Chateau de Lisse Wedding Photography, Jenny & James
CHATEAU DE LISSE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY, JENNY & JAMES
The Chateau de Lisse wedding photography of Jenny & James
4.30am, Friday 13th September, - woke up in Manchester airport long stay car park, Terminal 1.Parked tight up to a boundary hedge, blanket over head having tried to get at least some sleep since arriving at around midnight.
Such is the typically glamorous start to photographing a wedding in France!
The 6.30am Toulouse Jet2.com flight is too early to warrant a hotel the night before and you just know if you had to get up at home at 2am and leave for a 2 hour airport drive, you'd never get to sleep in the first place...so 'car-tel' it is!
1 hour later, I realised I hadn't checked in my suitcase and was nearly through security, but as it was small enough and despite Jet2.com's 'one piece of hand luggage only!' policy, I decided to wing it and plead ignorance if challenged.
No issues, so repeated on the return journey.
Although I'd spoken to the bride Jenny by email prior to their wedding, we hadn't had the opportunity to meet prior to the day before their wedding day as they live in Australia. And I don't.
So after witnessing the tail-end of their rehearsal with their priest, Father William, we met and had a recce around the grounds of the beautiful Chateau de Lisse (in the Lot et Garonne region) and took the opportunity for a relaxed pre-wedding photo-shoot.
The day itself dawned sunny...but soon clouded up...only to clear up again just in time (almost on cue) for the drinks reception.
A finely cooked meal followed drinks on the terrace and the evening ended with an 'open mic' set of speeches.I think maybe 10+ spoke and considering there was only 23 guests, that must be some kind of record.
Special thanks then to Jenny & James for choosing me to provide their Chateau de Lisse wedding photography.Also to Jo at Chateau de Lisse for her hospitality and kind recommendation in the first place.And to chef Soren, - excellent meal and very much appreciated.
Looking forward to my next visit to the chateau in September 2014!
Below, slideshow. Enjoy.
http://vimeo.com/75299322 
Here are a few links to a couple of posts in regard to the area that may also interest you:La Romieu, one of the most beautiful Gascon villages.Town's, villages and the landscape of Gascony.
Côte d'Azur Wedding Photography, Roula & Jaber Day 01
COTE D'AZUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY, ROULA & JABER DAY 01
The first contact I received for their Côte d'Azur Wedding Photography from Lebanese couple, Roula & Jaber, was less than 3 weeks prior to their wedding.
It's fair to say I was a little skeptical at first as there are quite a few scam enquiries going around originating from various overseas sources!
This enquiry ticked a few of those boxes, - very short notice, a list of days and venues that sounded a little too fantastical...but something about it rang true...and sure enough, after several conversations by email and phone, the enquiry turned into a booking and we were off to the Côte d'Azur for 3 of the most fantastic wedding days imaginable!
Day 01 consisted of an informal drinks reception at La Festival du Plage, a beachside restaurant on the Cannes seafront and was a great opportunity for Roula & Jaber's guests who had traveled from all over the world, to meet or renew old acquaintances.
The setting was lovely, the light was fantastic, the food great and the people welcoming, - we certainly had no complaints and plenty of material to work with, - a very special evening and start to Roula & Jaber's 3 day wedding.
Part 02 of Roula & Jaber's wedding can be viewed here.Part 03 of Roula & Jaber's wedding can be viewed here.Roula & Jaber's wedding film can be viewed here.
Firehorse Photography are available for Côte d'Azur Wedding Photography and weddings throughout France.
French Riviera Wedding Photography, Roula & Jaber Day 02
FRENCH RIVIERA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY, ROULA & JABER DAY 02
So the 18th June saw day/part 02 of Roula & Jaber's spectacular French Riviera Wedding Photography with a move inland to the village of La Colle-sur-Loup.
We started with Roula's preparations at the Restaurant Alain Lorca prior to the small/intimate ceremony at the local mairie and then onto the much larger church wedding. Whilst we were photographing and filming Roula's bridal preparations, we were fed possibly the best fresh pizza (topped with thin slices of white and black truffle) we have ever tasted.
This was followed by a garden drinks reception in the grounds of Hotel L'Abbaye where the champagne flowed, the canapes were exquisite and the guests were entertained by a violin and accordian player. A beautiful meal & speeches (must have been 20 and in at least 3 different languages) followed on the internal terrace...and yet another very very late night!
