Französischer Dom

French Cathedral: Marry at Gendarmenmarkt

The French Friedrichstadt Church was built in 1705 for the Huguenot community; the dome tower was added in 1785 and still makes the building one of the landmarks on Gendarmenmarkt. For a wedding, this means: the backdrop is already set before the first flower is hung. The Grand Hall measures 720 square meters with a floor area of 24 by 30 meters and a height of 20 meters. It can accommodate 220 guests at long tables, 340 with row seating, and up to 500 for a standing reception.

Two other halls are available for smaller gatherings: the Georges-Casalis Hall with 160 square meters for about 70 seated guests, and the Banqueting Hall with 105 square meters for approximately 52. Additionally, there is the Salon Godet with 22 square meters and an inner courtyard. The building’s amenities include an Eule organ and a 1963 Steinway grand piano; the historic carillon hangs in the tower.

Ceremony, Cuisine, and the View over the City

A civil marriage is not possible in the Cathedral because the building is not among Berlin’s official wedding venues. However, the operator can arrange a free ceremony in the same rooms where the celebration will subsequently take place. Catering is exclusively provided by the in-house restaurant Hugo und Notte, offering French cuisine; the venue does not allow external caterers. The operator only provides specific prices for room rental and menus upon request.

On the ground floor is the Huguenot Museum, dedicated to the history of the French community in Berlin; admission costs 8 Euros, 5 Euros reduced. Tickets for the observation deck in the tower also start at 8 Euros, optionally with a glass of Crémant or a multimedia guide. A passenger and a freight elevator provide access to the event levels. However, there is no elevator to the platform itself, so the ascent is not suitable for guests with walking aids.