How many châteaux in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur can be hired for a wedding?

31, across 5 départements. These are the châteaux whose official website or manager told us they host receptions; each entry links to it.

Which is the best known château for a wedding in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?

Palais des Papes, in Avignon, with 52,582 visitor reviews. Renown is measured here by attendance, not by an editorial ranking.

In which départements of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur can you hire a château for a wedding?

Vaucluse (12), Bouches-du-Rhône (10), Alpes-Maritimes (4), Var (4), Hautes-Alpes (1).

How do you request a quote from a château in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?

From its entry: the button Request a quote opens a short form, and your request goes straight to the château, which answers you at the address you give. We take no commission.

Castle wedding venues in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

31 châteaux · most visited first, according to visitor reviews

The châteaux in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur that host weddings, receptions and seminars, with a way to reach each of them.

We list 31 châteaux in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur that can be hired for a wedding or a reception, across 5 départements. The best known, according to visitor reviews, are Palais des Papes, Palais du Pharo and Château de Massillan (Massillan Castle).

Every entry carries a form: your request goes to the château, which answers you directly.

Palais des Papes
Avignon, Vaucluse52,582 reviews (4.5/5)
Access is step-free, without significant stairs to climb.
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Palais du Pharo
Marseille 7e Arrondissement, Bouches-du-Rhône4,216 reviews (4.7/5)
The site is mainly visited for its exterior, the garden and the view over the harbour entrance.
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Château d'Estoublon (Estoublon Castle)
Fontvieille, Bouches-du-Rhône
Only the facades and roofs are listed as historic monuments, under a 1966 order.
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Château de la Gaude (Gaude Castle)
Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône
The château now operates as a five-star hotel and is not open for casual sightseeing.
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Château de la Napoule (Napoule Castle)
Mandelieu-la-Napoule, Alpes-Maritimes
Château de la Napoule, in Mandelieu-la-Napoule (Alpes-Maritimes), France. Location, access and practical information.
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Château de Massillan (Massillan Castle)
Uchaux, Vaucluse1,201 reviews (4.3/5)
The château now operates as a hotel with a restaurant and spa, with no organized heritage visits for outside visitors.
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Château d'Astros (Astros Castle)
Vidauban, Var657 reviews (4.5/5)
The estate groups several buildings protected as historic monuments since 2009: the old Templar fortified château, the 19th-century new château, the Saint-Lambert chapel, the dovecote and the irrigation canal.
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Mas de Méjanes
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Bouches-du-Rhône2,360 reviews (4.3/5)
The estate lies halfway between Arles and Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, on the shore of the Vaccarès lagoon.
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Bastide du Roy
Antibes, Alpes-Maritimes175 reviews (4.6/5)
The estate is now a privately run venue for events, which shapes how and when it can be visited.
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Château de Tourreau (Tourreau Castle)
Sarrians, Vaucluse67 reviews (4.9/5)
The château is a private property operated as a rented holiday residence, which limits opportunities for casual visits.
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Château de Thézan (Thézan Castle)
Saint-Didier, Vaucluse436 reviews (4.9/5)
The château is located in Saint-Didier, in the Vaucluse, between the Luberon and Mont Ventoux.
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Château de Vaucouleurs (Vaucouleurs Castle)
Puget-sur-Argens, Var40 reviews (4.7/5)
The château stands within a vineyard estate that is still in operation.
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Château de la Pioline (Pioline Castle)
Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône646 reviews (4.5/5)
The building currently operates as a hotel and restaurant, which shapes what can actually be visited.
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Château d'Arnajon (Arnajon Castle)
Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade, Bouches-du-Rhône93 reviews (4.7/5)
The château dates from the late 1660s, in the 17th century.
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Château des Herbeys (Herbeys Castle)
Aubessagne, Hautes-Alpes331 reviews (4.7/5)
The site currently operates as a hotel and restaurant rather than a monument open for independent visits.
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Château des Barrenques (Barrenques Castle)
Lamotte-du-Rhône, Vaucluse222 reviews (4.6/5)
The estate now belongs to a company that hosts weddings and private events there, which may limit public access.
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Château Saint-Jeannet (Saint-Jeannet Castle)
Saint-Jeannet, Alpes-Maritimes92 reviews (4.2/5)
Le château est aujourd'hui principalement utilisé comme lieu de réceptions et de mariages, ce qui limite l'accès du public au monument.
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Château de Pradines (Pradines Castle)
Grambois, Vaucluse88 reviews (5/5)
The château is privately owned and does not offer regular public tours.
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Château du Seuil (Seuil Castle)
Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône154 reviews (4.5/5)
Guided tours of the château and estate require advance booking.
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Château des baumes (baumes Castle)
Istres, Bouches-du-Rhône49 reviews (4.9/5)
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Château fort du Beaucet (Beaucet Castle)
Le Beaucet, Vaucluse318 reviews (4.5/5)
The esplanade is freely accessible, opening automatically in the morning and closing in the evening depending on the season.
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Domaine d'Orvès
La Valette-du-Var, Var246 reviews (4.1/5)
The garden can only be visited by appointment, so it is best to contact the estate beforehand.
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Château de Romanin (Romanin Castle)
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône205 reviews (4.5/5)
The adjoining chapel, listed as a historic monument since 1989, retains only its original nave.
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Château de Vins sur Caramy
Vins-sur-Caramy, Var102 reviews (4.4/5)
The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1965, covering the surviving structure.
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Château de Bouchony (Bouchony Castle)
Avignon, Vaucluse1 reviews (5/5)
Château de Bouchony, in Avignon (Vaucluse), France. Location, access and practical information.
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Château fort de Mille (Mille Castle)
Apt, Vaucluse106 reviews (4.8/5)
The estate covers about a hundred hectares, including 25 hectares of organically grown vines.
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Château de Saint-Donat (Saint-Donat Castle)
Grasse, Alpes-Maritimes82 reviews (4.5/5)
The site is listed as a historic monument under a protection order dated 3 April 1990.
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Château de Beauregard (Beauregard Castle)
Jonquières, Vaucluse47 reviews (4.9/5)
château de Beauregard, in Jonquières (Vaucluse), France. Location, access and practical information.
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Château de Violaine (Violaine Castle)
Venelles, Bouches-du-Rhône13 reviews (4.8/5)
The site is now run as a wine estate, which shapes what can be visited of the historic buildings.
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Château de Fargues (Fargues Castle)
Le Pontet, Vaucluse
Château de Fargues, in Le Pontet (Vaucluse), France. Location, access and practical information.
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Château de Talaud (Talaud Castle)
Loriol-du-Comtat, Vaucluse
The château belongs to a working wine estate producing Ventoux appellation wines.
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Frequently asked questions

How many châteaux in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur can be hired for a wedding?: 31, across 5 départements. These are the châteaux whose official website or manager told us they host receptions; each entry links to it.
Which is the best known château for a wedding in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?: Palais des Papes, in Avignon, with 52,582 visitor reviews. Renown is measured here by attendance, not by an editorial ranking.
In which départements of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur can you hire a château for a wedding?: Vaucluse (12), Bouches-du-Rhône (10), Alpes-Maritimes (4), Var (4), Hautes-Alpes (1).
How do you request a quote from a château in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?: From its entry: the button Request a quote opens a short form, and your request goes straight to the château, which answers you at the address you give. We take no commission.