Plate
€180
Hotel Avg
€210
Best Month
September
Airport Dist.
65km
Estimated Budget
Complete guide for your wedding in Blois
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Blois, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Loire Valley royal châteaux, noble vineyards, and Renaissance riverfront romance. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9.5/10 in romanticism, Blois offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Blois has excellent leisure infrastructure (7.4/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Blois
Main advantages
- Heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Loire Valley surrounded by world-renowned historical castles.
- Exceptional culinary value featuring refined French gastronomy and celebrated local Loire wines.
- Stunning architectural backdrops with French formal gardens and historic stone orangeries.
Points to keep in mind
- Requires coordinated private transfers for international guests from Paris or Tours.
- Boutique historic hotel room blocks can be limited for very large guest counts in the town center.
The style in Blois
Dominant Style
Loire Renaissance Romance & Vineyard Chateau Elegance
Local Tradition
Crémant de Loire sparkling wine toasts paired with local artisanal Sainte-Maure de Touraine cheeses on open castle terraces
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Blois
Château de Chambord (Blois Surroundings)
The crown jewel of French Renaissance architecture offering palatial spaces for gala wedding celebrations.
Château de Cheverny (15 mins away)
Immaculate classical 17th-century château with a historic Orangerie and private botanical gardens.
Fleur de Loire & Relais de Chambord
Luxury boutique hotel on the banks of the Loire river offering Michelin-inspired wedding catering.
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 Blois
Precio medio: ~210€/noche
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Que hacer en Blois
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 Loire Valley wedding in Blois cost?
Catering averages €160 to €260 per guest including regional estate wines. A 90-guest destination wedding typically costs €28,000 to €58,000.
What is the best month for a wedding in Blois?
September is ideal: wine harvest season, mild sunny days, and golden sunlight across vineyard estates.
How do guests travel to Blois?
Direct 1h 20m train from Paris Gare d'Austerlitz or a 1h 45m drive from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
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