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Château Saint-Martin &Spa

Arriving at Château Saint-Martin & Spa, guests traverse tree-lined pathways before entering a 14th-century castle transformed into a luxury retreat, where terracotta rooftops frame Mediterranean gardens and modern suites await.

Ceremony
20 seated
Reception
150 seated
Nearest airport
NCE · 45 minutes
Price range
$$$
Rating
4.8 /5 · 462

Château Saint-Martin & Spa is a hotel destination wedding venue in Vence, France, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE), 45 minutes.

01 · In a sentence

Château Saint-Martin & Spa in Vence.

Arriving at Château Saint-Martin & Spa, guests traverse tree-lined pathways before entering a 14th-century castle transformed into a luxury retreat, where terracotta rooftops frame Mediterranean gardens and modern suites await.

The 40-acre estate becomes your private venue—guests experience fine dining in stone-walled restaurants, spa treatments between events, and accommodation steps from ceremony and reception spaces.

Rated 4.8/5, this Relais & Châteaux property delivers a multi-day immersion rather than a single evening.

Beautiful property and great service. We had a very roomy suite which offered panoramic views of Vence. The reason I took out one star from its location is that it is somewhat isolated being on the hilltop (but it is not a negative) and commuting to other towns took a little more time. The dinner was a tad disappointing as the dishes were ordinary and the tables are crammed to each other. The food at the bar was better.

Jen R
02 · What sets it apart

4 notes, from the desk.

Note 01

40-acre private estate with 14th-century castle architecture and manicured Mediterranean gardens

Note 02

67 suites and rooms on-site; guests sleep where they celebrate, eliminating hotel logistics

Note 03

Michelin-trained culinary team; restaurant menus customizable for dietary requirements across 200+ guest capacity

Note 04

Full-service spa allows wedding-day treatments for bridal parties and guest relaxation between events

04 · Hold a date

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May 2026
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Choose a day from the calendar.

We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.

05 · A sample weekend

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.

Friday (arrival) · day 01
  • 4:00 PMGuests arrive; check-in begins. Welcome cocktail in garden courtyard.
Friday · day 02
  • 7:30 PMDinner in main restaurant or private dining room.
Saturday · day 03
  • 9:00 AMBridal party spa treatments (massage, facial); groom's party activity (wine tasting, pool).
  • 3:00 PMCeremony in castle courtyard or chapel.
  • 4:00 PMCocktail hour in Mediterranean gardens.
  • 7:00 PMReception dinner in main hall or marquee; dancing until midnight.
06 · Practical

Things worth knowing.

Getting there

NCE · 45 minutes

Guests fly into Nice Côte d'Azur Airport. The desk arranges every transfer.

Typical total

€35,000–80,000

Pricing is bespoke; request formal quote from hotel. High season (May–Sept) carries 15–20% premium. Spa treatments, transportation, and activities billed separately. Venue rental typically waived if food/beverage spend meets threshold.

Ceremony fee

€3,000–6,000

A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.

Reception

€120–200 / head

A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.

Room rate

€250–600 / night

A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.

Direct line

04 93 58 02 02

Answered by the venue in local hours. The desk picks up otherwise.

07 · Questions

Asked along the way.

Can we have both ceremony and reception at the venue?+

Yes. The castle offers multiple indoor and outdoor spaces—ceremony in the courtyard or chapel, cocktails in gardens, reception in the dining hall or under tent on the grounds.

What's included in the room rate for guests?+

Accommodation includes breakfast. Spa access, dinner, and activities are à la carte or can be bundled into wedding packages negotiated directly with the hotel.

How far is the nearest airport?+

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) is 45 minutes away. The hotel arranges private car transfers; allow 1 hour door-to-door.

What's the guest capacity?+

The venue accommodates 20–150 guests depending on configuration and space selection.

Are there bad weather contingencies?+

All indoor spaces have climate control. Marquees and covered terraces provide backup for outdoor ceremonies and receptions.

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Hold dates at Château Saint-Martin & Spa.

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.