Valeria Railean · Destination weddings@valeriaraileanphoto

The South of France venue guide · 2026 edition

South of France venues, every budget

Châteaux, mas, abbeys and whole hamlets from Provence to the Gers, every one with rooms for your guests on site. Skip the overpriced names: this guide shows you where else to say yes, what it really costs and what you get for the price.

€950lowest published price
33venues, every budget
165guests sleeping on site at one venue
4regions, Provence to the Gers

Inside this guide

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33 venues where your guests sleep on siteEvery venue has rooms on the property, so the whole group stays together.

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Two real prices per venueA lighter option and a full-weekend option, with what each one covers.

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What's included, in plain wordsRooms, exclusive use, caterer rules, curfew and ceremony type.

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What couples actually sayA short, honest summary of reviews from couples and guests.

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Grouped by budgetUnder €5K, €5–10K and €10–15K, so you can jump straight to yours.

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Real cost estimates + 6 questionsWhat a 30 or 100-guest wedding really costs, and what to ask before you sign.

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Our top 3 picks

The best mix of value, beds and setting in this guide.

01
Most beds for the money

Le Hameau de Valouse, Drôme

A whole hamlet with 3 pools and about 100 beds, Friday to Sunday. Rated 4.9/5 from 113 reviews.

From €5,900
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Best reviewed

Château du Griffon, Luberon

A Luberon château with 58–60 beds and no time limit indoors. Rated 5.0/5 from 54 reviews.

From €8,000 with all rooms
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The statement weekend

Mas d'Arvieux, Alpilles

An award-winning mas near Saint-Rémy: 2 nights for 30, free choice of caterer. Rated 4.9/5 from 78 reviews.

From €10,000
Overview

All venues at a glance

"From" is the lowest published venue price. Tap a venue name to see its details and both price options.

#VenueAreaFromGuestsSleeps
Under €5,000
01Abbaye de ValsaintesHaute-Provence€2,000–2,75065 seated, 80 standing30 guests in the group gîte (7 rooms + 2 dorms), plus 3 B&B rooms
02Domaine de MontaudProvence Verte€4,980Up to 15047–49 guests in 4 gîtes and 5 tipis
03Gîtes de l'EuzièreCôte d'Azur hinterland€4,00060 seated18 in 9 bedrooms, up to 25 with sofa beds
04Le Domaine de l'AmitiéCôte d'Azur hinterland€2,450120 seated (marquee up to 140)38 to 40 in 9 bedrooms, plus room for tents
05Château de TournouOccitanie€950 + VAT per day60 seated (terraces up to 70)15 in 7 rooms (3 suites)
06Domaine de BagardOccitanie€4,000–6,500140 seated (pergola up to 160), 200 standing165 to 172 in 55 bedrooms across 21 gîtes
07Domaine de la GrangetteOccitanie€4,000–9,999170 seated, 250 standing90 on site
08Château de Saint MauriceDordogne€3,000 to €3,500120 seated (marquee up to 150)30 in 10 bedrooms (historic wing)
09Château d'AynacLot€4,500110 seated indoors; up to 300 in a marquee40 to 60 in 15 apartments (sources differ)
€5,000 to €10,000
10Domaine de la Grange NeuveMonts de Vaucluse€5,00030–80 (70 seated)30 guests in 12 rooms
11Le Hameau de ValouseDrôme provençale€5,900145 seated, 150 standing99–100 guests in 39 rooms and apartments (no dorms)
12Mas de CoupieAlpilles€5,000–7,000Up to 120 (Salle Jasmin) or 200 seated (Salle Lavandes)14 guests in 4 bedrooms (Les Hauts de Coupie), plus the 8-bed Gîte des Opies
13Le Château du GriffonLuberon€4,000–8,000Up to 200 (160–180 seated indoors)58–60 guests in 16–17 rooms plus a dormitory
14Domaine de la BarbeirasseLuberon€6,000110 seated (up to 150 outdoors)37 guests in 15 rooms
15Mas de la MassaneAlpilles€8,000–15,000130 seated in the hall (140 listed)14 guests in 6 rooms (2 tower suites, 3 rooms, tower sleeping area)
16Domaine de PuyharasHaute-Provence€8,000100 seatedAbout 90 guests in 34–35 rooms
17Domaine de PijaubertCôte d'Azur hinterland€6,900–10,650120 seated (one directory says 150)13 to 14 in 6 rooms (4 main-house rooms for 9, plus a 4-person gîte)
18Domaine La FourcadeOccitanie€6,000Up to 150 seated52 in 23 bedrooms across 6 gîtes
19Château Beaupré DeleuzeGard, near Avignon€9,00030–160 seated22 in 6 units (rooms, apartments and 2 mas)
20Château de ClaryGard, near Avignon€9,000 TTC250 seated10 to 16 in a 5-bedroom villa (former sheepfold) with a mezzanine dorm
21Château de PuissentutGers€8,000120 seated27 adults in 14 to 15 bedrooms (main house + cottage)
22Château LagutDordogne€7,500Up to 200 seated46 beds in 13 bedrooms, plus 32 extra beds (up to 78)
23Château de LacosteDordogne€9,500100 to 150 seated (sources differ)28-30 in the château (14 rooms), up to 55-60 with the estate houses
€10,000 to €15,000
24Domaine du Moulin Saint AugustinLuberon€10,00010–200 (courtyard up to 250 seated)30–32 guests in the estate's gîtes (venue figure); a caterer's page says about 22
25Domaine du Grand LauronLuberon€10,000150 seated37 guests in 18 rooms (gîtes and B&B rooms)
26Mas d'ArvieuxAlpilles€10,000 / €12,90030–150 seated30 guests in 5 suites and 3 gîtes (13 bedrooms)
27Château de la CheylaneVar coast€6,300–9,800170 seated, 200 standing24 guests in 12 bedrooms
28Les Domaines de PatrasDrôme provençale€10,000200 seated40–50 guests in the château, a gîte and a cottage
29Château de la GardeAix countryside€11,500200 seated, 350 standing64 guests in 10 château rooms and 10 lodges
30Mas des Comtes de ProvenceAlpilles€11,000 low / €15,000 high season200 seated60 guests in 14 rooms (main house 50 + villa 10)
31Château du TerralOccitanie€11,500Up to 350 seated25 in 9 en-suite rooms (château sleeps 10, gîte sleeps 15)
32Château de RouffillacDordogne€12,50080 to 100 seated18-20 in 9 suites, plus villa for 8 adults and 2 children (about 28)
33Château Saint GerméGers€6,500 to €7,500Up to 350 (Orangerie); 110 in the BergerieUp to 40 adults: 16-room inn, 6-person rental, bridal suite
Venue budget

