Castell de Sant Marçal
Castell de Sant Marçal, Barcelona
Castell de Sant Marçal is a storybook castle just twenty minutes from the heart of Barcelona, set among formal gardens, cypress avenues and an ornamental fountain in Cerdanyola del Vallès. With roots reaching back to the 11th century and romantically reimagined in the 1890s into the turreted castle you see today, it is a listed national heritage site that pairs genuine history with a real sense of theatre, yet sits only thirty minutes from El Prat airport.
The castle hosts just one celebration a day, so the estate is entirely yours. With a grand glasshouse pavilion, vaulted historic halls, a restored wine cellar and gardens made for ceremonies beneath the stars, it flexes from an intimate gathering to a celebration for hundreds, running late into the night with no sound curfew and a finish as late as 5am.
The spaces
Gardens & Fountain
Formal gardens, cypress avenues and an ornamental fountain, a breathtaking setting for an open-air ceremony.
The Invernadero Pavilion
A striking French-style glasshouse inspired by the great orangeries of Europe, seating up to 500 for a banquet.
The Great Hall
A vaulted historic hall with a carved stone fireplace and stained glass, for atmospheric castle dinners.
The Wine Cellar
A beautifully restored cellar for cocktails, intimate ceremonies or a late-night dance floor.
Terraces & Courtyards
Castle terraces and courtyards for drinks and dining beneath the stars.
Up to 800 Guests
Room to celebrate at scale, with the whole castle and grounds exclusively yours for the day.
A closer look
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The details
What's here
- Exclusive use, one event per day
- No sound curfew, with a finish until 5am
- Formal gardens, ponds and an ornamental fountain
- The Invernadero glasshouse pavilion (seats up to 500)
- A restored wine cellar for cocktails and dancing
- Vaulted historic halls with stained glass
- Ample on-site parking
- A dedicated in-house events team
- A choice of trusted caterers
- Twenty minutes from central Barcelona
Accommodation near Castell de Sant Marçal
Castell de Sant Marçal is a day and evening venue, so there are no bedrooms on site, but Sant Cugat and central Barcelona offer a huge choice of hotels just minutes away.
Because the castle sits only twenty minutes from Barcelona and closer still to Sant Cugat, your guests have an enormous range of hotels to choose from, at every level from boutique to five star.
We are happy to recommend the right hotels for your group, arrange room blocks, and organise coaches and transfers so everyone travels to and from the castle together.
- Nearby hotels: a wide choice in Sant Cugat and central Barcelona, from boutique to five star, all around 20 to 30 minutes away
- Transport: we arrange coaches and private transfers so your guests arrive and leave together
What a wedding here costs
Castell de Sant Marçal is an exclusive, one-event-per-day castle, and pricing is tailored to your guest numbers, the season and the spaces you choose. As a premium castle venue near Barcelona, a celebration here is a significant occasion; we build a clear, itemised quote with you so there are no surprises.
How we help
Whether you need us from the very first idea or just for the day itself, we shape our service around you.
Wedding Planning
Full-service planning from the first idea to the last dance. We shape the concept, set and manage the budget, book every supplier and build the timeline that holds your day at Castell de Sant Marçal together.
Learn more →Wedding Coordination
Planned it yourselves? We step in for the final weeks, take on your suppliers and your running order, then quietly run the day itself so you and your families can be fully present.
Learn more →Venue & Vendor Sourcing
We know the finest venues and suppliers in Barcelona and beyond. From securing your setting to sourcing trusted caterers, florists, photographers and entertainment, we handle every introduction.
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Castell de Sant Marçal
It is a rare thing to marry in a genuine castle twenty minutes from a great city, with gardens made for ceremonies and halls made for feasting, all exclusively yours for the day.
- A genuine heritage castle, exclusively yours with just one event a day
- Grand scale: up to 800 for a reception and 500 seated for dinner
- Twenty minutes from central Barcelona, thirty from El Prat airport
- Formal gardens, a glasshouse pavilion, vaulted halls and a wine cellar
- No sound curfew, with the celebration running as late as 5am
What our couples say about Castell de Sant Marçal
It's hard to put into words just how incredible our wedding day was. Castell de Sant Marçal has this amazing balance of elegance and warmth that made everyone feel relaxed from the moment they arrived. We honestly don't think the day could have gone any better. The Swish Soirées team took care of every little detail during the wedding planning process, so all we had to do was enjoy ourselves. Looking back at our photos still gives us goosebumps. We'd choose this venue all over again.
We visited several venues before finding Castell de Sant Marçal, and nothing else even came close. The castle has so much character, the gardens are immaculate, and the whole place feels incredibly exclusive. Our guests loved being so close to Barcelona, which meant everyone turned the wedding into a long weekend. It couldn't have been a more perfect location.
Planning a destination wedding felt overwhelming at first, but the Swish Soirées team made everything so much easier from the very beginning. They were always available to answer our questions, recommend fantastic suppliers and make sure every detail was organised well in advance. Their experience gave us complete confidence that everything would come together perfectly. When we arrived at Castell de Sant Marçal, we were blown away by how beautiful it was. Every part of the venue, from the gardens to the reception rooms, looked absolutely stunning. The food was exceptional, the staff were warm and attentive, and our guests couldn't stop complimenting both the venue and the atmosphere. Looking back, we honestly can't imagine celebrating anywhere else. It was everything we'd hoped for and so much more.
