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Our favourite venues 
in France

Whether you're French or looking to host a destination wedding in France, we conceive and plan your dream wedding in our home country. From exclusive estates in and around Paris to picturesque châteaux in the Loire region, museums and private galleries, we have selected venues that cater to every style - and welcome the opportunity to search for new venues or work at one you have already booked. Leveraging our fifteen years of expertise in delivering large-scale events and a network of outstanding partners, we conceptualize, organize and deliver your dream wedding. With us, every detail is curated with care, and no ask is ever too much. You dream big, we dream bigger with you.

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Paris region - Château de Villette

Often referred to as the "Little Versailles," the Château de Villette is a 17th-century architectural masterpiece, classified as a historical landmark by the French government. Built in the 17th century by the renowned architect François Mansart, this architectural masterpiece has witnessed some of the most significant moments in French history - hosting prestigious guests such as King Louis XV and Queen Marie Antoinette. Today, it continues to captivate visitors from around the world, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of elegance and French craftsmanship. It is the ultimate venue for hosting receptions that exude sophistication, delicacy, and romance or intimate elopements in true royal style.

Capacity: 60-200 guests

Sleeps: Up to 22 people across 12 double suites + 5 double rooms

Location: 50 mins from Paris Charles de Gaulle, close to painter Claude Monet's gardens in Giverny​​​

Budget: From 25,000€ (for 100 guests, without accommodation)

>> Let's talk about your wedding in Château de Villette

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Paris region - Château de Ferrières

Considered to be the largest and most luxurious 19th-century château in France, Château de Ferrières was built between 1855 and 1859 for Baron James de Rothschild in the Goût Rothschild style. Located just thirty minutes from Paris, it is unique for its neo-Renaissance architecture and its English park. Impressive in its volume and majestic with its delicate details - like the lace on the facades, it is the epitome of French excellence. From arriving in your helicopter to a cocktail in the Salon Bleu and your dinner in prestigious salons traversed by Napoleon III, your wedding in this venue will be breathtaking - and we will work with you to transform the space into whatever your heart desires.

Capacity: 60-240 guests indoors / 5,000+ in the park

Sleeps: No rooms but possibility to book the Paxton MLV***, 800 meters from the Château

Location: 50 mins from Paris Charles de Gaulle airport and 1 hour from Paris

Budget: From 25.000€ for privatisation


 

>> Let's talk about your wedding in Château de Ferrières

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Paris region - Pavillons de Bercy

A true hidden gem in the heart of Paris, les Pavillons de Bercy offer three unusual venues for an unforgettable day that will transport your guests in place and time. The Musée des Arts Forains is a festive venue that feature authentic rare carousels from the 1920s and a décor that transports you into ancient funfairs. The Théatre du Merveilleux is perfectly fitted for large-scale weddings, with its lush velvet curtains, a grand elephant-shaped hot air balloon and its brick-arch openings. Inspired by Venice, the Salons Vénitiens are perfect for an intimate welcome dinner or reception. Throughout all the spaces, not a single detail is left to chance, and a team of animators bring the carousels and activities to life.

Capacity: 55-2,000+ guests

Sleeps: No accommodation on-site, but plenty of hotels within 15-minute distance

Location: 2 minutes from Bercy / Cour Saint Emilion metro station, in the heart of Paris

Budget: From 15,000€ (for an evening reception in the Salons Vénitiens)

>> Let's talk about your wedding in Pavillons de Bercy

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Paris - Maison de l'Amérique Latine

Inaugurated in 1946, the Maison was born out of a desire to foster cross-cultural dialogue between Latin Americans and the French community, under the leadership of Général de Gaulle. Located in the heart of Saint Germain, the Maison de l'Amérique Latine sets itself apart with its Neoclassical façade, beautiful palace interiors and Versailles-style gardens.With their chandeliers and tall windows, the indoors are the perfect setting for a grand reception, while the perfectly manucured gardens are fitted for an alfresco aperitivo or a ceremony. The Maison de l'Amérique Latine includes prestigious French gastronomy menus as part of their package. Here, add more florals and details for an oppulent wedding, or less to let the venue speak and create a moody atmosphere.

Capacity: 80-200 guests

Sleeps: No accommodation on-site, but plenty available nearby

Location: In the heart of Paris (Saint Germain)

Price: From 22,400€ (including the space rental and a menu for 80 guests)

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>> Let's talk about your wedding in Maison de l'Amérique Latine

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Paris - Le Solaris

Located in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, the Solaris is a unique wedding venue housed in a former art deco theatre built in 1927. It is to the entrepreneur Julien Courtois that we owe the rebirth of this high place of the 1920s - which featured in films such as Le Dindon or Revoir Paris. While it has been fully renovated, the architects have preserved the Art Deco elements of the place, including its glass roof, its wrought iron balustrade and the light fixtures. The Solaris features 300m2 of useful space with a main room, a beautiful art deco stage - perfect for speeches or a live band for your party-, a mezzanine, an entrance with a speakeasy-style bar, a prized terrace on the roofs of Paris and a fully equipped dressing room.

Capacity: 150 guests for a seated dinner, 200 for a cocktail

Sleeps: No accommodation in this venue, but this part of Paris offers plenty of options

Location: Paris 20ème

Price: From 4,000€ (for the privatisation of the space for the day)

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>> Let's talk about your wedding in Le Solaris

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Paris region - Château d'Aveny

​An 18th-century château combining tradition and modernity, Château d'Aveny is nesled amid a picturesque ground and century-old trees just an hour from Paris. With its classic architecture and its French gardens, it is the perfect backdrop to exceptional weddings in the heart of a historic site. We love the magnificent rose garden, perfect for an enchanted ceremony, the classical Grande Gallerie- ideal for a grand dinner- and the Orangerie, a beautiful covered area. This calls for romantic, decadent weddings that end up with tailor-made cocktails and a firework display. Our team would love to work with you to turn this beautiful domaine into the setting of your dreams for a celebration your guests will never forget.

