Château de Sannes Wedding Venue Guide 2027-2028: Venue, Prices, Capacity, Catering & Logistics - By My Chic Event
Château de Sannes Wedding: A Beautiful Provençal Wedding Venue in the Luberon
If you are looking for a wedding venue in Provence that combines beautiful gardens, elegant château surroundings, on-site accommodation and a fully managed catering solution, Château de Sannes is a venue worth considering.
Located in Sannes in the Luberon, Château de Sannes offers couples the opportunity to host their wedding across a private Provençal estate, with accommodation available on site and catering provided exclusively by Roland Paix Traiteur.
How many guests can Château de Sannes accommodate for a wedding?
The venue's agreement provides for weddings and events of up to 200 people. If the number of guests exceeds 200, this requires a specific written agreement with the estate.
For a typical wedding reception, the venue can therefore work particularly well for couples planning anything from a more intimate celebration to a large wedding of around 150–200 guests.
There are several areas available for different parts of the wedding day. Depending on the arrangements, ceremonies can take place around the estate, including beneath the magnolias, near the south swimming pool, in front of the château or beneath the cedars.
Cocktail receptions can be held in front of the château or around the south swimming pool area, while dinner and dancing take place in the designated reception spaces.
There are also important sound restrictions to consider: outdoor music is permitted until 11pm, while indoor parties can continue until 4am, with a maximum sound level of 90 dB.
On-site wedding accommodation
One of the advantages of Château de Sannes is that accommodation is available directly on the estate.
The standard accommodation included in the venue rental consists of:
The Sheep Barn: 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, accommodating up to 12 people.
The Stables: 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating up to 5 people.
This gives the standard accommodation a total capacity of 17 overnight guests.
There is also the possibility of booking 7 château rooms, which increases the accommodation capacity to approximately 31 people.
For couples hosting a destination wedding in Provence, having accommodation at the venue is particularly useful. It means that some of the wedding party and closest family members can stay on the estate rather than arranging separate accommodation elsewhere.
Château de Sannes wedding venue hire: around €33,000 with accommodation
Based on the 2027 quotation provided, the main venue rental is €33,200 TTC.
This covers the estate from Friday 7 May at 5pm until Sunday 9 May at 5pm, including the 6 Sheep Barn bedrooms and 2 Stables/guest house bedrooms.
An additional night on Thursday is quoted at €4,300 TTC for the Sheep Barn and guest house accommodation.
There is also an optional château accommodation package for the 7 château rooms, quoted at €4,500 per night, or €13,500 for Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
So, as a useful guide, couples should think of the Château de Sannes venue hire as being around €33,000 including the main on-site accommodation, before adding optional château rooms, catering, staffing, furniture and other wedding requirements.
The exact price will naturally depend on the dates, number of guests, accommodation requirements and options selected.
Catering is exclusively provided by Roland Paix Traiteur
An important point for couples considering Château de Sannes is that catering is exclusive to Roland Paix Traiteur.
The venue agreement states that catering is provided only by Roland Paix Traiteur, and outside food and beverages are not permitted without express authorisation.
The sample wedding quotation includes a cocktail reception followed by dinner, with a starter, main course and dessert. The quoted base catering price is €214.30 TTC per guest, based on a minimum of 60 guests.
For 60 guests, this represents €12,858 TTC for the cocktail and dinner package not including alcohol, wedding cake, and late night snacks.
An al fresco brunch is also available, with the quotation showing €55 TTC per guest, or €3,300 for 60 guests.
This exclusive catering arrangement can be an advantage for couples who want a more streamlined planning experience: the venue and caterer already work together, and the catering team is familiar with the estate, its logistics and its operational requirements.
Wedding furniture and tableware
Roland Paix also offers a range of wedding furniture and tableware, which means couples can coordinate much of their reception setup through the same catering team.
Furniture options include cocktail tables, buffets, guéridons, dinner tables and a variety of chairs.
For example, the quoted prices include:
Cocktail standing table: €27.50 TTC
White elegance buffet: €90 TTC
Round dinner table for 8–10 people: €13.20 TTC
Round dinner table for 10–12 people: €16.50 TTC
Wooden rectangular table for 6: €82.50 TTC
White square chair with cushion: €5.50 TTC
Bamboo chair: from €7 TTC
Napoleon III white chair: €8.25 TTC
St Rémy wooden chair: €13 TTC
Wooden bistro chair: from €13.50 TTC
Availability is subject to confirmation, and delivery costs may apply depending on the quantity and distance.
