Castle wedding venues near Avignon
23 châteaux · most visited first, according to visitor reviews
The châteaux to hire for a wedding or a reception within 60 km of Avignon, from the best known to the most confidential, with the distance from the city centre.
Within 60 km of Avignon, we list 23 châteaux that can be hired for a wedding or a reception, across 4 départements. The best known, according to visitor reviews, are Palais des Papes, Château de Massillan (Massillan Castle) and Château of Arpaillargues.
Distances are measured as the crow flies from the centre of Avignon: allow a little more by road. Every entry carries a form: your request goes to the château, which answers you directly.
Palais des Papes
Avignon, Vaucluse, 0 km52,582 reviews (4.5/5)
Access is step-free, without significant stairs to climb.
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Château de Massillan (Massillan Castle)
Uchaux, Vaucluse, 32 km1,201 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 of Arpaillargues
Arpaillargues-et-Aureillac, Gard, 35 km659 reviews (4.2/5)
The château now operates as a private hotel, so visiting is limited to the ground-floor common areas and the grounds.
Mas de Méjanes
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Bouches-du-Rhône, 49 km2,360 reviews (4.3/5)
The estate lies halfway between Arles and Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, on the shore of the Vaccarès lagoon.
Espeyran Castle
Saint-Gilles, Gard, 47 km173 reviews (4.4/5)
A visit to the château takes about 90 minutes.
Château de Tourreau (Tourreau Castle)
Sarrians, Vaucluse, 19 km67 reviews (4.9/5)
The château is a private property operated as a rented holiday residence, which limits opportunities for casual visits.
Château de Thézan (Thézan Castle)
Saint-Didier, Vaucluse, 25 km436 reviews (4.9/5)
The château is located in Saint-Didier, in the Vaucluse, between the Luberon and Mont Ventoux.
Château d'Arnajon (Arnajon Castle)
Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade, Bouches-du-Rhône, 58 km93 reviews (4.7/5)
The château dates from the late 1660s, in the 17th century.
Château de Potelières (Potelières Castle)
Potelières, Gard, 55 km85 reviews (4.7/5)
château de Potelières, in Potelières (Gard), France. Location, access and practical information.
Château des Barrenques (Barrenques Castle)
Lamotte-du-Rhône, Vaucluse, 39 km222 reviews (4.6/5)
The estate now belongs to a company that hosts weddings and private events there, which may limit public access.
Villevieille
Villevieille, Gard, 60 km
Villevieille, in Villevieille (Gard), France. Location, access and practical information.
Château du Seuil (Seuil Castle)
Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, 59 km154 reviews (4.5/5)
Guided tours of the château and estate require advance booking.
Château fort du Beaucet (Beaucet Castle)
Le Beaucet, Vaucluse, 26 km318 reviews (4.5/5)
The esplanade is freely accessible, opening automatically in the morning and closing in the evening depending on the season.
Château de Sanilhac (Sanilhac Castle)
Sanilhac-Sagriès, Gard, 31 km36 reviews (4.5/5)
The château lies about four kilometres from Uzès and the Pont du Gard, and two kilometres from the Gorges du Gardon.
Château de Romanin (Romanin Castle)
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, 22 km205 reviews (4.5/5)
The adjoining chapel, listed as a historic monument since 1989, retains only its original nave.
Château de Cardet (Cardet Castle)
Cardet, Gard, 59 km210 reviews (4.9/5)
The château, the farm buildings and the orangery-turned-silkworm loft have been listed as historic monuments since 1993.
Château de Bouchony (Bouchony Castle)
Avignon, Vaucluse, 3 km1 reviews (5/5)
Château de Bouchony, in Avignon (Vaucluse), France. Location, access and practical information.
Château fort de Mille (Mille Castle)
Apt, Vaucluse, 45 km106 reviews (4.8/5)
The estate covers about a hundred hectares, including 25 hectares of organically grown vines.
Ancien Palais des Evêques
Bourg-Saint-Andéol, Ardèche, 49 km91 reviews (4.4/5)
Ancien Palais des Evêques, in Bourg-Saint-Andéol (Ardèche), France. Listed historic monument. Location, access and practical information.
Château de Beauregard (Beauregard Castle)
Jonquières, Vaucluse, 20 km47 reviews (4.9/5)
château de Beauregard, in Jonquières (Vaucluse), France. Location, access and practical information.
Ancienne église castrale Sainte-Agathe et vestiges du château de Sabran
Sabran, Gard, 31 km29 reviews (4.7/5)
Access is via a footpath leading directly to the site, sheltered from the wind.
Château de Fargues (Fargues Castle)
Le Pontet, Vaucluse, 4 km
Château de Fargues, in Le Pontet (Vaucluse), France. Location, access and practical information.
Château de Talaud (Talaud Castle)
Loriol-du-Comtat, Vaucluse, 20 km
Château de Talaud, in Loriol-du-Comtat (Vaucluse), France. Location, access and practical information.
Frequently asked questions
- How many châteaux near Avignon can be hired for a wedding?
- 23 within 60 km, across 4 départements: Vaucluse (11), Gard (7), Bouches-du-Rhône (4), Ardèche (1). These are the châteaux whose official website or manager told us they host receptions; each entry links to it.
- Which is the closest château wedding venue to Avignon?
- Palais des Papes, in Avignon, 0 km from the centre of Avignon as the crow flies.
- Which is the best known château for a wedding near Avignon?
- Palais des Papes, in Avignon (0 km), with 52,582 visitor reviews. Renown is measured here by attendance, not by an editorial ranking.
- How do you request a quote from a château near Avignon?
- 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.