7 Luxury Château Destination Wedding Venues Within 1 Hour of Paris, France | by Makeup & Hair Artist Onorina Jomir
Did you know that there are several Château wedding venues an hour or less from Paris?
When it comes to planning a destination wedding in France, it’s hard to compete with the elegance of a château wedding venue. My bridal beauty clients love the breathtaking castle exteriors, elegant French interiors stuck in time, surrounded by French countryside and manicured gardens…how much dreamier can it possibly get? Whether it’s just the two of you, or you and your 150 close ones, there is a château destination wedding venue out there for you.
Check out our list of 7 most luxurious château wedding venues near Paris, along with bridal inspiration and examples of REAL brides who tied the knot there!
Our bridal beauty team has styled countless brides in each of these French Châteaus, and we can vouch for their hospitality and prestige.
I. Château de Villette
Château de Villette by The Heritage Collection is a luxury chateau destination wedding venue featuring 7 suites, a swimming pool, ballroom, and French garden park with two lakes.
Photo courtesy of Kristine Grinvalde.
Nicknamed “Le Petit Versailles,”(or Little Versailles), Château de Villette was built by the architect and landscape designer for Château de Versailles. At only 1 hour from Paris, you’ll feel like a queen in her castle if you get married in this exquisite venue.
The property has all you need for an intimate French destination wedding: seven suites and seven bedrooms for your immediate family, a swimming pool for the day-after party, an elegant ballroom in case of rainy weather, a French garden park with two lakes on the premises, a glass house, an orangery, and a towering fountain.
For this Château de Villette bridal editorial photoshoot, we featured different bridal makeup and hair looks in all the unique bedrooms and spaces around the castle. Their bleu room will wow and impress all your guests! Here are some of our favorite looks from this shoot.
Visit The Heritage Collection’s website for more information on luxury French destination weddings at Château de Villette, or their 3 other properties in Italy.
Château de Villette’s French gardens a stunning outdoor event space for guests to meander!
Photo Courtesy of Kristine Grinvalde.
Château de Villette’s towering fountain is one of many unique spaces that sets this destination wedding venue from the rest.
Photo courtesy of Kristine Grinvalde, Makeup + Hair Styling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
Château de Villette Outdoor Ceremony Space faces the famous garden, designed by Andre Le Notre… who also designed the gardens at Versailles, and Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte (featured below!).
Photo courtesy of Kristine Grinvalde.
Bridal hair and makeup look - To create this stunning, soft-glam bridal look, we designed a smokey-but-natural eye makeup and polished curls. This combo balanced with the intricate details of her crystal tiara and beaded wedding dress, resulting in ROYAL elegance.
Photo courtesy of Kristine Grinvalde, Makeup + Hair Styling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
Château de Villette Bridal Makeup and Classic Chignon - This look is perfect for any weather and dress style. Brides doing first look, with an onsite stylist can have their hair styled down, and then swept up for the ceremony and rest of the night!
Photo courtesy of Kristine Grinvalde, Makeup + Hair Styling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
Château de Villette’s, Blue Room, is a stunning backdrop for rehearsal dinners and wedding receptions. Who needs “something blue” when you have this magnificent room?
Photo courtesy of Kristine Grinvalde, Makeup + Hair Styling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
Château de Villette Boudoir Look - Tousled textured waves, and my face-but-better makeup… paired with chandelier earrings… pair perfectly with this grand green bedroom, and this vintage inspired dressing gown!
Photo courtesy of Kristine Grinvalde, Makeup + Hair Styling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
Château de Villette Boudoir Look - Tousled textured waves, and my face-but-better makeup… paired with chandelier earrings… pair perfectly with this grand green bedroom, and this vintage inspired dressing gown!
Photo courtesy of Kristine Grinvalde, Makeup + Hair Styling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
Château de Villette Styled Shoot Video - See more of our several bridal and boudoir looks for this Château de Villette styled shoot. Makeup + Hair Styling by Onorina Jomir Beauty, Video courtesy of Rouge Wedding
II. Château de Champlâtreux
Château de Champlâtreux is a luxurious 15th century French destination wedding venue…located only 30 minutes from Paris, and 15 from Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Photo courtesy of Alexandra Vonk
Château de Champlatreux is conveniently located 15 minutes from Charles de Gaulle Airport, and 30 minutes from Paris. It can hold up to 450 guests for a seated dinner…or 650 for a cocktail reception!
