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Hyères · Var

Castel Bay

Wedding venue listing

300listed guests
Not recordedovernight places
€11,000starting figure
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Castel Bay
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Hire arrangement
Full exclusivity included

Still to confirm: overnight places. Facts recorded 28 September 2026. Confirm the seated layout, included rooms and a full quote for your dates.

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GET TO KNOW THE PLACE

Get to know this setting.

Castel Bay is listed in the Hyères area with space for 300 guests. Start by deciding how many people will join dinner, then compare that with the room layout. The published capacity does not tell us whether the same number fits a seated meal, ceremony and wet-weather alternative.

For food, the source says “Recommended caterers”. Find out whether those caterers are suggestions or a condition of the hire, and arrange quotes before deciding.

The recorded starting figure is €11,000, described as “Starting figure in the venue listing; package scope must be confirmed”. Use that exact hire period and set of inclusions when comparing quotes. It is a source-listed price from September 2026, not a current offer or the total wedding cost.

The staff or language entry says “French, English”. Agree who will be your contact during planning and who will be present on the day.

FROM THE VENUE

Details worth knowing.

Setting
Three-hectare park overlooking Almanarre Bay and the Giens peninsula.
Address
2860 avenue de la Font des Horts, 83400 Hyères.

Checked on the official website, 4 October 2026. Confirm arrangements and availability for your dates.

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MAKE THE PLACE YOUR OWN

The finer details.

Catering
Recommended caterers
Hire arrangement
Full exclusivity included
Source airport guidance
Toulon-Hyères Airport (5 min (4 km))
Languages
French, English

Reported in the public venue listing, 28 September 2026. Travel times are source estimates. Confirm facilities, access, prices and restrictions for your dates.

Your next conversation

  • Which room and seating plan does the 300-guest figure cover?
  • What is included in the catering arrangement, and which choices remain ours?
  • What does the €11,000 starting figure include for our dates?
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A FEEL FOR THE SEASON · 2001–2020 AVERAGES

The seasons around Castel Bay.

MONTHS TO CONSIDER

June, July, September

Our starting suggestion for milder temperatures and lower average rainfall. Your ideal month will also depend on the spaces, guest plans and availability.

Jan10°
57 mmMean temperature 9.89 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 57 millimetres.
Feb10°
47 mmMean temperature 9.75 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 47 millimetres.
Mar12°
51 mmMean temperature 11.57 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 51 millimetres.
Apr14°
46 mmMean temperature 13.92 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 46 millimetres.
May17°
42 mmMean temperature 17.15 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 42 millimetres.
Jun21°
21 mmMean temperature 21.49 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 21 millimetres.
Jul24°
9 mmMean temperature 24.14 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 9 millimetres.
Aug24°
15 mmMean temperature 24.21 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 15 millimetres.
Sep21°
45 mmMean temperature 21.06 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 45 millimetres.
Oct18°
85 mmMean temperature 17.76 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 85 millimetres.
Nov14°
105 mmMean temperature 13.89 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 105 millimetres.
Dec11°
71 mmMean temperature 10.97 degrees Celsius; estimated monthly precipitation 71 millimetres.

Temperature is the monthly mean across day and night (°C), not the afternoon high. Rainfall is an estimated monthly total (mm). Highlighted months are our suggestions.

Where these figures come from & how we choose months

NASA POWER modelled area climatology, January 2001–December 2020, retrieved 28 September 2026. This is historical climate guidance, not a forecast or a measurement at the venue. The area query is centred at 43.000° N, 6.250° E; the meteorological grid is about 0.5° × 0.625°. Elevation, coast and local shelter can change conditions substantially.

We select the three months with the lowest score: distance of the monthly mean from 20°C, plus twice the average daily precipitation in millimetres. This is an editorial preference for mild, relatively dry conditions, not an official wedding-season rating. Monthly precipitation is mean mm/day multiplied by calendar days, using 28 for February. Always plan an indoor alternative.

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Compare summer with May and September

August has the warmest June–August mean in this area dataset, at 24.2°C. For a different seasonal comparison, look at September: its mean is 21.1°C, with about 45 mm of rain over the month.

Area climate averages, 2001–2020
MonthDay-and-night meanMonthly rain
May17.1°C42 mm
June21.5°C21 mm
July24.1°C9 mm
August24.2°C15 mm
September21.1°C45 mm
October17.8°C85 mm

For warmer dates, ask about shade and cooling. For cooler dates, ask about evening shelter and heating. Neither a lower monthly rainfall total nor a suggested month removes the need for an indoor plan.

Calculated from the NASA POWER area data credited in the chart above. These are historical averages, not forecasts, daytime highs or availability.