Under €5,000

09venues

The quiet bargains: castles, villas and masserie where the venue costs less than most photographers.

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Haute-ProvenceMicro ≤40

Abbaye de Valsaintes

Simiane-la-Rotonde, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Cistercian abbey with a rose garden, a restored abbey church and a group gîte.

Hall only€2,000–2,750Hall for 3 days; €2,750 adds church
3 days + 2 nights€5,250Hall, church, beds for 30

Price source Directory

Guests
65 seated, 80 standing
Sleeps on site
30 guests in the group gîte (7 rooms + 2 dorms), plus 3 B&B rooms
Rooms in price
Included

IncludedPhilanthropia hall (air-con, sound system, kitchenette and caterer room), church, gardens, tables and chairs, linen in packages. No in-house catering; free choice of caterer, own drinks with no corkage.

Good to knowParty can run to 5am. Secular ceremony in the church or on its forecourt. Mariages.net shows older, lower prices (€1,500 hall, €3,000–3,500 with gîte), so ask for a current quote. Year and VAT not stated.

What couples say4.9/5 from 14 Mariages.net reviews; couples praise host Jean-Louis, the garden and the church acoustics, and note they organise much themselves.
02
Provence VerteMicro ≤40Big 80+

Domaine de Montaud

Châteauvert, Var

Riverside estate on the Argens with 4 gîtes, 5 tipis and a valley-view pool.

May 2027 weekday · 2 nights€4,980Wed–Fri privatisation, beds extra. VAT incl.
Summer 2027 weekend · 2 nights€7,980Fri–Sun privatisation, beds extra. VAT incl.

Price source Official

Guests
Up to 150
Sleeps on site
47–49 guests in 4 gîtes and 5 tipis
Rooms in price
Extra

IncludedExclusive use for 3 days, 230 m² tent with wooden floor and lights, 150 chairs and round tables, caterer area, cocktail furniture, pool, linen, cleaning. No supplier imposed, no corkage.

Good to knowOpen 15 May to 24 Sept only. Arrive day 1 at 5pm, leave day 3 at 4pm. No curfew. Outdoor secular ceremony only. A public holiday on a weekday slot adds €1,000.

What couples say4.9/5 from 30 Google reviews (as shown on the venue site); guests praise the views, pool and river.
03
Côte d'Azur hinterlandMicro ≤40

Gîtes de l'Euzière

Coaraze, Alpes-Maritimes (about 40 min from Nice)

Four stone gîtes on a 4-hectare olive grove, with a reception tent and a pool.

Package · 1 nightFrom €4,000Tent, furniture for 60, gîtes for 25. VAT and year not stated

Price source Directory

Guests
60 seated
Sleeps on site
18 in 9 bedrooms, up to 25 with sofa beds
Rooms in price
Included

IncludedExclusive use, set-up the day before, a 6x12 m reception tent, tables, chairs and linen for 60, and the four gîtes for up to 25 people for one night. A next-day breakfast or brunch buffet can be arranged.

Good to knowFree choice of caterer and DJ, and no noise time limit is listed. The only indoor room seats 20 and is used by the caterer, so the tent is the main space. Weddings since 2022.

What couples say4.6/5 from 11 Tripadvisor reviews and 9 positive Bridebook reviews; guests praise the hosts and the quiet olive grove, one 1-star review said the gîtes did not match the photos.
04
Côte d'Azur hinterlandBig 80+

Le Domaine de l'Amitié

Touët-sur-Var, Alpes-Maritimes (about 1 hour from Nice)

Rustic riverside domaine and small campsite on the Var, with a 180 m² wooden-frame marquee.

