TAP TO OPEN
SATURDAY 19 JUNE 2027
We can’t wait to share our story with you in the region of Bordeaux.
THE WEDDING
June 2017, Cannes. Hemma had come down to Cannes for a few days during the Festival, staying with our friend Paul — today one of our witnesses. Half hoping to bump into Brad Pitt, she ran into Axel instead, on the red carpet. After two weeks spent together, Hemma had to head back to Bordeaux. As we were saying goodbye, a stolen kiss on the station platform rather upset the plans. On 28 June 2017, Hemma came back to spend the summer in Cannes. The rest of the story… you know it.
14 December 2025 – Jambiani Beach, Zanzibar. Axel had thought of everything. Well… almost. A ring bought at the last minute, a few days before we left, then hidden away until the big night. The proposal was meant to happen at sunset. But after a solid hour of pacing up and down the beach, Axel finally worked up the courage… somewhere between dusk and full dark. Luckily, Hemma said yes. And a few days later, Santa took care of breaking the news to our families.
Quite simply because this is where we built a good part of our story. Between the Bordeaux–Cannes back-and-forth of our early days, our student years, our first apartment a stone’s throw from Place de la Victoire, two families who never say no to a good glass of wine, oysters on the Bassin d’Arcachon and barbecues that run late with family and friends… we couldn’t think of a better place to bring you all together.
Informal dinner · Château Turpaut · for guests already on site
CHÂTEAU DE L’ERMITAGE
GRADIGNAN
CHÂTEAU TURPAUT
ISLE-SAINT-GEORGES
Brunch · until 6pm, come and go as you like
THE MOOD
70–80
Disco
THE PALETTE
Colour
Prints welcome
THE ONE RULE
No white, no black
Leave room for colour
NEED INSPIRATION?
One day, two châteaux.
5:30pm · Ceremony, dinner & party
Château Turpaut
87 Route de Saint-Médard, Isle-Saint-Georges
Isle-Saint-Georges, 20 min from Bordeaux.
WEDDING VILLAGE
For anyone who’d rather stay on site and not take the road again, glamping tents will be set up in the grounds of Château Turpaut.
2 to 4 people · bedding provided · €35 per person, per night
Interested? Please let us know in your RSVP.
CAMPING
You can also stay on site with your own tent, a converted van or a camper.
Free · on the estate · bring your own gear
OUR SELECTION
Hotels, gîtes and guesthouses near Château Turpaut.
Château de Lantic
HOTEL
Les Sources de Caudalie
HOTEL
Domaine de Malleprat
HOTEL
Domaine de Larchey
HOTEL
Hôtel Rapin
HOTEL
Akena Bordeaux Sud – La Brède
HOTEL
Villa Géna
GUESTHOUSE
Chambres d’hôtes Mahastian
GUESTHOUSE
Le Haut de Mirebeau
GUESTHOUSE
Au Pied de l’Église
GUESTHOUSE
Château Couloumey
GÎTE
Domaine de Bellevue
GÎTE
Les Cabanes Girondines
UNUSUAL
Les Roulottes Vesta
UNUSUAL
June is high season in the Bordeaux region. Book early.
OTHER OPTIONS
There are also plenty of houses and flats on Airbnb around Isle-Saint-Georges.
For our guests coming from far away…
Since you’re making the trip all the way to the Gironde, why not take the chance to discover a few of our favourite places? Here are some easy escapes from Bordeaux.
BORDEAUX
Just 20 minutes away
You can’t leave without wandering through the historic centre of Bordeaux.
On the programme: the Miroir d’eau, Place de la Bourse, the quays, the Saint-Pierre quarter and the Cité du Vin.
THE BASSIN D’ARCACHON
About 1 hour
Our favourite place.
Between the Dune du Pilat, Cap Ferret, the oyster huts, the beaches and the sunsets… it doesn’t get more typical than this.
Our recommendation: have a few oysters at Bout du Monde, one of our favourite spots.
THE BASQUE COAST
About 2 hours
Biarritz, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, or San Sebastián just across the Spanish border.
Perfect for a day of ocean, surf, pintxos and good addresses.
SAINT-ÉMILION
About 50 minutes
One of the most beautiful villages in France.
A walk through medieval lanes, a tasting of grands crus, and a view over vineyards listed as UNESCO World Heritage.
DANCE WITH US
Drop your favourite song in the RSVP form — it’ll join our collaborative wedding playlist on Spotify.
REQUESTED SO FAR
Please reply before December 2026.
Fill in the RSVP form.
Of course.
One reply is enough.
Saturday 19 June 2027.
An informal evening at the château.
Yes.
Nothing is mandatory.
Around 5:30pm at Château Turpaut.
Until the early hours.
Bus 32 or 39, or by car.
About 20–25 minutes by car.
Montréal → Bordeaux, or via Paris + TGV.
Yes, planned for the end of the night.
Yes — parking at both venues.
Wedding village or nearby hotels.
Glamping tents, 2–4 people, ~€280 for two nights.
Yes, free of charge.
Yes — see the list.
Your invitation link sets the number of seats.
We’ve chosen an adults-only celebration.
In the RSVP form.
Yes.
Colourful — avoid white and black.
Outdoors if weather allows.
Better, yes.
Yes.
On a shared drive.
Via the “Ask us anything” form below.