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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Château de Millery

Saint Forgeot, Saône-et-Loire
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Situé à 3h00 de Paris, 2h30 de Lyon, 1h00 de Dijon , 5 minutes d'Autun et aux portes du Parc Régional du Morvan. Un lieu préservé et paisible. Notre domaine offre un cadre idyllique et enchanteur pour célébrer le plus beau jour de votre vie.
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  • 150
  • €5,800 – €8,500
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Château la Villatade

Sallèles-Cabardès, Aude
You dream of organizing your wedding in the South of France, among vineyards, scrubland and olive trees, in an exceptional place where charm and authenticity are intimately mixed with the serenity of the place.
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  • 150
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • Moderate ($$)
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Château de Vaux-sur-Seine

Vaux-sur-Seine, Yvelines
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Découvrez un lieu exclusif et prestigieux pour célébrer le mariage dont vous avez toujours rêvé ! Ce cadre unique, à deux pas de la capitale, sera l'espace idéal pour une fête grandiose et inoubliable...
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  • 200
  • From €3,500
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Manoir de la Rivière Chéreil

Bourg-des-Comptes, Ille-et-Vilaine
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What better way to celebrate an event as friendly and unifying as your wedding than in a beautiful home with a rich family history? The Manoir de la Rivière Chéreil offers receptions that reflect your personality.
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  • 230
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • €3,900 – €5,250
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Manoir du Catel

Écretteville-lès-Baons, Seine-Maritime
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Le Manoir du Catel est l’un des plus beaux témoins du Moyen Age normand. Semblant tout droit sorti de l’épopée du Graal, lové au cœur de son vallon de dix hectares, le Manoir du Catel est l'écrin idéal d'une réception réussie.
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  • 80
  • Upon request
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Manoir Henri IV

Caugé-Evreux, Eure
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16th century Norman estate located 1 hour from Paris. Large capacity, minimum 80 guests and maximum 500 for seated dinner and dancing
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  • 500
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • €2,000 – €4,700
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Château du Deffay

Sainte-Reine-de-Bretagne, Loire-Atlantique
(11)
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An exceptional place for the most beautiful day of your life… A wedding in the grounds of a castle with a superb orangery for your reception. An exceptional and unique place in Loire-Atlantique.
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  • 350
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • €3,050 – €6,225
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Château de la Barre

Conflans-sur-Anille, Sarthe
(3)
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Aristocratic elegance, unspoilt natural surroundings and a personalized welcome for over 600 years, a rare experience to celebrate love with refinement and authenticity.
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  • 50
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • From €6,500
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Château de Brie

CHAMPAGNAC LA RIVIERE, Haute-Vienne
(13)
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Un mariage inoubliable dans un domaine familiale qui allie beauté et convivialité - 40 à 300 invités, - grand arc fleuri, - Hébergement pour 60 personnes, avec une - Liberté totale de prestataires et - Privatisation du domaine du jeudi au lundi.
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  • 300
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • From €2,700
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Chateau de Laplagne

Montesquiou, Gers
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Located 1 hour and 15 minutes from Toulouse and 30 minutes from Auch, Château de Laplagne is a unique and romantic venue to host the wedding of your dreams.
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  • 120
  • €1,900 – €3,000
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Château de la Commanderie

Eybens, Isère
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10 minutes from the center of Grenoble, in a park, with large private parking. dinner for up to 164 people seated, and cocktail reception for up to 250 people. “All-inclusive” service
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  • 164
  • 40 Bedrooms
  • €13,000 – €30,000
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Montmanoir

Montlignon, Val-d'Oise
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On the outskirts of Paris, a former royal estate where a family team creates tailor-made celebrations, combining heritage and respect for the environment, to shape your most precious memories.
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  • 100
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • €2,500 – €5,900
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Domaine de Marcy

La Ferté-sous-Jouarre, Seine-et-Marne
(4)
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Are you looking for a bucolic setting to celebrate the most special day of your life? Our farmhouse welcomes you to share an unforgettable weekend with your loved ones in the heart of the countryside.
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  • 150
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • From €3,200
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Le Clos des Cheminées

Longny-au-Perche, Orne
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A true little hamlet of sweetness and tranquility, Le Clos des Cheminées welcomes you in the heart of Perche Ornais, just 1h30 from Paris to provide you with an unforgettable reception with a breathtaking view of the Perche hills.
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  • 300
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • €2,350 – €3,550
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Hôtel Abbaye du Golf de Lésigny***

Lésigny, Seine-et-Marne
(15)
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Welcome to this former 12th century Abbey, located on the 100-hectare Golf de Lésigny. The Hôtel Abbaye du Golf welcomes you all year round to make your event a unique and magical moment.
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  • 400
  • 47 Bedrooms
  • €1,050 – €5,850
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Château de la Bône

Granzay-Gript, Granzay-Gript
(6)
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Following in the footsteps of the pilgrims of Santiago de Compostela and the kings of England, come and join us at the Château de La Bône, a former wine-growing residence located on a 120-hectare estate.
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  • 450
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • €2,900 – €5,000
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Abbaye de Reigny

Vermenton, Yonne
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Are you looking for an exceptional place to receive your guests for your wedding?
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  • 430
  • 17 Bedrooms
  • €7,640 – €18,900
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Chateau Hazeville

Wy-dit-Joli-Village, Val-d'Oise
(29)
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In the heart of the Vexin, Château d'Hazeville offers an enchanting setting, blending history and nature, to celebrate your union. Elegant spaces, outdoor ceremonies, on-site accommodations, and personalized service: experience a unique wedding, tail
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  • 160
  • 38 Bedrooms
  • €3,500 – €8,500
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Château de la Tour d'Oyré

