Wedding Venues
Wedding in France
France offers a multitude of options for a romantic destination wedding. Here Chateau and Villa Weddings has compiled a list of the best wedding venues in France organized by theme and by region, each unique and romantic in its own way.
Whether you are interested in a Paris theme destination wedding, or prefer the seclusion of a private castle with an ancient chapel, or the thrill of the outdoors either by the beach or in the mountains, each of France’s regions have something unique to offer.
A Paris theme wedding is quintessentially romantic. Imagine the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower or the Notre Dame Cathedral for your wedding ceremony with your wedding reception being held on a private yacht cruising down the River Seine. Entertain your guests with a private guided-tour of the major historical attractions in the City of Light such as the Champs-Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe, the Sacred Heart Cathedral on the crest of Montmartre hill with breathtaking views over Paris. Wander through the quaint cobbled streets, visit the Louvre museum, organize an open air bus tour or a rehearsal dinner in an authentic French café or in an exclusive French gastronomic restaurant. The possibilities are endless!
Should your idea of the perfect French wedding be an outdoor beach wedding, make your way down to the south of France to the renowned French Riviera. Imagine your wedding ceremony taking place under a beautiful floral arch set around the swimming pool of a private villa overlooking the sparkling Azur-blue Mediterranean Sea in a town such as Cannes, Nice, St Tropez, Antibes or Monte Carlo in Monaco. All of these coastal wedding locations evoke not only visions of sunshine, sea and sand but also of luxury, comfort and breathtaking seaside wedding venues and private beaches.
If you move slightly inland but remain in the south of France, you will find your perfect provincial wedding venue. What could be more enchanting than your European destination wedding being held in the heart of Provence? With its picturesque countryside, quaint and pretty villages set amid vineyards, parks and rolling valleys…your senses will be overwhelmed by the fragrant lavender fields and beautiful yellow mimosa trees and fields of olive trees. We are sure the following names of some of the most visited towns in Provence will evoke images of a truly magical wedding day for you: Aix-en-Provence, Baux de Provence, Avignon, Arles, Gorges du Verdon, St-Rémy-de-Provence, Cassis, Marseille, Toulon, Grasse, St Paul de Vence, Eze, Eze Village. All that remains is for you to peruse our selection of the prettiest countryside estates, abbeys and villas on the dedicated pages of our website.
If a castle with its own ancient chapel on the estate is what you dream of for your destination wedding, check out the unique wedding venues listed in the Loire Valley. With its multitude of grand and romantic castles such as Chambord, Chenonceaux, Azay-le-Rideau, Blois, Cheverny and Amboise, your guests will never be at a loss for places to visit. We can even organize private guided-tours of the most famous castles with wine tastings and/or cooking classes for you and/or small groups of your guests.
For a wedding in the mountains, consider not only the beautiful French Alps, but also the Pyrénées or the Jura—mountains respectively in the south west and north east of France. And don’t forget that mountain wedding locations are not only perfect for summer weddings but also cozy winter weddings. You can imagine your wedding reception being held in an intimate log cabin on a snow-capped mountain or in luxurious chalet or mountain resort. Such famous towns as Chamonix, Chambéry, Megève, Courchevel, Méribel, Mont Blanc or around the beautiful Lake Annecy could become the backdrop of your French mountain wedding.
From a Paris theme to the beach or mountains, castle or ancient chapel, France offers many wedding venues for the perfect destination wedding. The choice is yours!
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Wedding in Italy
Italy offers a variety of options for a romantic destination wedding. Here Chateau and Villa Weddings has compiled a list of the best wedding locations in Italy organized by theme and by region, each unique and romantic in its own way.
Whether you are interested in a Florence destination wedding, or some other urban destination, or prefer the seclusion of a private villa, or the thrill of the outdoors either by the beach or in the mountains, each of Italy's regions have something unique to offer.
A wedding in Rome is quintessentially romantic, but perhaps you're interested in a city close to the beach, like Venice. For a more rustic wedding, consider not only Tuscany, but also the other wine regions in Italy like Piedmont, Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia. For an elegant up-scale event we would certainly recommend the Italian Lakes or the riviera. If a villa with its own beach is what you dream of for your destination wedding, check out the unique wedding locations listed in Campania and the Amalfi Coast or Sicily.
From Turin to Venice or Verona the city of Romeo and Juliet near the Italian Alps, from Genoa to Ravenna, from a private villa in Tuscany or a rustic hamlet in Umbria or a fort on the coast in the Marche region, from Rome to the Amalfi Coast, or even Sicily or Sardinia, Italy offers the perfect wedding venue for all destination weddings.
If you are having trouble deciding between Venice and Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast and all the other romantic locations, don't hesitate to contact us and an expert destination wedding coordinator will guide you through the selection process.