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Why do we love organising seminars in Provence? We tell you more in this article

Organising seminars in Provence: our passion for 10 years

When Mike and I returned to France to restore and run the family estate Château la Beaumetane, we were delighted. We love organising and hosting events in our beautiful home. There are several reasons for this

Firstly, we’re firmly convinced that this magnificent residence deserves to open its doors and welcome people. Mike thinks I’m being a bit ‘crazy’ when I say this, but personally, I’d go so far as to say that La Beaumetane shines when it welcomes people on a regular basis. I can tell you that I found the atmosphere very cold and sad during the COVID and that we were forced to be closed…. But when there are people around, the air is light, the light is beautiful, and everything is conducive to smiling and feeling good!

Secondly, we love organising seminars in Provence because we are team players at heart. Indeed, organising seminars in Provence and making them a success is a real team effort. At the very least, it involves our in-house teams, but also of course the client, the participants, the speakers, the caterer and sometimes other service providers who are also present. So that’s a lot of people to manage, a lot of requests to understand and fulfil. But we love this job!

Thirdly, since last year we’ve finally had the tool we need to offer seminars in Provence on a global basis. We finally have our own rooms on site to accommodate seminar participants. And that makes all the difference, because now you can ask us to take care of your seminars in Provence from A to Z!

A Provence reception venue with character… that’s one of the characteristics most frequently cited by visitors to Château la Beaumetane. I’ll give you a few examples of this cachet in this article.

A Provence reception venue with character – one of the advantages of having a venue with a history

I don’t know about you, but I’m always impressed by the builders of yesteryear. For me, there was a real quest for beauty in every sense of the word. By that, I mean that beauty was understood in the purely aesthetic sense, but also in the quality of the materials and the workmanship. It’s not unusual for buildings that were built decades or even over a century ago to stand the test of time better than more recent constructions.

Château la Beaumetane was not always a reception venue with cachet. Originally, this magnificent residence was simply a superb family home. You can find out more about the origins of the château in this article.

It’s clear that its patron, Edmond Théry, loved the house very much. What’s more, he was a man who, from what I’ve read about him, was clearly meticulous and loved a job well done. So I have no doubt that when he chose the craftsmen to work on the construction of what was to become a stylish reception venue many years later!

Why do we love weddings in Provence? Why did we choose to open the doors of the château and help you organise the most important day of your lives? We’ll explain it all here.

Family and love – values that have a strong influence on our lives

Family and love are key concepts in our lives. Of course, they drive our personal lives. However, they are so important to us that we have also decided to include them in our professional lives.

It’s true that the distinction between our personal and professional lives is much blurrier than it is for many people.

In fact, we have chosen to open the doors of our house to host weddings in Provence and other events. What’s more, we have this magnificent house thanks to Nathalie’s grandparents and aunt. Finally, we include our children in our plans and they themselves live and breathe the events that take place at the château.

Family means love…. And there’s plenty of that in ours…. Just like the love of our magnificent home and our professional life…. So it’s fair to say that there are plenty of hearts in our lives 😊

Château in Provence, La Beaumetane is a place steeped in history.

We are regularly reminded of this. Here is one of its anecdotes.

La Beaumetane: a château in Provence built by Edmond Théry

As we explained in this article, La Beaumetane is a château in Provence built by Edmond Théry at the end of the 19th century. This extraordinary man of course lived there. But some of his descendants also lived there.

In love with my beautiful Château in Provence and eager to discover its history, you can imagine that I often look for information about our magnificent property.  Unfortunately, despite all my research, I was always left wanting more. I did find some information, thanks to the account books and papers that had remained at the château. Moreover, there was this book dedicated by Marcel Pagnol himself to one of the Théry sons to thank him for having hosted him for many months. Finally, there were some archives, in particular those that talked about the German occupation of this beautiful estate in Provence during the Second World War.

Finally, I had all the stories from all those people who regularly stop by the château to tell me about having lived there or that their grandparents lived and worked there, and who tell me what life was like there many decades ago. I’m always moved and humbled by these stories. Indeed, I know that as the owner of this little Château in Provence, I also have a duty, which of course I accept wholeheartedly, to preserve all these moments and continue to make La Beaumetane shine.

How can I find wedding venues in Provence from a distance? This is a real question for people who live far from Provence

Finding wedding venues in Provence

If you live far from Provence, or even in Provence in fact, it’s true that these days the first searches for wedding venues in Provence are simple. The Internet has made this step much easier!

You can simply search on Google or on the various platforms that may exist to find hundreds of wedding venues. However, before going any further, it’s important to establish certain filters so as not to waste too much time.

Indeed, one of the first criteria to check after geolocation if you know more or less where you want to get married, is to check the size of weddings that wedding venues in Provence accept. Finding a venue that matches the size of your wedding is essential. This is not only to save you time in your search but also to ensure that the venue is exactly what you need.

What’s the best month to get married in Provence? Have you asked yourself this question?  We tell you what we think in our article

When to have a destination wedding in Provence

Generally, when we decide to have a destination wedding in Provence, it’s because we want to take advantage of the beautiful sunshine and wonderful weather we can have in Provence. So I’m going to talk mainly about the high season for weddings in Provence – from April to October. But I’ll also tell you about the other months of the year at the end of this article.

Overall, the wedding season in Provence can be divided into 4 periods.

The first is April and May. The advantages of these months are considerable. First of all, if you love Spring, you’re in for a treat! Nature is splendid at this time of year in Provence. Indeed, nature is awakening, the green of the leaves is fresh and light. And the flowers are coming out. Our white roses, for example, are in bloom. It’s a great time to be alive and enjoying the first warmth.