Domaine hireFrom €2,450Venue only; beds, breakfast, brunch extra. VAT and year not stated
2-day package€4,900–5,900Up to 120 guests, beds for 40, coordinator. VAT and year not stated

Price source Directory

Guests
120 seated (marquee up to 140)
Sleeps on site
38 to 40 in 9 bedrooms, plus room for tents
Rooms in price
Partly included

IncludedPackage: exclusive use for two days, beds for the couple and guests, linen and lamps, electricity, set-up the day before, a venue manager and a day-of coordinator.

Good to knowFurniture and decor are not in the package but can be rented on site. Outside caterers allowed, no corkage; a resident caterer and DJ are optional. Spa chalet for up to 12 at extra cost.

What couples say20 Bridebook reviews (no score shown); couples consistently praise hosts Jessica and John, the river setting and having guests sleep on site.
05
OccitanieMicro ≤40

Château de Tournou

Castelreng, Aude (near Limoux and Carcassonne)

A small château with terraces, gardens and an overflow pool, for intimate weddings.

Day hire€950 + VAT per dayWhole site; rooms not stated
Fri–Sun package€4,600–6,70060 guests, all 7 rooms, coordinator. VAT and year not stated

Price source Directory

Guests
60 seated (terraces up to 70)
Sleeps on site
15 in 7 rooms (3 suites)
Rooms in price
Partly included

IncludedPackage: exclusive use Friday to Sunday, the 7 rooms, reception rooms and outdoor spaces, secular garden ceremony, tables and chairs, pool in season, parking, a planning visit, set-up the day before and a day-of coordinator.

Good to knowFree choice of suppliers, no corkage. Newer venue with fewer than 10 weddings hosted. Thursday arrival and Monday departure cost extra.

What couples sayOnly one review so far (Bridebook, 2026), praising the intimate setting and the team.
06
OccitanieBig 80+

Domaine de Bagard

Sauve, Gard (near Quissac)

A former silk farm in an 11-hectare park, with 21 gîtes, a pergola and two pools.

Venue hire · Fri–Mon€4,000–6,500Exclusive use with gîtes. On quote; VAT and year not stated

Price source Directory

Guests
140 seated (pergola up to 160), 200 standing
Sleeps on site
165 to 172 in 55 bedrooms across 21 gîtes
Rooms in price
Included

IncludedExclusive use from Friday morning to Monday morning, accommodation for the couple and guests, furniture, linen and lamps, set-up the day before, two pools.

Good to knowOutside caterers allowed, no corkage. Curfew not stated. Price is a range on quote, so ask for an exact figure for your dates.

What couples say3 Bridebook reviews (2022, no score shown); couples praise the owners and the refurbished gîtes.
07
OccitanieBig 80+

Domaine de la Grangette

Montagnac, Hérault (10 min from Pézenas)

A 9.5-hectare estate with a former wine cellar, courtyard, pine park and pool bar.

Venue hire€4,000–9,999Exclusive use, set-up day before. VAT and year not stated

Price source Directory

Guests
170 seated, 250 standing
Sleeps on site
90 on site
Rooms in price
Ask the venue

IncludedExclusive use, set-up the day before, linen and lamps. Spaces: 200 m² former cellar, 800 m² courtyard, 4,000 m² park, pool with bar.

Good to knowOutside caterers allowed, no corkage. Curfew not stated. Ask whether beds are included in the hire price.

What couples say10 Bridebook reviews (no score shown); couples praise the responsive owners, the grounds and having most guests stay on site.
08
DordogneMicro ≤40Big 80+

Château de Saint Maurice

Saint-Laurent-des-Bâtons (Val de Louyre et Caudeau), Périgord

Historic Périgord château, new to weddings, with pool, chapel and park.

Base package€3,000 to €3,500Château, 30 beds, small room, park
2 nights exclusiveFrom €5,900Whole château, quoted on request

Price source Directory

Guests
120 seated (marquee up to 150)
Sleeps on site
30 in 10 bedrooms (historic wing)
Rooms in price
Included

IncludedExclusive use, furniture, accommodation for 30, park, pool, chapel, dance floor and caterer's kitchen. The larger 150 m² room (100 seated) opens only in 2027.

Good to knowNo in-house catering: free choice of caterer, no corkage, own cake allowed. Events can run to 4am. Brand new, no reviews yet; Bridebook shows a 2026 offer of €5,000 for 2 days exclusive.

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LotMicro ≤40Big 80+

Château d'Aynac

Aynac, Lot

Historic Lot château in an 8-hectare park, with indoor and outdoor pools and sauna.

Fri-Sun · 110 seatedFrom €4,500Exclusive use, 15 apartments
Upper rangeUp to €12,000Top of Mariages.net price range

Price source Directory

Guests
110 seated indoors; up to 300 in a marquee
Sleeps on site
40 to 60 in 15 apartments (sources differ)
Rooms in price
Included

IncludedExclusive weekend use, furniture (tables, chairs, lounges), linen and lamps, pro catering kitchen, park games. Marquee is an extra.

