Apolline and Thomas chose Château de Valinches to celebrate their September wedding, not far from home — less than two hours from Lyon.

Château de Valinches is a venue that works beautifully in any season. Even in the rain, the place keeps so much charm and offers a warm, welcoming setting. The weather took nothing away from the day — quite the opposite.

Planning was entrusted to Pur Bonheur Wedding Planning, with Charlène at the helm, and everything unfolded smoothly, calmly and with great humour. The day kept its natural rhythm — as usual, I’m tempted to say.

As a wedding photographer between the Rhône and the Loire, I particularly love these kinds of days — sincere, elegant, with no unnecessary staging — and this château makes me want to come back.

A small personal favourite for Apolline’s dress, and for her presence in general ❤️