There is something absolutely romantic in the air of France. It just lifts you off the ground and takes you on a magical, phenomenal journey. The views, the weather and the gorgeous small wedding venues in France are perfect for your intimate, cozy wedding just as you wanted.
We took you on a journey of venues for weddings in South of France last time, and this time we thought to focus on the small wedding venues in France for all those who really want to have a small wedding celebration with just their closest friends and family.
Here are the small wedding venues in France I am showcasing.
- Normandy Chateau
- Magnificent Chateau in the Loire
- Château de Bois Rigaud
- Le Château Charmant
- The Maison d’Ete
- The Secret garden
- Hotel Particulier Montmartre
- Rodin Museum
- Hotel le Marois
- The Romantic chateau
- The Château in the Meadows
- Villa Sol
- Cap Estel
- Dovecote Manor
- Chateau La Gauterie
If you’ve just swung by, you’re probably thinking of who we are…
A Bit About Us:
Hi! We are Dani and Mishka, a married couple of wedding photographers from Spain and the USA based in Antigua, Guatemala. We photograph wedding seasons in 2 different countries, Guatemala (Nov-Apr) and Spain/Europe (Apr-Oct).
Nos centramos en la conexión humana, capturando tantos momentos reales y espontáneos como sea posible en cada boda. También nos encanta capturar retratos artísticos, con énfasis en composiciones y luces interesantes.
Algunos aspectos destacados sobre nosotros:
📷 8 años de experiencia fotografiando más de 400 bodas
📷 Fuerte enfoque en la familia, los amigos y las emociones crudas
📷Experiencia manejando el flujo de bodas de destino en inglés y español
Fotografía de primer nivel para capturar momentos espontáneos y retratos artísticos.
📷 Humility & hard-work – we know how important the occasion is & we give 100% at every wedding
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Amazing Small Wedding Venues in France for Intimate Weddings
1. Normandy Chateau
For small wedding venues for 60 guests ,the Normandy Chateau is the ideal location. This location is ideal for your once-in-a-lifetime experience event. For two days, guests may rent the house on a B&B basis. Excellent farms for tasting local cheese, cider, and Calvados are located close by.
Tipo
Chateau
Ubicación
Pays d’Auge village in the bucolic Normandy countryside.
Costo
5000€ for a small wedding
Capacidad
Perfect for intimate gatherings of up to 50 people.
Alojamiento
The chateau can accommodate 12 people in four bedrooms and an attic suite with two single beds and one double bed. In the local, neighboring village, approximately 40 additional people can be accommodated.
Instalaciones
- Alojamiento
- Excelentes vistas
- Alimentos y bebidas
2. Magnificent Chateau in the Loire
The chateau is situated on a 22-acre estate with formal gardens, a vegetable garden, an orchard, and a swimming pool – and it’s just a short walk from the nearest picturesque town, making it one of the best small wedding venues in France. This place has been revamped to give it a more upscale, boutique feel. You’ll exclusively use the entire chateau and grounds throughout your stay.
Tipo
Chateau
Ubicación
Situated in the middle of the beautiful Loire Valley
Costo
From 11,000€ for 7 nights
Capacidad
Up to 65 guests making it one one of the finest small wedding venues for 60 guests
Alojamiento
The chateau can accommodate up to 18 guests in 9 lovely, luxurious bedrooms and suites.
Facilities:
- Swimming Pool-heated on request
- Catering options
- In-house caterers;
- Choose your own caterers, BYO drinks – no corkage;
- Outdoor dining
- Open all year
- Church nearby
- WiFi
3. Château de Bois Rigaud
Château de Bois Rigaud, once a little country farmhouse anymore, is now all glammed up and ready to become the perfect contemporary wedding venue.
The Château de Bois Rigaud is the perfect place for a rustic wedding. With a great staff and plenty of amenities, you and your guests will never want to leave as it is the perfect place to start your new life together
Tipo
Château
Ubicación
Nestled in the heart of rural France in the Auvergne region
Costo
Prices start at 9,000€ and can go up to 12,000€
Capacidad
Up to 120 guests, but is usually famous for small weddings for about 50 to 60 guests
Alojamiento
The property can accommodate up to 40 guests.
Instalaciones
- Private gardens
- Bedrooms and a gîte
- A spa
- An outdoor marquee.
4. Le Château Charmant
This venue has everything you could ever want – from luxurious interiors to a professional kitchen. You’ll fall in love with it! Wedding ceremonies can take place inside or outside, given all this space. You might even decide to get married in the beautiful monolithic church in the nearby charming little village of Aubeterre.
Tipo
Chateau
Ubicación
Located a 10 minutes drive from Aubeterre-Sur-Dronne
Costo
In the low season, the prices start at just 8,940€ and 10,660€ in the high season
Capacidad
30 people at most on your wedding day
Alojamiento
- 20 to 24 people will be living it up in luxurious suites
- The cottage can accommodate four more people
Instalaciones
- Interior reception
- Well equipped kitchen
- Bar
- Lovely gardens
- Heated pool
5. The Maison d’Ete
Maison d’Ete is the perfect place to make your wedding day unforgettable. With a wonderful combination of everything you need for a perfect small wedding, this is the spot for you. The location, which has its own air-conditioned historic Chapel and lovely gardens, provides the perfect indoor and outdoor options for your wedding. Dining by the pool, quaint terraces and courtyards, views, and the cutest secluded areas to take gorgeous photos.