Part 01 of Roula & Jaber's wedding can be viewed by clicking here.Part 03 of Roula & Jaber's wedding can be viewed by clicking here.Roula & Jaber's wedding film can be viewed by clicking here.
Firehorse Photography are available for French Riviera Wedding Photography throughout this region and all departments of France.
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild Wedding Photography, Roula & Jaber Day 03
VILLA EPHRUSSI DE ROTHSCHILD WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY, ROULA & JABER DAY 03
On Day 03, Roula & Jaber upped the ante even further with their Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild Wedding Photography and revealed the most spectacular of days with a move to this stunning venue on Cap Ferrat.
Day 01 was great, - a relaxed late afternoon/early evening beachfront vibe, followed by the slightly more formal actual wedding day that took place in La Colle Sur Loup, but it had all been building to this, the most spectacular of the 3 days.
The chateau is a beautiful pink and white confection of a building sat in elegantly landscaped grounds of fountains and fragrant flower beds.
At one stage, I really thought the work we did with them during 'the golden hour' wasn't going to happen as they had so many distractions, but as the sun was setting, we headed off for a few minutes into the gardens and the golden pictures produced speak for themselves.
Roula & Jaber were then led by the guitar playing musicians through the grounds to another drinks reception followed by an outdoor meal on the terrace in front of the venue finishing with a pretty amazing indoor party.
Overall and no disrespect to any of our other clients, this was quite simply the most stunning wedding we have had the privilege to attend.
Part 01 of Roula & Jaber's wedding can be viewed here.Part 02 of Roula & Jaber's wedding can be viewed here.Roula & Jaber's wedding film can be viewed here.
Firehorse Photography are available for Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild Wedding Photography and weddings anywhere throughout France.
Cannes Wedding Photography & Filming
CANNES WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY & FILMING
The 3 part presentation below is a typical example of the type of wedding film that we produce from Cannes Wedding Photography & Filming.
Roula & Jaber's absolutely stunning Côte d'Azur based Cannes Wedding Photography & Filming by Firehorse Photography, took place at a number of venues including; La Festival du Plage, La Colle sur Loup and Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and their wedding photography can be viewed by clicking any of the following links (though we'd suggest you start with Part 01!):
Roula & Jaber's Wedding Part 01Roula & Jaber's Wedding Part 02Roula & Jaber's Wedding Part 03
When we first arrived, we spent some time carrying out a recce of all 3 days principal venues and locations and both photographed and filmed some background material at each.On this particular trip, in addition to the latest digital equipment, we went a bit 'old school' and brought an old (1970's) Super8 film camera and shot 2 rolls of film that ended up becoming the starting point for each of the 3 days productions.A bit different, a bit fun, - it really showed up the difference just how good the current (digital) tech is, but it was great to get a little nostalgic contrast into the production!
http://vimeo.com/36335145http://vimeo.com/36345979http://vimeo.com/36348282Another recent wedding film from a wedding in France can be viewed by clicking this link.Looking for a Cannes Wedding Photography professional for your wedding photography or wedding filming in the region or anywhere in France?Firehorse Photography are available for both throughout the country.
Wedding Photographer France by Firehorse Photography
Simon Mark Whitten at Firehorse Photography is a Wedding Photographer France.
This wedding album showcases Day 01 of Roula & Jaber's spectacular Côte d'Azur wedding with a relaxed late afternoon and early evening at La Plage du Festival restaurant on the beach at Cannes.
The photography highlights from this wedding can be viewed by clicking this link, or alternatively, you can view Part 01 of their wedding film by clicking this link.
I've been photographing weddings in France now for 6-7 years and have covered weddings to date in the following regions; Gascony, Loire, Dordogne, Provence and Côte d'Azur and they have all been some of the most welcoming and visually exciting weddings that I have attended.
We are very fortunate to have a family home in the beautiful village of La Romieu that we use as a base for photographing weddings in the region and plan to move there full-time at some point in the near future.
The area (mid way between Bordeaux and Toulouse, about 2 hours or so South of the Dordogne and 3 hours North of the Pyrenees) has a couple of really special venues that cater for weddings and these are: Chateau de Lisse and Castelnau des Fieumarcon with the former being a delightful typical chateau and the latter an entire wedding village!
So if you are looking for a Wedding Photographer France, we'd be very pleased to hear from you and discuss your plans with you, whatever stage they are at.You can call us on 01439 788150 or use the contact form.
We look forward to speaking to you soon!
