Plate
€210
Hotel Avg
€240
Best Month
May
Airport Dist.
10km
Estimated Budget
Complete guide for your wedding in Avignon
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Avignon, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Provençal romance among medieval walls, the Popes' Palace, and lavender fields. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 10/10 in romanticism, Avignon offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Avignon 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 Avignon
Main advantages
- Dreamlike historic setting with monumental Gothic architecture and Rhône River views.
- Close proximity to Provence lavender fields for unforgettable photo sessions.
Points to keep in mind
- Mistral wind in spring that may require backup marquee tents.
- High tourist crowds during the famous Avignon Theatre Festival in July.
The style in Avignon
Dominant Style
Provençal Elegant
Local Tradition
Decoration with fresh lavender bouquets and sunset reception cocktails in historic garden courtyards
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Avignon
La Mirande Avignon
Five-star hotel at the foot of the Popes Palace featuring Michelin-starred cuisine.
Château de Tourreau
18th-century luxury manor with an 8-hectare tree-lined park.
Domaine de Blanche Fleur
Former mill surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of the Sorgue River.
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 Avignon
Precio medio: ~240€/noche
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Vuelos a Avignon
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Que hacer en Avignon
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 in Avignon cost?
The average menu per guest costs €210. Full destination weddings typically range from €30,000 to €55,000.
What is the best month to get married in Avignon?
May and June are prime months for enjoying gentle weather and Provençal blooms.
What wedding style characterizes Avignon?
The 'Provençal Elegant' style, combining rustic chic with historic French allure.
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