A christening is one of the most important events in a family's history. You want this joyous occasion to be a perfect success, unforgettable for everyone, because it's one of the rare occasions when you can bring together all your family and close friends, all those who really matter to you and with whom you want to share this celebration. If you're looking for a unique venue, an exceptional and friendly place that will be perfect for an unforgettable christening, why not hold it in a Relais et Châteaux?
How do you organise a christening?
The choice of venue for your christening is essential to the success of the event. Many criteria will influence your decision.
How do you choose a christening venue?
There are many criteria to consider when making your choice. What are your expectations for the quality and type of catering (gastronomic or convivial, table service or buffet, what type of menu)? What are your capacity requirements in terms of the number of guests? What are your preferences for the layout of the rooms: a single large table or small tables? Should there be outdoor areas for the cocktail party, for taking photos, to allow children to play safely? Don't forget to take into account the ease of access for most guests. What's more, will those coming from far away have to sleep on site the night before or the day after?
Details for a successful christening
You may also have specific requirements that not all venues will be able to meet: personalised decoration of the reception room, a marquee for an outdoor party, sufficient accommodation capacity, easy access by car, proximity to a station or airport.
Finally, you will have to choose between calling on several services to be coordinated, or deciding to entrust the entire organisation to a single establishment that will be able to provide all the services: venue, catering, accommodation.
A baptism in a Relais et Châteaux
The Relais & Châteaux network of establishments is a selection of unique places: 250 exclusive establishments around the world, 60 of which are also wine estates. These establishments, in the heart of vineyards, are synonymous with passion, terroir and authenticity. All guarantee the highest standards of quality in both food and accommodation.
The Relais et Châteaux du Domaine de Berne in Provence is the ideal place to organise your christening.
Château de Berne: the ideal Relais et Château for a christening party
Château de Berne is a 1000-hectare wine estate in the heart of Provence. Since February 2021, the estate's 175 hectares of vines have been certified organic. Château de Berne has everything you need for a top-of-the-range christening: magnificent reception rooms, outdoor areas with vineyards, garden, olive groves and vegetable garden, 3 restaurants (one Michelin-starred and one gourmet) and a 5-star hotel. Our estate also has its own chapel for private ceremonies.
Reception rooms
The Bacchus Room, with a surface area of almost 250 m2, can accommodate up to 150 people. With its arcades, vaulted ceilings and elegant curtains, it offers a panoramic view of the estate's cellars.
Le Jardin du jasmin: With its superb glass roof, this 280 m2 space can accommodate around 220 guests. It's the ideal setting for your vin d'honneur, dinner or brunch the following day.
Le théâtre de verdure : We can organise your christening reception outside. This imaginative venue features a large, rounded stage measuring around 120 m2 set in the middle of a lake. With its stone seating, this atypical location is perfect for a warm and original christening.
Catering
The Château de Berne estate offers 3 types of catering for your christening: a Michelin-starred restaurant, a gourmet restaurant and a bistro with a Michelin Bib gourmand. All 3 establishments are committed to using local produce from the estate's kitchen garden to create your christening menu, with all the flavours and colours of Provençal cuisine.
Accommodation
Your guests will have the option of sleeping on site, for those coming from afar or who simply want to extend their stay. Our 5-star hotel has 34 rooms and suites, combining authenticity with a contemporary feel, in a spirit of 'country chic'.
For the more demanding, you can opt for private villas for 6 to 12 people, or even complete privatisation of the châteauA luxurious 18th-century residence of 300 m2 for 20 people, with 7 bedrooms.
The ideal setting for your christening
If you're planning a beautiful christening reception, opt for an original, warm, cosy and unique venue like the Relais et Châteaux du Château de Berne. You'll be able to take advantage of a beautiful sunny day for an outdoor reception, surrounded by breathtaking scenery that's perfect for taking photos.
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