Plate
€280
Hotel Avg
€420
Best Month
September
Airport Dist.
25km
Estimated Budget
Complete guide for your wedding in Èze
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Èze, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Medieval eagle's nest suspended over the blue of the French Riviera. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9.8/10 in romanticism, Èze offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Èze has excellent leisure infrastructure (6.5/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Èze
Main advantages
- Spectacular world-prestigious location on top of a steep cliff.
- 5-star hotels with Michelin-starred restaurants and private gardens.
- Excellent proximity to Nice and Monaco for guest leisure.
Points to keep in mind
- Zero car accessibility within the medieval village (fully pedestrianized and steep).
- Extremely high lodging prices suitable only for generous budgets.
The style in Èze
Dominant Style
Exclusive Dream
Local Tradition
Intimate ceremonies in the spectacular exotic cactus gardens with 180-degree Mediterranean views
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Èze
Château de la Chèvre d'Or
Legendary 5-star luxury hotel with terraced gardens and infinite panoramic sea views.
Château Eza
400-year-old former residence of a Swedish prince converted into a boutique hotel.
Jardin Exotique d'Èze
Gardens located in the ruins of the old medieval castle at the highest point of the village.
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 Èze
Precio medio: ~420€/noche
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Vuelos a Èze
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Que hacer en Èze
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 Èze cost?
The average plate price is 280€. A full wedding for 80 guests in a château ranges from 75,000€ to 140,000€.
When is the best weather season for a wedding?
September is the ideal month. It offers very pleasant Mediterranean temperatures, lower humidity, and clear sunsets.
How do guests access with luggage?
The medieval town is pedestrian-only. Hotels provide a special porter service to transport luggage from the lower entrance.
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