Les Châteaux de La Lucerne d'Outremer — the 19th-century château and the stone reception hall in the former stables — wedding venue in Normandy, France — Arnaud Chapelle

Wedding venue · Normandy, France

Wedding photographer at Les Châteaux de La Lucerne d'Outremer.

Les Châteaux de La Lucerne d'Outremer is a wedding venue in Normandy, 35 km from Mont-Saint-Michel and 15 km from the coast at Granville. A 19th-century château, a stone reception hall built into the former stables, and a park of century-old trees. I have photographed a wedding here, in a documentary spirit — and I work in English throughout.

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The venue

A château and its stables, on the edge of the forest.

Les Châteaux de La Lucerne d'Outremer stands at La Lucerne-d'Outremer, in the Manche, about 15 km from the seaside town of Granville and thirty minutes from Mont-Saint-Michel, on the edge of the forest and a short walk from La Lucerne abbey. The estate brings together a 19th-century château, a park of several hectares planted with century-old trees, and a large stone reception hall converted from the former stables — stone walls, exposed roof timbers, high ceilings and chandeliers.

The venue also has rooms on site, which matters when most of your guests are flying in. Between the park, the remarkable trees and that hall, it is a setting that is both rural and formal — and it photographs beautifully in the long Normandy evening light.

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 — drinks in the park, dinner beneath the great trees, the laughter, the emotion, the dancing in the stone hall. I look for honest light and real moments.

I am based in Saint-Lô, about 45 minutes 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.

Les Châteaux de La Lucerne d'Outremer

Frequently asked questions.

Do you photograph weddings at Les Châteaux de La Lucerne d'Outremer?
Yes. I photographed Charlotte and Laurent's wedding at Les Châteaux de La Lucerne d'Outremer, near Granville in Normandy — the full story is on my journal (link at the foot of this page). It is a venue with real character: a 19th-century château, a large stone hall in the former stables, and a park of century-old trees.
Where is Les Châteaux de La Lucerne d'Outremer, and how do we get there?
It is at La Lucerne-d'Outremer in the Manche, Normandy — 15 km from Granville, 35 km from Mont-Saint-Michel, and about 3 hours by car from Paris. The nearest railway station is Granville, with a direct line from Paris Montparnasse in around 3 hours. From the UK, the Portsmouth–Caen and Poole–Cherbourg ferries both put you within 90 minutes' 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. La Lucerne d'Outremer is in Normandy, so the travel fee is set by the distance from Saint-Lô and nothing else is added afterwards.
Can our guests stay on site?
Yes. Alongside the reception hall, the estate has rooms — useful for the couple and for guests travelling from abroad who would rather not drive after the party.
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 Normandy. 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 Les Châteaux de La Lucerne d'Outremer as anywhere else I photograph, and my approach does not change: no imposed poses, no assumptions about who does what. Love is love.

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