Loire Valley wedding venues
Wedding venues in the Loire Valley and the Pays de la Loire, in the chateau country of western France. Explore 2 wedding venues and 1 wedding vendor across Loire Valley.
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Wedding venues in Loire Valley
The Loire is France's valley of châteaux, a river corridor recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage landscape, and its weddings are held in private châteaux, country manoirs and wine domaines among the vineyards. Some estates combine a historic main house with converted outbuildings, creating opportunities for celebrations across several days.
Around Blois and the Sologne forest, large châteaux stand close together among woodland. Further along the river, Amboise sits on the Loire with the valley of the Cher close by, where riverside châteaux and white-tufa villages line the water. Touraine, centred on Tours, brings manoirs and domaines, and Anjou to the west has troglodyte dwellings and wine estates of Chenin Blanc. Across the Loire, centuries of French architecture, garden design and winemaking create a setting of enduring elegance.
Loire Valley wedding venues
Where to marry in Loire Valley
Each area of Loire Valley has its own character, from city palazzi to country estates. Compare them, then open an area to see its venues.
Inside our Loire Valley collection
- 2
- venues
- 120
- largest guest capacity
- 1
- with accommodation for guests
- 2
- with exclusive use
1 of 2 has reviews from couplesBased on the 2 Loire Valley venues listed on 5 Star Weddings, not on every venue in the place.
Planning a wedding in Loire Valley
How to marry here: the seasons, the areas, airports and transfers, where guests stay, the paperwork and what a wedding costs.
Marrying in Loire Valley
Short answers from what the venues have told us.
Can a private Loire château be hired for a wedding?
Yes. Many earn part of their income from events. The process resembles hiring any private estate: a hire fee for exclusive use, a deposit, then catering and suppliers arranged separately. The best properties book very far ahead for June and July.
Which area suits a wedding best?
Blois and the Sologne have the best-known properties, Touraine has the best transport and widest prices, and Anjou has better availability at lower prices. For most couples a specific property decides the area.
How do guests reach a Loire château?
The TGV from Paris Montparnasse to Tours makes same-day travel practical. Coach transfers from Tours or Blois are standard for larger parties, and guests with cars can use the A10.
When is the best time of year?
June is widely seen as the best, with long daylight and full gardens. September brings warmth and the start of harvest, and October suits couples who want autumn colour.
Is a legal marriage in France needed?
Not necessarily. International couples usually hold a symbolic ceremony at the château. French civil ceremonies require time of residence in the commune beforehand, which is impractical for most destination couples, so most complete the legal registration at home.
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