Domaine de Chante Grillet in Ventabren, west of Aix-en-Provence, hosts weddings, family parties and company events in a restored Provençal farmhouse. Two reception halls, La Paillère and La Bergerie, can be privatized for up to 300 guests, and an independent marquee area takes between 200 and 1,000. The estate sits on a hill with a 10-hectare private park.
Seminars and company events
The estate lists corporate events alongside weddings and describes itself as suited to company days as well as receptions. The two halls each have a private outdoor space, and the marquee area can be added for larger gatherings such as a convention, a product launch or a staff party. The estate works with partner providers for audiovisual equipment, so technical needs can be raised in your request. The site does not publish meeting-room layouts, so ask for a configuration that fits a plenary session or workshops.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings are the estate's core activity. La Paillère seats up to 130 guests and keeps a dance floor within the room. La Bergerie, a bright hall of 180 m², seats up to 180 guests with space left for dancing. Its entrance patio receives guests on arrival, and a slightly raised area at one end suits a head table. Couples can access the hall the day before to set up decoration. The estate also organizes smaller weddings, and it points to a wedding with 20 guests held in La Paillère.
Rooms and capacities
La Paillère has exposed stone walls and wooden beams, and opens onto a large nomad tent used for cocktails. La Bergerie is a plain, light-filled hall of 180 m². Together the two halls hold up to 300 guests in privatization. The independent marquee area is listed for 200 to 1,000 people for family, commercial or other events. A parking area of 4,000 m² serves guests and suppliers.
Catering
The estate offers a catering service with customizable menus and works with partner providers for floral decoration, DJ, photographer and audiovisual equipment. It also describes a cocktail-dinner format with food workshops as an alternative to a long seated dinner.
History and setting
The building is an old Provençal mas, a farmhouse, restored while keeping the character of the typical sheepfolds of southern France. The estate stands on a hilltop with views toward Aix-en-Provence, the Sainte-Victoire mountain, the Étoile range, the Sainte-Baume and the Roquefavour aqueduct. It is surrounded by about 400 hectares of garrigue. The estate also opens to the public for evening events during the season.
Getting there
The estate lies west of Aix-en-Provence, about 10 km from La Rotonde and 4 km from the Technopôle de l'Arbois. It is 5 minutes from the Paris to Nice motorway and about 10 minutes from Marseille airport. The address is 588 chemin de Chante Grillet, 13122 Ventabren.