Availles-en-Châtellerault, Vienne
(18)
The Château de la Tour d'Oyré offers you the reception of your wedding in a 16th century barn as well as the provision of various outdoor spaces including the terrace of the listed Château which overlooks an English-style park.
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  • 300
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • Luxury ($$$)
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Château de Garrevaques

garrevaques, Tarn
(6)
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Located in Lauragais, between Toulouse, Albi and Carcassonne, Château de Garrevaques is the ideal estate for an unforgettable wedding! (We speak English and love destination weddings!)
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  • 120
  • 19 Bedrooms
  • €5,000 – €7,500
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Domaine Le Mesnil

Argences, Calvados
(16)
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Domaine Le Mesnil, located in Argences in Normandy, is the ideal place for your wedding or any other form of private event. The venue offers everything you need for an unforgettable day, with a rustic and romantic setting.
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  • 150
  • 14 Bedrooms
  • €6,000 – €7,500
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Domaine de Vauluisant

Courgenay, Yonne
(13)
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Our place has existed for over 900 years! Former abbey, the estate is now private and welcomes groups to create magical moments that no one will forget
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  • 70
  • 16 Bedrooms
  • €7,900 – €8,900
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Le Clos des Milles Vies

Noyers-sur-Serein, Yonne
(3)
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An exceptional venue for receptions and emotions... Le Clos des Mille Vies bears in its name 300 years of history of this unique place, full of charm and serenity, in the medieval village of Noyers-sur-Serein, one of the 40 most beautiful villages in France!
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  • 165
  • 110 Bedrooms
  • €4,500 – €6,900
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Château Sénéjac

Le Pian-Médoc, Gironde
(16)
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If you dream of celebrating your wedding in an exceptional setting, the family-owned Château Sénéjac, located between Margaux and Bordeaux, is the perfect venue, set in 150 hectares of preserved nature.
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  • 90
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • €7,500 – €10,000
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Domaine de Bersaillin

Bersaillin, Jura
(7)
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Located in the park of its remarkable castle whose history dates back to the 14th century, the Bersaillin estate is a place where history and architectural heritage come together in the heart of nature.
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  • 140
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • From €4,900
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Château d'Aveny

Vexin-sur-Epte, Eure
(21)
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Ideally located 1 hour from Paris, in a haven of greenery, the Château d'Aveny offers an enchanting setting to celebrate the most memorable day of your life.
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  • 180
  • 35 Bedrooms
  • €9,000 – €15,500
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Domaine du Château du Bertry

La Bouëxière, Ille-et-Vilaine
(11)
Privatize our intimate domain for a weekend: the Château du Bertry and its outbuildings, Several rooms are available, the largest being able to accommodate up to 140 people, 24 beds for your guests, parking on site.
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  • 130
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • €5,500 – €8,000
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Château La Peyrère du Tertre

Savignac, Gironde
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Château La Peyrère welcomes you to the heart of its vineyard overlooking surrounding woods and meadows. Off the beaten track, let yourself be lulled by the calm of the place and charmed by the romantic character of our room, ideal for your wedding.
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  • 120
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • €3,900 – €4,400
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Manoir du Stang

La Forêt-Fouesnant, Finistère
(6)
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Come and discover the charm of Brittany and southern Finistère at the Manoir du Stang, a 3-star hotel, located at Forêt Fouesnant between Quimper and Concarneau.
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  • 150
  • 20 Bedrooms
  • €1,500 – €5,500
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L'Orangerie de Vatimesnil

Sainte-Marie-de-Vatimesnil, Eure
(8)
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Celebrate your wedding in Normandy in an extraordinary environment in an intimate and romantic setting. Located one hour from Paris, the Orangerie de Vatimesnil is a chic and rural reception venue dedicated exclusively to weddings.
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  • 100
  • ~€5,850
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Château de Pourpry

Damiatte, Tarn
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The Château de Pourpry welcomes you in the heart of nature with its 8-hectare park, its belvedere, its rose gardens and its more than century-old trees for your wedding reception in an unforgettable setting.
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  • 100
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • €2,550 – €7,600
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Château de la Barbelinière

Thuré, Vienne
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Weddings, birthdays, family reunions, artist retreats, oenology seminars, gala dinners, corporate, photo shoots, filming or just a quiet vacation with friends in a region with a mild climate and many activities.
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  • 300
  • €3,900 – €10,000
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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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CHATEAU LAFITTE

Yvrac, Gironde
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Live the dream to the fullest by celebrating your wedding reception in the absolutely magical setting of Château LAFITTE. This breathtakingly beautiful estate will transport you and your guests into a world of charm.
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  • 600
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • From €3,550
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Château de la Tourlandry

Chemillé, Maine-et-Loire
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The Château de la Tourlandry is a friendly and elegant reception space, located in an atypical setting, in the heart of the village and closed by large doors which open onto an old bridge, surrounded by a moat: your arrival in these places will be very simple
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  • 200
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • From €4,500
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Château de la Trye

Hermes, Oise
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With its 6.5-hectare English-style park and its national forest, the Château de La Trye is a true green paradise located 1 hour from Paris.
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  • 300
  • 31 Bedrooms
  • €3,100 – €8,550
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Domaine des Halles

Les Halles, Rhône
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In the heart of the Monts du Lyonnais surrounded by amazing views is Le Domaine Des Halles, an exceptional and truly elegant castle and romantic wedding location.
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  • 600
  • 24 Bedrooms
  • From €16,000
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.