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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.

Wondering what the trendy colours are for a wedding near Aix en Provence this year? We tell you all about it in this article!

Trendy colours for weddings near Aix en Provence in recent years

We’ve been back in France for 11 years now. In July we’ll be celebrating 10 years of weddings at Château la Beaumetane! So, let’s just say that we’ve seen quite a few wedding decorations!

There are, of course, the country-style decorations that have dominated most of the weddings we’ve been able to celebrate in our beautiful home. Furthermore, it’s true that some of our brides still prefer them. And for good reason: reproducing the most beautiful things nature has to offer in a setting as natural as the grounds of Château la Beaumetane is always appropriate.

There was also a trend towards decorating with succulents and eucalyptus. However, for a few years, we also had a significant number of decorations with beautiful pampas, all beautiful and all high up.  For these, the trendy colours for a wedding near Aix-en-Provence were ruby, beige and dark green.

The Chateau is now a destination wedding venue in the South of France. We tell you more in this article about why we decided to become one.

La Beaumetane – a Château in Provence

Château la Beaumetane is a late 19th century estate in the heart of Provence. We told you about the person who decided to build la Beaumetane in this article.

Château la Beaumetane was first owned by Nathalie’s family in the 1970s. When Nathalie was a child, it was empty. So she had plenty of time to play princess in this magnificent building, for which she had fallen head over heels in love. Life then took her on other adventures in other parts of the world. But there was always something that brought her back to La Beaumetane. So, 11 years ago, Nathalie and Mike returned to France to look after this beautiful house and open it up for events.

The Architectural Inspiration Behind Château la Beaumetane

Château la Beaumetane was built by Edmond Théry, a well-known French economist and statistician. Born in 1854 near the château, Théry was also a prolific journalist. Interestingly, the real story behind the château is that Théry fell in love with a red-bricked mansion while on holiday in Italy. When he returned home, he decided to build a replica as his residence!

Notably, Mr. Théry contributed to famous newspapers like Le Figaro and founded L’Economiste Européen in 1892. Consequently, his work in economic policy, especially on tariffs and bimetallism, left a lasting impact.

Edmond Théry: A Prolific Economist and Journalist from Provence

Furthermore, Théry was deeply involved in the French economic landscape, contributing to major newspapers and founding influential economic organizations. For example, he was a founding member of the Société d’économie politique nationale (S.E.P.N.), which advocated for protective and compensatory tariffs, diverging from the free-trade stance of other economic societies. Additionally, his expertise extended to financial journalism, where he managed financial bulletins for several papers, including L’Humanité.

Portrait of Edmond Théry

During World War I, Théry served as a lieutenant-colonel and contributed to economic warfare strategies. He was a Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour and maintained strong political connections, evidenced by notable attendees at his events.

The Legacy left by the story of Château la Beaumetane

Today, Château la Beaumetane stands as a testament to Théry’s legacy. Its elegant design and serene environment continue to captivate visitors. The château is surrounded by the beauty of the Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence vineyards. That remains a symbol of Théry’s contributions to both economics and architecture.

Finally, visiting Château la Beaumetane offers a unique glimpse into the story of Edmond Théry and the rich history of Provence. Whether attending a special event or simply touring the grounds, Château la Beaumetane provides a memorable and enriching experience, steeped in the legacy of a distinguished economist.

Feel free to read some other blog articles. This one is about Provence in general, or this one about where your wedding guests can sleep. You can also listen to this podcast with Nathalie, the Château’s owner.