Château Saint Georges
About Château Saint Georges
Le Petit Versailles of the French Riviera: a Second Empire château built by the Grasse perfumer Léon Chiris, visited by Queen Victoria, set in a 3-hectare park above the bay of Cannes.
A 19th-century Second Empire château in the hills above Grasse, the perfume capital of the world, coined Le Petit Versailles for its gold-leaf boiserie and palatial salons. Built by the perfumer Léon Chiris and once visited by Queen Victoria, it offers exclusive-use weddings for up to 100 guests across a 3-hectare park, with 9 rooms and suites, Villa Norah, a heated indoor pool, and commanding views over the bay of Cannes. Dry hire permitted.
Château Saint Georges stands in the hills above Grasse, the perfume capital of the world, with commanding views over the bay of Cannes and the medieval town below. Coined Le Petit Versailles of the French Riviera, it was built in the second half of the 19th century by Léon Chiris, the fourth generation of one of the great perfumery dynasties of Grasse, in the elegant Second Empire style and named for his son George. In April 1891, during her month-long stay in Grasse, Queen Victoria was welcomed by Léon Chiris and returned often, contemplating, as the Journal of Grasse recorded, the wonderful panorama of the Grasse valley from the terrace that surrounds the grounds. Today the château sits within a gated 3-hectare park, its salons restored with boiserie in gold leaf and silk jacquard Lyonnaise: the Salon Napoléon, the Salon Bleu, the Library, and the Grande Cuisine. The domain holds formal gardens with a Temple of Love, a heated indoor swimming pool, nine individually styled rooms and suites including the Royal Apartments, and the separate Villa Norah, sleeping the wedding party in all. The château is hired exclusively for one wedding, with private catering and dry hire permitted, five minutes from Grasse and thirty-five minutes from Nice.
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Exclusive Use
Château Saint Georges is hired on an exclusive-use basis, placing the château, the 3-hectare park, the gardens and Temple of Love, the panoramic terrace, the heated indoor pool, all nine rooms and suites, and Villa Norah at the disposal of a single celebration, with a minimum two-night stay. The château is operated exclusively by Victoria Events.
Venue Spaces
The Salon Napoléon, the Salon Bleu, the Library, the Grande Cuisine, a panoramic terrace, formal gardens with the Temple of Love, and a heated indoor pool, all within a gated park above Grasse.
The principal outdoor terrace with commanding views over the bay of Cannes, where Queen Victoria once contemplated the valley. Ceremonies, candlelit dinners, and receptions under the Riviera sky.
Formal gardens across the 3-hectare park, with a romantic Temple of Love folly. Outdoor ceremonies, aperitivi, and cocktail hours among the fragrance of the backcountry.
A grand Second Empire salon with boiserie in gold leaf and silk jacquard Lyonnaise. Wedding dinners and receptions of palatial character.
The Blue Salon, an elegant reception room within the château, used for dining, ceremonies, and intimate gatherings alongside the Salon Napoléon.
An intimate, panelled library for small ceremonies, signings, and quiet moments within the celebration.
The showpiece kitchen of the château, the heart of its dry-hire catering and a striking setting for chef experiences and intimate dinners.
The heated indoor swimming pool beside the Salon Napoléon, used for aperitivi and wedding-party relaxation throughout the celebration.
A separate villa within the domain, adding further accommodation for the wedding party and a private space for getting ready on the morning of the wedding.
Rooms & Accommodation
Nine individually styled rooms and suites decorated with boiserie in gold leaf and silk jacquard Lyonnaise, plus the separate Villa Norah, sleeping the wedding party; the Grand Master Suite opens onto a Riviera balcony.
Nine individually styled rooms and suites, all en-suite, sleeping up to 20 guests, each carrying the palatial character of the house alongside modern comfort. Spacious and bathed in natural light, the rooms are decorated with boiserie in gold leaf and silk jacquard Lyonnaise, with canopy beds, marble fireplaces, and spa-style bathrooms with rain showers and soaking tubs. The Royal Apartments and the Grand Master Suite, the latter with a private balcony over the Côte d'Azur, lead the house. Within the domain, the separate Villa Norah offers further accommodation for the wedding party. In-room services include breakfast, beauty preparation, and private yoga, so everyone can stay together for the whole celebration.
Dining
The château is hired dry, so couples bring their own chosen caterer and compose bespoke menus, served on the panoramic terrace, in the gold-leaf salons, or in the gardens, with the Grande Cuisine at the heart of the house.
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Dining at Château Saint Georges is treated as a moment of theatre, fragrance, and flavour. The château operates on a dry-hire basis, so couples are free to appoint their own chosen caterer and to compose bespoke menus with celebrated chefs. The Grande Cuisine, a showpiece of the house, anchors the catering, while receptions are staged across the domain: candlelit dinners on the panoramic terrace, multi-course menus in the gold-leaf salons of the Salon Napoléon and Salon Bleu, and cocktails and canapés in the gardens. Wine pairings are drawn from the vineyards of Provence and the wider Côte d'Azur.
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The location of Château Saint Georges is stunning, perched on the hills of Grasse overlooking the French Riviera. The premises are filled with green gardens, unbelievable architecture, and unforgettable views.
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The location of Château Saint Georges is stunning, perched on the hills of Grasse overlooking the French Riviera. The premises are filled with green gardens, unbelievable architecture, and unforgettable views.
FAQs
Yes. The château is hired exclusively for one celebration, with a minimum two-night stay. Exclusive use includes the château, the 3-hectare park, the formal gardens and Temple of Love, the panoramic terrace, the heated indoor pool, all nine rooms and suites, and the separate Villa Norah, with accommodation for up to 20 guests.
The château hosts up to 100 guests for outdoor ceremonies and receptions on the terrace and in the gardens, and up to 60 guests for receptions indoors in the Salon Napoléon. Nine rooms and suites, plus Villa Norah, sleep up to 20 guests overnight.
Yes. Château Saint Georges is hired dry, so couples appoint their own chosen caterer and suppliers and compose bespoke menus with celebrated chefs. The Grande Cuisine anchors the catering, with receptions staged on the terrace, in the gold-leaf salons, or in the gardens.
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) is approximately 35 minutes away by car, Grasse town centre and train station are 5 minutes away, and the Le Cannet motorway is around 25 minutes. Private transfers can be arranged on request.
The château holds an outdoor ceremony licence for symbolic and celebrant-led ceremonies on the terrace and in the gardens, including beside the Temple of Love. Couples planning a legal civil ceremony in France typically register through the local municipality in Grasse; the team can advise on the process and recommend approved officiants.
Yes. Alongside weddings and receptions, Château Saint Georges hosts corporate events, board meetings, conferences and retreats, and film and photoshoots, on the same exclusive-use basis. Live music and DJs are welcome, with curfew extensions and fireworks available on request.
High-season exclusive use starts from €25,000 and includes a two-night stay, accommodation for up to 20 guests across nine rooms and suites plus Villa Norah, exclusive access to the château, the 3-hectare park, the terrace, and the pool, housekeeping, and concierge support. Pricing varies by season; contact the event manager on +33 7 83 77 14 42 for a personalised proposal.
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