Château Saint-Martin & Spa:
Located above Vence on the French Riviera, Château Saint-Martin & Spa is a 12th-century estate set within 14 hectares of olive groves and landscaped gardens.
Part of the Oetker Collection, the property combines historic architecture with modern hotel facilities, including restaurants, a spa and hillside villas. Its elevated position provides uninterrupted views across the Côte d’Azur, from Nice towards Cannes.
As a result, the venue suits destination weddings in France where setting, service and privacy are key.
Accommodation
The estate offers 52 accommodations, including suites within the château and villas set across the hillside.
This allows couples to host their core guest group on site, while additional guests can stay nearby across the Riviera.
As accommodation is integrated into the estate, the venue supports multi-day wedding formats where guests remain within the property.
Weddings at Château Saint-Martin & Spa
This venue suits couples planning destination weddings on the French Riviera where atmosphere, food and guest experience are priorities.
- Oetker Collection property
- 12th-century château setting
- 14-hectare estate with sea views
- Up to around 130 guests for outdoor events
- Multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces
- On-site accommodation including villas
- Michelin-starred dining
- Strong option for multi-day destination weddings
The venue allows couples to structure the celebration across different areas of the estate.
Ceremony & Reception Spaces
Ceremonies can take place along the tree-lined Main Allée or within the on-site chapel, which has been restored for intimate ceremonies.
Outdoor receptions typically take place on terraces or within the gardens, with capacity for up to around 130 guests depending on layout.
Indoor spaces include several salon-style rooms, such as Salon Cap d’Antibes and Salon Matisse, which suit smaller dinners or receptions.
As a result of the estate including multiple connected spaces, couples can move between ceremony, dining and evening celebrations without leaving the venue.
Food and Guest Experience
Dining is led by the venue’s in-house culinary team, including the Michelin-starred Le Saint-Martin restaurant.
Menus focus on seasonal ingredients and Provençal influences, while additional dining spaces such as L’Oliveraie provide more relaxed formats across the wedding stay.
This structure allows couples to vary the dining experience across multiple events, from formal dinners to informal gatherings.
Location
Located in Vence, the property sits approximately 30 minutes from Nice Côte d’Azur Airport.
The surrounding area provides access to the wider French Riviera, including Nice, Antibes and Cannes.
This location works particularly well for international destination weddings combining a hilltop setting with strong transport links.
Practical Information
Weddings of more than 80 guests require full buyout of the property.
The ideal guest range is around 80 to 100, with a maximum capacity of approximately 150 depending on event format.
The venue does not host weddings from late May to mid-September.
As the property operates as a luxury hotel, availability, layouts and pricing depend on season and event structure.
Spa & Additional Facilities
The Spa Saint-Martin by La Prairie forms part of the wider guest experience, offering treatment rooms, wellness facilities and preparation space ahead of the wedding.
In addition, the estate includes a heated infinity pool, tennis courts and landscaped grounds, which support a multi-day stay.
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