The couple silhouetted on a hillside against a deep blue sky — portrait at Domaine du Grand Caugy, near Bayeux, Normandy — Arnaud Chapelle

Wedding venue · Normandy, France

Wedding photographer at Domaine du Grand Caugy.

Domaine du Grand Caugy is a wedding venue at Saint-Vigor-le-Grand, minutes from Bayeux and the D-Day beaches in Normandy. An 18th-century Bessin farmstead set within a working stud: dressed stone, a courtyard, and a 200 m² hall restored in period style. I have photographed a wedding here, and I work in English throughout.

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The venue

A Bessin farmstead inside a working stud.

Domaine du Grand Caugy is at Saint-Vigor-le-Grand, in the Calvados, a few minutes from Bayeux and its D-Day beaches. It is an 18th-century farmstead typical of the Bessin, set within a working stud — dressed stone, a courtyard and wide open space.

The large 200 m² reception hall has been restored in 18th-century style — lime render, exposed beams, stone — and a covered structure completes it for large seatings. The estate also offers plenty of accommodation on site.

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 toast during drinks, the speeches at dinner, the cake and its sparkler, the walk up the hill at the blue hour. 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 du Grand Caugy

Frequently asked questions.

Do you photograph weddings at Domaine du Grand Caugy?
Yes. I have photographed a wedding at Domaine du Grand Caugy, minutes from Bayeux — the bouquet thrown in front of the 18th-century farmstead, dinner in the restored hall, and portraits on the hillside at the blue hour.
Where is Domaine du Grand Caugy, and how do we get there?
At Saint-Vigor-le-Grand in the Calvados, Normandy — five minutes from Bayeux and close to the D-Day beaches. 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, about forty minutes away.
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 du Grand Caugy 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 estate offers a good deal of accommodation on site — practical for guests coming from abroad, and for anyone visiting the D-Day beaches around the wedding.
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 du Grand Caugy 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 Grand Caugy?

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

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