French elopement locations and wedding venues
Cozy manor house with countryside views in Charente
12th-century hotel between the sea and Alps at Cote d'Azur
17th-century house with lavenders for weddings in Provence
4-star historic hotel along French Riviera coast in Nice
15th-century rustic estate with a chapel in Avignon
Spacious wine estate with vineyards and forests in Var
Fairytale chateau with romantic outdoor spaces in Burgundy
Elope to a hilltop spot with panoramic views of Nice
Modern Parisian hotel near the Eiffel Tower
Quintessential Parisian 5-star hotel with lovely terraces
4-star hotel with sea views on the French Riviera hilltops
Spacious and rustic 18th-century Bastide in Provence
Homey castle with a 5-hectare park in Revel
Traditional farmhouse surrounded by sunflowers in Dordogne
Cozy rustic country house in southwest France
Neo-gothic chateau in the rolling hills of Dordogne
17th-century chateau at the foothills of the Pyrenees
Historic pink castle in a rural town of southern France
Boutique hotel with a glass-walled room near Eiffel Tower
400-year-old chateau in the picturesque Yonne valley
Ivy-covered medieval castle in the Dordogne Valley
Elope to a poublic park for micro weddings in Paris
18th-century wine chateau with lavender fields in Gaillac
5-star luxury boutique hotel in the medieval village of Èze
Homey chateau with landscaped gardens near Toulouse
5-star modern hotel with private beach along French Riviera
Restored Renaissance castle overlooking Pyrenees Mountains
Restored 19th-century wedding vineyard chateau in Occitanie
17th-century wine-growing castle in Gascony
Homey nature hotel with elegant rooms at Montpellier
12th-century Templar manor house near Perigord
Hilltop castle with a huge park in Provence
Seaside hotel and spa with terraces on the French Riviera
Luxury Renaissance castle in the Loire Valley
17th-century restored farmhouse with lavender fields
Medieval chateau with a French garden along Dordogne river
13th-century castle with picturesque views of the Lot Valley
1000-year old family castle near Limoges
Exclusive country house with a homey ambiance in Dordogne
Timeless chateau near the lavender fields of Provence
Luxury hotel with palatial interiors and Eiffel Tower views
18th-century castle with a chapel and marquee near Paris
14th-century estate with endless vineyards near Bordeaux
Open park in Paris overlooking the Eiffel Tower
Luxury farmhouse with a historic abbey near Garonne valley
Medieval abbey hotel near Carcassonne
Restored medieval chateau with a pigeonnier in Gascony
Large estate with mountain views tucked in Perigord Noir
Vintage castle hidden in the wooded valleys of Brittany
Luxury medieval castle with a romantic courtyard in Perigord
Where to get married in France
A selection of beautiful regions and romantic cities for getting married, renewing your vows, or eloping in France. Our wedding planner in France handpicked the most breathtaking places for your unforgettable French celebration.
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.
Types of wedding venues in France
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.