Good to knowFree choice of caterer, no corkage, no time limit, fireworks allowed. 30% deposit at signing. Recently renovated; two couples saw works still ongoing. Not wheelchair accessible.

What couples say5.0/5 from 11 Mariages.net reviews plus 7 on Bridebook; couples praise hosts Marion and Timo, the grounds and pools, two mention ongoing works.
Venue budget

€5,000 to €10,000

14venues

Full exclusive use, often with guests sleeping on site for the whole weekend.

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Monts de VaucluseMicro ≤40Big 80+

Domaine de la Grange Neuve

La Roque-sur-Pernes, Vaucluse

Guesthouse domaine with a Bergerie reception hall and pool below the Monts de Vaucluse.

Sat–Sun · 1 night€5,000Exclusive use, 30 beds
Fri–Sun · 2 nights€7,500Exclusive use, 30 beds

Price source Directory

Guests
30–80 (70 seated)
Sleeps on site
30 guests in 12 rooms
Rooms in price
Included

IncludedExclusive use, Bergerie hall, 12 rooms, pool for the weekend, furniture, set-up the day before, day-of coordinator.

Good to knowMariages.net says the venue's caterer is required (in-house menus €110–150 per head) and own drinks cost €5 per bottle. Bridebook contradicts itself on caterers, so confirm. Ends 3am. New wedding venue, no reviews yet; payment 40/40/20.

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Drôme provençaleBig 80+

Le Hameau de Valouse

Valouse, Drôme provençale

A restored hamlet with 3 pools and a 220 m² glass-walled hall.

Late-November weekend€5,900Fri 3pm–Sun 3pm, all beds. Was €6,900
Top of rangeUp to €14,500Peak dates, all beds

Price source Official

Guests
145 seated, 150 standing
Sleeps on site
99–100 guests in 39 rooms and apartments (no dorms)
Rooms in price
Included

IncludedWhole hamlet, air-conditioned hall with fireplace, 3 pools, furniture, ceremony area, cold room and freezers, all beds with private bathrooms.

Good to knowParty until 5am. Caterer rules are unclear: the venue says 'partners or not, depending on the venue's conditions', and directories disagree, so ask. Own drinks with no corkage. Not adapted for wheelchairs.

What couples say4.9/5 from 113 Mariages.net reviews; couples praise the team (Pauline and Mathieu) and having about 100 guests sleep on site; no recurring complaints seen.
12
AlpillesBig 80+

Mas de Coupie

Eyguières, Bouches-du-Rhône

Family-run country mas with two separate reception halls.

Venue hire€5,000–7,000Venue only, range per Bridebook

Price source Directory

Guests
Up to 120 (Salle Jasmin) or 200 seated (Salle Lavandes)
Sleeps on site
14 guests in 4 bedrooms (Les Hauts de Coupie), plus the 8-bed Gîte des Opies
Rooms in price
Partly included

IncludedHall with tables and chairs, pro kitchen with cold room, terrace and pergola, barbecue and pizza oven. Free choice of caterer, own drinks with no corkage.

Good to knowOnly 14 beds confirmed on the property itself (the Gîte des Opies location is not stated). Two halls on one site, so ask whether another event can run the same day. No time limit per Mariages.net. Price year not stated.

What couples say4.9/5 from 38 Mariages.net reviews.
13
LuberonBig 80+

Le Château du Griffon

Saint-Martin-de-Castillon, Vaucluse

Luberon château estate with an indoor hall, a 300 m² tent, a pool and plane trees.

Venue hire€4,000–8,000Bridebook; couple's room, season-dependent
Peak · 2 nights minFrom €8,000June–Sept, exclusive, all bedrooms

Price source Directory

Guests
Up to 200 (160–180 seated indoors)
Sleeps on site
58–60 guests in 16–17 rooms plus a dormitory
Rooms in price
Included

IncludedWhole estate, indoor hall and tent with sound, furniture, caterer kitchen, pool, parking, all bedrooms. Free choice of suppliers, own drinks with no corkage.

Good to knowOutdoor music ends at midnight; indoors has no time limit. Slots are Tue–Thu or Fri–Mon in Apr–Oct. Breakfast not included. Packages run up to €20,500–22,500.

What couples say5.0/5 from 54 Mariages.net reviews; couples praise the views, hosts Anaïs and Louis and the rooms; one complaint was about a recommended caterer.
14
LuberonMicro ≤40Big 80+

Domaine de la Barbeirasse

Céreste-en-Luberon, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

A Luberon domaine among lavender fields with three guest houses and three cabins.

From€6,0003 nights on site, 37 beds
Up to€12,000Top of the range

Price source Directory

Guests
110 seated (up to 150 outdoors)
Sleeps on site
37 guests in 15 rooms
Rooms in price
Included

IncludedExclusive use with 3 nights on site and 37 beds, furniture, linen and lamps, set-up the day before.

Good to knowOutside caterers allowed, no corkage. No music end time or deposit terms published.

What couples say22 Bridebook reviews, no rating shown; all positive, praising the setting, cosy rooms and the attentive owner.
15
AlpillesBig 80+

Mas de la Massane

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône

A new Alpilles mas (listed from 2026) with a tower, pool and 170 m² reception hall.

