5 Top Destination Wedding Venues in Provence, France | by Makeup & Hair Artist Onorina Jomir
Looking for the perfect destination wedding venue in Provence, France?
As an English-speaking makeup and hair artist in Paris, I have travelled all over France to beautify brides for their destination weddings in regions such as the French Riviera, Burgundy, and Provence, France.
This past summer I visited venues in the Provence, France alongside my industry friends: Wedding photographers CheyAnne Keese of L’Amour de Paris and Doug Keese of Arte de Vie, and wedding planner Nyachia Knight from NKT Events.
Here are 5 of our favorite luxurious wedding venues in Provence, France - read on for venue details and wedding planning tips from industry professionals in the French destination wedding scene.
Makeup and hair touch-ups on CheyAnne of L’Amour de Paris for her mini photoshoot at Chateau de Fonscolombe in the heart of Provence, France.
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Quick stop for a few portraits at the stunning Chateau d’Estoublon on our Provence Wedding Venue Tour!
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I. Château de la Gaude
Château de la Gaude is a luxury Provence destination wedding venue featuring an 18th century chateau, winery, hotel and spa.
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Looking for everything in one venue?
Château de la Gaude is an 18th century Chateau with an onsite brewery, winery, 5-star hotel, spa, private villa — and mountain views, located in Pinchinats, Provence.
Château de la Gaude is a quiet Provence Wedding Venue with beautiful gardens, wine caves, an upscale restaurant, and gorgeous view of the Sainte-Victoire Mountain of French alps — the perfect backdrop for a wedding. The outdoor consists of perfectly trimmed gardens and greenery, whilst the interior features a minimalist, modern decor with pops of color and lots of contemporary artworks adorning the vast walls.
The Chateau has onsite accommodations for up to 40 guests in the hotel and villas, and the ability to privatize, which means you can enjoy the Chateau and its premises with your wedding guests all weekend long!
WATCH ARTE DE VIE’S VIDEO OF CHATEAU DE LA GAUDE HERE.
Here’s what we have to add:
CheyAnne + Doug’s Photographer Inspiration: “Chateau de la Gaude is the perfect mix of French chateau old charm and modern minimalist style. The gardens are beautiful and the restaurants are superb! This would be a wonderful chateau for entertaining your guests, especially if you are into food and wine.”
Nyachia’s Wedding Planner Insight: “This sleeping beauty was recently brought back to life and opened it's doors in 2019 in style. Renovated to perfection with 5 star amenities, this is a the perfect haven for gastronomic connoisseurs as their onsite restaurant has recently been awarded a Michelin Star. From it's French Gardens to magnificent lavender fields, this Chateau is truly a dream venue.”
My Bridal Beauty Advice for this wedding venue: “This Chateau mixes contemporary art with manicured French gardens, so I’d opt for a minimalist, polished hairstyle and either a smokey eye or bright lip color (your choice) for your bridal look. You can certainly make a bolder statement with your look at this location!”
Terrace overlooking French Garden at Château de la Gaude — a stunning outdoor event space for a wedding reception!
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Château de la Gaude courtyard dining area, quintessential Provence France Wedding reception venue.
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Château de la Gaude’s beautiful gardens — the perfect backdrop for a France destination wedding in Provence.
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Château de la Gaude Onsite Bar within the hotel property.
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Château de la Gaude interior view of the chapel, available for destination wedding.
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Château de la Gaude naturally cooling cave, below the property,
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II. Château d’Estoublon
Drone photo of Chateau d’Estoublon - countryside wedding venue in Provence France, featuring gardens, a swimming pool with an olive orchard and vineyard.
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Chateau d’Estoublon — Idyllic countryside Chateau, surrounded by olive groves and grape vines
Chateau d’Estoublon is a 16th century Chateau wedding venue and Hotel, surrounded by quiet Provencal countryside, and hundreds and hundreds of old olive trees, grape vines and lush gardens.
