The façade of Château de la Crête lit after dark, candles along the steps — wedding venue at Granville, Normandy — Arnaud Chapelle

Wedding venue · Normandy, France

Wedding photographer at Château de la Crête.

Château de la Crête is a wedding venue at Granville, Normandy, set on the clifftop directly above the sea. A long pale façade, a stone terrace and balustrade over the beach, wind-bent maritime pines. Few Normandy venues can offer the open Channel as a backdrop. I have photographed a wedding here — and I work in English throughout.

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The venue

A clifftop house, with the sea filling the frame.

Château de la Crête stands at Granville, in the Manche, high on the coast. That is what sets it apart from most Normandy wedding venues: there is no hedgerow country on the horizon here, there is the sea. A long pale façade, a stone terrace and balustrade looking down over the beach, wind-bent maritime pines, and a park sloping gently towards the open water.

Inside, a reception room with tall windows, parquet and a fireplace, where round tables sit naturally. Outside, the lawn takes an open-air ceremony facing the water without difficulty. And after dark, the lit façade above the cliff does the rest.

My approach

A documentary eye.

I do not direct and I do not stage. I tell the story of your day as it is actually lived — the vows with the Channel behind you, the wind, the laughter, the light going gold over the water. I look for honest light and real moments.

I am based in Saint-Lô, about an hour away, and I speak English throughout — from the first email to the delivery of your gallery. For international couples, travel and accommodation anywhere in France are included in the package price: no mileage added afterwards.

Château de la Crête

Frequently asked questions.

Do you photograph weddings at Château de la Crête?
Yes. I photographed Murielle and Christian's wedding at Château de la Crête, with the ceremony facing the sea, dinner in the château and a couple session on the sea wall three days later — the full story is on my journal (link at the foot of this page).
Where is Château de la Crête, and how do we get there?
On the clifftop at Granville, in the Manche, Normandy. Granville has a direct railway line from Paris Montparnasse, taking around three hours. From the UK, the Poole–Cherbourg ferry is the nearest crossing; Portsmouth–Caen (Ouistreham) also works and both put you within a comfortable drive.
How much does a wedding photographer cost at this venue?
The price depends mostly on how long I am with you. A wedding can be covered from the preparations to the end of the evening, town hall and group photos included. Five packages, the same prices for French and international couples: Essentiel at €1,199 (town hall to the end of the cocktail hour); Journée at €1,499 (getting-ready to the end of the cocktail hour); Célébration at €1,599 (ceremony through to 1 am); Intégral at €1,899 (the whole day, getting-ready through to 1 am). Above them, Le Week-end at €3,400 covers three days — the welcome dinner, the wedding day and the farewell brunch. Each includes the town hall and ceremony, the drinks reception and cocktail hour, group photographs and a short couple session, at least 500 photographs in full resolution on a private gallery delivered within 15 days, and the WEDBOX guest page. Travel and accommodation are charged on top and always confirmed before you book: included within 30 km of Saint-Lô, then a flat fee by distance, from €40 to a maximum of €500 — nights on site included. Château de la Crête is in Normandy, so the travel fee is set by the distance from Saint-Lô and nothing else is added afterwards.
Do you speak English?
Yes, throughout — the first call, the planning, the day itself and the delivery of your gallery. I work regularly with couples from the UK, the United States and further afield who marry in France. Planning is done by email, WhatsApp or video call, whichever suits you.
Are you an LGBTQ+ friendly wedding photographer?
Yes, unreservedly. Every couple is welcome at Château de la Crête as anywhere else I photograph, and my approach does not change: no imposed poses, no assumptions about who does what. Love is love.

Getting married at Château de la Crête?

Tell me about your day — a few dates are still open.

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