Venue hire€8,000–15,000Whole estate, set-up day before
Package for 140From €10,000Adds coordinator, linen, beds

Price source Directory

Guests
130 seated in the hall (140 listed)
Sleeps on site
14 guests in 6 rooms (2 tower suites, 3 rooms, tower sleeping area)
Rooms in price
Partly included

IncludedExclusive use of the whole estate with day-before set-up. The package adds an on-the-day coordinator, linen and lights, and the on-site rooms. Dance floor and sound system.

Good to knowOnly 14 beds now; more than 50 extra beds planned for summer 2028. Free choice of caterer, no corkage. Outdoor music until 10pm, indoors no limit. Mariages.net lists hire from €8,500.

What couples say17 Bridebook reviews, no rating shown; couples praise the grounds, pool, hosts and hall. No Mariages.net reviews yet.
16
Haute-ProvenceBig 80+

Domaine de Puyharas

Banon, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Two neighbouring bastides with independent gîtes, a park, pool and tennis court, booked whole for weddings.

Venue hireFrom €8,000Exclusive use, 92 beds included

Price source Directory

Guests
100 seated
Sleeps on site
About 90 guests in 34–35 rooms
Rooms in price
Included

IncludedExclusive use, 92 beds, reception furniture and tableware for 100, linen, day-before set-up. Air-conditioned hall, 100 m² open orangerie, professional kitchen, barbecue, pool, tennis.

Good to knowFree choice of caterer (partner: Verveine en Provence), no corkage. Outdoor sound until 10pm at moderate level, then the party moves indoors. Only one price published.

What couples say20 Bridebook reviews, no rating shown; all positive, praising the setting, comfortable rooms and the owner's planning help.
17
Côte d'Azur hinterlandMicro ≤40Big 80+

Domaine de Pijaubert

Montauroux, Var (Pays de Fayence)

A stone mas on a 30-hectare hilltop estate with a pool, oaks and panoramic views.

1 day exclusive€6,900–10,650Sat noon to Sun noon, 4 rooms. VAT and year not stated
2 days exclusive€7,560–11,780Two days, 4 main-house rooms. VAT and year not stated

Price source Directory

Guests
120 seated (one directory says 150)
Sleeps on site
13 to 14 in 6 rooms (4 main-house rooms for 9, plus a 4-person gîte)
Rooms in price
Partly included

IncludedExclusive use, the 4 main-house rooms, linen and lamps, outdoor ceremony and dinner spaces, pool and parking. A stretch tent is available on request.

Good to knowOnly about 13 beds on site, so most guests stay elsewhere and the location is isolated (one guest found taxis hard to book). Outside caterers allowed, no corkage. Closed late October to May. 1001 Salles shows 'from €5,500 TTC'.

What couples say9 Bridebook reviews (no score shown); couples praise the friendly owners, privacy and the pool brunch, one guest mentions taxis are hard to arrange.
18
OccitanieBig 80+

Domaine La Fourcade

Between Capestang and Maureilhan, Hérault, near the Canal du Midi

A 50-hectare wine estate with six gîtes in 17th-century buildings and a shared pool. Weddings since 2025.

Venue · Fri–Sun€6,000Exclusive use; beds €50 pp/night. VAT and year not stated
Bridebook offer · 48h€12,00048h privatisation; terms not published

Price source Directory

Guests
Up to 150 seated
Sleeps on site
52 in 23 bedrooms across 6 gîtes
Rooms in price
Extra (€50 per person per night)

IncludedExclusive use of the estate for the weekend, reception hall, terrace, garden, dance floor, caterer's kitchen, secular ceremony space and pool.

Good to knowEvents end at 3am. Free choice of suppliers, no corkage. One third deposit at booking, balance 30 days before. Fewer than 10 weddings hosted so far.

What couples sayOnly one review so far (5.0/5 on Mariages.net, also on Bridebook), praising the gardens and architecture.
19
Gard, near AvignonMicro ≤40Big 80+

Château Beaupré Deleuze

Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres, Gard (about 15 km from Avignon)

A château with a shaded park of old trees, a pool and guest gîtes. Dinner in the park or a tent ('orangerie nomade').

Low season · 1 nightFrom €9,0002 days of reception, beds for 22. VAT not stated
High season · 1 nightFrom €10,300Same, high season. VAT not stated

Price source Directory

Guests
30–160 seated
Sleeps on site
22 in 6 units (rooms, apartments and 2 mas)
Rooms in price
Included

IncludedTables, chairs and lighting for dinner, a caterer's room, a children's room, 22 beds with breakfast and cleaning, decorating the evening before, and storage from Tuesday.

Good to knowDancing on the terrace until 4am. Caterer not imposed; partner caterers charge no corkage. Bridebook now lists packages at €9,800–18,000. Overflow: two hotels 5 min away.

What couples say4.9/5 from 43 Mariages.net reviews; couples praise the park and hosts Lou and Pia, one mentions logistical setbacks when rain moved dinner under the tent.
20
Gard, near AvignonBig 80+

Château de Clary

Roquemaure, Gard

An 18th-century wine estate (1775) with a courtyard, gardens and 160 hectares of forest.

