ELOPE IN BORDEAUX

Eloping in Bordeaux, located in southwestern France offers an intimate destination wedding experience that combines luxury and practicality. As a romantic alternative to traditional weddings, Bordeaux elopement packages typically start at €6,000, making it an affordable European wedding destination.

Planning a destination wedding in Bordeaux, also known as the wine country, is a wonderful idea for couples who love adventure and exquisite culinary experiences. Luxury château wedding venues offer intimate elopement spaces, with accommodation prices averaging €200-400 per night.

The Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport's international connections make it an accessible wedding destination from all major European cities. You can also fly into Paris and then take a 2-3 hour train down to Bordeaux with one-way tickets starting at €35.

For couples seeking a truly unique elopement location, Bordeaux's UNESCO World Heritage sites provide stunning wedding photo opportunities without additional costs. Popular wedding photo locations include the iconic Place de la Bourse with its Water Mirror, the historic Saint-André Cathedral, and the elegant Grand Théâtre. For vineyard wedding ceremonies, private French château venues often bundle ceremony spaces with accommodation.

The best time to elope in Bordeaux is during the grape harvest season (September-October), when the weather is ideal and wine country creates a romantic backdrop. Many vineyard wedding venues combine luxury accommodation, ceremony space, and wine experiences. To learn more, simply inquire, book your complimentary call, and talk to your wedding planner.

Bordeaux enjoys a temperate maritime climate with mild, wet winters and warm, sunny summers. The oceanic influence from the Atlantic moderates temperature extremes, making outdoor ceremonies viable for much of the year.

Here's a month-by-month breakdown of typical conditions for wedding planning:

Peak Season (June-August): 25-27°C (77-81°F)

In Summer, you can expect long, sunny, and warm days with 8-10 hours of daily sunshine. Occasional heat waves can push temperatures above 30°C (86°F), but luckily the summers don’t tend to get too hot, although brief afternoon thunderstorms are possible.

Please note that this is also the busiest tourist season with higher accommodation costs.

Shoulder Season (April-May, September-October): 18-23°C (64-73°F)

Bordeaux tends to be a lot less crowded in the shoulder season than in summer. Spring brings occasional showers but beautiful blooms, while autumn offers stable weather and vineyard harvest activities. Being outside of the peak tourist season, this is generally considered the ideal time for elopements and outdoor ceremonies. Not only can you be comfortable in mild weather, but you can also enjoy an intimate celebration in iconic locations and celebratig with the locals.

Winter Season (November-March): 6-13°C (43-55°F)

In the winter time, more frequent rainfall is common. You can also expect shorter daylight hours and while some venues might close, there’s still a big array of wonderful indoor venues and French châteaus available for an unforgettable elopement.

Getting around Bordeaux combines efficient public transport with scenic options for exploring both the city and the surrounding wine country. The city's modern tram network connects all major areas, with tickets costing €1.70 per journey or €5 for a day pass. The historic center is largely pedestrianized, making it perfect for wedding photo walks between venues. For timelines with larger distances between the elopement location and the photoshoot location, we recommend getting private transport or simply a taxi.

The most noteworthy vineyards and French châteaus are 15-45 minutes from central Bordeaux.

The TBM (Bordeaux Public Transport) app provides real-time transit information, while Uber operates throughout the metropolitan area. For wine region exploration, the Tourist Office offers a "Bordeaux Metropole CityPass" including unlimited public transport and select château visits.

Somewhere Crazy elopement packages in Bordeaux come with everything you could need for an unforgettable wedding elopement - a wedding planner who will craft your wedding day timeline, a world-class photographer, a lovely celebrant, a wedding bouquet, and a buttonhole.

Couples may add extra services to their France elopement package, such as a hair and makeup artist, videographer, private transport, a boat ride, a vintage car, and more!

If you're looking to elope in France, you'll be glad to learn that we offer both, budget-friendly elopement packages and our premium service. Besides having everything that’s included in the elopement package, our premium service involves a completely customizable elopement with a 2-day timeline creation, not one but two photoshoots, premium venue rental, art direction, and more! Learn about our Premium Elopement Experience.

If you're considering to elope in Bordeaux, you must be wondering about the cost of an elopement wedding. Our elopement packages in France usually start at €6,000 for the Standard Elopement package but could be higher depending on the location, season, and add-ons. The premium package includes a 2-day experience and comes to +€12,000.

Comparing it to traditional weddings with an average cost of around €40,000, elopement packages in France are still much more budget-friendly, not to mention a thousand times more exciting!