LesCavalets
Les Cavalets stands apart in Bauduen by operating as both a intimate hotel and wedding venue on the shores of Lac de Sainte-Croix, offering guests the rare advantage of staying where they celebrate.
- Ceremony
- 20 seated
- Reception
- 150 seated
- Nearest airport
- MRS · 90 minutes
- Price range
- $$$
- Google rating
- 4.3 /5 · 821
Les Cavalets is a hotel destination wedding venue in Bauduen, France, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), 90 minutes.
Les Cavalets in Bauduen.
Les Cavalets stands apart in Bauduen by operating as both a intimate hotel and wedding venue on the shores of Lac de Sainte-Croix, offering guests the rare advantage of staying where they celebrate.
This waterfront property delivers direct lake access and on-site accommodation, eliminating the need for shuttle logistics that plague most destination venues in Provence.
With a 4.3/5 Google rating, the venue has proven its execution across multiple seasons and guest experiences.
Perfect if you have a car and want to stay out of town. Great lake views in an ageing classic hotel. We enjoyed our stay. You can order all the cart and they have good expresso in the morning.
4 notes on the house.
Located directly on Lac de Sainte-Croix with private beach and water access for guest activities
35+ room hotel on-site allows wedding party and guests to stay where celebrations occur
Serves as both ceremony and reception venue, reducing vendor coordination and travel time
Provence location within 90 minutes of Marseille, combining rural authenticity with accessibility
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- 4:00 PM onwardsGuest arrival and hotel check-in; welcome aperitif by the lake
- 10:00 AMPre-ceremony gathering; guest seating
- 11:00 AMCeremony (outdoor lakeside or indoor depending on weather)
- 12:30 PMCocktail hour on hotel terrace or private beach
- 2:00 PMReception dinner service begins
- 9:00 PM onwardsEvening dancing and dessert; guests retire to accommodations
- 10:00 AMFarewell brunch at hotel restaurant
- 11:00 AMGuest checkout
Things worth knowing.
MRS · 90 minutes
Guests fly into Marseille Provence Airport.
€8,000–25,000
Costs exclude beverages beyond house selections, photography, flowers, and décor. Shoulder-season dates (April, October) typically 10–15% lower. Customized quotes available upon inquiry.
€800–1,500
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
€60–95 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
€90–180 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
04 98 10 62 40
Answered by the venue in local hours.
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 have the ceremony and reception in different spaces?+
Yes. Les Cavalets offers both indoor and outdoor event spaces, allowing you to separate or combine ceremonies and receptions based on guest count and weather preferences.
Is accommodation included in wedding packages?+
Accommodation is separate from event fees but offered at group rates for wedding parties. On-site lodging ranges from standard to superior rooms with lake views.
What is the closest major airport?+
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) is approximately 90 minutes away by car. Nice Airport (NCE) and Toulon-Hyères (TLN) are also regional options within 60–90 minutes.
Does the venue provide catering?+
Yes, in-house catering is available. Customizable menus range from casual lakeside fare to formal Provençal cuisine prepared by the hotel restaurant team.
Can we host events year-round?+
Les Cavalets operates seasonally. Peak season (May–September) offers optimal weather; shoulder months (April, October) provide quieter, more intimate settings.
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