Low season · weekday€9,000 TTCDec–Mar, Tue–Wed or Wed–Thu
High season · weekend€15,000 TTCMay–Sep weekend, exclusive use

Price source Directory

Guests
250 seated
Sleeps on site
10 to 16 in a 5-bedroom villa (former sheepfold) with a mezzanine dorm
Rooms in price
Ask the venue

IncludedExclusive use, furniture, linen and lamps, set-up the day before and a day-of coordinator (Bridebook). Spaces include a 320 m² hall, a 760 m² courtyard and two gardens.

Good to knowNo end time, no neighbours. Outside caterers, no corkage. Extra days €500 each. Only about 10 to 16 beds, so most guests stay off site.

What couples say10 Bridebook reviews (no score shown); couples praise the courtyard, gardens and the team, especially coordinator Cyril.
21
GersMicro ≤40Big 80+

Château de Puissentut

Homps, Gers

Gascon country château with a barn, pigeonnier, courtyard and pool.

Micro · 30 guests · 4 nights€8,000Rooms for 27, package for 30 (2025-26)
Full wedding · 120 guestsFrom €10,000Rooms, drinks allowance, coordinator

Price source Directory

Guests
120 seated
Sleeps on site
27 adults in 14 to 15 bedrooms (main house + cottage)
Rooms in price
Partly included

IncludedExclusive use, tables, chairs, linen, tableware, lighting, PA, daily breakfasts, day-of coordination, set-up day before. Bridebook says the 120-guest package adds wine or soft drinks per guest.

Good to knowFree choice of caterer; bar is in-house, corkage fee if you bring alcohol. 3-night minimum, no curfew listed. Prices conflict: French Wedding Style lists the micro package from €3,750 and Coco from £10,000 for July, so confirm.

What couples say15 Bridebook reviews (2024-2025), all positive; couples praise hosts Angela and DK, the organisation and clean rooms. No complaints found.
22
DordogneBig 80+

Château Lagut

Négrondes, Périgord

Northern Périgord château with a 300 m² banquet hall, 16th-century chapel, pool and spa.

Weekend package€7,500Fri-Sun or Mon-Thu, rooms included
Top of range€9,500Upper end of package price

Price source Directory

Guests
Up to 200 seated
Sleeps on site
46 beds in 13 bedrooms, plus 32 extra beds (up to 78)
Rooms in price
Included

IncludedExclusive use, guest and couple accommodation, day-of coordinator, set-up day before, linen and lighting. Pro kitchen for your caterer; pool, jacuzzi, sauna and tennis on site.

Good to knowExternal caterers, no corkage. Stays run Fri-Sun or Mon-Thu. One couple wished they had booked 3 nights; rooms got hot in a heatwave. No curfew published. Price year not stated.

What couples say4.9/5 from 79 Mariages.net reviews; couples praise hosts Wendy and Benny and the many indoor and outdoor spaces, one mentions hot rooms in a heatwave.
23
DordogneBig 80+

Château de Lacoste

Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, Périgord Noir

Périgord Noir château above the Dordogne valley, with gardens, pool and pool house.

Peak season · 2 nightsFrom €9,500Exclusive hire, June-Sept, all rooms
2-night package€10,500 to €12,500Exclusive use, furniture, all rooms

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Guests
100 to 150 seated (sources differ)
Sleeps on site
28-30 in the château (14 rooms), up to 55-60 with the estate houses
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Included

IncludedExclusive use of château, gardens, pool and pool house, furniture, set-up day before, linen and towels, housekeeping and accommodation. On-site chef available as an option.

Good to knowFree choice of caterer, no corkage, no time limit. 2-night minimum; extra houses are within walking distance of the château. Listed as not wheelchair accessible.

What couples say10 positive Bridebook reviews (2023-2024) and 4.9/5 from 3 on Mariages.net; couples praise the valley views, gardens and helpful staff. No complaints found.
Venue budget

€10,000 to €15,000

10venues

Statement venues: sea views, private hamlets and multi-night buyouts, still far below the famous names.

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LuberonBig 80+

Domaine du Moulin Saint Augustin

Oppède, Vaucluse

Working olive-oil mill at the foot of the Luberon, with gîtes around a grand courtyard.

From€10,000Venue hire, any guest count
Up to€15,000Top package

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Guests
10–200 (courtyard up to 250 seated)
Sleeps on site
30–32 guests in the estate's gîtes (venue figure); a caterer's page says about 22
Rooms in price
Ask the venue

IncludedFurniture (tables, Saint Rémy chairs), a nomad tent held for every wedding as rain plan, 100 m² vaulted space, dance floor, parking. No supplier imposed; own drinks with no corkage.

Good to knowEvents can run to 4am. Payment 30% at booking, 30% four months before, 40% one month before. Ask whether guest gîtes are in the price and the exact bed count.

What couples say5.0/5 from 7 Mariages.net reviews; couples praise coordinator Estelle, the setting and the free choice of suppliers.
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LuberonBig 80+

Domaine du Grand Lauron

Cadenet, Vaucluse

A country estate with a lake, pool and glass-roofed reception hall, booked for multi-night weddings.

