Domaine de Valbonne

Wedding venue in Provence Occitane

"Never give up"

Winston Churchill

Museum Overview

We, Estelle and Julien Coulon, the owners of Valbonne Estate. As entrepreneurs from the digital world, we've always been driven by a shared passion: bringing unique and meaningful projects to life. Five years ago, we decided to embark on an adventure as bold as it was inspiring: the revival of Domaine de Valbonne, a 16th-century gem nestled in the heart of Provençal nature. For six months, we worked tirelessly, transforming this historic site into a haven of elegance and intimacy, surrounded by forests, lavender fields, olive trees, and vineyards.

Thanks to our resilience, our motivation and the support of our future brides and grooms, we have been able to create an exceptional estate dedicated to weddings, where each season offers its colors, its scents and its unique atmosphere.

Experience

Since its opening, Domaine de Valbonne has had the privilege of welcoming numerous couples, offering them a unique and timeless setting to celebrate their love.

Every wedding is a special adventure, and each shared story reminds us what a magical place this estate is, where memories come to life. A tailor-made experience is offered to the bride and groom, with three weekend days and two weekdays, allowing them to fully enjoy the estate and its many spaces. This extended time offers the opportunity to savor every moment, create precious memories in an exceptional setting, and experience a celebration that exceeds their expectations.

Old stones, a village courtyard, olive trees, lavender fields, vineyards, a centuries-old forest... the Domaine de Valbonne also offers an immersive experience where guests discover the estate's various spaces throughout the day. Each brings a unique atmosphere and emotion, from cocktail receptions to dinner, to dancing until dawn.

Beyond weddings, several seminars were also hosted, allowing companies and their teams to enjoy a setting that was both inspiring and soothing.

The Estate has established itself as an exceptional venue, capable of offering professional experiences as memorable as the events organized by the bride and groom.

The passion for this place has also led to the organization of unique events, such as a wedding fair and a theater festival, where numerous vendors, couples, and enthusiasts have met in a friendly and charming atmosphere. These events have strengthened ties with the community, while introducing a wider audience to the beauty of the estate.

The Domaine de Valbonne has also had the pleasure of serving as the perfect backdrop for some wonderful photo shoots, where the natural light and Provençal landscape have enhanced each project. These moments serve as a reminder of the importance of preserving the essence of this place and providing a perfect backdrop to capture the most precious moments.

Since opening in 2021, every moment spent at Domaine de Valbonne has been a rewarding adventure, and we are proud to have contributed to creating unforgettable memories for the happy couples. We look forward to continuing to offer this exceptional venue to future brides and grooms and anyone looking for a unique experience.

Services

Today, it's not just about offering a venue. Each wedding is carefully considered down to the smallest detail to create an unforgettable moment. In this timeless setting, where elegance and nature meet, lovers are invited to write a new chapter in their story.

Exclusive privatization of the Estate : 35 hectares of unspoiled nature, offering a multitude of exceptional places: Provençal courtyard, forest, lavender fields, swimming pool...
High-end accommodation : 20 elegant rooms that can accommodate up to 56 people, a large 179m2 bridal suite, warm and friendly spaces.
A unique journey through several spaces : Your guests are dazzled with each discovery of the different spaces of the Estate throughout the day, creating an immersive and fluid experience, where each moment finds its ideal and warm setting.
Professional facilities for a successful reception : equipped professional kitchen, cold room, ice machine, 100m2 dressing room... Every detail is designed to guarantee smooth and stress-free organization.
Special attention to service providers : we ensure that all the conditions are met so that each professional can work in the best conditions, thus ensuring a perfectly orchestrated event.
Our goal : to allow you to feel at home in a high-end location and to make you experience a wedding more magical than in your wildest dreams.

Style

The Domaine's style is defined by simple elegance, where every detail is carefully considered to offer a refined experience without ostentation. The privileged ambiance is chic and timeless, while creating an authentic connection with the bride and groom, their families, and loved ones.

Kindness is at the heart of our approach, whether it's guiding the bride and groom in organizing their big day or creating strong and respectful relationships with our service providers.

Domaine de Valbonne is a place where elegance, simplicity, and sharing blend seamlessly. Everyone feels welcomed, listened to, and pampered. We seek not only to provide a wedding setting, but to create unforgettable memories through a warm, personal, and professional approach. It is this blend of understated refinement and authentic connection that makes Domaine de Valbonne such a special place.
Book your tour today and start imagining your dream wedding in Provence!

