Weddings at the Palace of Versailles, France
Power and beauty on a glorious scale. Just thirty minutes from the heart of Paris sits the event and party venue of dreams.
VERSAILLES:
France’s most renowned palace
Considered the grandest of the grand French châteaux of all time, and classed a world heritage site by UNESCO, Versailles was built in the mid-17th century during the reign of the Roi Soleil, King Louis XIV. This monumental estate stands in 800 hectares of meticulously landscaped gardens and wooded groves leading onto rustic hamlets and fast-flowing rivers.
The Palace of Versailles is the ultimate dream French château venue. An irresistible blend of spectacular architecture, and resplendent interiors brimming with mirror-lined walls and antique chandeliers. An incredible feast for the senses, where refined touches of gold and deep, rich purples that remind you of the palace’s pre-revolution, royal past. You couldn’t wish for a more iconically beautiful backdrop for your photos.
Venue Capacity
Hercules Room 150 Dinner / 250 Reception
Queens Guard Room 60 Dinner / 120 Reception
Lower Gallery 100 Dinner / 250 Reception
Gallery of Battles 650 Dinner / 800 Reception
Palace Police Room 80 Dinner / 100 Reception
Crusades Room 200 Dinner / 300 Reception
The Orangery 1,000 Dinner / 2,000 Reception
Cotelle Gallery 220 Dinner / 300 Reception
A venue near PARIS that plays a starring role
Once the home to 60,000 people and famous for being at the illustrious epicentre of the French Revolution, the Château de Versailles revelled in a past as infamous as it was glitteringly creative. Work began in 1661, with more than 30,000 labourers constructing the estate under the guidance of architect Louis Le Vau. An ambitious approach towards decorating the interior resulted in frescoes, marble, wood carvings and gilt adorning every moulding, cornice, ceiling and door of the palace.
Exquisite manicured gardens that are UNMATCHED
Equally impressive and innovative were the design of the grounds. In 1777, Queen Marie Antoinette embarked on reconfiguring the Trianon Gardens and created the English Gardens with its ornamental folly, the Love Monument. A whole model village called The Queen’s Hamlet was also built around an artificial lake – inspired by the charms of rural life and traditional rustic architecture.
The EXTRAORDINARY venues of Versailles
The Gallery of BATTLES
Toast the happy couple with cocktails in the Cotelle Gallery of Grand Trianon. Displaying paintings depicting Versailles Park and Groves during the reign of Louis XIV, this ornate room opens onto the surrounding manicured gardens. For even bigger occasions, the vast Gallery of Battles is an epic masterpiece. Commissioned by King Louis-Philippe in 1837, this monumental room runs the entire length of the first floor of the South Wing.
Trianon Palace Hotel
A short stroll from the Palace of Versailles brings you to the Waldorf Astoria Trianon Palace Hotel – a five-star hotel and venue tucked inside the middle of lush parkland. For big parties and celebrations, the main ballroom and 199 elegant rooms lets you celebrate to your heart’s content in Versailles, but without the logistical challenge of hosting inside the palace.
The Hall of Crusades
Add an interesting twist to a smaller affair. The Hall of Crusades consists of five rooms in neo-gothic style. The pillars and ceiling are adorned with coats-of-arms denoting France’s most distinguished knights, while the walls feature frescoes from 19th-century battles.
The ORANGERIE
Flooded with light and opening onto gardens that overlook 1,200 exotic trees. Open from May to October, the exclusive Orangerie is ideal for grand receptions and seated gala dinners – perhaps with live music or a headline performance to accompany the meal.
Getting MARRIED at Versailles
Versailles often hosts exceptional events such as corporate gala dinners, cocktail evenings and concerts. The historic importance of a French château as iconic as this does mean weddings at the Palace of Versailles will need approval by the board of directors, and a minimum budget of 1 Million Euros is recommended.
If you do wish to get married at one of the château wedding venues in France, our luxury wedding planners will be delighted to help plan your celebration. Select from a collection of rooms – all brimming with sculptures, paintings and other pieces of priceless artwork. The choice may depend on whether your event features after-dinner dancing.
After all, the venue is just the start. With our luxury party planners taking care of every detail, it’s the springboard to watching your once-in-a-lifetime occasion unfold.
Plan the event of a lifetime at the Palace of VERSAILLES
If you’re looking to celebrate your big day in the most regal Parisian venue that was once the official residence of France’s monarchs, the Palace of Versailles is a fitting choice. Whether that’s a Chinese wedding in Paris, gala dinner or cocktail party, this French landmark will captivate every one of your guests.
We have put together numerous events and luxury weddings in Paris and beyond. From the logistical planning stage to sourcing star-filled entertainment. With every element of the design we raise the bar to new heights of excellence and alluring décor. Consider your expectations thoroughly surpassed.
Where imagination meets excellence, our international event planners take creating your story to a superlative level – organising bespoke weddings and events in France and across the world.
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