Château De Pondres is a hotel destination wedding venue in Villevieille, France, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Nîmes-Alès-Camargue Airport (NCE), 45 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.

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Château De Pondres

Château De Pondres offers the logistical advantage of on-site accommodation, eliminating the need to coordinate separate lodging for your wedding party.

Guests
Up to 150 guests
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Cost
€5,000 to €15,000 venue fee
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Ceremony
Chapel on site
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Season
Best weather Jun–Sep
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Getting there
NCE · about 45 min by car
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About Château De Pondres

Château De Pondres offers the logistical advantage of on-site accommodation, eliminating the need to coordinate separate lodging for your wedding party.

This 18th-century château in southern France provides 30 guest rooms within its grounds, allowing you to host ceremonies, receptions, and multi-day celebrations without guests traveling between venues.

The property spans 12 hectares of landscaped grounds near the Camargue region.

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Very peaceful and beautiful place, perfect for a wedding day. The gardens are big and quiet, with a lot of space for walking or having dinner outside. The château feels private and calm, not busy.

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

Staying over

Whole property to yourselves
Yes

The ceremony

Chapel on site
Yes

Money

Price
€5,000 to €15,000 venue feeAisle estimate

Getting there

Nearest airport
NCE, 45 min by carAisle estimate

The spaces

Indoors or out
Both
Setting
Countryside, restored, elegantAisle estimate

Food and drink

In-house catering
Yes

Venue highlights

  • 30 guest rooms available on-site for wedding parties and overnight guests
  • 12 hectares of private grounds for ceremony and reception flexibility
  • Located in Villevieille, 45 minutes from Nîmes, in Provence-Camargue wine country
  • Accommodates up to 150 guests for seated dinners and receptions

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A sample wedding weekend

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Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.

Friday · day 01
  • 3:00 PMGuest arrival and room check-in at château
  • 7:00 PMWelcome dinner in château gardens or dining hall
Saturday · day 02
  • 4:00 PMWedding ceremony (garden or indoor venue on grounds)
  • 5:30 PMCocktail reception and aperitifs
  • 7:30 PMSeated dinner and dancing
Sunday · day 03
  • 10:00 AMFarewell breakfast before guest departure

Costs and booking details

Getting there
NCE · about 45 min by carAisle estimate

Guests fly into Nîmes-Alès-Camargue Airport.

Typical total
€8,000–25,000+Aisle estimate
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€8,000–25,000+ for 50–100 guests, 2–3 nights

Ceremony fee
On request
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Reception
€80–150 a headAisle estimate
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€80–150 (estimated; confirm with château)

Room rate
€120–250 a nightAisle estimate
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€120–250 per room (estimated; seasonal variation)

Weather window
June – September

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

Direct line
04 66 35 97 20

Answered by the venue in local hours.

All-inclusive packages with accommodation may offer better value. Contact http://www.chateaudepondres.fr/ for tailored quotes.

Questions about the venue

Can we host both ceremony and reception at the château?+

Yes. The château offers multiple indoor and outdoor spaces across its 12-hectare estate, allowing you to customize ceremony locations and reception layouts to match your vision.

Is accommodation included in the wedding package?+

Guest rooms are available at the château. Accommodation rates and wedding package inclusions should be confirmed directly with the venue, as pricing varies by season and group size.

What's the nearest airport?+

Nîmes-Alès-Camargue Airport (NCE) is approximately 45 minutes away. Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is a 4-hour drive and offers more flight options.

What's the guest capacity?+

The château accommodates 20–150 guests depending on your event layout and chosen spaces.

Are there catering options?+

Contact the venue directly via http://www.chateaudepondres.fr/ for catering, menu selections, and any dietary accommodation details.

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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.

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