• A view of Chateau De Tourreau and the home's fountain park. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
    A view of Chateau De Tourreau and the home's fountain park. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
  • A courtyard at night. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
    A courtyard at night. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
  • A view of the grounds, which include 17 acres of mature wooded parkland, elegant formal gardens, orchards and streams. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
    A view of the grounds, which include 17 acres of mature wooded parkland, elegant formal gardens, orchards and streams. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
  • A classic French kitchen. The chateau can arrange for a chef to prepare meals for you with ingredients sourced from the grounds. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
    A classic French kitchen. The chateau can arrange for a chef to prepare meals for you with ingredients sourced from the grounds. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
  • Weddings can take place at the 17th century chapel at Chateau De Tourreau. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
    Weddings can take place at the 17th century chapel at Chateau De Tourreau. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
  • Inside the 17th century chapel. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
    Inside the 17th century chapel. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
  • A view of the chateau, an 18th century home, located in the heart of the Rhone valley, within easy reach of Avignon, St. Remy and Aix-en-Provence. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
    A view of the chateau, an 18th century home, located in the heart of the Rhone valley, within easy reach of Avignon, St. Remy and Aix-en-Provence. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
  • A view of a past wedding Courtesy Maya Marechal Photography via Chateau De Tourreau
    A view of a past wedding Courtesy Maya Marechal Photography via Chateau De Tourreau
  • Guests can take a dip in the inviting swimming pool, complete with very Instagrammable floats. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
    Guests can take a dip in the inviting swimming pool, complete with very Instagrammable floats. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
  • Guest bedrooms boast views of the grounds. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
    Guest bedrooms boast views of the grounds. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
  • A happy bride and groom following their chateau wedding. Courtesy Gert Huygaerts via Chateau De Tourreau
    A happy bride and groom following their chateau wedding. Courtesy Gert Huygaerts via Chateau De Tourreau
  • There are plenty of activities at the chateau, including pool. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
    There are plenty of activities at the chateau, including pool. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
  • The tennis courts. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
    The tennis courts. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
  • Basketball courts lined with Provence lavender. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
    Basketball courts lined with Provence lavender. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
  • Picture perfect Provence. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
    Picture perfect Provence. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
  • A bird's eye view of the chateau and its grounds. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
    A bird's eye view of the chateau and its grounds. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
  • The main salon. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
    The main salon. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
  • The dining room. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
    The dining room. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
  • Guests can keep fit in the fully equipped gym. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
    Guests can keep fit in the fully equipped gym. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
  • Lush green volleyball court. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
    Lush green volleyball court. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
  • Classic French country home decor. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
    Classic French country home decor. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
  • Athletic guests will enjoy the squash courts. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
    Athletic guests will enjoy the squash courts. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
  • A cosy but bright bedroom. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
    A cosy but bright bedroom. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
  • Lush green gardens. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
    Lush green gardens. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
  • The library. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
    The library. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
  • A spacious bathroom, complete with a whirlpool bath. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
    A spacious bathroom, complete with a whirlpool bath. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
  • The chateau has a total of nine bedrooms. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
    The chateau has a total of nine bedrooms. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
  • Relax in the sunshine al fresco. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
    Relax in the sunshine al fresco. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
  • The southerly view of the chateau. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
    The southerly view of the chateau. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
  • A romantic evening set-up. Courtesy Branco Prata via Chateau De Tourreau
    A romantic evening set-up. Courtesy Branco Prata via Chateau De Tourreau

Inside Chateau De Tourreau: Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas's Dh21,000-a-night wedding venue


Farah Andrews
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Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas tied the knot in a stunning ceremony in the south of France, and you could stay in the 18th century chateau they took over for their nuptials.

Click though the gallery above to get a good look at the stunning nine-bedroom home. 

Chateau De Tourreau sleeps up to 18 people across nine bedrooms, and booking the entire home today would set you back Dh20,915. The chateau comes compete with a swimming pool, squash, tennis and basketball courts, a gym, library, pool room, a fully-stocked cellar and 17 acres of grounds.

A view of the 18th century home from above. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau
A view of the 18th century home from above. Courtesy Chateau De Tourreau

Located near Avignon in the south of France, it is 94 kilometres and a one hour drive from Marseille, 231km (a 2 hours and 20 minute drive) from Lyon and 699km (a six hour and 40 minute drive) from Paris.

The home's brochure describes itself as a "secret in the heart of Provence".

"A perfect 18th century French chateau surrounded by acres of mature parkland," the Chateau De Tourreau website reads, "the perfect venue for special events, or just a family holiday."

The chateau can arrange for a professional chef to come and cater for you in the country-style kitchen. And when it comes to places to dine, guests are spoiled for choice with a number of dining rooms, gardens and al fresco terraces and patios. There are also sizable fruit and vegetable gardens that chefs can source ingredients from on the chateau's grounds.

A past wedding at Chateau de Tourreau. Courtesy Branco Prata via Chateau De Tourreau
A past wedding at Chateau de Tourreau. Courtesy Branco Prata via Chateau De Tourreau

Although arguably the most high profile, Jonas and Turner are not the first couple to get married at the chateau. There is a 17th century chapel on the grounds and, of its ability to cater for weddings, the website reads: "With its elegant and flexible accommodation, contrasting gardens, and scope to provide any and every requirement, Chateau de Tourreau has also the rare combination of great formal beauty and a delightfully relaxing ambiance."

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