France Wedding Photography by Simon Mark Whitten
France Wedding Photography by Simon Mark Whitten offers a professional wedding photography and wedding filming service throughout France.
Roula & Jaber's Côte d'Azur wedding continued on Day 02 with a move inland to the village of La Colle-sur-Loup and this second album in the series showcases their results.
A set of highlights results from their wedding day photography can be viewed bu clicking this link or if you'd prefer to watch Day 02 of their wedding film, then try this link.
We are very lucky to have a base in France in the lovely little village of La Romieu and from this, have covered weddings in France to date in; Gers, Dordogne, Loire, Provence and Côte d'Azur.
Why France? Well as a family, we are dedicated Francophiles with my father living there full-time for the last 10 years and my grandparents spent a couple of decades exploring the country by touring caravan, so it's in the blood!
Two regions we have visited on a number of occasions and would love to photograph a wedding in are Brittany & Normandy, but whether your wedding is in either of these regions or anywhere else in France, we'd love to hear from you!
The best way to make contact regardless of where you are at in planning your wedding in France but looking for a France Wedding Photographer is either to give us a call on 01439 788150, or use the contact form.
We hope to speak to you soon.
Looking for a wedding planner in France? The we recommend:StephanieBeth
Best Wedding Photographers France
Is Simon Mark Whitten at Firehorse Photography one of the Best Wedding Photographers France has to offer?
Well, that's for you to decide, but we are certainly experienced, passionate and committed to offering a wedding photography and wedding filming service throughout France.
We have had a base in France for over a decade now and photographing weddings in France for 6-7 years having covered weddings in our own region of Gascony, plus Dordogne, Loire, Provence and Côte d'Azur. This base is in the gorgeous little Gascon village of La Romieu and is the perfect place for a wedding itself.
Just 4 kilometers from our family home in France, is one of the most unique location/venues for a wedding in France, - an entire village.It's called Castelnau des Fieumarcon and can be viewed by clicking this link.Here are a few pics I took on a recent visit for a coffee with resident caretaker and manager, Didier.
So if you are looking for one of the very best wedding photographers France, then why not give us a call on 01439 788150 or use the contact form, whatever stage you are at with planning your wedding in France.
The third and final day of Roula & Jaber's Côte d'Azur wedding took place at the stunning Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild on Cap Ferrat and this link will take you through to the highlights wedding photography from that day and this link to their wedding film.
Dordogne Wedding Photography at Chateau de la Bourlie, Kat & Tom
DORDOGNE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY AT CHATEAU DE LA BOURLIE, KAT & TOM
Kat & Tom's Dordogne Wedding Photography took place at the delightful Chateau de la Bourlie in the heart of the Perigord region of the Dordogne.
The blue skies and golden sunshine of the 15th September (and previous 6 weeks) disappeared on the 16th September, the day of Kat & Tom's wedding, but spirits were not diminished.
It did mean the previously planned outdoor ceremony had to shift into the small chapel which was a bit of a squeeze for the 80+ guests, but the rain was at least only occasional and very light.
Coverage of this wedding was 2 days as all our weddings in France tend to be (sometimes 3 days) with landscape/scene-setting photography on the morning of the 15th and then an exclusive 'get to know you' photo-shoot around the venue in the late afternoon, before discrete documentary coverage in the evening in a nearby village. We enjoy these 'pre-wedding' days almost as much as the wedding day itself as they tend to be very relaxed affairs and allow us to immerse ourselves quietly into the wedding which allows us to produce better results from the wedding day itself.
This wedding was planned by Stéphanie of www.jarretierreintheair.com and her team and they certainly put on a great event that culminated in the evening with a display of fire-dancers! If you do one thing, watch the last of the films below and you'll see what I mean!!
Photographing and filming Kat & Tom's wedding in France was a real privilege and the entire wedding party (a lot of partying Aussies as the bride and her family are Australian) were very welcoming and accommodating letting us share the 2 days that we were there.
Kat & Tom's wedding film can be viewed by clicking this link.
Simon Mark Whitten is a full-time specialist wedding photographer based in both the UK and the Gers region of South West France and is available for Dordogne Wedding Photography and throughout France.
Chateau de la Bourlie Wedding Photography & Wedding Film
CHATEAU DE LA BOURLIE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY & WEDDING FILMING
In September, we had the privilege of being commissioned for Kat & Tom's Chateau de la Bourlie Wedding Photography & Wedding Film.This 4 part wedding film above is a typical example of the kind of work that we produce from the weddings we photograph & film in France.
