Mas Under theChestnut
Mas Under the Chestnut operates on a simple principle: your guests need reliable logistics alongside beauty.
- Guests
- 25–150
- Nearest airport
- AVN · 1 hour by car
- Open season
- May – August
- Price range
- $$$
- Google rating
- 4.7 /5 · 113
Mas Under the Chestnut is an estate destination wedding venue in Cavaillon, France, hosting 25 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Avignon-Provence Airport (AVN), 1 hour by car. Best months: May, June, July, August.
Mas Under the Chestnut in Cavaillon, open May–August.
Mas Under the Chestnut operates on a simple principle: your guests need reliable logistics alongside beauty.
This 28-hectare Provençal estate near Cavaillon delivers both, with on-site accommodation for 40+ guests, manicured gardens, and direct access to Avignon's cultural attractions just 40 kilometers away.
The restored farmhouse and stone buildings provide flexible indoor-outdoor venues across multiple microclimates.
The only remaining Mas provençal now in the middle of a commercial area
4 our own notes.
28-hectare working estate with original 17th-century stone structures and century-old chestnut trees
On-site lodging accommodates 40+ guests, eliminating hotel logistics for destination attendees
Located 40km from Avignon, 90km from Provence's wine regions, and 110km from the Mediterranean coast
4.7/5 Google rating with consistent praise for grounds maintenance and staff coordination
Best held in May, June, July.
The months the weather, and the local rhythm, is kindest to a stay at Mas Under the Chestnut.
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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.
- 4:00 PMGuest arrivals; check-in at farmhouse rooms; welcome aperitif on main terrace
- 10:00 AMGuest breakfast in dining room; final setup in garden ceremony space
- 3:00 PMCeremony begins under chestnut grove or farmhouse portico
- 4:30 PMCocktail hour on north terrace with Luberon views
- 6:00 PMSeated dinner in converted barn or garden under string lights
- 10:00 PMDancing; late-night snacks; fire pit mingling
- 9:00 AMDeparture breakfast for remaining guests
Things worth knowing.
AVN · 1 hour by car
Guests fly into Avignon-Provence Airport.
€15,000-35,000
Venue rental, catering, and accommodation are typically priced separately. Peak season (May-June, September) commands higher rates. On-site lodging reduces overall travel costs for guests.
€2,500-4,500
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
€80-150 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
€100-200 / 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 venue. Once the venue claims this page, their own rates take precedence.
Asked along the way.
Can we accommodate guests overnight?+
Yes. The estate provides on-site accommodation for 40+ people across renovated farmhouse rooms and cottage suites, reducing coordination burden and travel time for international guests.
What's the nearest airport?+
Avignon-Provence Airport (45km, 1 hour drive) or Marseille-Provence (100km, 1.5 hours). The venue can arrange transfers or provide recommendations for local car rental.
Are there indoor backup options for weather?+
The main farmhouse and several stone buildings provide weather protection. Tent rentals are standard and recommended for June-September ceremonies.
What's included in the venue fee?+
Contact the venue directly at http://www.massouslemarronnier.com/ for current packages. Standard offerings typically include grounds access, basic furniture, and on-site kitchen facilities.
When's the best season to marry here?+
May, June, and September offer ideal weather (75-82°F). July-August can reach 90°F+. Spring and fall reduce heat-related logistics while maintaining full guest comfort.
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