--- title: "Getting married in Blois" description: "Loire Valley royal châteaux, noble vineyards, and Renaissance riverfront romance" url: "https://weddings.help/en/destinos-boda/blois" canonical: "https://weddings.help/en/destinos-boda/blois" lang: "en" type: "destination" city: "Blois" country: "FR" source: "weddings.help" --- # Getting married in Blois > Loire Valley royal châteaux, noble vineyards, and Renaissance riverfront romance - **Country**: France ## Scores (0-10) - **Overall**: 9.2 - **Romance**: 9.5 - **Party**: 7.4 - **Nature**: 9.4 - **Luxury**: 9.3 - **Food**: 9.6 ## Indicative costs - **Average menu price per guest**: €180 - **Hotel per night**: €210 - **Open bar index**: 15 ## Logistics - **Distance to airport**: 65 km - **English level**: High - **Walkability**: 84/100 - **LGBTQ+ friendly**: Yes ## Wedding weather - **Best month**: September - **Rain risk**: Low - **Summer golden hour**: 21:30 ## Wedding style - **Wedding 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 ### Pros - 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. ### Cons - 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. ## Venue types - **Renaissance Château & Grand Orangerie** (170€ - 290€): Noble Loire castles featuring grand ballrooms, classical stone turrets, and manicured parklands. - **Historic Vineyard Estate & Domaine** (140€ - 230€): Private wine estates with vaulted tuffeau stone cellars and rolling vineyard terraces. ## Featured venues - **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. ## Paperwork - **Civil ceremony waiting time**: 2 to 3 months processed through the Blois Town Hall or Loir-et-Cher district municipalities. - **Religious ceremony availability**: High. The stately Saint-Louis Cathedral of Blois and historic village churches along the Loire. ## 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). **Tags**: France, Chateau, Loire Valley, Wine, Renaissance ## Links - [Web version of this guide](https://weddings.help/en/destinos-boda/blois) - [Month-by-month weather stats for Blois](https://weddings.help/en/clima-boda/blois)