The lavish interiors feature 4 large reception rooms, designed in the Louis XV style with period furniture! In its hey-day, it served as a summer home and event space for its occupants, the Parisian parliamentary Molé family.
You’ll love the beautiful parquet floors of the vestibule, and classic Château decor. Guests will enjoy looking out onto the French-style park from the Grand salon and drawing-room windows.
Download Château de Champlatreux’s brochure HERE and see if this venue is the right fit for your dream destination wedding in France.
For this Château de Champlatreux bride, we kept the hair loosely pulled back into a romantic low bun, with a vibrant but not bold bridal makeup look to pair with her spring bouquet. In fact, you can see more of her look now in their wedding brochure.
Château de Champlâtreux has a picture-perfect backdrop behind every door.
Photo courtesy of Alexandra Vonk
Château de Champlâtreux: The Billiard Room is flooded with natural light and parquet flooring. It was the perfect space for this vintage inspired bridal look.
Photo courtesy of Alexandra Vonk, Makeup + Hair Styling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
Getting married at Château de Champlâtreux? Make sure you plan a first look and some time for couple’s photos on the grounds! There is so much to take in at this gorgeous French destination wedding venue that you’ll want to be sure to document it all! Our team is also available for touch ups - your artist can follow you around to make sure your bridal makeup and hairstyle looks perfect in very photo!
Photo courtesy of Alexandra Vonk, Makeup + Hair Styling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
Château de Champlatreux Bridal Updo - Hair side swept into a bun created the perfect canvas for this beautiful headpiece by Sibo Designs. This hairstyle works on medium length hair in any color.
Photo courtesy of Alexandra Vonk, Makeup + Hair Styling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
Château de Champlatreux Bridal Makeup Look - Softly defined eyes, fluttery lashes, and a pinky-peach pout! We carefully selected this lip color to coordinate with her colorful bouquet, while still keeping the shade soft & natural.
Photo courtesy of Alexandra Vonk, Makeup + Hair Styling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
III. Château Bouffemont
Château Bouffemont - Looking for a French destination wedding château to privatize? Château Bouffemont covers five hectares of land and can accomodate 30 overnight guests. Plus with Paris only 35 minutes away, your guests will have no problem finding a place to stay in the city or countryside!
Photo courtesy of Claire Eyos
Located 35 minutes from Paris, and 20 from Charles de Gaulle Airport, Château Bouffemont is a beautiful and convenient destination wedding venue.
Built during the reign of Napoleon III by the Vallee Family, the estate covers five hectares of land and provides an exceptional setting for receptions: 9 suites, 3 dining halls, 1 dance hall, and 1 lounge. It can hold 200 guests for a seated dinner, 250 guests for a cocktail and 30 guests for onsite accommodations.
We can’t get over the sunlit bedrooms in neutral tones, and your guests will love the view from the balcony! And brides...you will MOST CERTAINLY appreciate the beautiful bathrooms. The tubs are to die for and perfect for soaking in the night before your wedding!
For her Château Bouffemont destination wedding, our bride wanted to wear her platinum blonde hair mostly down, with some hair tucked back… which kept the hair out of her face when the wind would blow. For her bridal makeup look, she wanted a bold smokey eye and nude, glossy lip color, her look was truly fit for a fairytale Chateau wedding!
This French wedding venue offers packages for curated weddings, bespoke weddings, and elopement weddings. Learn more about their offerings HERE.
Château Bouffemont Bridal Makeup and Hair Style - Our bride wanted to wear her platinum blonde hair, mostly down, with a dramatic smokey eye and nude, glossy lip color.
Photo courtesy of Claire Eyos. Makeup + Hair Styling by Onorina Jomir Beauty Team
Bridal Hairstyle and Makeup Look for Château Bouffemont - We love how much her bridal eye makeup pops against her platinum blonde hair color and romantic flowy dress!