Summer months to get married in Provence

June is generally the French people’s favorite time to get married. I’ll mention some of the reasons why in this article if you’re interested. Also, if you want to enjoy the same advantages as the French, I’d advise you either to get a date early and/or to get married during the week. The French tend to get married on weekends. For your destination wedding, your guests may have days to spare, so this may be an option for you.

The months of July and August are perfect if you decide to spend part of your vacation here too. The water is warm, so you can swim in the Mediterranean without worry, and also in the pond, which is just a 5-minute drive from the château. You’re practically guaranteed perfect weather, with plenty of sunshine! On the other hand, it can get hot! We can help you manage all this. We’re used to it. What’s more, the fact that our interiors are air-conditioned is a real plus for people coming from colder climates.

Looking for a venue for a chic wedding in Provence? Have you considered Château la Beaumetane?

Elements of a chic wedding in Provence

What makes a chic wedding in Provence? I suppose we all have our own definition. So let’s take a closer look….

According to the Larousse dictionary, a chic wedding is an elegant wedding. You might say that, here too, it’s all a question of taste and what we define as elegant.

However, it will certainly have beautiful decorations, whether floral or otherwise. What’s more, the meal will be refined, with impeccable service. The crockery and cutlery may also be well looked after.

Another important element is the stationery. First impressions are always important. That’s why the wedding invitation card is so important. If it can be coordinated with the menus and place cards, as well as the colours of the floral decoration, we achieve an aesthetic coherence that can only raise the level of elegance of the wedding.

It is also very likely that for a wedding of this type, you will expect to find special attention for the wedding guests. This may be the case with the type of guest gifts, the presence of small handkerchiefs for the secular ceremony…

That said, you can’t have a chic wedding in Provence without an exceptional venue….

Bridal preparations… it’s a moment I love at the château. In this article, I give you some tips based on the preparations we see at Château la Beaumetane.

Bridal preparations – a once-in-a-lifetime moment

Let’s set the scene very clearly. First of all, it’s not every day that someone gets married. It’s an important act of commitment, with certain consequences for the life of that person and others. It’s also an important and unique moment in a person’s life, which can lead to a state of considerable emotion and stress. This is perfectly normal! So it’s very important that this moment takes place in the most relaxed atmosphere possible, if it’s to be appreciated. If this happens, it can have a real influence on the rest of this unique day.

What’s more, very few of us will be the center of attention of such a large group of people as you might find at a wedding. What’s more, it’s not every day that someone feels they have to look their best in hair and make-up. Nor is it every day that we’ll be photographed hundreds, and more often thousands, of times in the course of a single day.

For all these reasons, bridal preparations remain a unique moment in a person’s life.

Getting married in June in Provence… we can tell you all about it. In fact, we’re just finishing up our June weddings. And we’ve been seeing couples at Château la Beaumetane who’ve decided to get married in June in Provence. We tell you more in this article

Getting married in June in Provence – what are the advantages?

The first reason why couples generally decide to get married in June in Provence is first and foremost Mother Nature 😊

First of all, of course, June 21 marks the start of summer in our part of the world. As a result, the nights here are the shortest. As a result, brides and grooms think they can enjoy a longer, more beautiful day if they decide to get married in June in Provence.

Secondly, although June marks the start of summer in Provence, temperatures are not generally very high either. We’re sticking to days of between 23 and 27 degrees. So the weather’s nice enough for light outfits. However, it’s not too hot either for the heat-sensitive.

Finally, some brides and grooms decide to get married in June in Provence, because they feel that since the school vacations haven’t started yet, they’ll have an easier time getting positive responses from their nearest and dearest.

Château la Beaumetane is a wedding venue near Aix en Provence. We tell you more in this article.

Aix en Provence – a superb city with the heritage of Provence

The city of Aix en Provence is the stuff of dreams. Its beautiful buildings, shady streets, fountains of course… and the famous Cours Mirabeau! As a native of this wonderful corner of Provence, I have to admit that when I was younger, I took it all for granted.

Even when I was studying in Aix en Provence, I still found a way to complain about studying there! So, I admit I’m not very proud of it, but it’s a youthful mistake. In fact, after living abroad, particularly in Ireland and England, and returning to my beautiful region, I was finally able to appreciate the charm of this extraordinary city with fresh eyes.

Not only did I relearn how beautiful this city is. But also how good it is to stroll through its streets, stroll through the market in the center of town. See the marvelous Place Albertas lit up at night with all the charm of a theatrical set. And of course, have a coffee on one of the terraces lining the Cours Mirabeau.

Plus there are all these wonderful things to do in this city. Extraordinary museums like the Musée Granet, splendid exhibitions at the Hotel de Caumont, the festiva d’Art Lyrique in summer. And I’m only mentioning a few here!

Château la Beaumetane – a unique setting for a wedding venue near Aix en Provence

One of the advantages of Château la Beaumetane is that it’s a perfect location for a wedding near Aix en Provence. In fact, we’re located just twenty minutes from the magnificent city of Aix en Provence.

The advantage of finding a wedding venue near Aix-en-Provence is that you can enjoy the setting of this wonderful city for your ceremony, or even for a before or after wedding.

However, you’ll enjoy all the advantages of the beautiful Provencal countryside if you stray a little from the city center. All around Château la Beaumetane are vineyards and olive groves…. the calm and charm of Provencal life.

So if you’re looking for a wedding venue near Aix en Provence, take a stroll through our site and discover the sweet life we can have at Château la Beaumetane.