This particular production was from Kat & Tom's Chateau de la Bourlie wedding that took place in September and the actual photography part of the results from this gorgeous wedding can be viewed by clicking on this link.
We are quite fortunate to have a second home and base in France in the delightful Gascon village of La Romieu, but for this Dordogne wedding, it was just a little too far to commute each day, so we stayed in a lovely little B&B in the village where Part 01 of Kat & Tom's wedding took place.
The only problem we all had was that on the day, the weather was not the greatest. After around 6 weeks of sunshine, we were given the first grey and at times, slightly damp day of the late Summer, but it didn't dampen the spirit of the wedding too much, - simply the outdoor part moved indoors.
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Another recent wedding film from a wedding in France can be viewed here by clicking this link to Roula & Jaber's wedding on the South coast.
If you are looking for Chateau de la Bourlie Wedding Photography then look no further though we are available for weddings throughout the Dordogne region and the whole of France.
Wedding Photography in France by Firehorse Photography
Looking for Wedding Photography in France? Well Firehorse Photography are specialists in this regard having a studio in the UK and a base in France in the delightful village of La Romieu.
We have been photographing weddings in France now since 1997 and have both photographed and filmed weddings in various regions including our own Gascony region, Dordogne, Provence and Côte d’Azur.
Kat & Tom's wedding took place on September 16th at Chateau de la Bourlie in the Dordogne and the album illustrated above documents the two days that we covered.
Why France? Well it's a family thing. As a boy of 12 or 13, I went on a week long school trip to Brittany and had one of the best week's of my life that left an everlasting impression.
A couple of years later, I went on a touring caravan holiday with my grandparents around Normandy and that love of France began to develop further.
A trip to Paris at university, cemented that into a full blown love affair and since that time, we have travelled extensively almost ever year resulting in the purchase of a family home in the SW Gascony region.
This acts as a valuable base for for us to offer Wedding Photography in France, but also as a family home to be enjoyed and we hope to move full-time just as soon as we are able to.
Anniversary Photo-Shoot Paris, Laura & Luke
ANNIVERSARY PHOTO-SHOOT PARIS, LAURA & LUKE
This Anniversary Photo-Shoot Paris features a lovely couple, Laura & Luke.
Luke proposed to childhood sweetheart Laura in Paris (they met at kindergarten!).
One year later, Luke's mother married them in a civil ceremony in Scotland at The Roman Camp hotel in Callander, Stirlingshire.I took their wedding pictures which can be viewed here. and a beautiful ceremony and Autumnal day it was.
One year after that, I found myself in Paris photographing their first wedding anniversary, - the above pictures speak for themselves, but this one was a real love story.We started in Montematre before moving on to the banks of the River Seine and the Ille de Notre Dame and then both the Tuilerie Gardens and the Luxembourg Gardens, finishing with the Champ du Mars and Trocodero, both affording spectacular views of the Eiffel Tower.
I don't know exactly what it is about Paris, but I have always found myself drawn to the place and I spend as much time there as possible with these Anniversary Photo-Shoot Paris affairs being a great excuse to visit the city.
Simon Mark Whitten is available for Anniversary Photo-Shoot Paris photography in the following formats; engagement, pre-wedding, honeymoon and anniversary with various examples below:
Fiona & Yorke's engagement photo-shoot in ParisSam & Andy's pre-wedding photo-shoot in ParisWinnie & Sean's honeymoon photo-shoot in Paris
Paris Honeymoon Photography, Winnie & Sean
PARIS HONEYMOON PHOTOGRAPHY, WINNIE & SEAN
Winnie & Sean were married in their home country of Malaysia before travelling to France for their Paris Honeymoon Photography, which is where I met up with them for part of what was a rather grey and at times, slightly wet day.
However, the inclement weather did not prevent us getting a great set of results from their Paris Honeymoon Photography from some of my favourite locations; Montmatre, the river Seine and Notre Dame, plus the park gardens of the Tuileries, the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower.
I used to live and work in London in the early 1990's, but I still know (and love) Paris much more as I find it a more intimate and open (space) city.And that myth about Parisian rudeness? Well I haven't come across it any more than in any other city in the world.
