Lourmarin & the Friday market
A beautiful village, with a Friday market that takes over the whole town.
The Weekend
Two days in the Luberon
We hope you’ll stay for both, but every moment is yours to choose.
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Saturday 29 May 2027
- 15:30 Arrival & welcome drinks
- 16:30 Ceremony in the garden
- 17:30 Apéritif with live music in the gardens, around the fountain
- 19:30 Dinner in the grand courtyard
- 22:00 Dancing in the theater until late
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Sunday 30 May 2027
- 12:00 Pool brunch
- 16:00 Farewell
Timings are indicative — the programme is subject to change.
The Venue
Château de Pradines
A historic estate in the heart of the Luberon, surrounded by olive groves, vineyards, and lavender, close to the medieval village of Grambois.
Château de Pradines · 84240 Grambois, France
Get directions →
Stay & Travel
Where to lay your head
On-site accommodation is limited and reserved for close family. For everyone else, we have put together a short list of nearby places we recommend, but you are of course welcome to arrange your own.
Getting here
- Nearest airports: Marseille Provence (MRS, ~1h), Nice Côte d’Azur (NCE, ~2h15), Avignon (AVN, ~1h)
- TGV: Aix-en-Provence TGV (~45 min) and Avignon TGV (~1h)
- 4h30 drive from Geneva
- A long bike ride or walk for the adventurous
- A shuttle back to the hotels will be organised on Sunday, after the party
While You’re Here
Things worth a detour
If you’re stretching the trip, a few of our favourites within an hour of the Château.
Abbaye de Sénanque
Cistercian abbey framed by lavender at peak bloom in late May / early June.
Aix-en-Provence old town
Cézanne’s city of fountains, plane trees, and slow café terraces.
Luberon vineyards
Tastings at family domains scattered through the hills around Bonnieux and Ansouis.
Dress Code
What to wear
For the wedding on 29 May, the dress code is Garden Formal.
For the brunch on 30 May, please dress as you please.
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Recommended
- Clothes: formal or semi-formal dress that feels appropriate outdoors
- Footwear: dressy shoes suited to walking on grass — block heels, dressy flats or elegant sandals
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Recommended
- Clothes: suit with collared shirt — lightweight fabrics like linen, lightweight wool or cotton work well. A tie is not required.
- Footwear: dress shoes or loafers
RSVP
Will you join us?
Kindly reply by 1 March 2027
For anything at all, write to wedding@pfitzergil.ch
FAQ
A few practicalities
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We adore your little ones. Please let us know if you are planning to bring children and we will do our best to accommodate them. We expect only a small number of kids over the weekend.
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The ceremony will be mostly in English, with perhaps a few sections and speeches in French so everyone can feel at home.
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Late May in the Luberon is generally warm and sunny, around 22–26°C during the day and cooler in the evening. A light layer for after sunset is a good idea.
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Yes, there is on-site parking for guests.
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Your presence is the greatest gift. No gift is expected.