Small wedding venues in France make ideal backdrops for a perfect little wedding. All the exceptional wedding venues in southwest France you see on this site are great fun and have the Wow factor! But we want you to find the one that is absolutely ideal for your dream wedding. So, look through our list of perfect destination wedding venues and click through to the full listing. Then get in touch with Sarah to find out more.
Hand-picked
This list includes those wedding venues that have been most popular with our couples. And it’s easy to see why! They are set in wonderful locations and all offer prices that are terrific value for money. So, you can enjoy your destination wedding and spend several days with your family and friends.
Others are new this season. Every year, we travel throughout southwest France looking for ideal locations for you. These are perfect little wedding venues with plenty of room to enjoy yourselves, but they have a lovely, intimate feel to them.
If your dreams of a perfect little wedding include having your own private estate you have come to the right site!
Unfortunately, this venue will not be taking bookings beyond 18th October 2025
Sleeps 20 – 28 people
Château Charmant has to be one of our favourite wedding venues because it has everything going for it – luxurious interiors accommodating 20 – 28 people; a professional kitchen; wonderful gardens; and a heated pool. And that’s just a start! (read more)
Sleeps 25 people
Romantic is a great, fun place to be for all the family and it is one of our favourite small wedding venues in France. On top of that they also include (for some Perfect Little Wedding events) lots for free! Such as: continental breakfasts; outdoor dance floor and outdoor lighting; a keg of beer; the outdoor music system(read more)
Sleeps 28 people
Maison d’Eté is, in the heart of the beautiful Perigord countryside. In fact, because it is such a pretty site, there is a viewpoint nearby overlooking the Dordogne valley. This intimate manor house makes it ideal for events for up to 28 guests (read more)
Sleeps 30 people
Domaine de Bergerac is the perfect venue for couples dreaming of an intimate destination wedding in France. This exquisite château combines timeless elegance with modern comforts, offering a magical setting for weddings of up to 30 guests. (read more)
Sleeps 30 adults
Château for wine lovers is set in one of the prettiest spots along the Dordogne river. So it’s no surprise that we have visited many times! The owners have lovingly restored the château to turn it into a delightful Dordogne wedding venue, that easily sleeps 30 people. (read more)
Sleeps 30 people
If you have always dreamed of a romantic boutique château wedding in Bordeaux – nestled in the heart of the French countryside – then Le Boutique Château is the perfect setting for your small wedding in France. (read more)
Sleeps 30 people
Dovecote comprises three separate houses that can comfortably sleep up to 30 people. You will find plenty of options for your dream wedding ceremony in its eighteen acres of woodland, parkland and gardens (read more)
Sleeps 22 people
Château La Tour a 14th-century château that provides the perfect backdrop for an intimate, romantic wedding, by magically combining old-world charm with the breathtaking beauty of one of France’s most scenic areas. It sleeps 22 people across 10 bedrooms (or, up to 30 if all the beds in the two family rooms are used). (read more)
Sleeps 28 people
Château Doré is a magnificent, fairy-tale castle in the heart of the Perigord Noir region in the Dordogne valley. It dates back over 900 years, but the English-American owners have tastefully and sympathetically refurbished the interiors to provide up-to-date luxury. It sleeps up to 28 people in air-conditioned comfort (read more)
Sleeps 12 people
The Vineyard If you are dreaming of a vineyard wedding at a real Bordeaux château, The Vineyard will make your dreams come true! This intimate wedding venue is still an excellent winery producing fine-tasting red, white and rosé wines. (read more)
Sleeps 20 people
Secret Garden is a beautiful, tranquil 17th century chartreuse set in a 184 acre estate in the heart of the Dordogne. It’s one of the prettiest places we know, and the most magical setting for a wedding. It comfortably sleeps up to 20 people (read more)
Sleeps 30 people
The Grand Château is set right in the heart of the Dordogne valley towering over the river itself. Not only that, the unbeatable views from the grounds encompass the most famous chateaux of the Dordogne. Sleeping up to 30 people comfortably (read more)
Sleeps 30 people
This remarkable château wedding venue dates back to the fifteenth century. Over the last few years, the current owners have completely refurbished the interior. So now you can enjoy modern luxury in an historical setting. Isn’t that just what we look for in a French château wedding venue? (read more)
Sleeps 23 people
Lakeside Château offers everything you could wish to find in small wedding venues in France. Not only will you and your guests enjoy the sumptuous interiors, the outside spaces have been well thought through, too. You’ll find plenty of choices for ceremony areas and outside entertaining – and the infinity pool overlooking the lake will be a great place to relax before and after the main event (read more)