--- title: "Getting married in Valensole" description: "Endless lavender fields and dreamy Provençal romance" url: "https://weddings.help/en/destinos-boda/valensole" canonical: "https://weddings.help/en/destinos-boda/valensole" lang: "en" type: "destination" city: "Valensole" country: "FR" source: "weddings.help" --- # Getting married in Valensole > Endless lavender fields and dreamy Provençal romance - **Country**: France ## Scores (0-10) - **Overall**: 8.9 - **Romance**: 9.7 - **Party**: 7 - **Nature**: 9.8 - **Luxury**: 8.4 - **Food**: 9 ## Indicative costs - **Average menu price per guest**: €165 - **Hotel per night**: €210 - **Open bar index**: 18 ## Logistics - **Distance to airport**: 80 km - **English level**: High - **Walkability**: 75/100 - **LGBTQ+ friendly**: Yes ## Wedding weather - **Best month**: June - **Rain risk**: Bajo - **Summer golden hour**: 21:20 ## Wedding style - **Wedding style**: Provençal Lavender & Country Chic - **Local tradition**: Wild lavender confetti favors and long wooden banquet tables beneath wisteria pergolas ### Pros - World's most famous purple lavender plateau backdrop for wedding photography. - Restored historic stone farmhouses (mas) showcasing authentic French countryside style. - Sun-drenched South of France climate with crisp clean air. ### Cons - Peak lavender bloom window is tightly compressed between mid-June and mid-July. - Car rental essential for exploring dispersed countryside venues. ## Venue types - **Provençal Mas** (€160 - €310 / person): Centuries-old stone estates nestled among lavender rows and olive trees. - **Rustic Château** (€190 - €350 / person): Charming countryside castles with inner courtyards and private vineyards. ## Featured venues - **Château du Grand Jardin**: Manorial estate nestled on the Valensole plateau with sweeping purple views. - **Mas de la Rose**: Luxury boutique stone retreat featuring natural pools and olive groves. - **Domaine de Valx**: Historic monastic domain near the Verdon Gorge offering serene rustic elegance. ## Paperwork - **Civil ceremony waiting time**: 40-day residency requirement in France for legal civil (symbolic ceremonies standard) - **Religious ceremony availability**: Medium ## Frequently asked questions ### When do the lavender fields bloom in Valensole? Mid-June through mid-July. Harvesting generally begins after mid-July. ### Can ceremonies take place directly in lavender fields? Yes, private mas and château venues have their own dedicated private lavender fields for vows. ### Which airport serves Valensole? Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) is an easy 1-hour drive via the A51 highway. **Tags**: Lavender, France, Provence, Rustic ## Links - [Web version of this guide](https://weddings.help/en/destinos-boda/valensole) - [Month-by-month weather stats for Valensole](https://weddings.help/en/clima-boda/valensole)