Weekend · 2 nightsFrom €10,000Whole estate, beds for 37, brunch
3 nights€13,000–18,000Exclusive use, furniture, sound and lights

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Guests
150 seated
Sleeps on site
37 guests in 18 rooms (gîtes and B&B rooms)
Rooms in price
Included

IncludedExclusive use of the estate, beds for 37, tables and chairs for 150, sound and lighting, ceremony and cocktail furniture, brunch. Pool, lakeside area, courtyard and games.

Good to knowFree choice of caterer (caterer kitchen and cold room, no in-house kitchen), own drinks allowed with no corkage. 2-night minimum per French Wedding Style. 40% deposit, balance 7 days before. No music end time published.

What couples say4.7/5 from 33 Mariages.net reviews; couples praise the lake and pool setting and the responsive owners, one notes the owner is protective of the place.
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AlpillesMicro ≤40Big 80+

Mas d'Arvieux

Tarascon, Bouches-du-Rhône

A 7-hectare Provençal mas with suites, gîtes, a pool and a 200 m² covered barn for dinners.

2 nights · 30 bedsFrom €10,000 / €12,900Exclusive use, beds, breakfasts
Peak (June–Sept)Up to €19,900Same package, top of range

Price source Directory

Guests
30–150 seated
Sleeps on site
30 guests in 5 suites and 3 gîtes (13 bedrooms)
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Included

IncludedExclusive use of the reception spaces and accommodation for 30 for 2 nights, breakfast each morning. Air-conditioned hall, covered barn, pool, civil ceremony space.

Good to knowFree choice of caterer, no in-house kitchen. Own drinks allowed with no fee. Party must end by 4am. Listed prices differ between directories, so ask for the current rate.

What couples say4.9/5 from 78 Mariages.net reviews; couples praise hosts Caroline and Fabien and the grounds, one found the indoor hall cold at first.
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Var coastBig 80+

Château de la Cheylane

La Londe-les-Maures, Var

A renovated château on a 6-hectare estate with umbrella pines, near the sea, run by the Château Les Valentines wine estate.

Venue only · Sat€6,300–9,800Hall and grounds, no beds
Fri–Sun package€12,500–16,000170 guests, all 12 rooms, coordinator

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Guests
170 seated, 200 standing
Sleeps on site
24 guests in 12 bedrooms
Rooms in price
Partly included

IncludedPackage: exclusive use Friday 10am to Sunday 5pm, 12 rooms with linen and towels, tables and chairs, lights, day-before set-up, on-the-day coordinator, security guard.

Good to knowIn-house catering or outside caterers allowed, no corkage. Party until 4am. High season May–Sept. The venue-only option has no beds.

What couples say36 Bridebook reviews, no rating shown; the visible ones all praise coordinator Angie and the grounds.
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Drôme provençaleBig 80+

Les Domaines de Patras

Solérieux, Drôme

A château, gîte and cottage with a lake, woodland, olive courtyard and pool, used for multi-day weddings.

Peak (June–Sept)From €10,000Venue hire for up to 250 guests

Price source Directory

Guests
200 seated
Sleeps on site
40–50 guests in the château, a gîte and a cottage
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Ask the venue

IncludedVenue hire for multi-day celebrations (ceremony, cocktail, dinner, welcome dinner, brunch). Barn can be extended with a glass structure. Full pricing on request.

Good to knowOn-site caterer or free choice of caterer, with a professional kitchen. A partner hotel nearby takes extra guests. One directory (ABC Salles) says no lodging on site, so confirm beds and whether they are in the price.

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Aix countrysideBig 80+

Château de la Garde

Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade, 15 min north of Aix

A Provençal château in a 4-hectare park with an Orangerie, heated pool and a 10-lodge nature camp.

Lowest listedFrom €11,500Exclusive use, 24 beds, breakfast
Top of rangeUp to €19,5001 night or 2 nights formats

Price source Directory

Guests
200 seated, 350 standing
Sleeps on site
64 guests in 10 château rooms and 10 lodges
Rooms in price
Partly included

IncludedExclusive use for 2 days/1 night or 3 days/2 nights, 10 rooms (24 beds) with breakfast, round tables and Napoleon III chairs, linen and lights, day-before set-up, coordinator.

Good to knowCatering is exclusive to Maison Roland Paix at €130–200 per guest, on top of hire. No corkage on own alcohol. Open March to November. Ask whether the lodges cost extra.

What couples say18 Bridebook reviews, mostly from 2025, no rating shown; couples praise the grounds, Orangerie, food and staff.
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AlpillesBig 80+

Mas des Comtes de Provence

Tarascon, Bouches-du-Rhône

A large mas with a tree-lined park, pool and a separate villa with jacuzzi.