The front features a beautiful symmetrical staircase (talk about making an entrance!) and an enchanting, round rose garden. The venue is 1,500 meters square and can provide sleeping accommodations for 20 guests over two floors, within it’s 10 unique bedrooms and suites, giving you plenty of room to keep the wedding party and family close together.
Chateau d’Estoublon is available for privatization and can host weddings of up to 200 guests, and you and your guests can enjoy onsite wines and varieties of olive oils, all produced locally on and around the property.
WATCH ARTE DE VIE’S VIDEO OF CHATEAU D’ESTOUBLON HERE.
Here’s what we have to add:
CheyAnne + Doug’s Photographer Inspiration: “Chateau d'Estoublon has left no stone unturned when it comes to the perfect chateau property for a wedding! We were blown away with everything - from their perfectly manicured gardens, the charming chapel, the beautiful pool, and the lush interiors. We not only could picture ourselves having a wedding there, but we could picture ourselves living there! The opportunities for photos are endless!”
Nyachia’s Wedding Planner Insight: “This Chateau is one of the most highly sought after wedding and event venues in Provence and we can see why! With it's beautiful vineyards, inner courtyards and perfect facade with a double staircase, It is the perfect Provençal escape! Plus you can walk away with some souvenirs as they produce their own olive oil and wine!”
My Bridal Beauty Advice for this wedding venue: “This venue calls for a classic bridal look, so I suggest opting for soft updos, half-updos, and even Hollywood waves if you want to look and feel extra glamorous! If you plan on getting married outside in plain daytime, remember that you may require some makeup touch-ups if you spend time in the sun. See if your makeup artist offers on-site touch-ups so you can look fresh all day long!”
Chateau d’Estoublon’s Swimming Pool, perfect for cocktail hour for your Provence France destination wedding reception.
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Chateau d’Estoublon Oval Gardens, perfect place for guests to meander before your destination wedding ceremony in Provence, France.
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Chateau d’Estoublon has restored its entire property to the 16th century style, making it the perfect backdrop for your destination wedding to Provence, France.
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Chateau d’Estoublon’s Signature Balcony, perfect photo-op for your post wedding portraits or first look for your destination wedding to Provence, France.
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The outdoor plaza at Chateau d’Estoublon is the perfect place for Cocktail hour before dinner.
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III. Château Martinay
Château Martinay is an upscale destination wedding venue in Provence, France, featuring beautifully traditional chateau façade with refreshingly modern interiors with original fireplaces, woodwork and stones.
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“the” location for Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s Wedding Ceremony - Chateau Martinay
Chateau Martinay features a Beautiful traditional chateau façade with refreshingly modern interiors with original fireplaces, woodwork and stones.
The premises, surrounded by nature, are vast and offer a variety of activities - 30 hectares, with a park, swimming pool, and orangery at the foot of Mont Ventoux near Avignon, Orange and Rhone Valley. Each bedroom is curated with a modern touch and tailored with a unique color palette, and the custom flooring makes the space extra memorable. If you’re an interior design lover, this Chateau is definitely for you!
Onsite accommodations include 7 bedrooms & Suites with 3 Annexes — enough for 14 people (not including the annexes). If privatized, guests get to enjoy an assortment of luxuries such as spa treatments, private walks within the surrounding parks, and the onsite swimming pool.
WATCH ARTE DE VIE’S VIDEO OF CHATEAU MARTINAY HERE.
Here’s what we have to add:
CheyAnne + Doug’s Photographer Inspiration: “The Chateau Martinay is a cozy chateau with many opportunities to fully use the space for a wedding. The modern interiors are a pleasant surprise, and tastefully done. The vibe was so cozy that we wanted to stay there all summer!”
Nyachia’s Wedding Planner Insight: “One of Provence's best-kept secrets, the Chateau Martinay is perfect for those looking for a venue where you can host multiple events and still feel like you haven't discovered all that the Chateau has to offer. With its picturesque 1 km drive up, Cyprus tree lined pathways and renovated rooms, you can't go wrong with a Chateau that was built for entertaining.”
