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Airelles Saint-Tropez, Château de la Messardière

An 1892 château on the hill above Saint-Tropez, on a 13-hectare estate of olive trees and umbrella pines with the Gulf of Saint-Tropez below and Pampelonne beach round the headland.

Airelles Saint-Tropez, Château de la Messardière is a hotel destination wedding venue in Saint-Tropez, France, hosting 30 to 200 guests in the $$$$ price range, reached from Nice Côte d’Azur (NCE), ~1 hr 30 by car. Best months: May, June, July, August.

Guests
180 at dinner · 220 standing
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Rooms
86 rooms, sleep 190
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Cost
€120,000–300,000 total
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Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
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Season
April to October
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Getting there
NCE · about 1 h by car
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About Airelles Saint-Tropez, Château de la Messardière

An 1892 château on the hill above Saint-Tropez, on a 13-hectare estate of olive trees and umbrella pines with the Gulf of Saint-Tropez below and Pampelonne beach round the headland.

Airelles reopened it in 2022 after a full renovation and it is now the largest venue of its class in the town: 12 event spaces, up to 200 seated for dinner and 250 standing, and enough rooms and villa suites to keep a whole wedding party on the estate.

Ceremonies go on the terraced gardens or the clifftop lawn; the château’s period salons are the indoor answer to weather or wind.

The advantage over the beach clubs everyone else uses is that you are above the town rather than in it, so the noise, the traffic and the August crowds stay at the bottom of the hill.

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We spent 15 beautiful days here in 2024 and loved every moment. The setting is stunning, the service warm and attentive, and the atmosphere incredibly relaxing. An unforgettable experience and a place we would happily return to.

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

Capacity

Seated dinner
180 guests
Standing reception
220 guests

Staying over

Rooms
86 rooms
Sleeps
190 guests
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

The ceremony

Outdoor ceremony
Yes

House rules

Weddings held
April to October
Music until
04:00
Pets
Yes
Children
Yes

Getting there

Nearest airport
NCE, 60 min by carAisle estimate
Guest transport
Yes

The spaces

Reception indoors
Yes
Reception outdoors
Yes
Space for dancing
Yes
Setting
Coastal, historic, formalAisle estimate

The place

Swimming pool
Yes
Sea view
Yes
Vineyard
Yes
Gardens
Yes
Private grounds
Yes
Historic building
Yes

Services

Coordinator on the day
Yes

Food and drink

In-house catering
Yes
Bar on site
Yes

Venue highlights

  • 1892 château on 13 hectares above the Gulf of Saint-Tropez
  • 12 event spaces, up to 200 seated and 250 standing
  • Rooms and villa suites keep the wedding party on the estate
  • Terraced gardens and a clifftop lawn for the ceremony

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A sample wedding weekend

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Friday · day 01
  • 19:30Drinks on the terrace over the gulf, dinner on the estate
Saturday · day 02
  • 11:00Boats out of the port, or a morning at Pampelonne
  • 18:00Ceremony on the clifftop lawn
  • 19:30Drinks in the terraced gardens under the pines
  • 21:00Dinner on the terrace, dancing until the curfew
Sunday · day 03
  • 12:00Long lunch by the pool before transfers to Nice

Costs and booking details

Getting there
NCE · about 1 h by carAisle estimate

Guests fly into Nice Côte d’Azur.

Typical total
€120,000–300,000Aisle estimate
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€120,000 to €300,000 for 100 to 200 guests, two nights (estimated)

Ceremony fee
On request
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By proposal; the hotel publishes no ceremony fee

Reception
On request
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By proposal; no published per-head menu rate

Room rate
€800–3,000 a nightAisle estimate
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€800 to €3,000 per room in high season (estimated)

Weather window
May – August

The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.

Direct line
04 94 56 76 00

Answered by the venue in local hours.

Airelles quotes each wedding and publishes no rate card. Figures are estimated from the property tier and from 2026 reporting on Riviera venue hire. Saint-Tropez in August prices above the rest of the coast.

Questions about the venue

How many guests can Château de la Messardière host?+

Up to 200 seated for dinner and 250 standing for a cocktail, across 12 event spaces. That is the largest capacity of any hotel of this class in Saint-Tropez, which is why it takes the town’s bigger weddings.

