €7,500
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Moulin de Saint-Yves

PONT-SCORFF, Morbihan
(11)
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Situé à Pont-Scorff en Bretagne, le Domaine du Moulin de Saint-Yves accueille vos mariages dans un cadre naturel et historique, avec espaces privatifs, jusqu’à 240 invités.
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  • 240
  • From €650
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Château de Peufeilhoux

Vallon-en-Sully, Allier
(10)
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The Château de Peufeilhoux offers you its luxurious guest rooms, a tour of its interiors, its parks and gardens awaiting classification as "exceptional gardens", and above all its wedding hall, all in a renowned enchantment and magic.
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  • 120
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • From €5,000
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.