Availability and travel

Occitan Provence

Pricing

From 16 to 000 euros including tax

Testimonials

"Absolutely everything won us over at Domaine de Valbonne! We had several determining criteria in our search for a domain (less than 1000km from Brussels, possibility of accommodating all our guests on site - around fifty, Provencal charm/mas/old stones, lavender or olive trees or vines, domain that can be rented for several days) and it's very simple: only Domaine de Valbonne had them all! The love at first sight that we had online was confirmed in reality, it is also the one and only domain that we visited. The atmosphere on the domain is indescribable, you have to go there to feel it! The light, the nature that surrounds the domain, all the flowers and trees, the old stone of the buildings, ... everything has a taste of Provence and the sweetness of life. Nothing is left to chance, each space has been designed to offer you a different experience: whether it is the ceremony space with the magnificent trees, the pétanque area & stage perfect for a welcome dinner with music, the courtyard with a Provencal village atmosphere with its fountain for the big day meal, the swimming pool for brunch and/or the wine of honor, the huge bride and groom suite to get ready for the big day, the rooms each one prettier than the last (which is very rare, I have not found any other estate in my research that offered this number of rooms for this quality of decoration and bedding), ... And the cherry on the cake ... Estelle & Julien! This passionate couple who renovated the estate a few years ago give their all so that all the bride and grooms have a unique experience on their estate! They provided us with a list of service providers to help us in our choices, answered our (multiple!) questions always with a smile, showed us around the estate with passion, giving us lots of anecdotes and advice, they also give as few constraints as possible (free caterer, no corkage fee, no end time for the evening), in short... they are really lovely and our experience would clearly not have been the same without them! We really spent three dream days on the estate for our wedding, just like our guests who were captivated by the place! The wedding venue is the most important choice and we do not regret for a single second having chosen the Domaine de Valbonne. Thank you again 1000 times for everything Estelle & Julien, it was magical! PS: we say see you in 10 years if I manage to convince my very dear husband by then ;)"

"We were lucky enough to celebrate our wedding at Domaine de Valbonne in August 2024. From the Welcome Dinner, through the celebration, the aperitif, the dinner and the brunch, the place is ideal for hosting the festivities without having the impression of spending the whole weekend in the same place. The Provencal hamlet is authentic. With its old stones, its village square with its fountain, its lavender and olive tree fields nearby, its charming barn and its small bridge, the place transports the guests into a romantic, bucolic and unforgettable atmosphere. The place was also perfectly suited for families with small and medium children. A dedicated space for their meals, a table football, a pétanque court, a secure swimming pool and above all the possibility of accommodating 56 people on site for three nights (a few high chairs and baby beds available) allowing parents to fully enjoy the party... until late at night. Many thanks to Estelle & Julien for their involvement, their advice (in particular recommendations of quality service providers and practical organization), their kindness and their humanity which guarantees the bride and groom and their guests to spend timeless and magical moments."

"The perfect wedding venue!! Our wedding at the Domaine de Valbonne was everything we could have dreamed of and so much more. Estelle and Julien were so supportive and helpful from the beginning and made us feel right at home from the minute we arrived at the domaine. The domaine has many beautiful areas you can choose from for each part of your day and every corner you turn is picture perfect. Many of our guests said they have never been to a wedding like it and it is a weekend we will never forget!"

" Saying YES in paradise... The Domaine de Valbonne was a huge favorite from our first visit (and we have made 15 in the region!). This place is sublime, warm, poetic... simply fabulous. The availability for 3 nights and the quality of the 56 accommodations on site allowed us to get the most out of both a long-awaited wedding and a wonderful long weekend surrounded by our loved ones. Our experience at the Domaine de Valbonne is obviously inseparable from its charming owners Estelle & Julien. They are adorable, full of resources, extremely available, always ready to share good ideas. Their professionalism is a treasure for your organization and their presence adds a real charm to the estate. Special mention for Julien, who put a smile on my grandfather's face by kindly offering to drive him to the space planned for the ceremony in a magnificent vintage 2CV! If you are looking for a unique place, with lots of possibilities and a caring team (Estelle, Julien, their managers), look no further far. We couldn't have dreamed of anything better! Many thanks to Estelle and Julien and a huge congratulations for what you have created. We have unforgettable memories thanks to you."

"We got married in June at Domaine de Valbonne and our experience was unforgettable. We fell in love with the estate the minute we set foot there two years ago! The place is simply magnificent. The owners, Estelle and Julien, have done an extraordinary job of making this place a dream location. A big thank you to them, who are extremely generous and passionate about what they do! They were always available to us throughout the organization of our wedding! A special mention to Julien and our two managers who were perfect and very available on our wedding day. They were able to find last-minute solutions because of very capricious weather! Because yes, Domaine de Valbonne is also that, even in torrential rain (which is rare in the region), your wedding will be magnificent! To finish, we were even treated to a superb surprise accompaniment on the cello by one of our managers for our first dance. A magical moment! Another big thank you to the whole team! This weekend will remain etched in our memories and those of our guests"