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.
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.
Philipp von Stein · on Google →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
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 19:30Drinks on the terrace over the gulf, dinner on the estate
- 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
- 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
See the full figure+
€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
See the full figure+
€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.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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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.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 180 guests
“Capacity: 110 max for non buy-out, 180 for buyout”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding 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.”
Read the source for standing receptionRooms: 86 rooms
“Our venues can be exclusively reserved for weddings, private celebrations, conferences and seminars, while 86 rooms and suites extend the experience.”
Read the source for roomsSleeps: 190 guests
“ACCOMMODATION ON SITE: 190 GUESTS”
Read the source for sleepsWhole 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.”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesWhole property must be taken with the wedding: No
“Capacity: 110 max for non buy-out, 180 for buyout”
Read the source for whole property must be taken with the weddingOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Outdoor ceremonies with views over the bay”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-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.”
Read the source for in-house cateringBar 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.”
Read the source for bar on siteWeddings held: April to October
“Availability: Open April - October.”
Read the source for weddings heldMusic until: 04:00
“END OF PARTY TIME: 4AM”
Read the source for music untilPets: Yes
“At La Messardière, our four-legged friends are also our guests, with no extra charge.”
Read the source for petsChildren: 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.”
Read the source for childrenGuest transport: Yes
“Transfers to Jardin Tropézina beach or Salon Messardière (city center) via Rolls Royce and Mini-Moke”
Read the source for guest transportReception indoors: Yes
“Refined dining settings blending indoor and outdoor spaces”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“Cocktail receptions on panoramic terraces”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace 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.”
Read the source for space for dancingSwimming 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.”
Read the source for swimming poolSea 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.”
Read the source for sea viewVineyard: Yes
“Nestled on a hillside and surrounded by vineyards, this 19th century château has opened its doors to offer you a timeless break.”
Read the source for vineyardGardens: 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.”
Read the source for gardensPrivate 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.”
Read the source for private groundsHistoric building: Yes
“A 19th-century Château perched above Saint-Tropez, Château de La Messardière offers an unforgettable venue for your private or professional event.”
Read the source for historic buildingCoordinator 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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