wedding videographer Mas de Chabran
Getting married at Mas de Chabran, in the heart of the Alpilles
Mas de Chabran
An 18th-century Provençal farmhouse surrounded by olive trees, pale stone and formal French gardens
The Mas de Chabran, in the Alpilles, is located on Chemin du Mas de Chabran in Maussane-les-Alpilles, just a few minutes from Les Baux-de-Provence. It is a former olive oil mill whose history dates back to 1738, with more than 300 olive trees surrounding the original building. Today, the estate is a large Provençal house, renovated with a beautifully precise sense of style: limestone façade, carved stone arches, natural renders, vaulted rooms, a central fountain, bright volumes and formal French gardens inspired by a classical design. For a couple looking for a wedding videographer Mas de Chabran, the venue has a very strong visual identity: nothing feels overly decorative, and everything already seems framed. The estate offers 8 double rooms and suites, accommodating up to 16 guests, with living rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a terrace, heated pool, spa, tennis court and spacious gardens. Symbolic or secular ceremonies can be imagined outdoors, especially under the plane trees or in the gardens; for the official civil ceremony, you will naturally need to go through the town hall. It is an intimate, prestigious venue, perfectly suited to elegant weddings, dinners under the stars and multi-day stays shaped by cicadas, olive trees and the dry light of the Alpilles.
Why a wedding at Mas de Chabran works so beautifully on film
What makes Mas de Chabran so powerful on screen is the way the light catches the pale stone and the gardens. In the morning, the interiors take on an almost powder-soft quality, beautiful for the preparations, especially in the bedrooms and sitting rooms where natural textures keep reflections gentle. At the end of the day, the limestone façade, the fountain and the geometric lines of the gardens create wonderful depth for couple portraits. For a wedding videographer Mas de Chabran, golden hour is one of the most precious moments in the wedding film: the centuries-old olive trees around the pool bring movement, shadows stretch across the estate, and the whole place turns warmer without losing its elegance. Ceremonies are often designed outdoors, beneath the plane trees or in the gardens, before the cocktail naturally continues on the terrace or near the shaded areas. The venue also works beautifully over several days for a unique wedding film: a welcome dinner, a swim, a brunch, a discreet pool party, spontaneous moments as they happen. The challenge here is not to overfilm the setting. There has to be room for glances, gestures, silences, and a timeline shaped around the Alpilles wind, which can sometimes wake up table linen, veils and microphones.
A discreet, narrative and cinematic approach
My approach as a Provence wedding videographer at Mas de Chabran is to film as if listening to a story, not simply covering a schedule. I like to stay discreet, anticipate gestures without forcing them, then craft a wedding film that keeps the elegance of the venue while staying entirely focused on you. This estate calls for a patient eye: the arches, vaulted rooms, formal gardens, olive trees and heated pool can easily become very present on screen. My work is to use them as a living backdrop, never as the main subject. I film many of the transitions: a hand resting on a stone railing, a dress crossing the shade of a plane tree, a table being prepared as the mistral gently settles in, a parent watching the ceremony from the edge of the garden. With a storytelling wedding film, I can also weave in voices, speeches, letters and the sounds of the place to give the story more depth. What I love about Provence, and especially the Alpilles, is this balance between rural simplicity and refinement. Mas de Chabran has exactly that: a quiet beauty, never loud, that lets emotions breathe.
A Provence-based wedding videographer, close to the Alpilles
I am Meryll de Gordon, founder of GordonWeddingFilms, and I have been working as a Provence-based wedding videographer since 2014. Being based here changes a great deal. I know the southern light, the real distances between villages, the very warm late afternoons, guest arrivals from Marseille, Avignon or the French Riviera, and that particular way Provence has of slowing a wedding down. For a couple looking for a wedding videographer Mas de Chabran, this is a real advantage: I can prepare the shoot with a local eye, understand how to create calmer moments, where to let the images breathe, and how to work with French or international teams. My background also comes from music, writing and editing, which directly influences the way I tell a story. I am not looking to create perfect but cold images; I prefer to capture what happens between the planned moments, then edit the film with rhythm, honesty and emotion. As a Provence wedding videographer, I often work with couples from abroad, wedding planners and multi-day weddings, which fits perfectly with the intimate spirit of Mas de Chabran.
Tips for planning your wedding at Mas de Chabran
Light, season, accommodation and the rhythm of the weekend
To plan a wedding at Mas de Chabran, I would think of the venue more as a private home than a classic reception space. The estate is rented exclusively, with the idea of a stay: in high season, private hire is announced by the week, from Saturday to Saturday, and in low season from 3 nights. The 8 bedrooms can accommodate up to 16 guests, so you will need nearby options for the rest of your guests, between Maussane-les-Alpilles, Paradou, Les Baux-de-Provence and Saint-Rémy. The exact event capacity should be confirmed with the venue, especially if you are planning a dinner beyond the group staying on site. In terms of timeline, I would favour calm preparations in the bedrooms in the late morning, an outdoor ceremony in the late afternoon, then couple images at golden hour around the façade, gardens and pool. The vaulted rooms are beautiful for a more intimate dinner or a backup plan, but the acoustics should be discussed in advance with your DJ or musicians. In summer, plan for shade, water, fans and an unhurried flow. This venue is at its best when you give it time to come alive.
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Frequently asked questions
If I have already filmed at this venue, I bring useful knowledge of the spaces, the light and the key moments. If I have not yet filmed there on your date, that can also be a real strength: I arrive with fresh eyes, more attention to detail, and the desire to film Mas de Chabran artistically rather than repeat shots already seen elsewhere.
Spring, early summer and September are often the most pleasant periods to enjoy the gardens, the pool and outdoor dinners. The venue lists a season from April to November, with high season from May to September. In the height of summer, the light is beautiful, but the ceremony should be planned late enough to avoid the heat and create a softer image.
Yes, and it is actually one of the most natural formats for this venue. Mas de Chabran is perfectly suited to a welcome dinner, a wedding day, then a brunch or pool party the following day. These moments bring so much material to the film: guests arrive, settle in, relax, and the story becomes richer than a simple sequence of official moments.
Yes. I regularly work with French and international couples, in both French and English. Mas de Chabran naturally attracts destination weddings, as it offers a deeply Provençal experience while remaining intimate, elegant and comfortable. I can communicate with your wedding planner, prepare the timeline in advance, and create a film that feels clear and meaningful for families coming from several countries.
Yes, I travel throughout Provence, the Alpilles, the Luberon, Aix-en-Provence, Marseille, Saint-Rémy, Gordes, the French Riviera and elsewhere depending on the project. For a wedding at Mas de Chabran, being based in the region also helps me understand the local constraints: heat, light, roads, timings, distances between accommodation and the typical rhythm of a Provençal wedding.
Mas de Chabran is located in Maussane-les-Alpilles, near Les Baux-de-Provence. You should allow around 25 to 30 minutes from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, about 45 minutes from Avignon, around 1 hour from Aix-en-Provence, and often a little longer from Marseille Provence Airport depending on traffic. For an international wedding, shuttles or chauffeur-driven cars are usually worth planning.
Being recognised among international wedding videographers is a true honour, but above all I see it as a responsibility. Every award I have received reminds me why I do this work: to tell stories with care, stay close to my couples, and keep searching for images that feel more honest, more sensitive and more personal. My work has been recognised by several wedding film associations and communities, including WEVA, Inspiration Photographers and AsiaWPA. These awards matter, of course, but they never replace what matters most: creating a film that will stay alive for you, your family and the people who shared that day with you.
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