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Castle wedding venues in Bouches-du-Rhône

10 châteaux · most visited first, according to visitor reviews

The châteaux in Bouches-du-Rhône that host weddings, receptions and seminars, with a way to reach each of them.

We list 10 châteaux in Bouches-du-Rhône that can be hired for a wedding or a reception. The best known, according to visitor reviews, are Palais du Pharo, Mas de Méjanes and Château de la Pioline (Pioline Castle).

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

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Château des baumes (baumes Castle)

    Istres, Bouches-du-Rhône49 reviews (4.9/5)

    The guided tour lasts around an hour and a half.

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  9. 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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  10. 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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Frequently asked questions

How many châteaux in Bouches-du-Rhône can be hired for a wedding?
10. 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 Bouches-du-Rhône?
Palais du Pharo, in Marseille 7e Arrondissement, with 4,216 visitor reviews. Renown is measured here by attendance, not by an editorial ranking.
How do you request a quote from a château in Bouches-du-Rhône?
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.