Château de la croix des gardes

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The largest remaining estate on the Cote D’Azur, the chateau de la croix des gardes property is an homage to the glory days of the French Riviera. With its unparalleled 360-degree views, the Lérins Islands and the endless Mediterranean Sea, and the snowy mountains, this sumptuous property embodies the enduring romance of the Cote D’Azur.  Situated a little above Cannes on the green lush Croix des Gardes hill, the iconic property became famous in 1955 as the movie set of Hitchcock’s “To Catch a Thief”, starring megastars Cary Grant and Grace Kelly. Only available for an exclusive buyout, this property is the ultimate luxury venue for south of France wedding and event.

Royal Events at the Chateau de la Croix des Gardes – Cote d’azur Wedding Venue

The iconic movie scene in the film showcases the drive up the winding mountain road that leads to Château de la Croix des Gardes, filled with eucalyptus, cypress trees, dwarf palms, and aromatic laurel and lavender shrubs. Grace Kelly immediately fell under the spell of this unique castle. Dating back to the early 19th century, this huge villa was built alongside a series of exceptional properties in the region that became known as Quartier des Anglais. In 1919, a Swiss industrialist purchased the property and built a Florentine-style villa atop the hill.   These iconic gardens defined the state, which would come to be known as the ‘Castle of la Croix des Gardes’ and are a dream private location for French Riviera luxury destination weddings. In 1960 the property was purchased by Gustave Leven, Chairman of the sparkling water company Perrier.  The chateau became known as the Villa Perrier. It was put on the market again for the first time in 56 years in 2016, listed in the range of 50 to 100 million euros.

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When planning a south of France Luxury wedding, you may consider a private villa to host your guests. There is a minimum booking of 3 nights to stay at the castle. The villa is hosting 1 to 2 wedding per year, making it one of the most luxury and prestigious venue on the French Riviera. The good news is there is no sounds restriction and you will also be able to construct an outdoor orangeraie for larger event, along with a firework at night. Why don’t you take all your guests for a monaco night out and privatise the casino de Monte Carlo. When designing your wedding, we would suggest to explore the option to make it a famous vintage cinema theme with lots of entertainers.

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