Simon Mark Whitten of Firehorse Photography is available for Paris Honeymoon Photography plus engagement, pre-wedding and anniversary photography and below are various examples:
Fiona & Yorke's Paris engagement photo-shootSam & Andy's Paris pre-wedding photo-shootLaura & Luke's Paris anniversary photo-shoot
We also annually run either a single week or two separate weeks photo opportunity called 'Shoot Week' where we offer couples a chance for a reduced fee photo-shoot (can be engagement, pre-wedding, honeymoon, anniversary or 'just because') and details can be found by clicking this link.
Pre-Wedding Paris Photography, Sam & Andy
PRE-WEDDING PARIS PHOTOGRAPHY, SAM & ANDY
Sam & Andy's wedding took place in May at church in Old Malton followed by a reception at the stunning Castle Howard, North Yorkshire. Prior to that, I had the pleasure of spending a day in Paris with the couple and their Pre-Wedding Paris Photography.
The results from Sam & Andy's wedding can be viewed by clicking this link and a beautiful wedding it was.
The images above feature some of our favourite locations in Paris for a pre-wedding photo-shoot including; Montmatre, the banks of the Seine with Notre Dame in the background, the Tuileries and Luxembourg gardens and the Champ du Mars with it's wonderful view of the Eiffel Tower.
As a photographer, I am drawn back to Paris time and time again. It's a magical city and my favourite in which to spend a few days, each time revealing something new and unexplored.
Simon Mark Whitten of Firehorse Photography is available for Pre-Wedding Paris Photography and in the following flavours; engagement, pre-wedding, wedding, honeymoon and anniversary photo-shoots with examples below:
Fiona & Yorke's enagagment Paris photo-shootWinnie & Sean's honeymoon Paris photo-shootLaura & Luke's anniversary Paris photo-shoot
Each Spring and Autumn, we offer a week each at a reduced rate, something we call 'Shoot Week' which is an opportunity for couples to have a pre-wedding, engagement, honeymoon or anniversary photo-shoot. Full details can be viewed by clicking this link.
Paris Engagement Photography, Fiona & Yorke
PARIS ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY, FIONA & YORKE
Fiona & Yorke were married at Ripon Cathedral followed by a reception at Duncombe Park in June, but prior to their wedding, I had the honour of performing their Paris Engagement Photography the previous October.
The results from their wedding can be viewed here on our UK site by clicking this link.
The weather was very kind to us and we had a great day around some of the major sites of Paris including; Montmatre, the Ille de Notre Dame, the banks of the river Seine, the Jardins Tuileries and Jardins du Luxembourg, plus of course the Eiffel Tower itself.
Paris is an amazing place for photography (or just hanging out) no matter what the weather or season and each year I try to spend at least a few days in this wonderful and easily accessible city. Also, every time you think you might just have discovered it all, it gives up another secret and there are one or two places I didn't even know existed previously, on my list of places to visit this Spring.
Firehorse Photography are available for pre-wedding, engagement, honeymoon and anniversary photo-shoots in Paris and below are links to one of each type:
Sam & Andy's pre-wedding Paris photo-shootWinnie & Sean's honeymoon Paris photo-shootLaura & Luke's anniversary Paris photo-shoot
Fancy a pre-wedding, engagement, honeymoon, anniversary or simply 'just because', fun & relaxed photo-shoot in Paris?Then click this link for full details of our annual 'Shoot Week' dates.
Castelnau des Fieumarcon Photography
CASTELNAU DES FIEUMARCON PHOTOGRAPHY
1 hilltop village for rent. 16 houses. 1 full-time inhabitant. That is the ancient village of Lagarde known for weddings as Chateau des Fieumarcon situated in the heart of the Gers region of Gascony in South West France.
1 full-time human inhabitant that is, - Layla an adorable 3 year old Border Collie also lives with resident custodian & manager Didier.But that's it, - just the two of them unless there is a wedding or another event on.
Castelnau des Fieumarcon is believed to be the only entire 'village for hire' in France and is an absolutely stunning venue for a wedding with it's hilltop location over-looking the rolling Gascon countryside (which if you do not know the area, think 'French Tuscany'!).
Close by are the towns of Lectoure & Condom with the cities (and major airports) of Bordeaux and Toulouse within 1.5 hours driving time and on a recent visit, I produced a gallery of landscape photography that captures some of the area. Click this link to view those pictures.
I recently had the privilege of spending a few hours scouting the location/village ahead of future weddings there, in the company of Didier & Layla and as a location for a rural wedding setting in South West France, it really is second to none.
