English
€5,000 - €12,000 for Venue Hire
Up to 150
5 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Late Availability
Last Minute Dates Available
Just €5000
Couvent Notre Dame des Prés Full Description
The Notre-Dame des Prés Convent is a unique reception area in Provence. Surrounded by the century-old trees of the 3-hectare park, come and discover a former convent from the 12th century. The estate has a cloister and its passageway, an old chapel, a dining room, 4 bedrooms and a bar.
Spaces and capacities
The numerous spaces offer a diversity of possibilities: the old chapel, a 140m2 room, will allow you to organize your secular ceremony, cocktail, dinner and dancing evening indoors. The 150m2 exterior courtyard of the cloister, which can accommodate up to 150 people, is an exceptional place for a dinner under the stars.
You will also have a 180m2 cocktail area in the park, as well as the gallery decorated with 16 arches surrounding the cloister. The park will be an ideal place for your photo session surrounded by your loved ones.
Services
The domain is entirely privatized for the duration of your choice. On the day of the wedding, a manager is also provided to assist you in organizing your event.
Accommodation
The 4 bedrooms can accommodate up to 8 people for the duration of your stay.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2024
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 10 and 30
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
5
Couvent Notre Dame des Prés Features & Capacity
Overview
Venue Type
Estate House
Country House
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
150
No. of Bedrooms
5
Sleeps No. of People
10
Bridal Suite
Standard Room
Usual Access Time
03:00 PM
Usual Finish Time
10:00 AM
Ceremony & Reception
Church Within Walking Distance
Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted
Sound System Available
Venue
Ballroom
Disabled Access
Landscaped Gardens
Bridal Changing Facilities
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Outdoor Reception Space
On-Site Parking
Pet Friendly
Food and Drink
No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Couvent Notre Dame des Prés Pricing & Costs
Venue Hire Only
Prices Start At
€5,000
Maximum Price
€12,000
Arrival 3 p.m., departure 10 a.m.
• Complete privatization of the property including the reception room, the 4 bedrooms
doubles.
• Privatization for 3 days / 3 nights
• End of the evening at 5 a.m.
• Possibility of dining outdoors with background music
• Professional sound system built into the cloister
• Stage manager on the wedding day
• Provision of a list of recommended service providers and accommodation for signature
• End of stay cleaning included
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Day before set up available
Couple accommodation included
Guest accommodation included
Choice of preferred caterers
Couvent Notre Dame des Prés Location & Contact Details
Address
704 Rte de la Gare, Reillanne, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, 04110, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Travel Notes
A côté des villages de Forcalquier, Reillanne, Mane, Céreste, le Couvent Notre-Dame des Prés est très facilement accessible depuis Aix-en-Provence TGV, Avignon TGV, Aéroport de Marignane.
Vous pourrez rejoindre le domaine soit par l’autoroute via Manosque, ou si vous le souhaitez en transversant la campagne Provençale.
Nearest Town
On your way
Nearest Motorway & Junction
A 51
Nearest Train Station
Aix en Provence TGV
Nearest Airport
Marignanne
FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs
Describe the best wedding that happened at Couvent Notre Dame des Prés?
They are all beautiful in their own way! Each wedding at the Couvent Notre-Dame des Prés is unique and special. The charm of our cloister, the beauty of our chapel, and the elegance of our gallery make it the ideal setting for the most beautiful day of your life. A memorable wedding took place recently where guests enjoyed an elegant cocktail reception in our enchanting park, surrounded by century-old trees and the splendid bamboo grove.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Start early, ideally twelve to eighteen months in advance. This gives you plenty of time to plan every detail and ensures availability of your preferred vendors and location.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
One personal detail we particularly appreciated was a keepsake table, where the couple had displayed photos of their loved ones and their travels together. This added an intimate and moving touch to the celebration.
Describe Couvent Notre Dame des Prés in 5 adjectives
Charming, Elegant, Historic, Natural, Peaceful.
Where’s the best photo spot at Couvent Notre Dame des Prés?
Couples can take the best photos in our majestic park, near the historic chapel, under the century-old plane trees, or in the magnificent bamboo grove. These places offer a natural and romantic setting ideal for memorable photos.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Couvent Notre Dame des Prés?
Yes, we had the honor of hosting the wedding of a music celebrity and his bride. Their celebration was a mix of glamor and intimacy, with many high-profile guests.
What’s your favourite canapé?
My favorite canape is a bite of smoked salmon on a blini, garnished with a dash of crème fraîche and dill. It's both simple and refined, perfect to start a wedding evening.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
We often serve mini-burgers, chicken skewers and hot appetizers that please all guests and satisfy any hunger pangs. Our midnight snacks are designed to be convenient and delicious, helping to extend the party into the wee hours of the morning.
What is Couvent Notre Dame des Prés most unique feature?
What makes the Couvent Notre-Dame des Prés unique is the combination of our historic architecture and our enchanting park. This duality allows couples to enjoy both an elegant and historic ambiance inside and a natural and serene setting outside.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
I am most proud of our dedicated team and our experience of over 10 years in managing recognized wedding estates in Provence. Their passion and commitment to providing quality services and creating unforgettable experiences for couples and their guests is truly what makes the difference at Couvent Notre-Dame des Prés.