My Bridal Beauty Advice for this wedding venue: “Keep your look classic and minimal, and definitely try to have two looks - one for the more natural, outdoor setting, and one for the posh modern interiors. Feel free to play up the eyes, or wear a bolder lip color, and play with chic statement jewelry pieces and accessories if you get married here!”
Entrance of Château Martinay, Provence, France - Wedding Ceremony Venue of Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner.
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Bedroom featuring modern blue furnishings, at Provence France wedding venue, Château Martinay.
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Drone Photo of Château Martinay: Onsite accommodations include 7 bedrooms & Suites with 3 annexes — enough for 14 people, excluding the annexes.
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Dining room detail at Château Martinay - Designer interior for destination wedding in Provence, France.
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Bar lounge area at Château Martinay, featuring original flooring, cozy couches, and a grand piano.
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Exterior view of annexes at Château Martinay, destination wedding venue in Provence, France.
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IV. Bastide de Gordes
Bastide de Gordes, frozen in time, featuring a serene property, with gorgeous 18th century restored interiors.
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Looking for an “out of this world” venue with breathtaking views?
Bastide de Gordes is a stunning 5-star hotel, frozen in time, featuring a serene property, with gorgeous 18th century restored interiors and luxe indoor and outdoor pool and spa area.
This property is available for privatization, partially or fully – it can host up to 200 wedding guests and can provide onsite accommodations for 80 people inside the Bastide, plus 10 within the Annexe: La Maison de Constance, 5 bedrooms. Guests who stay on the property will enjoy the Sisley Spa - The Spa is equipped with a large indoor swimming pool as well as a hammam, sauna, sensory showers, and spa treatments with mountain views.
Bastide du Gordes has 5 restaurants, one bar, and Sunday brunch – L’Orangerie, La Citadelle, and Clover Gordes are great for an elevated Provencal French dining experience, with a beautiful view of Luberon Valley.
Want something a little different? Try out La Bastide de Pierres (Italian) or THE TIGrr (Asian).
WATCH ARTE DE VIE’S VIDEO OF BASTIDE DE GORDES HERE.
HERE’S WHAT WE HAVE TO ADD:
CheyAnne + Doug’s Photographer Inspiration: “Bastide de Gordes is the one location where the venue is literally carved into the hilltop village of Gordes, providing the opportunity for a breathtaking landscape portrait of the couple with their wedding location! As an added bonus, the lavender fields are only a short drive away.”
Nyachia’s Wedding Planner Insight: “Known as one of the creme de la creme venues in Provence, the Bastide de Gordes is tucked away in one of the most beautiful villages in France. Providing some of the most iconic views of the Luberon landscape, the Bastide provides a sought after luxury that the Airelles Collection is known for along with surprises around every corner. This is the perfect venue for those who are looking for something a little extra special as the layout is unique to a venue that sits on multiple levels of the Gordes hillside.”
My Bridal Beauty Advice for this wedding venue: “As this venue is located on a cliff, beware of strong winds and lots of sun in the middle of summer - opt for updos and only wear a veil for the duration of your ceremony, so you can feel comfortable afterward. This location calls for a soft, classic bridal look, and you’ll look beautiful against the natural rock walls and greenery.”
Bastide de Gordes outdoor lounge area on one of the multiple levels on the property.
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Bastide de Gordes features 5 restaurants, one bar, and Sunday brunch! L’Orangerie, La Citadelle, and Clover Gordes are great for an elevated Provencal French dining experience, with a beautiful view of Luberon valley.
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Bastide de Gordes Sisley Spa, equipped with a large indoor swimming pool as well as a hammam, sauna, sensory showers, and spa treatments with mountain views.
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Bastide de Gordes garden terrace views, overlooking mountains - perfect place for onsite wedding guests to enjoy the mountain Provençal air.
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Bastide de Gordes restaraunt terrace views, overlooking Gordes and its mountainous landscape.
