Plate
€150
Hotel Avg
€160
Best Month
July
Airport Dist.
80km
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 charm among lavender fields and papal history. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9/10 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
- Spectacular lavender fields nearby in the valley during summer.
- Unique monumental heritage featuring the Palace of the Popes and medieval walls.
Points to keep in mind
- Quite high temperatures at midday during July and August.
- The theater festival in July saturates the city and accommodations.
The style in Avignon
Dominant Style
Provençal Rustic-Chic
Local Tradition
Integrating fresh local lavender bouquets and celebrating the reception outdoors under ancient olive trees
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Avignon
La Bastide de Gordes
Palace suspended on a stone cliff in the nearby medieval village with dream views of the valley.
Château de Tourreau
18th-century Provençal estate featuring a spectacular pink neoclassic facade and reflecting pool.
Palais des Papes Event Halls
Private Gothic event spaces within the papal palace for solemn and imposing dinners.
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: ~160€/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 it cost to get married in Avignon?
The average menu per guest is around 150€. For rustic chic weddings in local estates of 100 guests, the budget ranges from 28,000€ to 52,000€.
What is the best time for a wedding in Avignon?
July is the ideal month because it coincides with the peak bloom of Provençal lavender and continuous sunny skies.
What style of wedding is typical in Avignon?
Provençal Rustic-Chic style dominates. The local tradition is to integrate fresh lavender bouquets and hold outdoor banquets surrounded by olive trees.
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