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Wedding venues in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Wedding venues in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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112 venues in Nouvelle-Aquitaine host weddings, ordered by renown and by how fully each is documented. Of those that publish a capacity, the largest, Château d'Agassac, hosts up to 2,000 guests. 107 of them list their event spaces by name. Each page has the key facts and a request form for the events team.
Planning a wedding in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Nouvelle-Aquitaine is best known for weddings at wine châteaux around Bordeaux, but the region also has the Basque coast, the Cognac country and the castles of the Périgord. Bordeaux, reached by fast train from Paris, makes a good base for guests from abroad.
When to marry
May to September is the main season, with June and September the favourites. On wine estates, the harvest in September and October is the busiest time of the year, so check whether the château hosts events then. The Basque coast is busy in July and August and pleasant into the autumn.
Getting guests there
Bordeaux-Mérignac has flights from across Europe, and Biarritz and Bergerac airports serve the Basque coast and the Périgord. High-speed trains link Paris with Bordeaux, and trains continue to the Basque coast. For guests from Spain, the Basque coast is close to the border and to San Sebastián.
Wine châteaux and manors
Around Bordeaux, a château is usually a wine estate, from a modest house among the vines to a grand classical building, in the Médoc, Saint-Émilion, Pessac-Léognan or Sauternes. The Périgord has medieval castles and stone manors, the Cognac country its estates along the Charente, and the Basque coast villas and large Basque farmhouses.
The legal side
A civil marriage in France takes place at the town hall of a commune where one partner lives, or where a parent lives. Couples from abroad usually marry legally at home first, then hold a symbolic or religious ceremony at the venue.
Questions and answers
Which venues in Nouvelle-Aquitaine can host 100 guests or more?
66 of the 112 venues publish a capacity of 100 guests or more: Domaine Array Dou Sou, Château de Puymartin, Château de Losse, Domaine Santa Maria, Château d'Agassac, Domaine de Fompeyre, and 60 more.
Which venues in Nouvelle-Aquitaine have rooms for guests to stay?
28 of the 112 venues are hotels; the largest, Côté Océan, has 137 rooms. For the others, ask the events team about accommodation on site or nearby.
What kinds of venues are listed in Nouvelle-Aquitaine?
35 castles, 30 estates, 28 hotels, 12 wineries, 4 event spaces, 2 historic houses, and 1 restaurant.
How are these venues chosen and ordered?
By documented renown first, then by how fully each venue is documented (photographs, rooms, capacities), never by payment: venues do not pay to appear and the guide takes no commission. How we select venues.
Can you get married at a Bordeaux wine château?
Yes, many wine châteaux host receptions and symbolic ceremonies among the vines or in the cellars. The civil marriage takes place at the town hall of the commune where one partner or a parent lives, so couples from abroad usually marry at home first.
When is the best time for a wedding in Bordeaux wine country?
June and September are the most requested, with long warm days. September and October are also harvest time, when some estates limit events, so ask early if you want those dates.
Where to get married on the Basque coast?
Around Biarritz, Saint-Jean-de-Luz and the hills behind them, in seaside villas, hotels and Basque farmhouses. Biarritz airport and trains from Bordeaux serve the coast, and guests from Spain can come in by road from San Sebastián.