Tipo
Hotel
Ubicación
Located in the Perigord countryside with views of the Dordogne valley
Costo
- November to March season – starts at 6,258€
- July and August-starts at 10,295€
Capacidad
Maximum 35 guests
Alojamiento
Sleeps up to 28 people in four separate houses on site
Instalaciones
- Onsite historic Chapel
- Cable TV/DVD
- Courtyard
- Golf course nearby
- Local markets
- Local river beaches
- Multiple swimming pools on site
- Onsite or within walking distance church
- Self-catering
- Wi-Fi/Internet access
6. The Secret Garden
This would be an excellent location for a small gathering – it’s the most noteworthy building of its kind in the entire Perigord area. It is situated in a lush valley with expansive gardens, a swimming pool, and a lake.
With all the luxury and none of the hassles of housing guests off-site, this is a magical setting and a luxurious venue. Bigger events may be possible with advance notice.
Tipo
It is a garden that is present at the chateau.
Ubicación
Located in the Haute-Vienne department of the Limousin region of France,
Costo
About 12,000€/ event
Capacity & Accommodation
20 guests
Instalaciones
- Cable TV/DVD
- Fishing lake on site
- Golf course nearby
- Local markets
- Local river beaches
- Piscina privada
- Self catering
- Wi-Fi/Internet access
7. Hotel Particulier Montmartre
This is the most private and smallest hotel in Parisian, and it’s nestled in a haven of greenery. The hotel garden is the largest in the capital, and it’s one of the last remains of the scrubland of Montmartre.
This hotel has a beautiful courtyard garden, perfect for couples who want to have their ceremony. It is also a private house full of life and has a hidden cocktail bar called ‘le Très Particulier’ for those who enjoy the nightlife.
Tipo
Hotel
Ubicación
Located between avenue Junot and rue Lepic
Costo
Between 6,000€ and 10,000€
Capacidad
This venue has a maximum capacity of 30 guests.
Alojamiento
There are five guest rooms available.
Instalaciones
- Bar
- Courtyard
- Lovely views
- Alimentos y bebidas
8. Rodin Museum
Hosting a wedding at the Rodin Museum is a chic and prestigious affair that will please all art and history lovers. The museum staff pays special attention to logistics, security, and timing to ensure your event is perfect. You can hold your ceremony cocktail hour in the garden if out of all small wedding venues in Paris France you reserve Rodin Museum. You can have your dinner either outside or inside the museum.
Tipo
Museum that celebrates the works of French sculptor Auguste Rodin
Ubicación
The Musée Rodin is in a prime location in Paris, situated just a few steps away from either the Eiffel Tower or the Invalides, making it one of the nicest small wedding venues in Paris, France.
Costo
Around 20,000€ on venue rental and personnel fees
Capacidad
50 guests
Alojamiento
There is no accommodation available at the museum, but there are other places around the museum where you can stay.
Instalaciones
- Allows fireworks
- Phenomenal views
- Alimentos y bebidas
9. Hotel le Marois
A classic, black-tie wedding reception would be perfect here. It would make the perfect backdrop for your luxurious destination wedding with its fancy décor, which includes gilded moldings, marble fireplaces, and romantic mythological paintings on the ceiling. Your visitors will enter via a grand staircase that can be lavishly decorated with candles and fresh flowers and a small court in front of the hotel that is frequently used as an outdoor lounge.
Tipo
Hotel
Ubicación
Situated between the illustrious Avenue Montaigne and magnificent Grand Palais
Costo
As of 2020, the rental fee is approximately 5,500 €, and menus are typically around 240 € per person. If you’re planning on inviting 60 guests, I would budget around 30,000 €.
Capacidad
The ideal number of guests is between 70 and 80 people.
Alojamiento
There is no hotel on-site, but there are plenty of accommodation options within walking distance or a short taxi drive.
Instalaciones
- Alimentos y bebidas
- Zona de aparcamiento
- Vistas impresionantes
10. The Romantic Chateau
This is the perfect place for a romantic getaway, with everything you need for a magical intimate wedding, from high-end accommodations to its own private courtyard, church and barn.
Tipo
Chateau
Ubicación
In the countryside of the Lot region; 35-minute drive from Bergerac airport.
Costo
- 7,540€ for a wedding in low season
- 10,532€ in peak season
Capacidad
85 guests or under
Alojamiento
25 people on site in 9 modern bedrooms.
Instalaciones
- Church on site
- Barn for dining up to 85
- Courtyard for larger dining area
- Outside dancing
- Barn
- Cable TV/DVD
- Courtyard
- Golf course nearby
- Indoor games
- Linen and towels included
- Local markets
- Local river beaches
- Onsite or walking distance church
- Piscina privada
- Self catering
- Wi-Fi/Internet access
11. The Château in the Meadows
The beautiful pastures around this stunning venue are the perfect finishing touch to this bucolic scene.
