Pessac Wedding at Château Pape Clément: Floride & Benjamin

What a joy it is to dive back into Floride and Benjamin’s wonderful wedding at Château Pape Clément, in Pessac, just outside Bordeaux.

Château Pape Clément has not hosted weddings since 2025: this is the story of a wedding I had the joy of photographing there. More of those days are gathered on my Château Pape Clément wedding photos page.

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Memories Before Floride and Benjamin’s Wedding

A year earlier, we had done a superb engagement session on Arcachon Bay. It took place in the village of Le Canon, among its fishermen’s huts, and then by the ocean, where we enjoyed an exceptional sunset. For that session, Floride also carried a magnificent bouquet made by Emmanuel of Avril-Mai.

A Unique Wedding Day at Château Pape Clément

So, a few months ago, we met again at an exceptional place: Château Pape Clément in Pessac. The château owes its name to Pope Clement V, who owned it in the 14th century, back when he was still called Bertrand de Goth.

Both living in London, Floride and Benjamin placed their trust in the talented Bordeaux hairstylist Maëlle Poveda, and in Cassandre Gois for the make-up.

The majestic cedar of Lebanon in the grounds of Château Pape Clément

The Pope's drawing room with wood panelling and chandelier at Château Pape Clément

Close-up of the bride's bouquet of roses, blue thistles and ranunculus

The bride turning with a smile on the staircase at Château Pape Clément

Floride resting her colourful bouquet on Benjamin's shoulder at the first look

After seeing each other for the first time, full of emotion, in the château’s beautiful park, Floride and Benjamin said "I do" in the lovely wedding hall of Pessac town hall. They were then married in the very beautiful Église Saint-Martin, in the same town.

The newlyweds beside the official wearing the tricolour sash at Pessac town hall

High view of the nave of the church in Pessac during the ceremony

Two older guests laughing in captain's hats with photo booth props

The newlyweds in sunglasses arriving arm in arm, in black and white

Bride and groom gazing tenderly at each other in golden light, bouquet raised

The cocktail hour was perfectly orchestrated by the caterer Capdevielle. The bride and groom and their guests had great fun around the photo booth set up for the cocktail hour. It was hosted by the lovely Margaux and Amélie, who had come along to help me with it, and everyone laughed a lot!

Centrepiece of dahlias and pale roses in front of red chairs

Long wedding table dressed with white flowers and red chairs

Place setting with menu, bread roll and a sprig of flowers on a white tablecloth

Guests holding ribbons around the bride during the ribbon game

The bride raising the bouquet tied to the guests' ribbons in the park

Guests dancing a flash mob on the lawn at Château Pape Clément

The newlyweds in sunglasses watching the flash mob with their guests

Pink globe amaranth flowers in the golden garden light

During the festive evening, still so full of emotion and beautifully decorated with flowers by the florists Les Mauvaises Herbes, I met the talented DJ Roman of Amoren’Events, who got every single guest dancing.

Thank You

A thousand thanks once again, dear Floride and Benjamin, for your trust and your loyalty over the years. I am so happy to know you, and I send you both a big hug.

You can find more of my wedding stories in my wedding journal.

Bride and groom kissing behind pink flowers in the foreground

Bride and groom embracing and smiling in the park at sunset

The newlyweds in a red convertible seen through a château French window

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you still get married at Château Pape Clément?

No: the château has not hosted weddings since 2025. This article tells the story of a wedding I photographed there.

Where did Floride and Benjamin get married?

At Pessac town hall, then at the Église Saint-Martin in Pessac, before celebrating their wedding at Château Pape Clément.

Where does the name Château Pape Clément come from?

From Pope Clement V, who owned the estate in the 14th century, back when he was still called Bertrand de Goth.

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