Can the whole estate be privatised?+

Yes, Airelles quotes full privatisation of the château and its grounds. Given the estate runs as a working hotel through the summer, a buyout is the only way to guarantee the terraces and pool are yours on the day.

What does a wedding here cost?+

Airelles quotes each wedding and publishes no rate card. Riviera venue hire was reported at €40,000 to €120,000 for a peak-summer Saturday in 2026, and Saint-Tropez in August is at the top of that. Every figure here is an estimate.

How far is the hotel from Saint-Tropez and the beaches?+

About ten minutes by car down to the port and a similar run over to Pampelonne, though both stretch in July and August when the peninsula’s single road backs up. Arrange transfers rather than expecting guests to drive and park.

When should we get married in Saint-Tropez?+

May, June and September are the sensible months. July and August are the most expensive and the slowest to move around, and the town is at capacity. The hotel closes over winter, so a date outside the season is not an option here.

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Sources and booking notes

Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.

Venue wedding information

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  • Seated dinner: 180 guests

    “Capacity: 110 max for non buy-out, 180 for buyout”
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  • Standing reception: 220 guests

    “Overlooking Pampelonne Bay, this lush estate surrounded by pines, cypress trees and olive groves offers 12 event spaces for up to 220 guests.”
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  • Rooms: 86 rooms

    “Our venues can be exclusively reserved for weddings, private celebrations, conferences and seminars, while 86 rooms and suites extend the experience.”
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  • Sleeps: 190 guests

    “ACCOMMODATION ON SITE: 190 GUESTS”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “Our venues can be exclusively reserved for weddings, private celebrations, conferences and seminars, while 86 rooms and suites extend the experience.”
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  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

    “Capacity: 110 max for non buy-out, 180 for buyout”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Outdoor ceremonies with views over the bay”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “When planning your wedding reception with us, you’ll have the option of creating a menu that’s customised to your personal tastes and requirements, drawing inspiration from our in-house menus but enhanced with your own personal touches or favourite cuisines.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Château de La Messardière offers a diverse culinary experience in Saint-Tropez: La Table de La Messardière for generous breakfasts and Mediterranean buffets on the terrace, Matsuhisa for Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine with breathtaking views, Palladio for Mediterranean flavours overlooking the sea, Bar 1904 for signature cocktails, Les Délices du Pan Deï for an intimate Pan-Asian dining experience, and Jardin Tropezina, a beach club combining Jean-François Piège’s Provençal cuisine with seaside relaxation.”
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  • Weddings held: April to October

    “Availability: Open April - October.”
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  • Music until: 04:00

    “END OF PARTY TIME: 4AM”
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  • Pets: Yes

    “At La Messardière, our four-legged friends are also our guests, with no extra charge.”
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  • Children: Yes

    “Meanwhile your children can enjoy Summer Camp, a Kids’ Club for all ages, offering exciting activities which will leave them with memories of fun times spent with their friends.”
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  • Guest transport: Yes

    “Transfers to Jardin Tropézina beach or Salon Messardière (city center) via Rolls Royce and Mini-Moke”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Refined dining settings blending indoor and outdoor spaces”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “Cocktail receptions on panoramic terraces”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “Naturally, we hoped the show would go on all night, but DJ Mutis made it an easy transition with an after party in the Château’s salon, keeping dance floor alive with high-energy Latin sets and an unforgettable Hora Loca.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “With four adults-only pools, a private beach and Jardin Tropezina on Pampelonne Beach, every moment unfolds in an exclusive French Riviera setting.”
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  • Sea view: Yes

    “Overlooking Pampelonne Bay, this lush estate surrounded by pines, cypress trees and olive groves offers 12 event spaces for up to 220 guests.”
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  • Vineyard: Yes

    “Nestled on a hillside and surrounded by vineyards, this 19th century château has opened its doors to offer you a timeless break.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Overlooking the Mediterranean and surrounded by lush gardens, Château de La Messardière provides an exceptional setting to celebrate your special day with those closest to you.”
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  • Private grounds: Yes

    “Set in a tree-lined 12-hectare grounds, you’ll be surrounded by cypress, jasmine and rosemary, a whirlwind of feelings and Provencal scents.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “A 19th-century Château perched above Saint-Tropez, Château de La Messardière offers an unforgettable venue for your private or professional event.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “At Airelles, our dedicated team is on hand to ensure that every detail of your ceremony and reception perfectly reflects your vision.”
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