Château Saint-Martin
An Oetker Collection palace on the hills above Vence, where formal gardens and a Michelin kitchen meet a long view down to the Mediterranean far below.
Château Saint-Martin and Spa sits high above Vence, a five star hotel of the Oetker Collection built on the site of a 12th century Templar commandery. Rose scented gardens, panoramic terraces and a Michelin starred restaurant make it one of the most polished addresses on the French Riviera, with the coast glittering in the distance rather than at your feet.
It suits a couple who want Riviera glamour with discretion, a refined hotel that does formal beautifully, and the option to take the whole estate for full privacy. It is a serious investment, so it rewards those who value service and setting above all. Confirm spaces, capacity and current rates directly with the hotel.
Château Saint-Martin and Spa is a five star Oetker Collection hotel above Vence on the French Riviera, with 52 suites and six private villas set in hilltop gardens with sea views. Garden banquets host up to around 150 guests, and the whole estate can be reserved for full privacy, with exclusive hire quoted indicatively from around EUR 200,000 in 2026. Treat every figure as indicative and confirm directly with the hotel.
Gardens, a Michelin table and the coast in the distance.
Style and setting
The château stands among terraced gardens scented with Pierre de Ronsard roses, on the hills behind Vence with a long view to the Mediterranean. Ceremonies are held in the gardens, with the panoramic terraces serving cocktails and the lawns set for dinner under the stars. The interiors are classic Riviera elegance, and the service carries the Oetker Collection polish throughout.
Capacity
Outdoor banquets in the gardens host up to around 150 guests, with the ceremony, cocktails and dinner moving across the terraces and lawns. For full privacy the entire estate of 52 suites and six villas can be reserved. Confirm the seated capacity for your chosen layout with the hotel.
The buyout
A wedding can use the gardens and terraces alongside the hotel's other guests, or the whole estate can be taken on an exclusive buyout for complete privacy. A full buyout gives you the gardens, the terraces and all 52 suites and six villas across the celebration, with the wedding party and many guests staying on site.
What it costs
As an indicative 2026 guide, exclusive hire of the full estate is quoted from around EUR 200,000, before catering, planning, florals and production. A garden wedding using the hotel without a full buyout costs less but still sits at the top of the Riviera market. Treat every figure as indicative and confirm the current rates and buyout terms directly with the hotel.
Ask about Château Saint-Martin.
We will check availability for your date, share a realistic all in cost and introduce a planner who knows the venue and the area. We reply within two business days and it costs you nothing.
A Riviera château wedding rewards a planner who knows the coast.
A hilltop estate above Vence means coordinating fine dining, florals and production in formal gardens with a hotel's rhythm to respect, where a planner who knows the French Riviera and the hotel is essential. We will pair you with a planner experienced on the coast and at Château Saint-Martin specifically.
Wedding planners in FranceChâteau Saint-Martin & Spa, answered.
How many guests can Château Saint-Martin host?
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Garden banquets host up to around 150 guests, with the ceremony, cocktails and dinner moving across the terraces and lawns. Confirm the seated figure for your layout with the hotel.
Can we hire the whole estate?
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Yes, the entire estate of 52 suites and six villas can be reserved on an exclusive buyout for complete privacy, indicatively from around EUR 200,000 in 2026 before catering and production. Confirm the terms with the hotel.
Do we have to buy out the hotel?
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No, a garden wedding can run alongside the hotel's other guests, which costs less than a full buyout but offers less privacy. Confirm what your date and budget secure with the hotel.
When is the best time to marry here?
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May, June and September give warm coastal weather and clear light with the gardens at their best, and are kinder than the July and August peak when the Riviera is busiest.
How do guests reach the venue?
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Nice airport is around 30 to 45 minutes away, with the final climb up to Vence on hill roads. Private transfers are wise given the hilltop position.
Photography is licensed stock from Unsplash, shown to evoke the setting. It does not depict the venue itself.
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