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Capacity: 60-220 guests

Sleeps: Up to 94 people across 34 beautiful en-suite rooms

Location: 50 mins from Paris Charles de Gaulle, close to painter Claude Monet's gardens in Giverny​​​

Budget: From 9,000€ (including 9 rooms) 

>> Let's talk about your wedding in Château d'Aveny

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Paris region - Domaine de Primard

The owners describe the manoir as "a world in itself - a journey, a home, a retreat, a refuge". And that is exactly what this elegant 18th century residence feels like. Its magnificent garden, designed by Jacques Wirtz, is home to over 250 varieties of roses, a collection of rare trees and wildlife comprising highland cows, ducks, and geese. Full of history, the manoir was recently renovated, and is now complete with elegant modern decor and amenities, perfectly in harmony with the old exteriors. If you're looking for the ultimate manor house still preserving its 18th century stately vibe but fully fitted with 5-star service, look no further. Together, we can elevate this already stunning home to create a magical day that feels like you. 

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Capacity: 50-150 guests

Sleeps: 80 people (across 39 rooms)

Location: 1h from Paris

Price: From 60,000€ + VAT (for full privatisation for 2 nights, including 39 rooms)

>> Let's talk about your wedding in Domaine de Primard

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Paris region - Domaine des Hirondelles 

Located just 30 minutes from Paris, the Domaine des Hirondelles offers a bucolic and romantic setting for your wedding. Blending authenticity and modernity, the estate can accommodate up to 200 seated guests. It boasts two superb covered terraces (perfect in case of bad weather, to shelter from the sun or host an outdoor ceremony), and is surrounded by fields as far as the eye can see, giving it a Mediterranean vibe so close to the French capital. We love the old stones of the manoir, the picturesque bell tower, the carriage entrance that give character to this charming place, and the exposed beams of the reception room. We look forward to transforming this venue into a place that feels like you - boho, romantic, classical or aetheral.

Capacity: 50-200 guests

Sleeps: 46 people (across a bridal suite, several apartments and additional houses)

Location: 30mins from Paris

Price: From 3,600€ (for privatisation on a week day) 

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>> Let's talk about your wedding in Domaine des Hirondelles

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Brittany - Domaine le Mezo

Nestled in the heart of the Morbihan Regional Natural Park, Le Château du Mezo is designed in the spirit of a large, warm and authentic family home overlooking the park. A magnificent combination of authentic charm and timeless elegance, it seduces with its exceptional 25ha domaine, its beautiful historical architecture - as many parts date back to the 15th century. Recently restored and rebuilt, it has transformed into an oasis of tranquility where nature prevails and time stops. Featuring a 19th century glass house, a real night club, an 18-meter covered pool, a tennis court and a wellness centre, this authentic château blends modernity with tradition. The cherry on top? All their chefs come from Michelin-starred establishments.

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Capacity: 50-300 guests

Sleeps: 240 people (across 7 farm houses, lofts, rooms and le Château)

Location: 1h20 from Nantes, 2h30 from Paris by train - ideal for those who want an escape in one of France's most beautiful regions

Budget: From 14,000€ + VAT

>> Let's talk about your wedding in Domaine le Mezo

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Provence - Château de la Napoule

Situated on a spectacular site overlooking the sea, the Château dates to the 14th century and is recognized in France as a monument historique for its incredible restoration and architectural details. Managed by the Napoule Art Foundation - a non-for-profit that nurtures artistic talent and works towards intercultural understanding, this venue is filled with soul, art and culture. With its majestic architecture and magical six-acre gardens on the Côte D’Azur, the Château de La Napoule is an exceptional venue for your most cherished celebrations- offering unparalleled luxury, and a host of astonishingly beautiful indoor and outdoor venues, making it a perfect canvas to craft a unique and grand wedding.


Capacity: 50 - 400 guests outside, 200 guests inside

Sleeps: No rooms inside the venue

Location: 30 minutes from Nice airport and 16 minutes from Cannes

Budget: From 19,500€ + VAT 

>> Let's talk about your wedding in Château de la Napoule

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At Meraki Mariages, we specialize in organizing destination weddings for the non-traditional couple. Planning a wedding is no small task - but a destination wedding requires a lot more. We are your advocate and leverage our local expertise, deep connections and knowledge of the region to make your dream wedding come true. From designing your moodboard to selecting a venue, sourcing suppliers, organizing your pre- and post-wedding events, we handle everything from A to Z with professionalism and care. So you can enjoy the happiest day of your life, without the stress. If you're planning a wedding in France, let's chat - no strings attached!

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Wedding planners and designers for the non-traditional couple in France, Costa del Sol, the UAE and Japan, we 'meraki': we put our hearts and souls into what we do, to craft the most extraordinary celebrations.

Wedding planners and designers for the non-traditional couple in France, Costa del Sol, the UAE and Japan, we 'meraki': we put our hearts and souls into what we do, to craft the most extraordinary celebrations.

Wedding planners and designers for the non-traditional couple in France, Costa del Sol, the UAE and Japan, we 'meraki': we put our hearts and souls into what we do, to craft the most extraordinary celebrations.

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