Convento di SanFrancesco
Convento di San Francesco sits within a centuries-old pine forest in Gallese, Lazio, where stone cloisters and ancient refectory walls frame an intimate hilltop setting.
- Guests
- 20–280
- Nearest airport
- FCO / CIA · 1 hour 15 minutes
- Open season
- May – August
- Price range
- $$$
- Google rating
- 4.6 /5 · 183
Convento di San Francesco is an estate destination wedding venue in Gallese, Italy, hosting 20 to 280 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Rome Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci) or Rome Ciampino (FCO / CIA), 1 hour 15 minutes. Best months: May, June, July, August.
Convento di San Francesco in Gallese, open May–August.
Convento di San Francesco sits within a centuries-old pine forest in Gallese, Lazio, where stone cloisters and ancient refectory walls frame an intimate hilltop setting.
The 16th-century convent commands views across the Tiber Valley while maintaining working monastery grounds, creating a rare backdrop where history and landscape speak equally.
Civil and Catholic ceremonies take place within the consecrated church or beneath towering pines, with indoor spaces holding up to 280 guests across multiple climate-controlled levels.
Wonderful!Semplicemente Spettacolare! A top level location for wedding and other ceremonies! High level management and super nice owners!
4 notes on the house.
On-site consecrated Church of San Francesco for Catholic ceremonies; municipal authorization available for civil rites
Capacity for 280 seated guests with full air conditioning; dining room on first floor with ground-floor appetizer service
16 beds across three structures including dedicated newlyweds' accommodation on the property
Outdoor ceremonies held in 16th-century cloister or within ancient pine forest setting
Best held in May, June, July.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at Convento di San Francesco.
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How the weekend usually runs.
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- 15:00 - 18:00Guest arrival; accommodation check-in at convent and nearby facilities; welcome reception on grounds
- 10:00 - 11:00Ceremony in Church of San Francesco or outdoor cloister/forest setting
- 11:30 - 13:00Aperitivo with champagne fountain; appetizers and mingling in ground-floor spaces
- 13:00 - 14:30Seated lunch service in first-floor dining room (280 capacity)
- 15:00 - 17:00Afternoon break; lawn games or rest period; optional refreshments
- 18:00 - 23:00Evening reception with dinner service, music/dancing, pizza party, dessert and coffee service
- 09:00 - 12:00Breakfast and checkout; coaching service departures to airports
Things worth knowing.
FCO / CIA · 1 hour 15 minutes
Guests fly into Rome Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci) or Rome Ciampino.
€5,200
Pricing is all-inclusive of VAT and based on full exclusive convent use for the day. Minimum two-night weekend stay required; final cleaning included. 30% deposit required at booking. Add-ons include open bar, ice cream cart, champagne fountain, and pizza party services.
Included in venue exclusive-use rate
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
Varies by menu; included in day rate / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
Included on-site / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
May – August
4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.
Figures are estimates, modeled from regional rates and public sources — not a quote from the house. Once the venue claims this page, their own rates take precedence.
Asked along the way.
Can we hold both ceremony and reception at the venue?+
Yes. The consecrated Church of San Francesco accommodates Catholic ceremonies on-site. Civil ceremonies can be performed in the cloister, refectory, or outdoor pine forest setting. Reception spaces are located throughout the convent with full dining and bar facilities.
What happens if weather affects outdoor plans?+
All outdoor elements—appetizers, buffet, and seated dining—transfer indoors without modification. Ground-floor spaces handle appetizers and buffet service; the first-floor dining room seats 280 with full air conditioning.
Is accommodation included?+
The convent provides 16 on-site beds across three structures. Additional guest accommodation is available at nearby hotels and non-hotel facilities with organized coaching services between venues.
Do we need to use the venue's wedding planner?+
Yes. The convent requires coordination through their in-house wedding planners, who manage all suppliers and event logistics. A 30% deposit secures your booking.
How far is Rome?+
Rome's main airports are 107 kilometers away—approximately 1 hour 15 minutes by road, allowing guests easy access for arrival and departure.
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