16 of the Best Coastal South of France Wedding Venues
The glistening azure coast of the beautiful South of France teamed with blissful weather makes this coastal spot a breathtaking choice for a destination wedding. One scroll through all the wonderful wedding venues below and we can guarantee you’ll be lusting after a wedding here in a heartbeat.
1. Domaine de Canaille
Tucked in the bay of Cassis on the French Riviera, Domaine de Canaille is exactly what you’d imagine when thinking of a timeless French Riviera wedding location. With a combination of classic and contemporary styles, it is positioned on 150 acres of land with full privacy.
You can hold your ceremony on the breathtaking front terrace, and then walk down to the secluded beach afterwards for a champagne reception. Dinner will also be served on the five-thousand square foot terrace, and your guests can lounge by the lovely saltwater pool after dinner or the next morning.
Domaine de Canaille can sleep up to 24 people across 12 rooms and has a 130 person maximum capacity for the wedding itself.
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2. Villa Ephrussi De Rothschild
Located on the Cote D’Azur, the Villa Ephrussi De Rothschild is simply dreamy and like something out of a Wes Anderson film. Dipped in pastel pink with intricate architectural detailing, this standout venue is a wonderful pick for any couple after a romantic, yet eccentric and one of a kind venue. With curiosities and something to look at with every turn, your guests will feel so lucky to have been invited to such a special place. With a large ornate pond fronting the villa and carefully manicured grounds surrounding it, the venue offers up photo opportunity and moments of wonder aplenty. With floor to ceiling windows, the traditionally French venue is bathed in light throughout, offering up to nine separate themed rooms for you to choose from. Each garden surrounding the villa is themed, equalling nine gardens in total: Florentine, Spanish, Garden a la Francaise, Japanese, Provencal, Garden de Sevres, Exotic, Rose Garden and a Stone Garden. Located only a 30 minute drive from Nice airport or just a 20 minute drive from Monaco airport if you’re feeling fancy, it is easy for you and your guests to get to.
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3. Hotel Les Roche Rouge
This fifties waterfront retreat is the epitome of effortless cool, the laidback French girl of the hotel world if you will. With an easy going and natural style right on the water, the whole place is inspired by the shimmering cobalt blue med and the auburn orange rocks. With the ability to host up to 60 guests, the hotel can be exclusively yours for the evening, with a private beach where you can exchange your vows and a floating bridge for your guests. Your ceremony will then be followed by a meal on the terrace, looking directly out to the shimmering sea. There are plenty of elegant and comfortable rooms for your guests to stay in, including a sea view suite for the newlyweds to stay in, with the always lovely extra of a champagne breakfast in bed. The hotel is renowned for its breathtaking 30 metre saltwater pool that is carved out of the rocks below, spilling out into the sea. We would strongly recommend nabbing one of the beds that surround it the day after the wedding, and ordering aperitifs to nurse any hangovers.
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4. La Campagne Des Jumeaux
Tucked away behind Pampelonne’s buzzing bay, you’ll find the beautiful La Campagne Des Jumeaux. Originally designed as a private residence for a celebrated St Tropez dentist, the farmhouse brings with it a real homely and intimate feel in its new life as a B&B and event venue. In fact, the granddaughter of the dentist still has her horse roaming in the fields, along with plenty of donkeys, geese, sheep and the venues very own beehive.
Inside the farmhouse the design is laidback modern with lots of contemporary arts and sculptures, lending a very chic vibe to proceedings. Plus your guests get to enjoy the beach nearby after the ceremony, as it can be easily accessed via a lavender scented garden path from the farmhouse. We’re obsessed with the cool laidback feel of this venue and love the idea of an intimate yet decadent wedding here, with it’s definite tinge of Hollywood glamour.
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5. Hotel Belles Rives
Located on the famous road of the Cap d’Antibes, Hotel Belles Rives is described as the ‘mythical palace on the sea’, and it’s fair to say that’s pretty accurate. The Art Deco building sits flush with the water and you can just feel the magic from back in the roaring twenties. At the venue, weddings can take place in the golden room named La Passagère, which opens onto a breathtaking terrace along the Cote d’Azur, with views across the Estérel Mountains and Lérins Islands. Plus if you fancy taking your wedding entirely outdoors, you can host it on their private beach that can welcome up to 600 guests.
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6. Tiara Yaktsa
A 5* hotel set between the vibrant red rocks of the Esterel and the deep blue mediterranean sea, the venue decked out in silks, fine fabrics and exquisite artwork invites guests to dream of the Arabian nights. With it’s carefully manicured gardens and infinity pool, the hotel has a soothing and peaceful atmosphere. They can seat up to 50 people at the reception in their restaurant L’Or Bleu Gourmet, and the venue can be exclusively yours when booking for 2 nights or more.
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7. Chateau Mandelieu la Napoule
As one of the biggest castles on the French Riviera, Chateau Mandelieu La Napoule is located on the beach opposite the bay of Cannes. Originally built in the 14th century, it is medieval in feel with dreamlike decor throughout the venue space. Their terrace overlooking the sea is the perfect place to get married, followed by a reception in the garden or on one of the panoramic terraces. Their maximum capacity for outdoor weddings is 500, with the indoor spaces being able to host between 70 - 150 guests.
