Château DePondres
Château De Pondres offers the logistical advantage of on-site accommodation, eliminating the need to coordinate separate lodging for your wedding party.
- Ceremony
- 20 seated
- Reception
- 150 seated
- Nearest airport
- NCE · 45 minutes
- Open season
- June – September
- Price range
- $$$
- Rating
- 4.3 /5 · 558
Château De Pondres is a hotel destination wedding venue in Villevieille, France, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Nîmes-Alès-Camargue Airport (NCE), 45 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
Château De Pondres in Villevieille, open June–September.
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.
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. The rooms have a lot of natural light and nice colours — perfect for getting ready. There are many different spots that look great in photos, both inside and outside. It’s not far from Montpellier, and there is big parking for guests. Golden hour in the garden is amazing — soft warm light and very romantic feeling. really special place
4 notes, from the desk.
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 the heart of Provence-Camargue wine country
Accommodates up to 150 guests for seated dinners and receptions
Best held in June, July, August.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at Château De Pondres.
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
How the weekend usually runs.
Yours will be different — nothing below is required. Every planning begins with the three meals you most want to eat, and builds outward.
- 3:00 PMGuest arrival and room check-in at château
- 7:00 PMWelcome dinner in château gardens or dining hall
- 4:00 PMWedding ceremony (garden or indoor venue on grounds)
- 5:30 PMCocktail reception and aperitifs
- 7:30 PMSeated dinner and dancing
- 10:00 AMFarewell breakfast before guest departure
Things worth knowing.
NCE · 45 minutes
Guests fly into Nîmes-Alès-Camargue Airport. The desk arranges every transfer.
€8,000–25,000
All-inclusive packages with accommodation may offer better value. Contact http://www.chateaudepondres.fr/ for tailored quotes.
Contact venue
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
€80–150 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
€120–250 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
June – September
4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.
Asked along the way.
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.
In the same country.
Hold dates at Château De Pondres.
A note to the desk with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.