Firehorse Photography have been offering a professional wedding photography and wedding filming service in France for some 6-7 years now and in that time have covered weddings in our own region of Gascony, plus; Dordogne, Loire, Provence and Côte d'Azur.You can visit our Castelnau des Fieumarcon photography home page by clicking here.
Chateau de Lisse Wedding Photography
CHATEAU DE LISSE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
Chateau de Lisse is an absolutely stunning wedding venue in the Lot-et-Garonne region of Gascony in the SW corner of France, approximately 1.5 hours from both Bordeaux and Toulouse.
Set in 550 hectares the chateau is one of the most historical and impressive castles in Gascony and available to hire for up to just 10 weddings per annum and offering a magical & fairytale setting to relax, unwind and getaway for your own private Castle wedding in France.
It was a real pleasure to take the opportunity to visit in early June to take a look around the building & grounds and have a chat with the enthusiastic Jo Braham who has the almost dream job of managing the weddings that take place there, ahead of my first wedding, that of Australian couple Jenny & James (now available to view by clicking this link).
Simon Mark Whitten of Firehorse Photography is available for weddings throughout France and especially interested in hearing from couples getting married in the region and at Chateau de Lisse itself. To date, we have photographed and filmed weddings in the following regions; Gascony, Dordogne, Loire, Provence and Côte d'Azur.
To find out more about getting married at Chateau de Lisse, click this link to go direct to their website.
In order to discuss your Chateau de Lisse Wedding Photography or wedding plans anywhere in France, either give is a call on 01439 788150 or use the contact form.
La Romieu Wedding Photography
LA ROMIEU WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
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We are quite fortunate to have had a base in France for the last 13 years, situated in the square of the beautiful Gascon village of La Romieu in the Gers region, close to the market town of Condom. You won't find a closer full-time professional wedding photographer than us!
La Romieu is dominated by the Collégiale St. Pierre which is on the GR 65 long-distance walking route of the Grande Randonnée network.The French name for this GR route is the Chemin de St-Jacques and the Spanish name is the Camino de Santiago, because the GR 65 is an important variant route of the old Christian pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.
Weddings can and do take place at both the Collégiale and the mairie and are virtually next door to each other in the village square and right outside our front door!
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The pictures above are a few examples of La Romieu and the landscape surrounding the village.
Simon Mark Whitten of Firehorse Photography is available for weddings throughout France and is especially interested in weddings local to the Gers region and to date have covered weddings throughout the region plus; Dordogne, Loire, Provence and Côte d'Azur.
Fancy an entire 'wedding village' of your own? The click this link to find out more about Castelnau des Fieumarcon just 4 kilometres from our front door.Here are a few pics I took myself on a recent visit to have coffee with resident caretaker and manager, Didier.
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Another stunning local venue is situated in Couloume Mondebat and is Chateau Arlens and Sally Mayo is the dedicated wedding planner there.
Wedding Venues, Towns, Villages & Landscapes of Gascony
WEDDING VENUES, TOWNS, VILLAGES & LANDSCAPES OF GASCONY
[ut_one_half] Wedding Venues, Town's, Villages & Landscapes of Gascony. Gascony, - that vaguely defined area of the South West corner of France, stretches from Bordeaux South to the Spanish border and the Pyrenees and East towards Toulouse. It's a beautiful part of France with it's rolling hills and (in the Summer), fields of sunflowers with a rich culture & cuisine including; d'Artagnan of The Three Musketeers fame plus also the home of armagnac and foie gras. The area includes; the Aquitaine région (départements of Landes, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, south and west of Gironde, and south of Lot-et-Garonne) and the Midi-Pyrénées région (départements of Gers, Hautes-Pyrénées, southwest of Tarn-et-Garonne, and west of Haute-Garonne). [/ut_one_half] [ut_one_half_last] Featured in this post are images mostly from the département of Gers including; the regional market town of Condom, the bastide villages of Fources, Larresingle, Terraube and Lavardens. These pictures were taken between visiting various wedding venues in a recent trip, but as it was early June, no sunflowers just yet! Want a recommendation for a local chateau? Chateau de Lisse in nearby Lot-et-Garonne is beautiful, spacious yet intimate. Another beautiful nearby venue is situated in Couloume Mondebat and is Chateau d'Arlens with weddings run and coordinated by Sally Mayo. Looking for an entire 'wedding village'?! Then look no further than the absolutely stunning Castelnau des Fieumarcon. [/ut_one_half_last]
Simon Mark Whitten of Firehorse Photography is a full-time specialist wedding photographer with a base in the Gers region.