An open-air ceremony in front of the farm at Domaine de Cussy — Tour-en-Bessin, near Bayeux, Normandy — Arnaud Chapelle

Wedding venue · Normandy, France

Wedding photographer at Domaine de Cussy.

Domaine de Cussy is a wedding venue at Tour-en-Bessin, five minutes from Bayeux and the D-Day beaches in Normandy. A carefully restored 17th-century farm dating from 1616, with two stone halls, a large park for open-air ceremonies, and accommodation on site. I have photographed a wedding here, and I work in English throughout.

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The venue

A 1616 farm in the heart of the Bessin.

Domaine de Cussy is a 17th-century farm (1616), carefully restored, at Tour-en-Bessin — five minutes from Bayeux and the D-Day beaches, and about twenty minutes from Caen. It is one of the reference venues of the Bessin for a wedding.

The estate receives in two large stone halls, La Vignette and Le Pressoir, and has a wide park for an open-air ceremony and for drinks. With accommodation on site, those closest to you 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 ceremony in front of the farm, drinks on the lawn, the long table at dinner. I look for honest light and real moments.

I am based in Saint-Lô 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.

Domaine de Cussy

Frequently asked questions.

Do you photograph weddings at Domaine de Cussy?
Yes. I have photographed a wedding at Domaine de Cussy, at Tour-en-Bessin near Bayeux — an open-air ceremony in front of the farm, drinks on the lawn, and dinner in one of the stone halls.
Where is Domaine de Cussy, and how do we get there?
At Tour-en-Bessin in the Calvados, Normandy — five minutes from Bayeux and the D-Day beaches, twenty minutes from Caen. Bayeux has a railway station on the Paris Saint-Lazare line, a little over two hours. From the UK, the Portsmouth–Caen (Ouistreham) ferry is the nearest crossing.
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. Domaine de Cussy 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. There is accommodation on site, which matters when guests are flying in — and the D-Day beaches are five minutes away for those making a trip of it.
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 Domaine de Cussy 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 Domaine de Cussy?

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

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