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8. Chateau Eza
Built over 400 years ago, Chateau Eza was the former residence of a Swedish prince! An intimate wedding venue, it clings to the side of the ancient rock wall of Eze and can seat up to 20 of your guests. It also has 14 lovely rooms and suites for your guests to stay in too, so you can keep everyone all in one place for a memorable wedding weekend.
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9. Le Cap Estel
Located on it’s very own two-hectare peninsula jutting out into the mediterranean sea, Le Cap Estel is in a really unique spot within the area. With 3 out of 4 sides of the venue being surrounded by water, you’ll get impressive panoramic views on your wedding day and beautiful photos too. The hotel was originally built in 1899 and is set amongst lush greenery and trees, creating a lovely quiet oasis. It has accommodation spread across four floors and can seat up to 70 of your guests.
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10. Grand Hotel Du Cap-Ferrat
Last but certainly not least is a truly iconic four seasons hotel. With a guestbook that’s been signed by the likes of everyone from Elizabeth Taylor to Winston Churchill, you’ll be in good company by choosing to get married here. Perched overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, it is the epitome of Cote d’Azur chic. It has 5 outdoor and 8 indoor spaces available for you to use and they can seat up to 120 of your guests for a delicious Michelin starred meal. It has 73 rooms and suites along with a private villa on site, with views all the way from Nice to Monaco.
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11. Chateau Saint Georges
Coined as Le Petit Versailles in the area and a southern France landmark built by a famous perfumer, Chateau Saint Georges is a beautiful 19th century venue tucked in the hillside of Grasse, and just minutes away from the world-renowned perfumeries themselves. Located within 3 hectares of land, the venue had a real palatial feel with luxurious finishes and modern amenities, teamed with complete privacy and exclusive use. Host your ceremony looking out to sea and enjoy your drinks reception and dinner on the romantic terrace area. The venue can sleep up to 14 guests and they have several wedding packages available to you.
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12. Chateau de la Messardière
Suspended in the hills with a 180 degree view of the Mediterranean, the impressive 5* Chateau de la Messardière dates back to the 19th century, with its history woven into the fabric of St Tropez and French folklore. The venue was the place to stay during the roaring twenties and recently underwent a glamorous transformation, with it being completely reworked for Summer 2021. Host your wedding within their ornate salon rooms and meticulous gardens or in their impressive range of on-site restaurants. There are 99 rooms for your guests to stay within along with the hotel having it’s own private beach too.
13. Chateau La Chevre d’Or
Ranking number one on the Conde Nast Traveller Top 20 Hotels in France and Monaco, Chateau La Chevre D’Or is a real treat for your guests. They have an abundance of spaces in which to host your wedding, from their panoramic terraces to their beautiful gardens and reception rooms - it’s perfect for a smaller wedding with the ability to host up to 80 guests. For dinner, you can take advantage of their impressive culinary skills, with their on site restaurant La Chevre D’Or being the recipient of 2 Michellin stars. Located in the heart of the medieval town of Eze, the hotel has 39 bedrooms, with some of them originally being village homes that Walt Disney himself encouraged them to turn into hotel rooms in the 1950s. In between events, be sure to stroll around the stonewalled grounds and take in the impressive collection of art installations, topiaries and fountains.
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14. Tiara Yaktsa
A 5* hotel set between the vibrant red rocks of the Esterel and the deep blue mediterranean sea, the venue decked out in silks, fine fabrics and exquisite artwork invites guests to dream of the Arabian nights. With it’s carefully manicured gardens and infinity pool, the hotel has a soothing and peaceful atmosphere. They can seat up to 50 people at the reception in their restaurant L’Or Bleu Gourmet, and the venue can be exclusively yours when booking for 2 nights or more.
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15. Bastide Du Roy
Positioned at the top of the hills in Antibes overlooking the Med and Biot Village, Bastide Du Roy is a fairytale wedding location surrounded by 7 hectares of land and 365 olive trees. Originally given to Henry IV as a wedding present in 1608, it has an abundance of beautiful spaces to get married both inside and out, and benefits from a lovely flow between spaces. Host welcome drinks in the elegant gardens, followed by a ceremony in the lush amphitheatre and a reception by the pool, or in their specifically designed reception pavilion at the centre of the olive groves. Your guests will also love how easy this venue is to get to, being just 20 minutes from Nice airport.
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16. Hotel Du Cap Eden Roc
The epitome of timeless glamour and well-loved by many a famous face over the years, Hotel Du Cap Eden Roc has been hosting guests and luxurious parties since 1870. For the ultimate in luxury, you can entirely buy-out the hotel by booking a 2-night minimum stay for 100 guests or more, with all hotel staff members dedicated to your wedding. Fusing history with a modern aesthetic and amenities, host your memorable ceremony in the majestic Grande Allée with an incredible aisle heading down to sea, followed by an al fresco reception or within a marquee for up to 450 guests. The hotel has 111 rooms available, including bedrooms, suites and 3 villas within the grounds, and has no noise constraints so you party all night long. The venue can also host more intimate weddings of up to 100 guests within their Eden Roc Lounge with panoramic views out to sea, where you can also enjoy a delicious wedding breakfast from their Michelin-starred chef Sébastian Broda.
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