Getting married in Lot-et-Garonne

The Lot-et-Garonne is a land of abundance and fertility, nestled between the Gers, the Landes and the Périgord, and criss-crossed by two rivers, the Lot and the Garonne. What a perfect place for a wedding! The climate is mild, the landscapes are magnificent and the inhabitants are welcoming. It is a department where life is good and where the "dolce vita" reigns. You will have a warm and festive wedding there.

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Where to get married in Lot-et-Garonne?

Do you want a bucolic wedding? We advise you to celebrate your union in the Lot Valley or the Val de Garonne. This is the heart of Lot-et-Garonne! You will find there mills and a charming little heritage, at the edge of the water.

Lovers of old stones will fall under the spell of the bastides of Dropt, in the north of Lot-et-Garonne, surrounded by the vines of Côtes de Duras. You will appreciate the country side and the sunny landscapes, on the golden fields, in the summer.

While history buffs will feel like princes near these former residences of the Albret family, on the lands that saw the birth of Henri IV. The panoramas along the banks of the Baïse, stretching from the wine-growing hillsides of the Buzet vineyards, towards the fields and orchards of the Agenais, are absolutely beautiful.

The reception rooms

The Lot-et-Garonne has something to satisfy all your desires: beautiful mansions in the Bastides du Dropt, charming residences in the Albret and convivial rooms in the countryside. To find your corner of paradise, here are our directories:

• hotels,
• restaurants,
• some castles in Lot-et-Garonne have reception rooms.

wedding providers

Preparing for a wedding requires all sorts of contributors and service providers: decorator and florist, entertainer and musicians, photographer… If you are comfortable with the organisation, nothing is insurmountable. But if this is not the case, you could get help from a wedding-planner. In addition to their talent, their address book can make your life much easier.

A typical Lot-et-Garonne wedding banquet

The Lot-et-Garonne is a generous agricultural and wine-growing land. You will find something to satisfy your guests, with tasty and traditional recipes. Prunes from Agen, hazelnuts from Cancon, poultry and game… There are so many little sweets and great delicacies to taste, that you can easily propose a wedding menu featuring local products!

The most beautiful photo spots in Lot-et-Garonne

You will not miss beautiful backdrops for your wedding photos, in the Lot-et-Garonne. Whether you want a natural space or a more urban setting, there is no doubt that you will find what you are looking for. Your wedding photos can be very classic or original. Professional photographers will be able to guide you, while giving free rein to your creativity. For your guests, you could even set up a “photobooth”, a mobile photo workshop, with accessories or fun decorations to take shots that are out of the ordinary.

Organize your bachelor party

The bachelor party is a time for sharing and games between friends, which allows the bride and groom to decompress a little before the big day. The Lot-et-Garonne offers you great opportunities for fun outings:

• Relaxation and well-being areas in the Lot-et-Garonne: Thermal baths, spas, hammam and jacuzzis…
• Take a boat trip in Lot-et-Garonne
• Have fun on the bodies of water and the Leisure Centers of Lot-et-Garonne

A wedding night in an unusual accommodation in Lot-et-Garonne

The wedding night usually closes this great event. So don't neglect it and make it the "final bouquet" of your day! Whether you want to recharge your batteries in the heart of nature or live a new experience, you will be able to discover or rediscover the Lot-et-Garonne, in a new light.

We hope to have made you want to celebrate your wedding in Lot-et-Garonne and we wish you a lot of happiness for this big day.

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