Hotel

La Bastide de Moustiers - Hôtel & Restaurant

04360 Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, France, France20–150 guests$$$

Type:Hotel

Capacity:20–150 guests

Budget:$$$

Airport:Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), 90 minutes

La Bastide de Moustiers stands apart as Provence's only Michelin-starred hotel restaurant, offering couples an integrated culinary and hospitality experience rather than a typical venue-plus-catering setup. Set within a restored 17th-century bastide in the hilltop village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, the property delivers chef Jérôme Picaud's acclaimed cuisine alongside accommodations for 30+ guests. This dual-purpose approach eliminates vendor coordination while anchoring celebrations in authentic regional gastronomy.

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Highlights

Michelin-starred restaurant on-site, eliminating external catering decisions
Historic 17th-century stone bastide with 14 guest rooms for multi-day celebrations
Google rating of 4.6/5 across 800+ reviews
Overlooks Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, a UNESCO-listed artisan pottery village with centuries of craft heritage
Chef Jérôme Picaud's Mediterranean menu sources from local Provence producers

Quick facts

Capacity20–150 guests

Venue typeHotel

Price range$$$

LocationFrance

Nearest airportMRS

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Plan your wedding at La Bastide de Moustiers - Hôtel & Restaurant

Getting there

Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)

90 minutes to venue

Private car service

€80-150 per vehicle (6-seat van available)

90-150 minutes · Hotel-arranged transfer from Marseille or Nice Airport

Rental car

€40-80/day depending on vehicle class

90 minutes from Marseille · Self-drive via A8 motorway to Moustiers (well-signed)

Train + taxi

€50-80 per person

3-4 hours total · SNCF to Aix-en-Provence or Manosque station, then 45-min taxi to venue

Cost estimate

Ceremony / venue fee

Included with reception package; no separate ceremony rental charge

Reception (per guest)

€180-280 depending on menu selection and wine pairing tier

Accommodation (per night)

€150-350 per room; wedding guest group rates available

Estimated total

€4,500-8,400 for 20 guests (ceremony, 3-course dinner, 1 night accommodation); €18,000-28,000 for 80 guests

Pricing excludes flowers, photography, and day-of coordination. Michelin-star premium reflects chef and wine list quality. Multi-night packages and off-season rates (Nov-Mar) offer 15-20% reduction. Deposit of 30% required to secure date.

Sample wedding weekend

Friday evening

18:00-20:00Guests arrive; check-in and welcome aperitif on terrace

Saturday

10:00-11:00Ceremony in courtyard or village chapel (5 min walk)

11:30-13:00Cocktail reception with canapés, Provençal wines

13:30-16:00Seated dinner in main restaurant or private salon; 4-course tasting menu

16:00+Dancing, cake cutting, evening drinks on terrace

Sunday

08:00-11:00Leisurely breakfast in dining room; guests depart

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

Frequently asked questions

Can we customize the menu for dietary requirements?

Yes. Chef Picaud's team works directly with couples to adapt the tasting menu, accommodating vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy needs while maintaining the restaurant's signature style.

What is the maximum guest capacity?

The property accommodates up to 150 wedding guests for ceremonies and receptions, with 14 en-suite rooms available for overnight stays. Groups larger than 80 typically require split seatings or extended timings.

Are outdoor ceremony spaces available?

The bastide has a landscaped courtyard and terrace overlooking the village valley. Backup indoor spaces exist; weather contingencies are managed by the venue team.

What is included in accommodation rates?

Room rates include breakfast and access to the hotel's wellness facilities. Wedding guests receive preferential rates; inquire about group discounts for 10+ rooms.

How far is the venue from major airports?

Marseille Provence Airport is 95 km away (90 minutes by car). Nice Airport is 160 km away (2.5 hours). The hotel can arrange private transfers upon request.