Photo courtesy of Claire Eyos, Makeup + Hair Styling by Onorina Jomir Beauty Team
Château Bouffemont - This French destination wedding venue offers packages for curated weddings, bespoke weddings, and elopement weddings, making planning from overseas a breeze!
Photo courtesy of Claire Eyos, Makeup + Hair Styling by Onorina Jomir Beauty Team
Staircase detail at Château Bouffemont - This vast staircase gives the bride and groom the perfect backdrop for a fairytale portrait.
Photo courtesy of Claire Eyos, Makeup + Hair Styling by Onorina Jomir Beauty Team
The Salon des Anges at Château Bouffemont - You’ll love the soft blue-green paneling with white and gold accents, original flooring, crystal chandeliers, and plenty of sunlight.
Photo courtesy of Claire Eyos, Makeup + Hair Styling by Onorina Jomir Beauty Team
IV. Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte was built in 1656 and is a perfect example of 17th century French classicism; its influence shaped architecture in France for 150 years. This venue hosted the second most expensive wedding in the world and more recently, it is featured as the Palace of Versailles, in the BBC Historical Drama, Versailles.
Photo courtesy of Greg Finck
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is an exclusive, sumptuous destination wedding venue in France, a little over an hour away from Paris.
The estate was built by Louis Le Vau for Nicolas Fouquet, a French minister of Finance under the king Louis XIV. Fouquet loved to party and wanted his Chateau to reflect that. At Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, your wedding guests will enjoy the expansive gardens, opulent interiors, and beautiful artwork.
Since the venue is open to the public during the day, your destination wedding will have to take place before or after visiting hours, or you can privatize the venue for an intimate and highly exclusive wedding.
For this Bridal magazine cover shoot photographed by Greg Finck at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, we kept the makeup look soft except for a pop of color on the lips, to harmonize with the vintage lace lingerie, modern wedding gowns…and LIVING flower dress! The hair was pulled back into a chic twisted braid, and adorned with two hand tied silk bows - a vision by the photo shoot’s creative director, Joy Proctor.
Inquire for more information about having a French destination wedding at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte HERE.
Want to have your wedding in Paris instead? Check out our top Paris hotel wedding venue recommendations HERE.
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte Makeup Look — We kept the makeup look soft except for a pop of color on the lips, to harmonize with the LIVING flower dress!
Photo courtesy of Greg Finck, Makeup + Hair Styling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte Gardens were designed by Andre Lenotre, who designed Versailles Castle gardens (and Château de Villette’s). Large allées framed by rows of low hedges, fabulous Cyprus topiary, and beautiful statues ran across the property with majestic and elegant symmetry. Also if you look straight up onto the hill, you’ll see the faint silhouette of a colossal-sized gold Hercules statue!
Photo courtesy of Greg Finck
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte was built for Nicolas Fouquet, a French minister of Finance under the king Louis XIV. Fouquet loved to party and wanted his Chateau to reflect that. At Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, your wedding guests will enjoy the expansive gardens, the opulent interiors, and the beautiful artwork.
Photo courtesy of Greg Finck
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte - Since the venue is open to the public during the day, your destination wedding will have to take place before or after visiting hours, or you can privatize the venue for an intimate and highly exclusive wedding.
Photo courtesy of Greg Finck
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte Hairstyle - The hair was pulled into a chic twisted braid, and adorned with two hand tied silk bows- a vision by the photo-shoot’s creative director, Joy Proctor.
Photo courtesy of Greg Finck, Makeup + Hair Styling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte Bridal Look - The soft makeup look, and the chic silk-tied braid paired with this cathedral length wedding gown embodies the effortless elegance of the French countryside.
Photo courtesy of Greg Finck, Makeup + Hair Styling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte Styled Shoot Video - Check out all the looks we created for this French destination wedding magazine photoshoot. Makeup + Hair Styling by Onorina Jomir Beauty, Video courtesy of Pascal Délé
V. Château de Chantilly
Château de Chantilly is a museum in the daytime, and a destination wedding venue in the evening. This is the perfect French wedding venue for brides looking for an aristocratic ambiance, rich with heirlooms of French art and artifacts.