Midweek · 2 nights€11,000 low / €15,000 high seasonTue 4pm to Thu 4pm, all beds
Weekend · 2 nights€15,000 low / €19,000 high seasonFri 4pm to Sun 4pm, all beds

Price source Directory

Guests
200 seated
Sleeps on site
60 guests in 14 rooms (main house 50 + villa 10)
Rooms in price
Included

IncludedExclusive use of the main house (50 guests) and villa with pool and jacuzzi (10), breakfast, furniture, linen and lamps, on-the-day coordinator.

Good to knowOutside caterers allowed, no corkage. Extra night €4,000; a single night is possible. One review mentions a poor access road. Prices come from one directory listing only, so confirm.

What couples say3 Bridebook reviews (2022), all positive about the hosts, park and pool; one notes the access road is in poor condition.
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OccitanieBig 80+

Château du Terral

Ouveillan, Aude (between Béziers and Narbonne)

An 1889 listed château with a cypress alley, chapel, pool and tennis court.

Fri 4pm – Sun 5pmFrom €11,500Exclusive weekend, 25 beds, 2-night minimum. VAT not stated
High season 2027On requestJune–August rate not published

Price source Directory

Guests
Up to 350 seated
Sleeps on site
25 in 9 en-suite rooms (château sleeps 10, gîte sleeps 15)
Rooms in price
Included

IncludedExclusive weekend, grounds for the ceremony, chapel for 30, rooms for 25, pool and tennis, tables, and château rooms for photos and getting ready.

Good to knowParty until 5am. Catering, drinks, decor and music not included; free choice, no corkage. Park cleaning €500 extra. Deposit 30%, then 30% at 6 months, balance at 3 months. Bridebook lists a marquee in the package; French Wedding Style lists it as extra.

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DordogneMicro ≤40Big 80+

Château de Rouffillac

Carlux, Périgord Noir

Restored Périgord Noir château with nine suites, pool, spa and a separate villa.

Furnished weekendFrom €12,500Prep to next-day brunch, with villa
4 nights exclusiveFrom €16,500Whole estate, 18 guests sleep

Price source Directory

Guests
80 to 100 seated
Sleeps on site
18-20 in 9 suites, plus villa for 8 adults and 2 children (about 28)
Rooms in price
Included

IncludedFull estate privatisation, furniture, linen and lighting, villa a minute's walk away, in-house coordinator. French Wedding Style's 4-night package adds staff and breakfast.

Good to knowBridebook says outside caterers allowed, French Wedding Style lists in-house catering, so confirm. 4-night minimum per French Wedding Style. The château is listed for sale (€4.5M on Qualis), so check booking terms.

What couples say9 positive Bridebook reviews; couples praise the suites, grounds and the hosts' professionalism, one minor shower issue was fixed fast.
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GersBig 80+

Château Saint Germé

Saint-Germé, Gers

Gers estate with a 500 m² orangerie, a sheepfold hall and an on-site inn.

Venue hire only€6,500 to €7,500Fri-Sun, furniture, rooms not stated
Package · 2 nights€11,650 to €13,900150 guests, rooms, coordinator

Price source Directory

Guests
Up to 350 (Orangerie); 110 in the Bergerie
Sleeps on site
Up to 40 adults: 16-room inn, 6-person rental, bridal suite
Rooms in price
Partly included

IncludedPackages: exclusive use Fri 2pm to Sun 6pm, set-up day before, tables and chairs, day-of coordinator, 2 nights' accommodation, linen and lighting.

Good to knowIn-house catering offered but outside caterers allowed, no corkage. No time limit. One couple found the owner hard to reach and some finishing works remained. Price year not stated.

What couples say4.8/5 from 18 Mariages.net reviews; couples praise owner Hakim, the Orangerie and on-site rooms, one complained of slow communication.
Budget

How much it really costs

The venue is usually a fifth of the bill or less. Our estimates, built from the prices in this guide plus typical catering and vendors.

30 guests
€15–30K

All-in estimate · €4.5–12K for venue and food

100 guests
€30–55K

All-in estimate · €16–28K for venue and food

All-in adds drinks, photo & film, flowers, music and a planner. Excludes flights and guests' own lodging. Off-season dates (November to March) can run 30–40% cheaper.

Before you sign

6 questions to ask every venue

The cheapest-looking quote isn't always the cheapest wedding.

01

Is VAT included?

Italy adds 22% on venue fees (10% on food and rooms). France adds 20%. On a €9,000 fee that's almost €2,000.

02

When does the music stop?

Lake venues often end at midnight or 1am. Some castles run to 3am, and a few venues have no limit at all.

03

Who controls the kitchen?

An imposed caterer can double the real cost of a low fee. "Free choice, no corkage" keeps your total close to the quote.

04

Legal or symbolic ceremony?

In France the legal wedding happens at the town hall. Many couples marry legally at home and celebrate abroad.

05

Minimum nights or beds?

Many estates rent Friday to Sunday. Some charge for unused beds, others bill beds on top of the hire.

06

Is it all in writing?

One dated quote with the year, VAT basis, inclusions, deposit schedule and cancellation terms.

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Prices, capacities and rules are as published by each venue, directory or planner blog in 2026. Listings are filled in by venues and sometimes contradict each other; where they do, we show the range. Prices listed in USD are read as roughly equal in euros. Nothing here is a quote: contact each venue for current rates and availability.

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