We organised most of the wedding ourselves but decided to book one-day wedding coordination, and it was the best decision we made. Everything was managed perfectly from the morning preparations through to the evening celebration, allowing us to simply enjoy the day with our families. Castell de Sant Marçal is a beautiful venue, and being so close to Barcelona made travelling easy for all of our guests.
What stood out most wasn't just how beautiful the venue was, it was how relaxed we felt throughout the day. We'd spent months organising everything, so having one-day wedding coordination meant we could completely switch off and enjoy ourselves. Every supplier knew exactly where they needed to be and everything ran effortlessly. Our guests are still talking about the castle, and several have said it's the best wedding they've ever attended. Barcelona was the perfect place for everyone to stay and explore before the celebrations.
If you're considering Castell de Sant Marçal, stop looking and book it. We genuinely couldn't fault a single thing. The venue is breathtaking, the atmosphere becomes even more magical as the sun begins to set, and its location close to Barcelona gave our guests plenty to enjoy during their stay. We left with memories that will last a lifetime and couldn't have wished for a more perfect wedding day.
Common questions about Castell de Sant Marçal
What is included in the venue hire?
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Hire gives you exclusive use of the whole castle and its grounds for the day, with just one event held at a time. That includes the gardens, the Invernadero glasshouse pavilion, the historic halls, the wine cellar, the terraces, ample parking and the support of the in-house events team. Catering, drinks, styling and entertainment are arranged around your plans, and we can take care of all of it for you.
How many guests can Castell de Sant Marçal hold?
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The castle is wonderfully flexible, hosting intimate celebrations right up to 800 guests for a cocktail-style reception, with seating for up to 500 at a banquet in the Invernadero pavilion. Whatever your numbers, the grounds and spaces adapt around you.
Where can we hold the ceremony?
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You can marry outdoors in the formal gardens with the castle and fountain as your backdrop, or in the atmospheric wine cellar or historic halls for something more intimate or weatherproof. We match the setting to your guest numbers, the time of day and the mood you are after.
Is the venue exclusively ours?
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Yes. Castell de Sant Marçal holds only one event per day, so the castle and its grounds are entirely yours, with complete privacy from the moment you arrive.
Is there a sound curfew?
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No. There is no sound curfew, and celebrations can run late into the night with a finish as late as 5am, so there is plenty of time to enjoy every moment.
Do you provide catering?
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The castle works with a select list of trusted caterers rather than an in-house kitchen, which means menus can be tailored beautifully to your taste and style. We coordinate the catering and every other supplier for you as part of the planning.
Is there accommodation at the castle?
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The castle is a day and evening venue, so there are no bedrooms on site. Sant Cugat and central Barcelona offer a huge choice of hotels just twenty to thirty minutes away, and we are happy to arrange room blocks and transport so your guests travel together.
Are there hotels nearby?
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Yes. Sant Cugat and Cerdanyola have a good choice of hotels just minutes from the castle, with all of central Barcelona a little further afield. A few options, with approximate nightly rates:
| Hotel | Distance | From / night |
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| Exe Parc del Vallés, Cerdanyola (4★, pool) | approx 5 min | from ~€80 |
| Holiday Inn Express Barcelona – Sant Cugat | approx 10 min | from ~€95 |
| AC Hotel Sant Cugat by Marriott (4★) | approx 10 min | from ~€120 |
How far is it from Barcelona and the airport?
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The castle sits about twenty minutes from the centre of Barcelona and around thirty minutes from Barcelona El Prat airport, so it is beautifully easy for you and your guests to reach while still feeling private and secluded.
What activities are available near Castell de Sant Marçal for guests?
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Being so close to Barcelona, there is no shortage of things to do. On the coast your guests can enjoy the beaches, sailing and jet skis, while around the city we can arrange golf, cycling and bike tours, horse riding in the Collserola hills, cava tasting in the Penedès and spa days. We are happy to organise activities for your group before and after the wedding.
What sights can our wedding guests see near Castell de Sant Marçal?
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Barcelona is around twenty minutes away, with Gaudí's Sagrada Família, Park Güell and Casa Batlló, the Gothic Quarter and the city beaches all within easy reach. Closer to the castle, the mountain monastery of Montserrat, the medieval streets and Romanesque monastery of Sant Cugat, and the seaside town of Sitges make wonderful day trips, with the Penedès wine country close by.
Can we get legally married at the castle?
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We guide you through the options for a legal, symbolic, religious or humanist ceremony, help you gather and translate the right documents, and connect you with celebrants and officiants we trust. As requirements can change, we always confirm the current rules with the local authorities.
Do you have your own wedding planners?
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Yes. Swish Soirées is a full-service wedding planning and coordination team, so your day at Castell de Sant Marçal can be planned and run entirely by us, from the first conversation right through to the last dance.
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Where to find
Castell de Sant Marçal
Castell de Sant Marçal
Ctra. de Sant Cugat a Cerdanyola s/n
08290 Cerdanyola del Vallès
Barcelona, Catalonia
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- In Cerdanyola del Vallès, just outside Barcelona
- About 20 minutes from central Barcelona
- About 30 minutes from Barcelona El Prat Airport
- Private and exclusively yours, with one event per day
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