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PUT YOUR PLANS ON THE MAP

Find your way to Castel Bay.

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More places in the area.

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FROM A FAVOURITE TO A PLAN

Planning your wedding at Castel Bay.

What does the starting price cover at Castel Bay?

The recorded package wording is: “Starting figure in the venue listing; package scope must be confirmed”. This was collected on 28 September 2026. Ask for an itemised quote for your guest count and dates; extras and the final price are not established by this figure.

What guest count should we plan around?

Castel Bay lists a capacity of 300. Confirm the seated dinner, ceremony and indoor backup capacities separately. No supported overnight figure is available in this record.

Can we choose our catering?

The source-listed detail is: “Recommended caterers”. Confirm the permitted suppliers, kitchen use, staffing and drinks charges before booking.

What do we know about private hire?

The source-listed detail is: “Full exclusivity included”. Ask which buildings, gardens and dates are reserved for your group.

Answers use the dated facts on this page. Confirm current packages and arrangements directly with the venue.

GET YOUR BEARINGS

Staying around Hyères

The matched commune is Hyères, with 55,858 residents in the stored French administrative reference. Use the commune name when comparing places to stay and arranging a venue visit. Nearby reference towns include Le Pradet, La Crau and La Garde. The distances in the travel guide are measured in a straight line.

République française / DINUM, API Découpage administratif, retrieved 3 September 2026. Population is the value supplied in that snapshot, not a 2026 estimate. Matched by commune code; the commune is not a verified venue entrance. Selected fields and editorial interpretation under Licence Ouverte 2.0.

MAKE A LITTLE MORE OF THE JOURNEY

The area, made clearer.

Airports to compare

The nearest airport in this reference set is Toulon-Hyères Airport: TLN. Its straight-line distance from the listed point is about 5 km.

  • Toulon-Hyères Airport TLN · FR≈ 5 km
  • Marseille Provence Airport MRS · FR≈ 85 km
  • Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport NCE · FR≈ 110 km

These are map distances, not driving distances or transfer times. Compare current routes and onward travel before booking.

Explore the wider area

Look around Hyères as well as the venue itself. These nearby towns may help you plan a visit or widen an accommodation search.

  • Le Pradet≈ 10 km
  • La Crau≈ 10 km
  • La Garde≈ 10 km

Distances run straight to each town’s reference centre. They do not confirm hotel availability or journey times.

Sources and distance method

Airport reference: OurAirports, public-domain data retrieved 29 August 2026. We compare medium and large airports marked as having scheduled service in that snapshot; routes may have changed. Town reference: République française / DINUM, API Découpage administratif, retrieved 3 September 2026, Licence Ouverte 2.0. Towns shown have at least 10,000 residents in that reference. Distances are calculated from the source map point and rounded to the nearest 5 km. Source points can represent a town rather than a venue entrance.

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A MONTH THAT FITS YOUR PLANS

When does the area get busy?

Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur · the accommodation season

August accounted for 19.9% of recorded accommodation nights in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur in 2025. Of May, June and September, May had the fewest nights in this series.

Use this alongside the climate chart when comparing months. A quieter month in the regional totals does not establish room availability or lower wedding prices.

2025 · hotels, holiday accommodation and campsites · all guests
MonthShare of yearNights spent
January3.4%1,922,963
February4.1%2,327,924
March4.4%2,517,824
April7.8%4,441,343
May8.9%5,085,269
June11.2%6,426,186
July17.2%9,860,220
August19.9%11,405,551
September10.3%5,923,987
October6.6%3,757,773
November2.9%1,650,649
December3.4%1,972,332

Eurostat regional accommodation data, retrieved 29 August 2026. Statistical areas can differ from today’s administrative regions. Sources and geography

MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT

A little time by the water.

These bathing locations are recorded within 25 km of the listed venue points. Distances are straight-line estimates, so allow for the actual route.

Near Castel Bay
  • PLAGE L'ALMANARRE NORDCoastal bathing location · 1 km approximately
  • ANCIENNE AUBERGECoastal bathing location · 1 km approximately
  • PLAGE L'ALMANARRE CENTRECoastal bathing location · 2 km approximately

Source: European Environment Agency, stored 2025-edition dataset. This is a place finder, not current water-quality or access advice. Check local signs, opening arrangements and conditions before a visit. Source and licence

TAKE THE NEXT STEP

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A closer look at Castel Bay

Peak in the displayed tourism series

August has the highest recorded share (19.9%) among 12 months in this table. This retains the regional series and reference year shown above; it does not establish demand or availability for this particular venue.

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