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Bastide de Gordes Garden Lounge, perfect for pre-ceremony cocktails for your Provence, France Destination Wedding.
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V. Château de Fonscolombe
Château de Fonscolombe is a grand hotel hotel wedding venue in Provence, France, featuring 200 hectares of olive orchards, vineyards, gardens and onsite bar and restaraunt.
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Longing for a Quintessential Provençal Landscape for your Destination Wedding? Look no further than Château de Fonscolombe!
Château de Fonscolombe is a 5-star hotel, luxury wedding venue in Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade, rich in Provençal landscape, 200 Hectares of olive orchards, grapevines, beautiful gardens and featuring an onsite bar and restaurant.
Château de Fonscolombe is available for a full privatization, can host up to 150 guests, and offers the convenience of an onsite caterer, 18th century chapel, plus 50 rooms and suites. Wedding guests who stay on the property will have an abundance of activities to enjoy: strolling the parks, playing tennis and petanque, and swimming in a luxurious pool overlooking the sea. The venue’s two bright green towers make it the perfect fit for a dreamy, royal wedding!
WATCH ARTE DE VIE’S VIDEO OF CHATEAU DE FONSCOLOMBE HERE.
Here’s what we have to add:
CheyAnne + Doug’s Photographer Inspiration: “Chateau Fonscolombe looks like it is fit for a king and queen with it's castle-like turrets. It would be the perfect fairy-tale destination for any couple wanting to get married in the French countryside.”
Nyachia’s Wedding Planner Insight: “Chateau Fonscolombe has a way of making you feel that you are visiting your very own Provençal summer home. With it's beautiful grounds, fountains and even a chapel, it's the perfect venue for intimate celebrations.”
My Bridal Beauty Advice for this wedding venue: “This castle is perfect for intricate veils, a long train, and ornate and full updos! I encourage brides to wear their hair up if getting married here in the summer, because it can get very hot outdoors. Also, opt for a makeup that doesn’t require a lot of touch-ups - softly glowing skin or matte skin, and a lip color you can easily re-apply (glosses are great for this!). Overall, go for a princess look in this magical chateau - you will feel oh-so-regal on your day!”
Chateau de Fonscolombe is available for a full buyout, can host up to 150 guests and the convenience of an onsite caterer, 18th century chapel, and 50 rooms and suites.
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Chateau de Fonscolombe’s exterior view of its 18th Century Chapel available for wedding ceremonies.
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Chateau de Fonscolombe gardens, perfect for wedding ceremony or pre-reception cocktails.
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Chateau de Fonscolombe - Interior view of its 18th Century Chapel.
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Chateau de Fonscolombe - Interior view of its posh and cozy onsite restaurant.
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PRovence is a fabulous place for your destination wedding in France - with dreamy weather, breathtaking views, and quintessential landscapes, what’s not to love?
Provence, France is an intimate, beautiful area to host a destination wedding - if you’re looking for English-speaking photographers, makeup artists and wedding planners to help plan your big Provence France destination wedding, please don’t hesitate to contact us! We will guide you every step of the way and make your wedding day a dream come true.
Special thanks to CheyAnne of L’Amour de Paris and Doug of Arte de Vie for these gorgeous photographs, and thank you to Nyachia of NKT Events for providing her wedding planner insight and guiding us throughout our French Riviera wedding venue tour! Check out their websites below, or follow them on Instagram! And if you want to discover more amazing locations for your dream wedding, here’s NKT Events’ VENUE GUIDE.
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Makeup + Hair Styling:
Onorina Jomir Beauty | Instagram @onorinajomirbeauty
Photographers:
Arte de Vie | Instagram @artedevie
L’Amour de Paris | Instagram @lamourdeparis
Wedding Planner:
NKT Events | Instagram @NKTevents
Venues (in order of appearance):
Château de la Gaude | Instagram @chateaudelagaude
Château Estoublon | Instagram @chateau.estoublon
Château Martinay | Instagram @chateaumartinay