Hotel

Hôtel - Restaurant Le Relais

04360 Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, France, France20–100 guests$$$

Type:Hotel

Capacity:20–100 guests

Budget:$$$

Airport:Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), 2 hours

Guests arrive in the hilltop village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie to find a converted 17th-century coaching inn where stone walls frame views across the Verdon Valley. The hotel restaurant becomes your wedding venue, with regional Provençal cuisine prepared on-site and 12 guest rooms allowing your party to stay steps from the celebration. Open terraces and intimate dining rooms create distinct spaces for ceremony and reception without traveling between locations.

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Highlights

Located in UNESCO-listed Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, famous for its 12 pottery workshops and suspended star between cliff peaks
12 on-site guest rooms eliminate transportation logistics for destination wedding parties
Kitchen prepares traditional Provençal cuisine including local lamb and seasonal vegetables from regional suppliers
4.3-star Google rating reflects consistent quality in both accommodation and dining services
Terrace seating accommodates outdoor ceremonies with natural valley backdrop; interior restaurant spaces available year-round

Quick facts

Capacity20–100 guests

Venue typeHotel

Price range$$$

LocationFrance

Nearest airportMRS

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Plan your wedding at Hôtel - Restaurant Le Relais

Getting there

Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)

2 hours to venue

Private car rental

€60-90 per vehicle rental

2 hours from Marseille · Drive via A51 south and D952 toward Castellane; scenic route follows the Verdon River gorge

Hired car service

€180-250 per transfer

2 hours · Hotel can arrange private driver pickup from Marseille; advance booking recommended

Train + local transport

€40-60 per person

3.5-4 hours total · TER train to Grenoble or Digne-les-Bains, then €30-40 taxi to Moustiers (45 minutes)

Cost estimate

Ceremony / venue fee

Included with catering package

Reception (per guest)

€65-95 depending on menu selections

Accommodation (per night)

€90-140 per room (12 rooms available)

Estimated total

€8,500-14,000 for 80 guests with 2-night stay and 3-course dinner

Pricing does not include beverages, service charges (typically 15%), décor, or flowers. Hotel offers package discounts for room blocks of 8+ nights. Ceremony space rental waived when reception dinner booked through restaurant.

Sample wedding weekend

Friday evening

18:00Guest arrival and check-in; welcome aperitif on terrace

Saturday

14:00Ceremony on terrace or in restaurant hall

15:30Cocktail hour in courtyard or lounge

18:00Seated reception dinner in restaurant

Sunday

09:00Farewell breakfast; checkout by 11:00

This is a sample itinerary. Your wedding weekend can be fully customized.

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum guest capacity?

Le Relais accommodates approximately 80-100 guests for seated reception in the restaurant and adjacent spaces, with outdoor terrace options expanding capacity for cocktail-style events.

Are ceremonies held indoors or outdoors?

The property offers flexible ceremony options—outdoor on the terrace overlooking the valley during fair weather, or in the restaurant's main hall during inclement conditions.

Can the venue provide catering?

Yes. The in-house restaurant kitchen prepares all meals. The chef works with couples to design menus featuring regional Provençal specialties and can accommodate dietary restrictions.

How many nights can guests stay?

The 12 guest rooms are available for multi-night bookings. Many couples arrange 2-3 day wedding weekends with guests arriving Friday and departing Sunday.

What is the nearest airport?

Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) is 110 kilometers away with approximately 2-hour transfer time by car. Nice Airport (NCE) is also accessible at 3 hours' distance.