Château de Garde Wedding Photographer – near Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
One of the most distinctive wedding venues in South-West France
Have you ever discovered the heart of the Gironde, in a truly rustic and elegant spirit?
On a hillside in the village of Moulon, surrounded by its own vineyards and only a short drive from Saint-Émilion, Château de Garde is unlike any other château in the Bordeaux region. Its 18th-century Bordeaux stone meets a bold, contemporary interior, and the result is one of the most distinctive wedding venues in South-West France. As a fine art wedding photographer, I have been recommended by its owners on many occasions, and it remains one of the places I most love to photograph.
The genius and creativity of the couple who own it have turned Château de Garde into a truly unique wedding venue.
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Why Choose Château de Garde for Your Wedding
A Preserved Setting among the Vineyards
Château de Garde sits on a hill about 45 minutes north-east of Bordeaux, near the Saint-Émilion wine region. Its vineyards produce both red and white wines. If you are drawn to the countryside, to calm, to the green of the vines and to the warm, sand-coloured Bordeaux stone, you will feel at home here at once. In summer, the swimming pool adds a welcome pause during a wedding weekend.
If you are a couple from Paris, Château de Garde is about 2 hours 45 minutes away by train, for a visit for example.
For guests travelling from abroad, Bordeaux-Mérignac international airport is around 45 minutes away by car.
Historic Stone, Contemporary Design
If you love paradoxes and mixing styles, you will surely want to get married at Château de Garde.
What makes Château de Garde unique is its style. The owners, Céline and Dimitri, have brought their personal touch to this 18th-century château. Outside, they have highlighted the beauty of the pale Bordeaux stone. Inside, a refined contemporary decoration plays with the old walls and beams.
As a wedding photographer, I take enormous pleasure in photographing my couples at Château de Garde.
Around the château, a formal French garden and the vineyards above it offer a variety of viewpoints for an unhurried walk. Some corners of the garden feel almost tropical, with palm trees and a courtyard fountain, while others take on a Japanese-inspired calm, always in harmony with the region’s biodiversity.
For a photographer, the estate is a setting in itself: there is no need to bring props, as every space, inside and out, invites creativity.
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The Reception Hall: Wedding Dinner and Party
You can book the estate’s reception hall for your wedding evening. With its exposed stone walls, solid oak parquet floor and chandeliers, the reception hall can welcome up to 120 seated guests for dinner.
It also has a dance floor for the evening, if you choose to book a DJ.
There is no in-house caterer: the owners share a list of trusted suppliers with you.
The estate can also offer its own red and white wines, and a cocktail reception can be arranged on request. If you would like more information, you can contact Château de Garde.
Ceremony and Golden Hour in the Vines
The grounds lend themselves to an outdoor symbolic ceremony, and the vineyards that surround the château are perfect for couple portraits at the end of the day, when the light turns golden.
Staying for the Weekend
Château de Garde can sleep up to 60 guests on site, so your closest family and friends can share the whole weekend with you. The rooms are spread across two buildings:
- In the château, six individually decorated rooms with a soft, restful atmosphere. The bridal suite measures 45 square metres, with a large double bed, high ceilings and exposed wooden beams, and a private bathroom with two basins and a freestanding bath facing the bed.
- In the former tenant farmer’s house (maison du métayer), seven rooms, two of them on a mezzanine.
A breakfast buffet is available for guests who wish.
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Who are you, Tristan?
I have always had a passion for images. Deeply sensitive and attached to human relationships, I decided to specialise in wedding and portrait photography to make these moments of your life shine.
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Weddings I Have Photographed at Château de Garde
As a wedding photographer in the Gironde, I have already had the chance to photograph several weddings at Château de Garde. These blog articles were published after those weddings:
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Julie & Stanley: a French-Swiss couple who fell in love with Château de Garde and married there in 2018. Their wedding was gentle and full of emotion, with a sunny day for their outdoor ceremony and portraits in the estate’s vineyards at the end of the day.
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As a Fine Art photographer at Château de Garde, I had the pleasure of photographing Marie-Sophie and Sébastien, who said yes at the end of summer 2020. Although their wedding was affected by Covid restrictions, the owners, Céline and Dimitri, found a way for them to celebrate at the château with their closest family and friends.
Greg & Charles. Their wedding brought colour to the estate, from an outdoor ceremony beneath a floral arch, with peacock chairs set in the garden, to a vibrant dinner table by the fireplace.
A Photographer Recommended by Château de Garde
I have been a wedding photographer since 2016, specialising in fine art photography, and the owners of Château de Garde have recommended me to their couples many times. Their trust means a great deal to me.
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Portfolio
Now I invite you to discover my portfolio here, with a selection of my most beautiful wedding photos at Château de Garde.
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By the way, for those who love film photography, I have the professional equipment needed to cover weddings and engagement sessions, always in the Fine Art style.
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Below, discover a video of my work at this unique venue
You will get a glimpse, set to music, of my work as a Fine Art wedding photographer in the Bordeaux region. I travel all over France, and sometimes much further afield.
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Château de Garde on Film
If you would like your wedding filmed as well as photographed, Château de Garde also recommends Super 8 Wedding Films, for a timeless wedding film shot on Super 8.
CHÂTEAU DE GARDE FAQ
What makes Château de Garde different from other Bordeaux châteaux?
Its contemporary style. The owners have paired the 18th-century Bordeaux stone with bold contemporary design, and the gardens move from formal French lines to tropical and Japanese-inspired corners.
Is Château de Garde suitable for a large wedding?
It suits medium to large weddings: the reception hall seats around 120 guests, and the estate offers several indoor and outdoor spaces for the ceremony, the cocktail hour and the dinner. The estate can sleep up to 60 guests.
Is Château de Garde open to the public?
No. It is a private estate, rented for events such as weddings and business meetings, and is not generally open to visitors outside these events. If you are interested in holding an event at Château de Garde, it is best to contact Céline Maviel and her team for more information on availability and hire conditions.
Can you sum up the advantages of holding a wedding at Château de Garde?
Château de Garde is an exceptional wedding venue, with a variety of tastefully decorated indoor and outdoor spaces for every ceremony and wedding reception.
With its beautiful gardens and historic architecture, the château is the perfect place for an elegant drinks reception and an intimate reception for your guests. The recommended professional caterers will offer menus and food stations that will delight your guests. They can also offer a brunch the next day to round off these unforgettable moments together.
The château also provides a dance floor in the main hall. In short, Château de Garde is an ideal venue for every wedding-related event, with elegant, refined reception spaces to welcome all your guests on the big day and make them dream, for the most beautiful memories of your life.
How much does it cost to hire Château de Garde for a wedding?
Rates vary with the date, the length of the hire and the number of guests staying overnight. The best approach is to contact the owners directly for a personalised quote, and to book early, as the estate is in high demand.
Where is Château de Garde, and how do I get there?
Château de Garde is at 3 Garde, 33420 Moulon, in Gironde.
From Bordeaux, take the ring road (exit 24) towards Libourne, then exit 5 towards Créon / La Sauve / Tresses, and follow the D11 to Moulon. The château is on your right as you leave the village.
Can our guests stay at Château de Garde? Yes. The estate can sleep up to 60 guests, including a 45-square-metre bridal suite.
Planning a Wedding at Château de Garde?
I limit the number of weddings I photograph each season, so I can give each couple my full attention. Tell me about your plans and your date, and I will send you my availability and the full brochure.
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