You can choose a wedding banquet, too. A stretched canopy completely envelops the magnificent central courtyard. Thanks to an exquisite new dining barn, you have a choice of indoor locations. Enjoy a fine meal and continue the celebration in the covered courtyard or the grange. You get to decide.
Tipo
Chateau
Ubicación
In Bordeaux
Costo
Around 10,000€
Capacidad
Up to 120 guests
Alojamiento
Up to 38 on site
Instalaciones
- Barn
- Boules
- Courtyard
- Exclusive
- Fishing lake on site
- Piscina climatizada
- Linen and towels included
- Local markets
- Self catering
- Wi-Fi/Internet access
- Grange,
- Courtyard
- Reception terrace
- Multiple ceremony areas
12. Villa Sol
Villa sol is a perfect venue for your intimate wedding in France because of its location. It is situated 100 meters from the beach. This magnificent Belle Epoque-style property offers a breathtaking view of the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer. The 1880s villa still has all its original features and beautiful decor, making it a perfect venue for a terrace, dining room or garden ceremony with stunning views. Your decision on whether to have an indoor or outdoor reception will depend on the number of guests you invite.
Tipo
Villa
Ubicación
Located in the historic village of Villefranche; 7 km from Nice and a 15 minute drive from Monte Carlo.
Costo
1,740€ – 4,340€ / night
Capacidad
Reception capacity: 50
Alojamiento
6 bedrooms, sleeps 13
Instalaciones
- Child friendly – child safe pool
- Daily maid service
- Blessing / symbolic ceremony
- Many local churches
13. Cap Estel
The most beautiful region of France is home to this magnificent luxury 5-star hotel; its setting offers privacy and spectacular views. This exclusive residence is situated on a two-hectare private peninsula along the Mediterranean Sea’s coast in a prime waterfront location.
Tipo
5* Hotel
Ubicación
Located in the city of Eze, in the middle of the Côte d’Azur between Nice and Monte Carlo
Costo
Around 10,000€ for a one day wedding celebration.
Capacidad
up to 70 guests
Alojamiento
18 private rooms; 2 penthouse suites
Instalaciones
- Salon
- Private cinema
- Private beach
- Gimnasia
- Parking spots
- spa
14. Dovecote Manor
There are numerous options for your ideal wedding ceremony on its eighteen acres of gardens, parkland, and woodland. Makes it quite perfect for a gorgeous wedding surrounded by flowers.
Tipo
Manor
Ubicación
Dordogne region, France
Costo
- 4,970€ for a wedding in low season
- 6,500€ in the high season
Capacidad
Maximum 30 people on your wedding day
Alojamiento
Sleeps up to 30 in 3 houses onsite
Instalaciones
- Bikes
- Cable TV/DVD
- Canoeing nearby
- Courtyard
- Exclusive
- Indoor games
- Private cinema
- Piscina privada
- River Cruises nearby
- Self catering
- Table-tennis
- Under 30 mins to airport
- Wi-Fi/Internet access
- Wine Tasting nearby
- Wine Tours nearby
15. Chateau La Gauterie
Set in ten acres of beautiful parkland with sweeping lawns, a variety of mature trees and a large enclosed swimming pool. Once through the gates you will forget about the outside world- the perfect venue to hold your wedding.
Tipo
Chateau
Ubicación
The Chateau, built in 1820 for Conte Francois Lagauterie is set in the breathtaking French Countryside and is in the Dordogne region.
Costo
Between 7,000€ and 12,0004,970€
Capacidad
Up to 30 guests
Alojamiento
The Chateau has 7 beautiful bedrooms and an additional 5 in The Gatehouse
Instalaciones
- Alojamiento
- Zona de aparcamiento
- Alimentos y bebidas
- Pretty views and landscapes
Now that you have gone through 15 of the best small wedding venues in France, making a selection will be easier for your special day. And hey, what about photographs?
Wedding Photographs Are Left…
Your wedding photographs are just as important as the wedding venue because those will remind you of your beautiful wedding even years after the big day. So obviously you’d want the pictures to be just amazing.
This is why you must pay some attention to getting the finest destination wedding photographers for your destination wedding. Well if you are going through small wedding venues in France, you’re likely someone who appreciates coziness and being around people who bring out your genuine self.
That’s exactly what you need to look for in your wedding photographer too- someone who helps you and your partner relaxes so you two can have fun and be your honest, charismatic self in the photographs without having to pose for them.
That’s What We’re Great At…
Mishka and I are laid-back, humble and skilled wedding photographers who love our work, celebrate love, and are quite good at making couples feel comfortable and happy. We are always around snapping candid shots, but we also know when to give you space.
Our documentary and fine-arts styled photographs capture the essence of your bond- your emotions, romance, love, happiness, honesty and beauty. You two need to be yourself and let us do the rest. Give us a call, and let’s discuss the logistics of your wedding day, the small wedding venues in France you like and your photography needs.