Château de la Roque at Théreval (Hébécrevon) — a schist stone manor, wedding venue in the Manche, Normandy — Arnaud Chapelle

Wedding venue · Normandy, France

Wedding photographer at Château de la Roque.

Château de la Roque is a wedding venue at Théreval, ten minutes from Saint-Lô in Normandy — a 16th- and 17th-century schist manor in a park above the valley, with L'Orangerie, a vast glasshouse for dinners and dancing. It is one of the venues I know best in the Manche: I have photographed several weddings here, and I work in English throughout.

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The venue

A schist manor and a glasshouse.

Château de la Roque is a 16th- and 17th-century manor built in schist stone, standing in a park above the valley at Théreval, ten minutes from Saint-Lô. Its gravel courtyard, slate roofs and ivy make a setting that comes into its own late in the day, when the light rakes across the stone.

The estate holds dinners and dancing in L'Orangerie, a vast glasshouse full of natural light, and has a barn for smaller receptions. Bedrooms on site let the couple and those closest to them stay until the next day.

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 rings, the petals on the way out, the emotion during drinks, the party under the glass roof. I look for honest light and real moments.

I am based in Saint-Lô, ten 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.

Château de la Roque

Frequently asked questions.

Do you photograph weddings at Château de la Roque?
Yes, several — it is one of the venues I know best in the Manche. I know the schist courtyard, the park, and above all L'Orangerie, the great glasshouse where the dinners and the dancing happen.
Where is Château de la Roque, and how do we get there?
At Théreval (Hébécrevon) in the Manche, Normandy, ten minutes from Saint-Lô and midway between Mont-Saint-Michel and the D-Day beaches. From the UK, the Poole–Cherbourg ferry is the nearest crossing; Portsmouth–Caen (Ouistreham) also works.
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 Roque 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. The château has bedrooms on site, so the couple and those closest to them can stay until the next day rather than 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 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 Roque 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 Roque?

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

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