Wedding venue — near Aix-en-Provence, Provence
Château de La Garde Wedding Photographer
A Provençal château with a wooded park, minutes from Aix-en-Provence. Plane tree alleys, stone staircases and a courtyard for the reception — documented in a documentary and editorial style.
Getting married at Château de La Garde, near Aix-en-Provence
Château de La Garde is a Provençal estate surrounded by a wooded park, a short drive from Aix-en-Provence. A main courtyard, stone staircases, plane tree alleys and indoor reception rooms mean cocktail hour, dinner and dancing all happen on the same site.
Photographically, the strength of the venue is its range of textures: pale stone, dense greenery and the graphic shadows of the plane trees. The park stays shaded through the hottest part of the day, which matters in July and August when Provençal light is at its harshest.
Most couples hold their ceremony in a church around Aix-en-Provence, with a short drive back to the château — which leaves a comfortable window for couple portraits before the cocktail hour.
A wedding day timeline at Château de La Garde
Getting ready at the château
The rooms and salons offer soft side light, ideal for a calm documentary coverage of both partners preparing.
Church ceremony and exit
Ceremony in a nearby church, confetti exit, then the drive back to the estate — the most emotionally dense hour of the day.
Couple session in the park
Plane tree alleys, façade and gardens: three distinct backdrops within a few minutes' walk, plus a short golden hour session.
Cocktail hour, dinner and party
Cocktails in the courtyard, dinner inside or outdoors, speeches and first dance. Full gallery delivered within three weeks.
See a full wedding story shot at this venue
A complete wedding day at Château de La Garde, from getting ready to the last dance, is documented in the Journal.
A château wedding near Aix-en-Provence — the full storyFrequently asked questions — weddings at Château de La Garde
Where is Château de La Garde and how do guests get there?
The château is in Provence, very close to Aix-en-Provence in the Bouches-du-Rhône. Marseille-Provence airport is about 30 minutes away and the Aix TGV station about 20 minutes, which makes it one of the easiest Provence venues for international guests.
What are the best photo spots at Château de La Garde?
The stone staircase, the main courtyard, the plane tree alleys and the park at the end of the day. The park stays shaded during peak heat, so portraits keep soft light even in midsummer.
How much does a wedding photographer near Aix-en-Provence cost?
My wedding coverage in Provence starts at €1,850 for a full day. The final price depends on the number of hours of coverage and whether a second photographer joins.
Do you travel from abroad for weddings in Provence?
I am based in Marseille, 30 minutes from Château de La Garde, so travel within the Bouches-du-Rhône is included. I also photograph weddings across the South of France and Europe for international couples.