Plate
€185
Hotel Avg
€210
Best Month
September
Airport Dist.
25km
Estimated Budget
Complete guide for your wedding in Arles
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Arles, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Dazzling light of the Camargue, Roman ruins, and Impressionist inspiration. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9/10 in romanticism, Arles offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Arles has excellent leisure infrastructure (7/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Arles
Main advantages
- Legendary artistic light painted by Van Gogh and UNESCO World Heritage Roman monuments.
- Wild natural Camargue landscapes ideal for unique boho-chic weddings.
Points to keep in mind
- High midday heat during mid-summer.
- Seasonal mosquitoes near wetlands during evening outdoor receptions.
The style in Arles
Dominant Style
Provençal Boho
Local Tradition
Reception featuring Camargue guitar melodies and banquets in historic olive farmhouses
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Arles
Hôtel Particulier Arles
18th-century aristocratic mansion featuring a secret garden and pool.
Mas de Peint
Luxury farmhouse in the heart of wild Camargue estates.
L'Arlesienne Estate
Centennial olive grove estate ideal for al fresco dining under the stars.
Wedding traditions in France
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Le vin d'honneur
Post-ceremony cocktail open to a wider circle than the banquet (neighbours, colleagues, extended family). A must in a French wedding.
Mandatory civil marriage
In France the civil marriage at the Mairie is mandatory before any religious ceremony. No priest will officiate without the mayor's certificate.
La pièce montée
Croquembouche: tower of caramel-glazed profiteroles. The quintessential French wedding cake.
The day-after brunch
Day-after brunch with the closest guests to extend the celebration. Almost always included for château weddings.
Legal requirements to marry in France
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
Mairie (town hall)
Minimum notice
10 days
Witnesses per spouse
2
Key steps
- File the dossier de mariage at the chosen Mairie.
- Prove 40 days of residence in the municipality of one spouse.
- Publication des bans for 10 days at the Mairie.
- Civil ceremony before the mayor or deputy; 2 witnesses per spouse (max 4).
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in France- Certificat de coutume from your home consulate.
- Birth certificate translated by a sworn translator.
- Passport and, where required, certificate of marital capacity.
How to get there from France
Main airports
Rail
TGV / SNCF
Common departure points
Paris · Lyon · Marseille · Bordeaux · Nice
Typical vendors in France
What French couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Arles
Precio medio: ~210€/noche
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Vuelos a Arles
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Que hacer en Arles
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a wedding cost in Arles?
The average menu per guest is €185. Total wedding budgets range from €25,000 to €48,000.
What is the best month to get married in Arles?
September is fantastic for warm evenings, golden light for photography, and stable weather.
What wedding style stands out in Arles?
The 'Provençal Boho' style stands out, combining Camargue rustic elements with artistic flair.
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