Tableware can also be customised
For couples who want to create a particular wedding aesthetic, Roland Paix offers additional tableware options including glassware, plates, cutlery, tablecloths and napkins.
The proposed styles range from Elegant and Casual to Raffiné and Provençal.
This is particularly appealing for a Château de Sannes wedding because the table styling can be designed to complement the Provençal character of the estate.
Wedding staffing and safety requirements
Because weddings are considered collective use of the venue, certain staffing requirements apply.
The quotation includes:
Lifeguard on the wedding day: €600
Security on the wedding day: €600
Lifeguard for the brunch: €350
The venue agreement states that a lifeguard is required for wedding receptions and other events where the accommodation capacity is exceeded.
A security guard is also automatically required, with two security guards required for events exceeding 150 guests.
For weddings with children, the venue also requires a babysitter ratio of one babysitter per five infants during collective-use events.
The swimming pools and wedding celebrations
Château de Sannes has outdoor swimming pools and beautiful garden areas, but there are specific rules governing their use.
Swimming pools require the presence of a lifeguard when used during collective events, and the swimming pool areas are not intended to become general event spaces.
The estate also prohibits swimming in the pond and lake.
These rules are worth discussing with the venue during the planning stage, particularly if you are planning a wedding weekend with a pool or brunch component.
Other important Château de Sannes wedding rules
There are several restrictions couples should understand before booking.
The venue does not permit:
Fireworks
Bengal lights
Confetti
Balloons or lantern releases
Pets anywhere on the property
Temporary accommodation such as tents or tipis without approval
Barbecues, spit roasts or activities that increase fire risk
Smoking indoors
Candles must also be protected on tables and buffets and cannot be placed directly on the floors.
The venue requires the tenant to provide a civil and personal liability insurance extension certificate at least 30 days before the rental period.
A €10,000 security deposit is also required through credit-card pre-authorisation no later than 72 hours before the start of the agreement.
A wedding weekend rather than just a wedding day
One of the strongest features of Château de Sannes is the possibility of creating a complete Provençal wedding weekend.
A typical format could be:
Thursday:
Arrival of the closest family and wedding party, with optional château accommodation.
Friday:
Guest arrivals, relaxed welcome activities and time to enjoy the estate.
Saturday:
Wedding ceremony, cocktail reception, dinner and dancing.
Sunday:
Al fresco brunch and a relaxed final afternoon before departure.
The estate's combination of accommodation, gardens, swimming pools, reception areas and in-house catering makes this format particularly attractive for destination weddings.
How much does a Château de Sannes wedding cost?
The 2027 example quotation provided gives a useful indication of the core costs for a wedding of 60 guests:
ItemPrice TTCVenue hire with 8 bedrooms€33,200Thursday night accommodation€4,300Optional château rooms, 3 nights€13,500Cocktail & dinner for 60€12,858Al fresco brunch for 60€3,300Wedding-day lifeguard€600Wedding-day security€600Brunch lifeguard€350Logistics fees€1,300
The quotation totals €70,008 TTC when all of these listed items, including the optional château rooms, are included.
It is therefore important when comparing Château de Sannes with other Provence wedding venues to distinguish between the venue rental itself and the wider wedding package.
The starting point for the estate and its main accommodation is around €33,200, while the full weekend can become substantially more once catering, additional accommodation, staffing, brunch, furniture, tableware and other services are added.
Is Château de Sannes a good wedding venue?
For couples looking for a destination wedding in Provence, Château de Sannes offers a particularly appealing combination of château architecture, Provençal gardens, on-site accommodation and a dedicated catering partner.
The exclusive relationship with Roland Paix Traiteur also simplifies some of the logistics. The same catering team can provide the wedding meal, brunch, furniture and a wide selection of tableware, allowing couples to create a coordinated reception without sourcing every element independently.
The main considerations are the venue's specific rules, its exclusive catering arrangement, required security and lifeguard services, sound restrictions and the additional costs associated with furniture, tableware and optional accommodation.
For a wedding of up to 200 guests, however, Château de Sannes can provide the setting for a complete wedding weekend in the heart of the Luberon, rather than simply a reception venue for one day.
In short: if you are budgeting for a Château de Sannes wedding, a useful starting figure is approximately €33,000 for the main venue hire with the standard on-site accommodation, with the overall wedding budget increasing once catering, additional rooms, staffing, furniture, tableware and other services are includ
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