Photo courtesy of Cedric Klein. Makeup + Hair Styling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
Arguably one of the most famous French castles, Château de Chantilly is located 40 minutes from Paris. During the day, it’s a museum for the public…but in the evening, you can privatize it for your destination wedding!
This castle was built by the Duke of Aumale, son of the last King of France, Louis-Philippe. This prince, who is the greatest collector of his time and made Chantilly the showcase for his countless masterpieces and precious manuscripts. In 1886, it was gifted to Institut de France in 1886, and has remained exactly as it was…meaning your destination wedding will truly feel like it stepped back in time!
Château de Chantilly can host 80-100 guests inside the castle, and 70 in the Maison de Sylvie — a romantic pavilion with elegant French décor, located on the grounds and available for daytime rental.
For this outdoor elopement, the weather was hot and windy, so we pulled the bride’s hair up and away from her face. This kept her cool, and the framing pieces around the face added a romantic element to her look. For her big blue eyes, we emphasized them with bold eyeliner and lashes. Finally, the look was balanced look with a nude lip, custom-blended just for her!
Learn more about hosting your French destination wedding at Château de Chantilly HERE.
Château de Chantilly is one of the most famous French castles…and only 40 minutes from Paris!
Photo courtesy of Cedric Klein, Makeup + Hair Styling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
Château de Chantilly - Every element of this destination wedding venue will make you feel like true royalty on your wedding day.
Photo courtesy of Cedric Klein, Makeup + Hair Styling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
Château de Chantilly - The towering palatial exterior adds a WOW factor that your wedding guests will never forget!
Photo courtesy of Cedric Klein, Makeup + Hairstyling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
Château Chantilly Outdoor Bridal Makeup Look - We emphasized the eyes with bold eyeliner and lashes, and finished it with a nude lip color, custom-blended just for her! Because it was hot, we kept the look matte with strategic placement of powder highlighter.
Photo courtesy of Cedric Klein, Makeup + Hair Styling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
Château Chantilly Outdoor Bridal Hairstyle - The weather was hot and windy, so we pulled the bride’s hair up and away from her face. This kept her cool, and the framing pieces around the face added a romantic element to her look.
Photo courtesy of Cedric Klein, Makeup + Hair Styling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
The Grounds of Château de Chantilly comprise 115 hectares with trees and themed gardens: French-style, Anglo-Chinese and the English Garden. There are also the Royal Stables and outbuildings!
Photo courtesy of Cedric Klein, Makeup + Hair Styling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
Château Chantilly Elopement Inspiration Styled Shoot Video - Check out this summer bridal look for this destination wedding elopement inspiration video at Chateau Chantilly. Makeup + Hair styling by Onorina Jomir Beauty, Video courtesy of The Guerin Films
VI. Château de Nainville-les-Roches
Château de Nainville-les-Roches is only 40 minutes from Paris, and a brand new venue to the Paris wedding scene. This venue is perfect for a bride looking for a true French château mixed with modern elegance!
Photo courtesy of Jolie Dee Photography, Makeup + Hairstyling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
Château de Nainville-les-Roches is a 19th century historic property that is now a BRAND NEW chateau venue in the Paris wedding scene.
Free of paintings and blessed with all white millwork, this French chateau wedding venue is perfect for the bride who wants to create her own wedding look and style. Most Château interiors are themed and filled with priceless art, but brides getting married at Château de Nainville-les-Roches won’t have to worry about “marrying” their wedding vision with existing décor; instead, they have a completely blank slate!
This bridal makeup and hairstyle look photographed on the premises features a fresh & bright makeup look with mauves and pinks, and a full, romantic updo with loose side twists. Our creative team took advantage of this venue’s “clean” backdrop and went wild with the florals, dresses, and props, hoping to inspire future brides to do the same for their wedding!
Learn more about Chateau de Nainville-les-Roches for your wedding HERE.
Château de Nainville-les-Roches Bridal Makeup Look - We coordinated a fresh & bright look with mauves and pinks to go with the floral arrangements, in the right shades that complimented the model’s skin tone and hair color.
Photo courtesy of Jolie Dee Photography, Makeup + Hairstyling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
Unlike most Château French destination wedding venues, Château de Nainville-les-Roches is free of paintings and has all white millwork. For this styled bridal photoshoot, we went crazy with colors and textures!
