Chateau de Pondres

Château de Pondres has stood in the Gard countryside since 1195, when it first appeared in the testament of the Seigneur d'Anduze. Eight centuries of ownership by the great families of Anduze, Ganges, and Montlaur shaped its character — from the sculpted stone fireplace in the Salle des États Généraux to the painted ceilings and restored chapel with its Angels of the Annunciation. A 10-year restoration under the Conservation des Monuments Historiques brought the château back to life, balancing its original stonework with the comfort of a modern 4-star hotel. Today, the estate sprawls across 15 hectares of parkland between Montpellier and Nîmes. French gardens, fountains, and a 500 m² Cour d'Honneur set the stage for weddings of up to 200 seated guests — or 300 for a cocktail reception. The château operates on full exclusivity, meaning you and your guests have the entire property to yourselves for the weekend. With 24 rooms sleeping 55, an in-house chef, swimming pool, spa, and gym, everything your wedding party needs is already here. The chapel hosts intimate ceremonies, the vaulted former armoury doubles as a dance floor, and on clear evenings the sunset over Pic Saint-Loup fills the Salle des États Généraux with golden light.