Wedding Venues in France

A selection of beautiful regions and romantic cities for getting married, renewing your vows or eloping in France.

Paris

Most people immediately think of Paris when imagining an elopement in France. What could be more romantic than eloping to Paris with the iconic Eiffel Tower in the background? Have your intimate wedding in France inside this timeless, romantic city.

Dordogne

This cultural gem of South-West France is a great place to host a destination wedding in the French countryside. Destination weddings in Dordogne have really peaked in popularity in recent years, attracting a great many talented English-speaking wedding professionals to the area.

South-West France

South West of France has become more popular for destination weddings in recent years, upon the discovery of its lush landscapes and lovely chateaus. Get married here to have the fairytale wedding of your dreams!

Cote d’Azur

If a luxury wedding with ocean views in France is what you’re after, you can’t go wrong with a wedding in Cote d’Azur. Think exclusive villas, luxury 4 and 5 star hotels, top of the range restaurants and polished super yachts. Destinations such as Nice, Cannes, Saint Tropez, Antibes and Monte Carlo (Monaco) await you.

Provence

If you’re thinking of having a summer elopement south of France, choose a romantic wedding amidst the lavender fields of Provence. The blooming season varies each year depending on rainfall, but it can usually be at any time between the last week of June and the first week of August, typically peaking in July.

Bordeaux

In our opinion, a wedding in Bordeaux combines the best of everything that France has to offer. Within an hour from this vibrant city you will find a peaceful French countryside with many historic chateaux and rustic country houses, the famous wine producing town of St. Émilion and sandy beaches of Arcachon.

Normandy

Fanatics of seafood should definitely consider hosting their destination weddings in Normandy. This is France’s primary region for producing the freshest oysters, scallops and mussels. And whilst you’re unlikely to find any vineyards here, Normandy is the biggest producer of apple cider in France.

Bretagne

Great food is one of the many reasons to host your French destination wedding in Brittany. It’s famous for galettes (savoury crêpes) and a variety of local pastries. Bretagne also has a beautiful rocky coastline with spectacular cliffs.

Loire Valley

The Loire Valley region of France is most famous for its wine production and the many spectacular castles - both Gothic and Renaissance. If you’ve always dreamt of getting married in a beautiful castle that looks straight out of a Disney fairytale, a wedding in The Loire Valley is your perfect match.

Some of the most popular types of wedding venues in France for ceremonies and wedding receptions.

Vineyards

If you are a wine-loving couple then what better place to celebrate your love for each other than among the famous vineyards of South West France? A vineyard wedding in the Bergerac and Cahors regions offers a tranquil environment to get married and celebrate with a glass of delicious wine afterwards.

Pigeonniers

A “pigeonnier” is the French word for dovecote, a structure for housing doves and pigeons. Mostly unused today, they are dotted all around France in various shapes and sizes. We love these pigeonniers as a unique location for an intimate wedding or a vow renewal ceremony in the French countryside.

Chateaux

There is no shortage of beautiful wedding chateaux to get married in South West France! From medieval fortresses to romantic fairytale castles. Whether you are eloping to France with just the two of you or having a small wedding ceremony with a handful of guests – there is a chateau for every personality and style!

En plein air

“En plein air” literally means “outdoors” in French and is without a doubt the best way to exchange vows with your loved one. The rural French countryside is bursting with unspoiled woodland, rolling green hills and peaceful lakeside spots which are perfect for an intimate outdoor elopement in France.

Bastide villages

Bastides are fortified towns and villages built in the medieval era and mostly found in the Dordogne region. Many of these bastide towns are now listed among the ‘most beautiful villages in France’. Usually built on a hill, these medieval villages offer unrivaled views of the French countryside and wonderful places for micro weddings!

Churches & abbeys

Predominantly a Catholic country, France is rich with historic abbeys and churches where you can tie the knot. If you're dreaming of a religious ceremony, then eloping to France in a quirky hilltop chapel is a wonderful way to make your commitments to each other. Church of England weddings can also be organised.