Photo courtesy of Jolie Dee Photography, Makeup + Hairstyling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
Château de Nainville-les-Roches, Bridal Hair Style, Side View - Our model had long, thick hair, so we decided to sweep it into romantic updo with loose side twists. This worked well with the both the one-sleeved, as well as the puff-sleeved wedding dress that she wore!
Photo courtesy of Jolie Dee Photography, Makeup + Hairstyling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
Château de Nainville-les-Roches Interior Reception Room - Spacious white interiors with natural light and vaulted ceilings creates the most dreamy, ethereal aesthetic…perfect for a French Chateau wedding!
Photo courtesy of Jolie Dee Photography, Makeup + Hairstyling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
Château de Nainville-les-Roches, Bridal Hairstyle, Back View - This romantic, twisted bridal updo is perfect for brides with long thick hair.
Photo courtesy of Jolie Dee Photography, Makeup + Hairstyling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
VII. Château de Baronville
Château de Baronville Destination Wedding Venue is 40 minutes from Paris, and has been hosting weddings and events for over 40 years. Outside you’ll find a pond, forests, cottages, farm fields and stables. The inside is filled with large airy getting-ready rooms and indoor reception spaces.
Photo courtesy of Celine Chan, Makeup + Hairstyling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
Classically beautiful, Château de Baronville has been hosting destination weddings for over 40 years...plus, with it being only 40 minutes from Paris, what’s not to love?
Your destination wedding guests will adore the carousel, the farm and stables, the cottages, the forest, and the vast farm fields that surround it. Brides, you’ll love the large, airy interiors of the getting-ready rooms, and the indoor reception spaces.
To keep our bride’s hair from flying in the wind, we curled it and swept it back in a half-updo, which paired beautifully with the idyllic outdoor grounds of Château de Baronville. For her makeup, we selected a pinky-magenta lip color to coordinate with the pink peonies in her floral bouquet.
Learn more about hosting your French destination wedding at Château de Baronville HERE.
Château de Baronville Makeup Look - we selected a pinky-magenta lip color to coordinate with the pink peonies in her floral bouquet. Littl touches like this create an effortless and cohesive bridal look.
Photo courtesy of Celine Chan, Makeup + Hairstyling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
Château de Baronville To keep our bride’s hair from flying in the wind, we curled it and swept it back in a half-updo, which paired beautifully with her veil and the idyllic outdoor grounds of Château de Baronville.
Photo courtesy of Celine Chan, Makeup + Hairstyling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
Château de Baronville Outdoor Ceremony Space - Couples getting married at Château de Baronville often choose to have a ceremony on the lawn, in front of the lake.
Photo courtesy of Celine Chan, Makeup + Hairstyling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
Château de Baronville has dreamy sunlit interiors featuring classic French elements. This stunning marble hall connects to two galleries with impressive columns. This particular area is perfect for parties and dinners and provides a perfect view of the dance floor—even while seated!
Photo courtesy of Celine Chan, Makeup + Hairstyling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
Château de Baronville Bridesmaid Makeup and Hair Styling - for the bridesmaids, we kept the hair loose and romantic, and the lips a subdued pink, so that way the bride’s lip color stood out the most!
Photo courtesy of Celine Chan, Makeup + Hairstyling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
Château de Baronville is perfect for brides who want an easy-to-plan destination wedding in France, and very popular for brides who want to get married in the summertime!
Photo courtesy of Celine Chan, Makeup + Hairstyling by Onorina Jomir Beauty
French Château weddings are the perfect destination wedding for brides seeking the charm of French countryside and elegant French architecture and interior decor.
If you’re looking for English-speaking makeup artists and hair stylists for your luxury château wedding in France, contact us HERE. We will guide you every step of the way and make your bridal makeup and hairstyle a dream come true for your destination wedding. We also offer makeup and hair styling services for couple’s portraits, as well as engagement, pre-wedding, and lifestyle photoshoots in Paris and all over France.
Want to see wedding venues in Southern France? Check out our venue guides for Provence and the French Riviera.
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