Weddings and private events in Provence at La Magdeleine
In Gémenos, on the doorstep of Marseille and Cassis, La Magdeleine welcomes you for your weddings, birthdays, christenings, family celebrations and private receptions in the enchanting setting of an 18th-century Provençal bastide.
Between the Sainte-Baume and the Garlaban, discover a 2-hectare wooded park where century-old plane and lime trees, olive trees, lavender, fountains and gardens create an idyllic setting to bring together the people you love.
For a lunch, a dinner, a cocktail reception or several days, our team will help you imagine an event that reflects you, in the warm, family spirit of La Magdeleine.
Weddings and ceremoniesin the gardens
With its vast wooded park and its various reception areas, La Magdeleine is particularly well suited to hosting a wedding in Provence.
Lunch, gourmet dinner, lunch or dinner cocktail, cooking stations prepared in front of your guests: Mathias Dandine’s teams offer a range of gourmet experiences so you can shape your celebration as you wish.
The Orangerie, the meadow, the terrace, the gardens and the lounges of the bastide make it possible to imagine each moment of your wedding in a different setting, as the day and the seasons go by.
Imagine a ceremony in the heart of the gardens, followed by a reception on the terrace overlooking the park.
Birthdaysand family celebrations
For a birthday, a christening, a family celebration or a reunion with friends, La Magdeleine offers several indoor and outdoor spaces, to be adapted to your wishes and the number of guests.
Lunch beneath the plane trees, dinner in a private lounge, cocktails on the terrace or a large family table: every occasion finds its atmosphere here.
Our pastry teams also create cakes for your celebrations: chocolate, fraisier, charlotte, Saint-Honoré, Paris-Brest, savarin and other gourmet creations. Tiered cakes and wedding cakes can also be designed for the highlights of your event.
Group mealsand large tables
For your private lunches and dinners, Mathias Dandine’s teams offer several menus specially designed for groups.
In the Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant or one of the bastide’s lounges, share authentic, generous and refined Provençal cuisine, based on seasonal and local produce.
Several menus and drinks packages allow you to create a meal suited to your event.
Cocktailsand private receptions
For a more informal reception, La Magdeleine offers various lunch or dinner cocktail.
Savoury bites, finger food, verrines, Provençal specialities, hot dishes served in small portions and cocktail desserts make up a gourmet and convivial offer.
In fine weather, the park, the terraces, the Orangerie and the gardens make it possible to organise your outdoor receptions in a typically Provençal atmosphere.
Our spacesfor your private events
La Magdeleine offers a wealth of settings for your reception:
- The Orangerie: a bright, warm space, ideal for a seated meal or a reception.
- The meadow: a vast space in the heart of the park, suited to receptions with many guests, where a large marquee can be set up.
- The large terrace: facing the bastide’s park, it can accommodate up to 100 people.
- The pool house and the areas around the pool: a pleasant setting for summer cocktails and receptions.
- The lounges and restaurants: several indoor spaces for group meals, birthdays and private receptions.
- The gardens: among the lavender, olive trees and century-old trees, enjoy a natural setting ideal for ceremonies and shared moments.
Two large car parks make access and parking easy for your guests.
Extend your celebrationat La Magdeleine
With its 28 rooms and suites and its adjoining villa, La Magdeleine can accommodate your loved ones and extend your celebration over several days.
Imagine a first evening of reunion around a large Mediterranean buffet and spit-roasted specialities, your wedding day around a gourmet experience designed by Mathias Dandine, then a gourmet brunch to share the last moments together.
Exclusive use of the house and its accommodation can also be considered, so that you can fully enjoy this moment with your guests.
“Among friends, for business or with family, our team will meet your every wish.”
– Mathias Dandine
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Your questions
Yes. Contact us for a tailor-made quote.
Our 28 rooms and suites feature an authentic Provençal style with every modern comfort (bathroom with bath or shower, air conditioning in summer, bathrobes and slippers).
For families, the Family Suite (up to 68 m²) offers two bedrooms and a small sitting room with a fireplace, while the Suites (41 to 50 m²) sleep up to 4 guests with a view of the park.
A baby cot can be added in all rooms, and both restaurants offer a children’s menu.
For large groups, the Villa Le Mas des Soubeyrans (up to 8 to 10 guests) can be booked privately.